Monthly Archives: July 2013

VIDEO: Meek Mills Flosses Cash & Previews New Dreamchasers 3 Music

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Meek Mill takes viewers behind the scenes during a studio session for Dreamchasers 3 and visually reminds us all of just how broke we really are in comparison to him and his expensive spending habits.  More importantly, the MMG rapper takes the time to preview two new tracks off his upcoming project, breaks down how luxurious his jewelry is and still finds the opportunity to get a dice game in before leaving the studio early in the morning.  Check out the footage below to basically see Meek gettin’ his floss on and playing some new cuts off his project.

VIDEO: Prodigy Freestyles On Showoff Radio

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Prodigy and Alchemist paid a visit to Shade 45 to have a sit down with Statik Selektah on “Showoff Radio”.  Before heading out, P decided to hop on the microphone and give an exclusive freestyle over an Alchemist instrumental.  Take a look at the video below to see the Mobb Deep MC in action.

VIDEO: 2 Chainz – 24 Hours To Live | Mini-Series

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2 Chainz and company introduce a new mini series today for fans titled “24 Hours To Live”.  Narrated by 2 Chainz, cameras take viewers along for an intimate behind the scenes look at the rapper during his recent travels to Africa and Los Angeles.  Chainz also gives his commentary as he reflects on his success, meeting Jay-Z and Beyonce, the Illuminati, and much more.  Fans can also look forward to the rapper’s upcoming sophomore album, B.O.A.T.S: Me Time, set to drop on September 10.    

AUDIO: The Cool Kids – Footwork Feat. Aaron LaCrate

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Mikey Rocks and Chuck Inglish link up with producer and artist Aaron Lacrate for “Footwork” off his upcoming Milkcrate Vaults mixtape.  The previously unreleased collaborative track will serve as Lacrate’s lead single off his new project.  “Footwork” sounds reminiscent of past releases between the “Black Mags” duo with a commercial dance twist.  Take a listen for yourself below via the audio stream.

AUDIO: Berner – Ugh Feat. Ty Dolla $ign & Problem

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The Los Angeles Leakers liberate the new single “Ugh” from Bay Area rapper Berner featuring Ty Dolla $ign and Problem.  Produced by DJ Mustard, the infectious and bouncy track which will be featured on Berner’s forthcoming album Drugstore Cowboy dropping soon.  Take a listen to the latest effort from the Taylor Gang artist below via the audio stream.   

VIDEO: Hit Boy Says He Brought The Soul & Youthful Sound To Magna Carta Holy Grail + More

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Revolt TV catches up with Hit-Boy for an exclusive interview and talks his contributions to Jay-Z’s Magna Carta Holy Grail album.  The former G.O.O.D. Music signee talks “Somewhere in America” and shares his thoughts on Hov’s now infamous Miley Cyrus twerk line.  Hit also recalls speaking to Jay about a year before the album’s release and reassuring Jigga that he was ready and more than willing to collaborate with him whenever he decided to begin recording.  Hit-Boy also gives the details on how Jay-Z acquired the “Somewhere in America” instrumental which originally was going to be used by Travis $cott.  Before heading out, Hit-Boy also explains why he believes he brought the soulful and youthful sound to the album and gives his reasoning behind leaving G.O.O.D. Music.

VIDEO: B.O.B. – That How You Feel

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B.O.B. delivers a new music video today for “That How You Feel” off his upcoming Underground Luxury project which is apparently coming before the end of the summer.  The Grand Hustle artist drops a teaser that gives fans a short studio performance of B.O.B. laying down the track.  Production-wise, soulful guitar rifts and hard drums provide the perfect platform for Bobby Ray to go to work.  Check out the visual snippet for “That How You Feel” below.

News: Curren$y & Jet Life Crew Do Big Business w/ BitTorrent + Rey Eye Tour

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Always one to be an innovator, Jet Life mastermind Curren$y and Jet Life International announced today that there next release will be a collaborative effort with BitTorrent.  The big news doesn’t really come too much as a surprise as Curren$y has always embraced and utilized the internet as a means to release past projects and connect directly with his fan base.  According to AllHipHop.com, the new Jet Life partnership will consist of a “Jet Life BitTorrent Bundle” which will contain not only new mixtape music but “HD video content, interactive tour promotional materials, an interactive Jet Life Apparel catalog, and exclusive contest opportunities.”  It was also recently announced that Jet Life artists Corner Boy P, Fiend and Young Roddy will be hitting the road once again for “The Red Eye Tour” which will take off on August 26.  Check out what Jet Life Digital Marketing and Brand Strategist, Austin Leigh Briggs, had to say about the new business move and upcoming dates in your city for the tour below.

