And apparently, he now looks like a young Bernie Williams.

That’s about 68 pounds for those of you not in the drug trade.

In anticipation of his upcoming “NoiseMakers” event, Peter asks Kanye about Preemo.

A year later, Wale speaks on the death of Sean Taylor of the Washington Redskins with Karen Civil.

Don’t front, this is so GANGSTA*! (via Mad Decent)

*Okay, not really, but it’s definitely a track I want to watch on my phone while I’m sitting in traffic tonight.

The Package, “Making Waves” from Spirit Equality on Vimeo.

Peter Rosenburg directed video for local cats The Package, who’s track Making Waves is currently the # 2 most added single at college radio. The combination of Dimensions , Dr. Octave and Noyeek The Grizzly Bear have been around for a hot minute, and are both members of the Infinite Loop hip-hop collective which dominated this city in the 90s. You can cop their debut CD, New Golden Era at iTunes.

myspace.com/itsthepackage

Brittany Bosco - Spectrum EP (Zip File)

I know I deserve a mad late pass for this, but I’m just getting around to the amazing Spectrum EP from Savannah’s Brittany Bosco. Like fellow Georgian Janelle Monae, Ms Bosco does have that futuristic element to her sound (like everybody out of that state these days), but the comparisons end there. Bosco brings a more soulful, jazzy element to her tracks. Songs like 8 Track sound retro without hyping the current Motown trend. With production by Alex Goose (who was responsible for Danny Swain’s fantastic album And I Love Her), the Spectrum EP foreshadows good things for Bosco’s debut album.

Also, this EP qualifies for the best packaging of 2008. Hands down.

myspace.com/brittanybosco

Mr. West was in the building for a 10-minute sit down, and seemed to be thrilled to be there. How can you possibly be mad at Conan? Hit the jump to see him perform “Heartless”, A.M.A.’s style.

*crucified @ Conan on autotune*

Stream after the jump.

Full download coming soon.

Joe Budden ft. The Game - The Future (Dirty)

Previously: Joe Budden feat. The Game - The Future

Choose your words wisely.

Kardinal Offishall feat. David Banner & Alfamega - Numba 1 (Tide Is High) (Dutty Sout RMX)

Best Of B.o.B is An online dvd of performances, interviews, and more of Grand Hustle Artist B.o.B

Bonus: B.o.B. ft. T.I. - I’m Dat ***** (No DJ)