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Here’s all the people I recognized with a naked eye.  A lot of people I didn’t know…and I only watched it once…**UPDATE: Official list of all artists involved after the jump!

Recorded on February 1st, 2010, in the same studio as the original 25 years earlier (Henson Recording Studios, formerly A&M Recording Studios) “We Are The World 25 For Haiti”, in which Jones and Richie serve as executive producers and producers, was created in collaboration with executive producers Wyclef Jean, Randy Phillips and Peter Tortorici; producers Humberto Gattica and RedOne; and co-producers Rickey Minor, Mervyn Warren and Patti Austin to benefit the Haitian earthquake relief efforts and the rebuilding of Haiti.

Academy Award-winning writer-director Paul Haggis (Crash, Million Dollar Baby), whose own personal efforts as well as those of Artists for Peace and Justice have already saved countless lives in Haiti, filmed the private recording session to create the accompanying video and behind-the-scenes production, and serves as Film Director and as an Executive Producer with Jones, Richie, Jean, Phillips and Tortorici.

The 25th Anniversary recording features over 80 artists and performers. The recording of We Are The World 25 For Haiti embodied the same enthusiasm, sense of purpose and generosity as the original recording 25 years ago. Every one of the artists who participated, regardless of genre or generation, walked into the room with their hearts and souls completely open to coming together to help the people of Haiti.

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Here comes another DJ Kay Slay all-star lineup record.

Bolstering verses from Busta Rhymes, Sheek Louch, Rick Ross, Papoose, Vado and Cam’ron, along with Ray J on the hook, this is one Kay Slay super song that I was not thoroughly disappointed in.

More Than Just A DJ is due January 20th, so be on the look out for that project if you are interested.

Sidebar: More or less, I wanted this song simply for the Cam’ron verse. I was not disappointed because Cam delivered, once again.

DOWNLOAD: DJ Kay Slay – Blockstars (Remix) ft. Busta Rhymes, Sheek Louch, Rick Ross, Papoose, Vado, Cam’ron & Ray J (MP3)

Previous: DJ Kay Slay – Heard of Us (Remix) ft. Jadakiss, Sheek Louch, Styles P, Bully, Bun B, Tony Yayo, Papoose, Lloyd Banks & Ray J

Here comes some new sounds Busta Rhymes and J. Holiday. The track, entitled Hits For Days, is a good track for anyone to listen to, not just Bussa Buss stans.

By the way, who is J. Holiday again? Unsure. Link below.

DOWNLOAD: Busta Rhymes – Hits For Days ft. J. Holiday (MP3)

Off Street Hop dropping October 20th! Royce goes in on this, while Busta gives commentary and a verse. Slaughterhouse!

DOWNLOAD: Royce Da 5′9” – Dinner Time ft. Busta Rhymes (MP3)

Mario gives this banger (and one of my favorites) a shot with some help from God Emcee, Busta Rhymes!

DOWNLOAD: Mario – Best I Ever Had (Remix) Feat. Busta Rhymes (MP3)

You might remember Ace mac as the kid ont he Make It Rain Remix a couple years back, well, Andrew provides us with a new cut from the Logan Square MC with some assistance from Bussa Buss and Cool & Dre.

DOWNLOAD: Ace Mac – I’ll Kill ft. Busta Rhymes & Dre (Prod. Cool & Dre) (MP3)

Cassie grabs Bussa Buss and her label mates, Day26 and Red Cafe for the remix of her latest single, Must Be Love.  The single is off her upcoming album, Electro Love, which is set for a June release.  Really?  Okay.  **UPDATE: Tagless version of “Make You A Believer” added!

DOWNLOAD: Cassie – Must Be Love ft. Busta Rhymes, Day26 & Red Cafe (MP3)

BONUS: Cassie – Make You A Believer ft. Jadakiss [NoTags] (MP3)

My sister is a 5 percenter…so I kinda know some of the stuff he’s talkin’ bout…Back on My BS in stores now!

I agree 100% with the above statement.

This is a teaser from “The Next 48 Hours With Redman & Method Man” a behind the scenes web series shot during “Blackout 2″ album release week.

Am I the only one who hates when I buy a CD only to find out the next week or days later there is a bonus track or something of that nature that my version doesn’t have?  Well, this is a iTunes/UK bonus just like that.  Oh yeah, shout to Young Kingz on the assist.

DOWNLOAD: Busta Rhymes – How You Really Want It ft. Jesse West (Bonus Track) (MP3)

Note to the HardKnockTV cameraman; focus on the pretty lady more next time.  Just sayin….

Here’s another remix of Red Cafe’s hit. This is part 2 of 3. It comes out after Pt.1 & Pt.3, go figure.

DOWNLOAD: Red Cafe – Hottest In Tha Hood (Remix Pt.2) Feat. Juelz Santana, Lore I, Lloyd Banks, Busta Rhymes, Diddy [NODJ] (MP3)

Here’s a iTunes bonus track , courtesy of the Splash man.  Back on My B.S. in stores now!

DOWNLOAD: Busta Rhymes – If You Don’t Know, Now You Know ft. Big Tigger (iTunes Bonus) (MP3)

The legendary Bussa Bus has a brand new album dropping next week, “Back On My B.S.” In this sit down interview, he talks about how he never wants to retire, and the god-like power he gets from being about to move the crowd.

Some new Beenie and Busta for ya listening pleasure, courtesy of the X man.  Not really feelin it’, I know Exclusive1 will love it, though.

DOWNLOAD: Beenie Man – Jiggle ft. Busta Rhymes (MP3)