It’s late night, but when it is something this of this magnitude, it is well worth it. The remix to Kanye’s triumphant “return” track featuring Jay-Z is about a week overdue. Probably deciding the song needed another element, Kanye recruited Swizz Beatz into the mix – a producer he tweeted as the greatest of all time earlier this week.

The end result? A Jay-Z verse. New Kanye verses (a few even in Islam). And a “I’ve Got The Power” flip. Otherwise known as a real remix.

DL: Kanye West feat. Jay-Z & Swizz Beatz – “Power (remix)”

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Pill has already established himself with three well respected tapes. Earlier this summer, Pink City’s own spoke with MTV about the success he had thus far and why he wasn’t in a rush to put release his debut album, The Medicine.

“I don’t want to rush it, because you know how a lot of people get signed and they drop an album ASAP, and nobody knows who they really are? I don’t want to fall victim to that,” he said. “[I'll] probably drop another two mixtapes and then be looking forward to the album. I don’t want to drop it on them. I want them to be like, ‘We need that Pill album,’ so I can give them The Medicine.“

Iit appears the new school ATLien feels the time may be approaching to get the wheels rolling with the unveiling of his first single. J. Cole isn’t the only “freshman” looking forward to the day he sits at the top of the class as P-I-Double L looks to inspire those with the aptly titled “Blow Up.” Featuring labelmate Iyaz, Pill vents about what everyone desires (or should): to become successful in whatever path they chose in life. Pill is a musician, so having the world identify and appreciate his music is a fantasy of his. Everyone has to dream. While some are more realistic than others, that’s the first step in making them a reality.

DL: Pill feat. Iyaz – “Blow Up”

When they’re not terrorizing conference calls, it looks like 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks and Tony Yayo are closing deals. The newest one being with EMI.

G-Unit Records has entered into an exclusive agreement with EMI Label Services in which EMI will distribute and promote releases on the G-Unit roster in North America.  EMI will release the Grammy nominated multi-platinum rapper Lloyd Banks’ third solo album “H.F.M. 2” (Hunger For More 2) on November 23^rd, 2010, and Tony Yayo’s as yet untitled sophomore album, which is scheduled for early 2011.

G-Unit, formerly with Interscope Records, is joining a growing number of third party labels and artists to ink deals with EMI Label Services.  EMI Label Services’ unique approach gives independent artists and labels creative freedom along with access to the expertise, marketing and promotional muscle of a major label.

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With the job market in the shape it’s in, dreams of a bright and successful future can sometimes get placed on the backburner for present-day solutions. Degrees don’t seem to hold the same value they used to and chasing dreams often seems like the most logical thing for a person to do at times. That’s what J. Cole is doing. That’s probably what he’s always going to do.

His debut album  is scheduled hit shelves late October and promises to be one entrenched in struggle, progress, dreams and reality. The track “Blow Up” features all that and one in which Cole reflects on his rise to his present day status and what the future holds for his career. It’s a must listen because of the content of the song. Plenty of people should find common ground to some of the lyrics especially if you’re working a job or in school with bigger dreams than the four walls you’re currently sitting in can confine.

DL: J. Cole – “Blow Up” (prod. by J. Cole)

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Someone needs to get someone at Grand Hustle on the horn and get this Young Dro project moving. It’s been a minute since I heard new music from a guy who was once considered Pau Gasol to T.I.’s Kobe. Nowadays it’s all about B.o.B. – an artist I’m a fan of (dropped purchase-worthy debut LP), but a totally different artist from Dro.

Turns out the next place I’ll turn to hear some new material from the Polo Don is Southern Slang 16. On the tape is a Pill record entitled “Dope Boys’” featuring the likes of All-Star (who also produces the track), Rocko and Dro. Off first few listens, the only thing I’m not a huge fan of the hook, but the verses make up for that. Well, Pill’s verse was dope and one that shows how life is changing (yet, staying the same) for the Pink City native. However, it’s a reason I’ve focused on Dro this much so far.

It’s verses like this which make me wish P.O.L.O. (Players Only Live Once) would see a release date with a serious push. I could be overrating it, but I don’t think that’s the case with lines like: Take the bricks from here to Alabama, call it ‘Blow Control’/And yo b!tch stay on her knees, call it blow patrol/Came to court, you know I be with Pill/So I’m supposed to roll/N!ggas think they #1, that’s when I demote them hoes/Ain’t nobody sick as me, I got this corroded flow.

Glad to see that Yung LA phase for Dro was just that. A phase.

DL: Pill feat. Young Dro & All-Star – “Dope Boys” (prod. by All Star)

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Finding an Andre 3000 track is similar to coming across diamonds – both are rare as hell. Limelight Exclusives have been living up to their name a lot quite recently. Their new tape drops Thursday and on it will be this previously unheard song from the legendary ATLien. Mr. 3000 takes this laid back beat and confesses his true feelings to his lady friend and even how even wants to start a family with her.

She’ll love books, and cook, just like you
And when she’s done being young
She’ll dress like you
We’ll call her Love 22
She’ll tote a 22

Download: Andre 3000 – “I Do”

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DL: Cam’ron feat. Yo Gotti – Got Me Fucked Up

Alabama’s own links up with Grade A Muzik (Pill’s “We Outside” and “Ok Denn”) for this soulful smash. No word yet if it will appear on Yela’s debut Trunk Muzik: 0-60 which is set to drop in September.

DL: Yelawolf – “Looking For Alien Love” (prod. by Grade A Muzik)

See this tape? It’s not false advertisement in the least bit. With 14 “never before heard tracks,” YoungMoneyHD bring to you five. From who you ask? Nicki Minaj, Faboulus, Gucci Mane, Yelawolf, Sean Garrett and Drake. They’re all the full versions of each track with minimal tags on each.

DL: Sean Garrett feat. Drake – “Find Love”

DL: Yelawolf feat. Gucci Mane – “Wanna Party”

DL: Fabolous – “You Be Killin’ ‘Em”

DL: Gucci Mane – “Trap Star”

DL: Nicki Minaj – “Ice Cream Man” (prod. by Zaytoven)

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On August 24, Usher releases the follow up to his successful Raymond vs. Raymond, the Versus EP. The Jay-Z featured track has been talked about for minute now though. Earlier today, the radio rip of the Polow Da Don produced track made its rounds on the Internet. Here’s the explicit version. Jay continues his run of impressive guest verses with another one here (and another Illuminati mention for those who care about that stuff) and Ester Dean plays substitute until the final version with Ciara is released.

For those wondering what hot toddy is,it’s a drink (cider) that is severed hot and mixed with alcohol. Depending on who you ask, many believe it helps cure the cold and/or flu.

DL: Usher feat. Jay-Z & Ester Dean – “Hot Toddy”