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DJ Quik Returns With 'The Book of David'

Quik, born David Martin Blake, will release his ninth studio effort, 'The Book of David,' on April 20 -- the same day Dr. Dre's long-awaited comeback album, 'Detox,' finally sees the light of day. ...Read More »

Da Brat 'Grateful' to Be Out of Prison, Preps New Book & Music

Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage Fresh off her release from prison, Da Brat is excited to get back into ...Read More »

Marsha Ambrosius Calls Debut Album a 'Romantic Journey'

"Late Nights and Early Mornings' has been the easiest thing for me to do," Marsha Ambrosius tells the BoomBox of her solo-debut. "It's been 100 percent me, writing and producing." ...Read More »

Big Boi, Killer Mike and Pill a Month Deep on New Album

Some of Atlanta's finest rappers are getting ready to stand up. A recent report by Maurice Garland brought an interesting tidbit for fans of collaborative rap albums: Big Boi, Killer Mike aka Mike Bigga and Pill are all recording together and working on a record. ...Read More »

Saigon Surprised and Thankful by New Album Sales

Though fans had all but given up on hopes that Saigon's long-delayed 'The Greatest Story Never Told' album would see the light of day, the album was finally released last week and did, well, Soulja Boy numbers. ...Read More »

Naughty by Nature to Release First Album Since 2002 in May

Naughty by Nature will celebrate their 20th anniversary as a group with the release of their sixth studio album ‘Anthem Inc.’ on May 17. ...Read More »

Beastie Boys to Drop 'Hot Sauce Committee Pt. 2' on May 3

The Beastie Boys are officially back in action after a long hiatus. Cancer-stricken group member MCA, real name Adam Yauch, feels well enough for the group to finally release the long-awaited 'Hot Sauce Committee Pt. 2' on April 19. ...Read More »

Aretha Franklin Taps R. Kelly for 38th Album

After successfully overcoming an undisclosed ailment, Aretha Franklin is ready to pick up where she left off. The Queen of Soul is gearing up to release her 38th studio album ‘Aretha: Woman Falling out of Love’ on May 3, with eccentric songwriter R. Kelly tapped to lend his songwriting abilities to the new LP. ...Read More »

Exclusive: Lil' Kim Talks Haters and 'Black Friday' Numbers

After releasing her new mixtape ‘Black Friday’ earlier this week, Lil’ Kim surprised fans when she announced that sales had crossed the 113,000 mark on PayPal, netting her more than $1.2 million and making her the site's highest seller ever. But after some cried foul about the numbers, the Queen Bee isn’t holding it against her detractors. ...Read More »

Aretha Franklin Feels 'Right on the Money,' Plots Return

Just days after she was honored at the Grammys for, you know, just being her, Aretha Franklin has announced that she is ready to take back her crown as the Queen of Soul. ...Read More »

Game Says West Coast Hip-Hop Will Rise Again

Jemal Countess, Getty Images In the book of hip-hop history, West Coast music is credited for ...Read More »

Wyclef Reveals Best and Worst Valentine's Day Moments -- Video

Singer-songwriter/producer Wyclef Jean is a happily married man, but that certainly doesn't mean he's always gotten it right on Valentine's Day. We caught up with the former Fugee down in Dallas during Super Bowl weekend and got the inside scoop on some his best and worst Valentine moments. Check out the video after the jump and look out for Wyclef's upcoming studio album 'If I Were President: The Haitian Experience,' which is due to hit stores and online retailers on Feb. 21. 'Clef released the digital six-track EP, 'If I Were President: My Haitian Experience,' on Dec. 7. ...Read More »