Evidence and Alchemist are Step Brothers. In their latest video the Dilated Peoples emcee and legendary producer take turns knocking out some of the funnest challenges ever including ping pong handling skills, longest mouthwash, and ticket winning at a local arcade. Pre-order their “Lord Steppington” project and receive “Step Masters” as a bonus.

Chitown rap vets LEP Bogus Boys drop their new video “Sleep” The video plays out like a mob movie complete with drug dealing, gun toting, and kidnapping. “Don’t Feed The Killaz”: Vol 4 is coming soon.

California rhymers Krondon and Casey Veggies link up for “K F C”. “The song is about chicks or chickens depending on the attitude”, says Krondon.

The pride of Wichita, Kansas, XV goes in over Nas’ “Ether” instrumental on “Canned Laughter”. Spitting with a bit of a chip on his shoulder XV’s menacing rhymes perfectly marry the beat for a song almost as good as the original.

Cali rapper Casey Veggies gets a vocal assist from Dom Kennedy on his latest single “She in My Car”. The song can be found on Mr. Veggies “Life Changes” mixtape. Living the life of a rap star; big houses, model chicks, and fast cars all come together in the new video.

The Midwest has long been a hotbed for hip hop and of recent Springfield, IL has been on fire. Springfield’s Xtortion the Don continues to bring the heat on the Bone Thugs in Harmony sampled “Chevy”. After placing in the Midwest Blog Tour’s showcase Xtortion uses his speedy flow and a sick backdrop from producer Young Airez to explain what …

Long Beach veteran emcee Crooked I drops his new single “Beautiful Murder”. Going the solo route the Slaughterhouse rapper laces intricately layered bars over an instrumental from King Dave.

Two of the biggest names on the independent grind Hopsin and Tech N9ne come together for “Rip Your Heart Out”. Found on Hopsin’s upcoming “Knock Madness” album, the Strange Music general assisted single is available online now.

Detroit emcee Elzhi releases a verse from his new single “Pressure”. Known for his lyricism he doesn’t disappoint on this one.

Long Island rapper Roc Marciano gets a smooth backdrop from Madlib for “The Sacrifice”. The single finds Marciano lacing bars about the finer things in life and the certain sacrifices it takes to get them.