Rae chops it up with MTV about the long standing rumors that Puffy wanted to sign him & Ghost to Bad Boy.

“I heard that too,” Rae said. “We did a show at the Palladium [years back], and Puff had security with him that was from Staten Island. When we got back to Staten Island, we bump into the kid, and he told us while he was up there performing, Puff said, ‘I need them two. What I gotta do?’ He was excited about working with us [and] signing us too. I don’t know why it ain’t happen, either. You never know. Maybe he may want to do that now. I’m independent, baby. So let’s get it right. Let’s cut them checks, Puff. We know what time it is!”

Yea, I can see it now… Jada and The LOX threaten to throw refrigerators at Diddy while Rae & Ghost put in some box cutter action. Somethings are better left the way they panned out to be. OB4CL2 is in stores now, after a Top 5 debut on the charts… support!

In promotion for his new website and recent signing to Bad Boy; Red Cafe unloads a brand new mixtape for the streets internets. Featuring Maino, Jadakiss, Fabolous (on 3 records), Twista, Lloyd Banks, Juelz Santana, Busta Rhymes and more.

Tracklist + Download link after the jump…

DOWNLOAD: Red Cafe – Hottest in the Hood(.com)
BONUS: Hottest in the Hood (rmx2) f. Juelz Santana, Lloyd Banks, Busta Rhymes, Lore’l & Diddy [NoTags] | Mediafire

This Tuesday Red Cafe will be dropping off his latest mixtape in promotion of his new website and recent signing to Bad Boy. Featuring Maino, Jadakiss, Fabolous (on 3 records), Twista, Lloyd Banks, Juelz Santana, Busta Rhymes and more. Hit the jump for the front/back artwork and tracklist…

Lamar Odom (who happens to play for the best team in the league) speaks on the Notorious B.I.G. for Bad Boy’s Remember Biggie series. Couldn’t they have had Hov, Cease, Jada, Kim, etc instead though?

PREVIOUS: Remembering Biggie: Juelz Santana & Un Kasa (Video)

I guess pulling out old Sean Combs diss cuts are the thing to do this week. This time he has a few words for 2Pac. Props to Justin for reminding me of this. DISCLAIMER: Yes, I know this is old, so those who have ADD and are gonna run their jibs about it being so anyways are only wasting their breath.

DOWNLOAD: Sean Combs – Stop Yappin’ Niggas | Mediafire

SLP = my favorite song of 2008 so far. And if anybody hasn’t stumbled upon it, check out Danity Kane member (and Shake’s object of affection) Aubrey’s photo shoot with Complex Magazine (after the jump). Cassie > Aubrey, though. All day. Eh day. SHAKE EDIT: I don’t even know what to say about that photo shoot. I’ll agree on the Cassie nod though. And as far as the song. No one in the world got swagger like Puff. Don’t believe me? Did you see the video? Yea. No one.

DOWNLOAD: Sean Combs – Swagga Like Puff [CDQ] | MediaFire
PREVIOUS: Swagga Like Puff (Video)

What started out as just me rocking over one of my favorite beats “G. Dep’s Special Delivery” has turned into a week of classic Bad Boy freestyles. Shout out to all the people on the net who take time out to check whatever I have going on & especially those that comment. Anyway due to a lot of messages & a few requests for this one particularly, here is my version of 24 Hours To Live another Bad Boy classic. Just so you know I don’t rock over Biggie beats. I like to leave those classics as is, but for all those wanting to hear my take on a BIG joint I do have something in mind. Stay tuned & enjoy….

I swear if he swacks Money, Power, Respect I’ll be his best friend. Look out for that Switch video coming next week!

DOWNLOAD: Torae – 24 Hours To Live Freestyle
PREVIOUS: Torae – Whoa Freestyle | Special Delivery Freestyle

Torae decides to keep it Bad Boy for another freestyle. This time going in over Black Rob’s lone hit. Also Tor has some words for the Switch Remix Contest…

The Switch Remix Contest was better than I expected. I had a lot of dope versions to choose from & I’ve narrowed it down to the top 14, so when ever Shake let’s me know his top we’ll post a few & select a winner. Thanks to everyone that participated. Peace & love… - Torae

DOWNLOAD: Torae – Whoa Freestyle

The Mad Rapper has teamed up with the homie Statik Selektah to drop The Mad Rapper Chronicles v1, presented by D Dot & Crazy Cat Cataloque. Guest features from Joell Ortiz, Cory Gunz, Papoose, Red Cafe, Biggie and more. A nice mix of new and classic material. Tell em why you mad son. Shouts to EHpromo for the linkage!

Tracklist + Download link after the jump…

DOWNLOAD: The Mad Rapper – Appreciate The Hate (The Mad Rapper Chronicles v1)

Don’t ask why i haven’t gone to sleep yet. Just enjoy this shit.

“All original versions of Biggie songs that didn’t make albums because of uncleared samples and all that shit. Trust me this is not something to pass up. Get it asap. Burn straight to cd, its how Biggie originally wanted it!”

Tracklist & link under the cut.

01 Intro(Original Uncleared Sample Version)
02 Things Done Changed(Original Version)
03 Gimme The Loot(Uncensored Never Before Heard Version)
04 Machine Fun Funk(Dj Premier Version)
05 Warning(Original Version)
06 Ready To Die(Original Beat Version)
07 One More Chance(Original Uncleared Sample Version)
08 Fuck Me(Interlude)
09 The What(Original Unheard Lyrics Version)
10 Juicy(Pete Rock Version)
11 Everyday Struggle(Demo Version)
12 Me And My Bitch(Original Beat Version)
13 Respect(Original Extended Version)
14 Friend Of Mine(Original Demo Version)
15 Whatchu Want(Unreleased Original Version)
16 Suicidal Thoughts(Pete Rock Version)
17 Come On(Unreleased Original Version)
18 Who Shot Ya(Original Demo Version)
19 Mac’s N Dons(Unreleased)
20 Pepsi Freestyle(Unreleased)
21 Biggie Got That Hype Shit(Unreleased Demo)

DOWNLOAD: Notorious B.I.G – Ready To Die (Originals)