Talib Kweli has recently reported that he's been putting the finishing touches on his second solo effort called The Beautiful Struggle. Reflection Eternal fans will be able to hear Kweli and Hi-Tek working once again on this project. Word is that Kanye West will also be lacing the album with beats. Word is that Common, Killer Mike, Mary J Blige and Faith Evans will make guest spots on the album.

Pharcyde fans can finally expect to see their upcoming album, Humboldt Beginnings, to be released in March. The group hasn't released an album together as a group since 2000 when Delicious Vinyl released their album Plain Rap. Imani and Bootie Brown have been hard at work for years on this project. Word is that they have several guest producers including 88-Keys, Spaceboy Boogie-X and Ralph-M of Funkdoobiest. And guest artist appearances include J-Ro of Tha Alkaholiks and possibly Pete Rock. The group will be touring the U.S. and Europe beginning March to help promote the album. Be on the look out on the Cyde's best yet to come!