Nipsey Hussle – Identity (I’m One One Freestyle) [CDQ]

Nipsey’s first music release since establishing his partnership with Skee Music. Hit the jump to watch his announcement with DJ Skee. Skee will handle brand development, marketing, and communications for Nipsey and all of his related business, and will exclusively be responsible for the handling of Nipsey’s branding, partnership development, licensing, and marketing while also acting [...]
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Chuck D Speaks on the Legacy of Soul Train & Don Corneilus

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Video: ASAP Rocky & ASAP Mob Interview w/ Montreality

In this interview with Montreality, ASAP Rocky & the ASAP Mob talk about their story, the type of students they were at school, jobs they had as teenagers, what they spent their 1st big paychecks on, the key to success, the ASAP Mob compilation album & ASAP Rocky’s debut album, going on the Club Paradise [...]
Nah Right |  Read More |  8 hours, 59 minutes ago.

Video: Emilio Sparks Interviews Emilio Rojas

The Charlie Rose of Hip-Hop Emilio Sparks is back with a new interview with Emilio Rojas.  Emilio Rojas dispels the rumors of signing with Rick Ross’ MMG. The Emilio’s talk about girls, how both get mistaken for the other sometimes. Emilio Rojas talk about touring with the Wu-Tang Clan, his take of this years soon [...]
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[Singles] The Union f. MF DOOM & Damu The Fudgemunk – “CoCo Mango Rmx”

Damu adds a verse to "CoCo Mango," the collaboration between MF DOOM and French production duo The Union.
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Ka – The Interview

Grief Pedigree coming not soon enough.
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Video: Denzil Porter – ThisIsBooBoo Interview

Feb 3rd

Posted by Mr. X over at Nah Right

Denzil talks with Jack Thriller about where his name came from, his track “Kanye West”, building up his buzz, spits a freestyle & much more. Previously: Denzil Porter – Homemade Music (Mixtape)
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Audio: Wiz Khalifa Explains Meaning Of O.N.I.F.C. Album Title

Feb 3rd

Posted by Mr. X over at Nah Right

Wiz Khalifa tells Sway the meaning behind his album title O.N.I.F.C., which is inspired by Prodigy’s H.N.I.C. “It’s the Only N-Word in First Class. It’s inspired by Prodigy’s H.N.I.C. When he dropped that, I felt like that sounded so strong. I was just talking about me being a young rich dude and being black. It looks [...]
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Video: Lil Wayne on Skateboarding Injury

Feb 2nd

Posted by Mr. X over at Nah Right

In this clip from DJ Scoob Doo’s upcoming Nino Brown DVD, Lil Wayne talks about his recent skateboarding injury. “Unfortunately I was skating and I tried to do an ollie down one of my banks and I tailed out at the end of it.” “I kinda didn’t separate it — hopefully I didn’t separate my shoulder, but [...]
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Video: J. Cole – Grammy Interview

Feb 2nd

Posted by Niko over at HERFECTION

J. Cole talks about how he came up and got his start in the music industry, and how he learned the game. If you’ve watched most of his interviews he goes over his story again, but it’s a good one nonetheless.
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[Singles] Throwback Thursday: Wu-Tang Clan f. Cappadonna – “Heaterz”

Feb 2nd

Posted by HipHopDX RSS Feed over at HipHopDX RSS Feed

This week Rae gave an interview about how the Wu solo careers affected the group as a whole. Here's a classic that closed out RZA's "five year plan." RIP ODB.
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Video: 2 Chainz – MTV RapFix Freestyle

Feb 2nd

Posted by nation over at Nah Right

Initially there to confirm his solo deal with Def Jam, 2 Chainz also mentioned that he’s been working with Kanye for the last year: “One thing that people may not know is that I’ve been working with Kanye West for the past year,” 2 Chainz said. “We have records together, we have ideas that we’re planning on [...]
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Video: 2 Chainz – MTV RapFix Freestyle

Feb 2nd

Posted by nation over at Nah Right

Initially there to confirm his solo deal with Def Jam, 2 Chainz also mentioned that he’s been working with Kanye for the last year: “One thing that people may not know is that I’ve been working with Kanye West for the past year,” 2 Chainz said. “We have records together, we have ideas that we’re planning on [...]
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[News] Ja Rule Calls Prison “Amazing,” Speaks On Making Friends Behind Bars

Feb 2nd

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Jeffrey Atkins says that he's made a few top level acquaintances in the clink.
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Video: ASAP Rocky Meets Rakim

Feb 1st

Posted by nation over at Nah Right

Angie Martinez set it up after finding out Rocky was named after Rakim on their last interview. Another segment after the jump.
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Rapper Big Pooh Talks About Dirty Pretty Things, Judging the 2012 National MC Search & His Upcoming Projects For This Year

Jan 31st

Posted by Kevin over at KevinNottingham.com

This Friday, February 3rd is the last day to submit to enter the 2012 National MC Search, sponsored by KevinNottingham.com and a few others. Being as Rapper Big Pooh is one of the contests’ judges, we caught up with him to see what he’s up to. What’s up Pooh? Let’s talk about the new album Dirty [...]
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Video: Raekwon on How the Wu’s Solo Careers Hurt the Crew

