Listen: New Jadakiss Album Coming Soon

Hear a Track. Plus, Black Keys, Lil Wayne, and Pharrell appear on the rapper's Roc-A-Fella debut.
Jadakiss

Yonkers, NY, rapper Jadakiss is preparing for the March 10 release of his Roc-A-Fella Records debut album, Last Kiss -- and he's rallying hip-hop's (and rock's) greatest to make sure it's a hit.

12 Random Thoughts on Lil Wayne's New Single

SPIN's Charles Aaron free-associates about the first official song from Weezy's April 7 release.
Lil Wayne

Whew! (Deep breath) OK, here we go. Below are a random sampling of first reactions and inquiries regarding Lil Wayne's just-leaked "rock" single "Prom Queen," on which Weezy dialogues about lacey underwear and broken hearts through an Auto-Tune device and apparently brushes the strings of a guitar. An historic moment, indeed.

Radiohead to Perform at Grammy Awards

Plus: Justin Timberlake, T.I., Kanye West, Jay-Z and more have been added to the show. And Paul McCartney will perform with Dave Grohl on drums!?!
Radiohead

Though Radiohead have been nominated in the Album of the Year category three times -- in past years for OK Computer and Kid A (both of which bagged Best Alternative Album wins) and this year for In Rainbows -- the British band is going to make their first Grammy performance at this year's ceremony, set for Feb.

Lil Wayne's Rock Album Drops April 7

The Louisiana rapper unveils the release date, title, and first single for his much-anticipated record!
Lil Wayne

New Orleans rapper Lil Wayne has announced details for Rebirth, his much-rumored rock album that will drop April 7 in the U.S., his publicist confirmed to MTV.com.

SPIN.com's Best of the Week, January 12-18

Thanks to J.T., Neil Young, and others, 2009 is already jam-packed with new tunes. Plus: Metallica, Ryan Adams, and more!
Justin Timberlake / Neil Young

It's freezing outside, but here at SPIN.com HQ we're combating frostbite with hot new tracks courtesy of our favorite artists, including Justin Timberlake, Neil Young, the Decemberists, and Kelly Clarkson, all of which were unveiled just this week. Throw in news about Metallica, Lil Wayne, and Ryan Adams, and 2009 is shaping up to be a pretty hot year -- take that Old Man Winter!

Lil Wayne, Coldplay to Perform at Grammy Awards

They join a hot boy band and a faux lesbian. Click here for the ceremony's lineup!
Lil Wayne / Coldplay's Chris Martin

Details for the 51st annual Grammy Awards ceremony have been announced, and Lil Wayne, Coldplay, Katy Perry, Kenny Chesney, and the Jonas Brothers will all perform at the event, set for Sunday, Feb. 8, at Los Angeles' Staples Center. The show will be broadcast on CBS from 8-11:30 P.M. (EST).

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