It’s hot as H, E, double hockey sticks outside. But don’t worry, there’s still a lot of exciting things to do this weekend. From ways to beat the heat, to ways to give back to others, and ways to create. There’s no excuse to not hang out.

Jarrell Williams sits down with two members of the 757-based hip hop collective Rebel E; Gabe Niles and Justin Battle. Conversation on fashion, inspiration, radio rap, and whether or not “hip hop is dead” ensues.

He’s everybody’s local hero, and he can rap too. Swagger to slay robot dragons with. Clickedy click to download “Tumbling Down” from Ced Hughes. It “features” Keane, which is a cute way to acknowledge samples. Rocks well.

New free mp3 from Rebel E emcee Max Mega