Jan 31st

Posted by eskay over at Nah Right

Rae tells Vlad TV that he feels like the solo careers of each of the Wu memebers ultimately hurt the crew because individual egos started to come into play. Previously: Raekwon ft. JD Era – Just A Toast (Trailer)
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Video: Meek Mill – Stay Schemin Freestyle

Jan 30th

Posted by Mr. X over at Nah Right

Meek Mill wanted to spit a freestyle on Angie’s show so they threw on the ‘Stay Schemin’ instrumental. Check out the interview below. Part 1 Part 2 Previously: Meek Mill & Wale – The Motto Freestyle
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Drake on Whether He Will Respond to Common and His Shots at Vanessa Bryant [Exclusive]

Jan 30th

Posted by nation over at Nah Right

Back in November when Common dropped “Sweet”, the second single from his most recent full length, a couple of lines that sounded suspiciously like shots at Drake immediately caught people’s attention. Com beat around the bush for a while, as rappers are known to do, before eventually admitting that those shots were in fact aimed [...]
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Video: Prodigy Interview w/ ThisisBooBoo (Part 4)

Jan 30th

Posted by Mr. X over at Nah Right

In part 4, Prodigy discusses religion and how some fans reacted to the previous deal with G-Unit. Previously: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3
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Article: Delicious Vinyl Feels Mighty Fine

Jan 30th

Posted by Alice over at The Find MagazineThe Find Magazine | The Find Magazine

Have you ever been so overwhelmingly attracted to somebody that, grabbing and groping not being enough, you feel the primal urge to bite into their beautiful, enticing flesh? Well, that same impulse can arise from hearing music with the power to send your hormones into overdrive, making you want to Read more »
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Ski Beatz Celebrates the 15th Anniversary of Camp Lo’s Uptown Saturday Night

Jan 28th

Posted by Jeremiah over at KevinNottingham.com

As hard as it may be to believe, Camp Lo’s Uptown Saturday Night turns 15 years old today. I remember listening to this album for the first time like it was yesterday. And being able to take a trip down memory lane with the albums producer, the one and only Ski Beatz, truly made this [...]
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Ski Beatz Celebrates the 15th Anniversary of Camp Lo’s Uptown Saturday Night

Jan 28th

Posted by Jeremiah over at KevinNottingham.com

As hard as it may be to believe, Camp Lo’s Uptown Saturday Night turns 15 years old today. I remember listening to this album for the first time like it was yesterday. And being able to take a trip down memory lane with the albums producer, the one and only Ski Beatz, truly made this [...]
KevinNottingham.com |  Read More |  9 days ago.
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Video: Big Sean – Grey Goose “Rising Icons”

Jan 27th

Posted by Niko over at HERFECTION

Big Sean is featured as a “Rising Icon” from Grey Goose.  Big Sean talks about his rise to fame, making his first album, and recaps the past year and how crazy it was.  He also performs “Marvin Gaye & Charonnay.”  It’s pretty cool how one person can affect so many lives.  Check for parts 2 [...]
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Video: J. Cole- Cole World: The Sideline Story Commentary Ep. 3

Jan 26th

Posted by Niko over at HERFECTION

J. Cole talks about certain songs on his album and how they came to be, his relationship with Jay-Z, his studio sessions with No I.D., why he put “Lights, Please,” on the album, and more. His writing and story telling is pretty amazing. Cole World: The Sideline Story is in stores now.
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Video: J. Cole Cole World: Sideline Story Commentary (Part 3)

Jan 26th

Posted by Mr. X over at Nah Right

J. Cole tells the stories behind ‘Lights Please’, ‘Sideline Story’, ‘Never Told’ and ‘Cole World’ from “Cole World: The Sideline Story”. Previously: Part 1 | Part 2
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KN Certified: Boog Brown Interview Part Two

Jan 26th

Posted by Arasia Magnetic over at KevinNottingham.com

Here it is! Part two of my extensive interview with Boog Brown. Check it out as we conclude by speaking about her upcoming projects, memories of Detroit, the evolution of women in Hip Hop, and her creative process. Enjoy and don’t forget to check out our other features on Boog who is officially KN Certified. Arasia: [...]
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Video: DJ Whoo Kid Talks Kanye West Accident

Jan 26th

Posted by Niko over at HERFECTION

DJ Whoo Kid talks to thisis50.com about Kanye and what happened before Kanye had that car accident in 2002. Interesting how things play out. I guess Kanye has to thank Luda for his career…I’m just playing.
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Video: DJ Whoo Kid On Meeting Kanye West

Jan 25th

Posted by Mr. X over at Nah Right

Whoo Kid talks about meeting Kanye before the fame and if he is responsible for Kanye West’s car accident. Previously: DJ Whoo Kid on Getting Chased Out The Club By Suge Knight (Video)
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Video: Common Talks Drake Beef

Jan 25th

Posted by Niko over at HERFECTION

Common talks to Bossip about beefing with Drake and how it would end.  Personally, i think it’s dragging out a bit, and would really want to see a GOOD Music vs. YMCMB cypher.  I would be rooting for GOOD Music.
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