Elzhi takes his audience back in time to the Mid-90’s, and into Maurice Malone’s Hip-Hop Shop. The Shop was the heart of the Detroit hip hop scene where many collaborated, battled and shared music.

Elzhi revisits in his nostalgic spin on Nas’ classic song, “Memory Lane.” The video includes rare visuals of various artists such as Eminem and Royce da 5′9. Amongst the many artists included are the late Baatin, Proof and J Dilla.

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MF DOOM recently took the time to speak about a variety of topics spanning from the message behind his super villain mask to different rap beefs due to his personas, and how being patient can change your life for the better at The Red Bull Music Academy in Madrid. If you’ve got the time to listen to the whole broadcast, you may just find yourself getting inspired by the man behind the mask.

VEVO has released footage from the G.O.O.D. Music performance at Heineken’s Red Star Access event. Performances include “All of the Lights,“ “Good Life,” “Jesus Walks,” and “Flashing Lights” with guest spots from Kid Cudi, Big Sean and Mr. Hudson. Enjoy!

When you release one of the most talked about albums in recent years its only right that you follow up the hype with a music video that features an post apocalyptic inspired chopped Maybach any Mad Max aficionado would be proud to own. Watch the Throne finally gets a proper video treatment under the direction of Spike Jonze. If you are easily upset by the over extravagant turn away now as the video serves as one big stunt figuratively and literally, well played.

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With just days away from the the long-awaited album, Jay-Z and Kanye offer up a mini-documentary revealing some of inner-workings during the creation process of Watch The Throne. If you have 10 minutes to set aside, you can check out how some of it all went down. Watch the Throne is set to release on August 1, 2011 digitally and August 5, 2011 physically. Stay tuned!