Dwayne Tryumf took the year 2013 off from music, to learn a new language, Mandarin Chinese. The reason? For the furtherance of the gospel. He completed 2 levels (lower and upper beginner) of the official Chinese proficiency exam (HSK) and is now preparing for his intermediate exams in 2014.

Canon's debut album 'Mad Haven' is rising up the charts after being released today. The album is currently placed at #4 on iTunes' Top Hip-Hop/Rap Albums chart and #26 Overall.

Dre Murray's first solo album in 5 years see's a successful and safe landing on Billboard charts. After a complex marketing campaign, and a decision to release the album first exclusively on iTunes, 'Gold Rush: Maybe One Day' has the #6 spot on Gospel, #8 on Christian, #15 on Rap & #189 on Billboard 200.

Lamp Mode Recordings' artist Json released his latest project 'Braille' two weeks ago, which means Billboard results are in. The album is placed at #5 on Billboard's Top Gospel & #11 Top Christian Albums.

Click here to purchase the album W.L.A.K. on iTunes. Watch the pre-recorded live chat session with WLAK here.

Group 1 Crew in the press room right after winning Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year and Hip Hop Album of the Year at the 42nd GMA Dove Awards 2011.

For the last 4 years Manchild and Dust have “talked” about doing another Mars ILL record. However, in 2011, amazingly a very awesome Mars ILL supporter graciously offered to underwrite a Mars ILL LP. So its officially on. Mars ILL’s 4th official album will be recorded this year.

Listening Session and Live Chat has ended. You can watch the recorded version of the Live Chat below.

Thi’sl is going to drop an album or mixtape entitled “Before” full of unreleased songs. It will feature the first song Thi’sl and Flame ever recorded together. Stay tuned for more details.

Lecrae writes a new blog revealing more about the upcoming project. Check it out.