“When the discussion began with BitTorrent, it became apparent that that Bundle format could help us reinvent and grow 2.0 mixtape culture,” added Austin Leigh Briggs, Jet Life Digital Marketing and Brand Strategist. “BitTorrent Inc. has been instrumental in helping us bring new ideas to life. We wanted to create a Bundle release that fans would genuinely appreciate, while also reinterpreting mixtape culture to mean more: making tour video, promotions, merchandise, and interactive contests part of the download experience.”

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Aug 26 – Houston, TX – Studio at Warehouse Live

Aug 27 – Dallas, TX – Cambridge Room at HOB Dallas
Aug 28 – Austin, TX – Red 7
Aug 29 – Phoenix, AZ – Club Red
Aug 30 – San Diego, CA – Porter’s Pub
Aug 31 – Los Angeles, CA – Los Globos
Sep 1 – Oakland, CA – Grand Live
Sep 2 – Santa Barbara, CA – Velvet Jones
Sep 3 – Santa Ana, CA – The Constellation Room
Sep 4 – San Luis Obispo, CA – SLO Brewing
Sep 5 – Sacramento, CA – SOL Collective
Sep 6 – Eugene, OR – WOW Hall
Sep 7 – Portland, OR – Alhambra Theatre
Sep 8 – Seattle, WA  – The Crocodile
Sep 9 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Project
Sep 10 – Denver, CO – Cervante’s Other Side
Sep 12 – St. Louis, MO – Old Rock House
Sep 13 – Chicago, IL – Reggie’s
Sep 14 – Nashville, TN – TBA
Sep 15 – Cleveland, OH – Cambridge Room at HOB Cleveland
Sep 17 – Baltimore, MD – Soundstage
Sep 18 – Philadelphia, PA – The Blockley
Sep 19 – Boston, MA – The Middle East
Sep 20 – Providence, RI – Fete Lounge
Sep 21 – New York City, NY – Studio at Webster Hall
Sep 22 – Richmond, VA – Kingdom
Sep 23 – Washington, DC – Howard Theatre
Sep 24 – Virginia Beach, VA – Shakas
Sep 26 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade (Hell Stage)
Sep 27 – Jacksonville, FL – 1904
Sep 28 – Orlando, FL – The Backbooth
Sep 29 – Miami, Fl – Eve Event Space
Sep 30 – Tampa, FL – The State Theatre
Oct 1 – Tallahassee, FL – Sidebar Theater
Oct 2 – New Orleans, LA – Parish at HOB NOLA

VIDEO: Tony Touch Talks Piece Maker 3, Eminem Feature, + More

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Legendary DJ Tony Touch visits Fuse for an interview and discusses his recent mixtape release Piece Maker 3: Return of The 50 MC’s.  Tony gives insight into the history behind his classic Power Cypha: 50 MC’s mixtape and how he went about including 50 artists onto one project.  Touch also reveals that his newest release is actually his 100th mixtape and that it also serves as the closer to his Piece Maker trilogy.  With Eminem making an appearance on Piece Maker 3 with “Symphony In H”, Tony shares how he went about acquiring the feature from the elusive MC and also points out that he included short vocal samples throughout the mixtape from artists who’ve passed on like ODB, Big Pun and Guru to name a few.  Before calling it a wrap, Tony Touch previews three songs off the project with “B.A.R.S” from The Lox, “World Premier” from Liknuts and “V.I.P.” from Too $hort featuring Kurupt and Xzibit.

VIDEO: Gunplay Hits The Stage at Club Eve in Miami

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While in Miami, MMG rapper Gunplay decided to pay a visit to Club Eve and performed two songs off his Acquitted mixtape.  The “long hair don’t care” dreaded up artist took the stage and performed “Salute Me” and “Drop The Tint”.  Check out the video below to see Gunplay make his rounds and chop it up with staff from the club, give daps and pounds to awaiting fans and get live.