Nabil Elderkin, the photographer behind Kanye West's recent release of the Glow In The Dark tour book, also produced this amazing promotional video for the book that also includes footage from the tour. It is edited with some small clips of Kanye West performing, audio clips from the woman in the spaceship (if you went to the tour, you'll know what I'm talkin' about), and various thematic effects. Full screen it and turn the volume up above average and you'll actually get a sort of experience out of it. At least I did; I got chills.  And I can't wait to re-live the experience of the tour itself with the inevitable *knocks on wood* DVD release. The book is available now on Amazon or if you want to pick a copy in person, head over to the new RSVP Gallery in Chicago that last I heard has copies available.

BONUS LINKS: Soulja Boy talks on working w/ Kanye West // 50 Cent talks on reclaiming hip hop crown after Kanye West "disgraced himself"

Down below is the day in tracks and videos as the three way collabo from Wale, J. Cole, and Melanie Fiona for "Beautiful Bliss" is just that - a five minute, very well-produced record, with a long couple verses from Wale, a long middle verse from J. Cole, and of course Melanie Fiona killin' another hook. I was diggin' Wale more than J. Cole overall but the middle of J. Cole's verse may be my favorite part of the record. From top to bottom, it's a complete track and the last leak off of Wale's upcoming debut album, Attention Deficit, due out November 10th.

R&B carries us the rest of the way as 3 new Usher tracks leaked out (shouts 2 HHNM) as "More" happens to be my favorite - an uptempo, clubby¹ track that will get a lot more plays in the near future. Another Timbo leak has hit the web - this one featuring Justin Timberlake - and unfortunately falling short compared to their previous collabos. Finally, take a look at the videos headlined by the Hype Williams-directed video premiere for the Jay-Z x Alicia Keys NY anthem "Empire State Of Mind". Sadly, the video did not meet  my expectations, albeit they may have been a little inflated to begin with and I have no personal connection at all to New York². Speakin' of Jay, after last nite's diss on him from Beanie Sigel, the latter talks with Charlamange Tha God all about it. Browse it all below and enjoy!
¹ Also the name of the new sandwich at Potbelly - bacon, ham, turkey, provolone, ranch FTW!

² Fun fact: Not only have I never been to NYC, I have never been on an airplane. Do you even know anyone who's never been on an airplane??

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Jay-Z "Empire State Of Mind" f/ Alicia Keys