Jean Grae sits down with TheWellVersed while in Las Vegas to discuss why she performs songs that nobody has ever heard before, what’s the holdup on Cake or Death, how important the mixing process is to an album and how disposable music is today over vodka water pistols. Yeah, seriously.

“People have the attention span of gnats. Even if you put out an amazing album, in the next two weeks they’re like ‘Ok, so, what’s next’ (or) ‘Oh my God! That’s classic! That’s so old school!’ That could be fucking January. Is January old school? So taking your time (with an album) versus instant gratification is a good thing. If nobody is doing that then pace the audience… we can put out a single right now and put out another one months later and keep riding it out. If it’s timeless, that’s fine. If it’s for right now then good fucking luck.”

A$AP Rocky talks with AllHipHop about the rumors of beef between him and Odd Future. Watch as A$AP shuts down any claims of similarities between the two squads. He sets the record straight, saying he’ll Maino any another rapper if necessary.

In his recent interview with MTV, Jahlill Beats speaks on how he got his deal with Roc Nation.

On Monday, Bobby Ray held his first listening session for his upcoming sophomore album Strange Clouds. We were treated to 7 new songs, including his next single “Play The Guitar” which features Andre 3000. There are a few other big guest appearances so far, as the album is not fully complete, in Lil’ Wayne, Big K.R.I.T., Nelly and T.I.. Tip appears on a song entitled Arena. He also worked with One Republic for an amazing track and is said to have quote “the song of 2012 with a mega feature from somebody who never does features with anyone!” That one had my brain going. I’ve been told, even if I guess who it is, I will still doubt myself because it’s just that big! What he has so far for the album is extremely on point. His growth shows, and the energy and passion is at max level. We caught up with him and spoke to him about his creative process on this project as opposed to his first, where he wants to take his music, what his fans can take away from the new album, how the lead single “Strange Clouds” came together with a Dubstep feel, and more. Look for the album March, 2012. Trust me, it’s worth the wait. – Obese

Sitting down with Scoremore, XV Talks about touring, working With Warner Brothers and other things. Check the video.

Exclusive in-depth interview with Common on the set of his new video Blue Sky. In part 2, Common talks to Nick Huff Barili about his new book “One Day It Will All Make Sense”. Topics in this interview include his relationship with his mother, being ready to embrace role as a leader and his historic trip to the White House to perform for the Obama’s. Common shares the story of that day, which began with him at a plantation doing research for one of his new roles as a freed slave, to then performing his poetry for the first black president at the white house, to then getting vilified by Fox News.

Before shutting down the stage during The University Of Maryland’s Homecoming blowout, Dom Kennedy took some time to get a little personal about his Los Angeles culture, lifestyle and his music. Check out the video above. If you weren’t sure, Dom Kennedy From the Westside, With Love: II is available on iTunes. I advise you to go get that piff.

Philadelphia’s own Freeway chops it up with Pyramid West TV about his new mixtape, The Intermission set for an October 25 release, his upcoming album Diamond In the Ruff, the new label Team Early.

MGK talks to Bootleg Kev about his first trip to Las Vegas, his insanely loyal fan base, people getting MGK tattoos, artists w/ bigger platforms taking credit for stuff, Kid Cudi’s statement about MGK and how he feels about having someone from Cleveland not co-sign him, people comparing him to Yelawolf, bringing the “rock and roll” mentality to hip hop, his influences outside of hip hop, Diddy’s horrible track record with other artists, the infamous flash mob and how it transpired, his verse on the BET cypher and how many takes it took for him to nail it, he defines “raging”, and much more. -Mr. X

L.E.P. Bogus Boys sat down with Melo of iRockCollege to discuss their new project; Now Or Neva which is slated to drop on Halloween. The new album features production from Hit Boy SC, DJ Toomp, Mega Man, Chase N Cashe and many more. They also spoke on how they felt about being co-signed by artist in the industry such as Drake, and working with Prodigy & Mobb Deep. The Chicago duo touched on their new upcoming independent film titled LEP Bogus Boys and whats expected from that. Lastly, they shared their thoughts on being independent artist and whats expected from a major label in order to sign them. – Mr. X

While on Dj MoonDawg’s radio show, Pusha T chops it up about the BET Cypher, The rumors about his shots at Drake (on Don’t F*ck With Me),The news of French Montana possibly signing to G.O.O.D. Music, and the G.O.O.D. Music: The Album. Apparently, Pusha has already recorded four tracks for the Spring 2012 release.

Tech N9ne talks to HardknockTV about visiting Lil Wayne in jail, the BET cyphers and responds to the critics who say he’s gone too commercial.