If you’ve never read the roc-a-scenes website, you have to start…these stories are hilarious. If you don’t really follow hip-hop closely you may not get all the humor, though. Here’s the latest one titled Welcome To Def Jam, about Nas’ move to the label:

Roc-A-Scenes
Vol.13: Welcome to Def Jam
Written by: 0-T on January 23rd, 2006

[ After joining Jay-Z on stage, and becoming a free agent in the music industry, Nas finally decides to sign to Def Jam for his next few releases. This afternoon, he shows up to Jigga's board room to finalize the deal, and discuss his future at the label. ]

Jay: Welcome, welcome.. come on in Nas.

Nas: What up big homie. Word.

(( Nas gives Jay a firm dap, accompanied by a hug. Despite both men being in their thirties, and discussing a corporate deal worth millions, the two interact on a level most familiar to them both. The older, Jewish lawyers surround the two rappers in an awkward silence, unsure as to whether or not to offer a regular handshake or a “hood greeting.” Jay spares them the uncomfortable choice, and brings everyone to the table. ))

Jay: How you doin man?

Nas: I’m good man, I’m good. I been real busy all weekend, so I haven’t got much sleep. Word. But I can’t lie, I’m excited about this man. Real excited. Word.

Jay: We feel the same way, Nas. You’re a legend and we’re happy to have you on board here at Def Jam.

Nas: I appreciate that Jay.

Jay: It’s Mr. Carter while we’re in here.

Nas: *chuckles* Aw man, you silly.

Jay: *stern camel faced expression*

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Well, I said I was gonna put up fifteen songs for being so far behind, so here you go…pardon me if they don’t have lengthy descriptions cause that would take foooooooooooorever (these are in no particular order)

1. MC Lyte - The Wonder Years. Yeah, you read that right, MC Lyte has a new track. What’s more is that primo is on the beat…

2. El Da Sensei - Crowd Pleasa. Illmind on the beat. Sickness!

3. Chad Hugo - Can I Have It Like That (remix) Chad is the less visible member of the neptunes, and he has his own solo album coming out soon by the name of Chase Chad. This is the first leak from that album, which is supposed to be progressive hip-hop/house music. Definitely feeling this baltimore house styled remix.

4. Ghostface - Like That (ft. Ne-Yo) You’ve seen both of these names on the friday five before. This is Ghosts’ new single from his album Fishscale. I’m really feelin this one…if you dig in crates you’ll recognize the willie hutch sample used here.

5. Mobb Deep - Put Em In They Place This is Mobb Deep’s first official single from G-Unit records, from their upcoming album.

6. Pharrell - Mamacita (ft. Daddy Yankee) This is supposedly pharrell’s new single, i guess Angel didn’t do that well. I really like this one though….

7. Sean Price - Jamaican Sean Price has yet another album coming out. NC’s own Khrysis is on the beat. Sample should be familiar to DJs…

8. T.I. - Doin My Job Ok, so this track is nowhere near being new but I figured I’d put it up anyway to show those who don’t actually buy TI albums that he does have some substance to his music. Kanye on the beat.

9. Joe Budden - So Serious. This is from Joe’s mixtape, Mood Muzik pt. 2. Make sure you pick it up from somewhere, it’s dope…

10. Chamillionaire - In The Trunk Cham is part of the houston movement that’s currently dominating rap music. speaking of the houston movement….

11. Paul Wall - Just Paul Wall. Probably the dopest track I’ve heard from Paul Wall… Nice sample based beat, and an introspective song. One of my favorites from 2005. Pick up his album if you get the chance, you won’t be disappointed.

12. Smif N Wessun - Gunn Rapp Another banger produced by Khrysis, probably the best track on the album. Pick up their album if you get a chance…also check out the video, it’s gritty.

13. Busta Rhymes - Stars Are Born (ft. Redman and The Game) First off I apologize for the low quality of the file, but the song is so dope i put it up anyway. Redman shines..

14. Peanut - Hold Dat. Phonte from Little Brother’s son, hittin you with the hot freestyle, hahaha.

15. Bilal - High and Dry. Bilal has a new album coming out, you can probably find it online somewhere, but on his myspace page he requests that everyone hold on to it so that his album doesn’t get shelved by the label. Good stuff right here…

Fifteen random songs for you. Some new, some not so new, but all good music nontheless. Enjoy.