On the latest episode of Noisey and Budweiser’s Turning Point web series, TDE’s own Ab-Soul sits down for an intimate one-on-one interview and even brings cameras along to his family’s old record shop. The Carson, Calif. native speaks on spending a lot of time during his earlier years at the location and says it was a big part of his life just before his music career with TDE took off. Hear more of what Ab-Soul had to say in the visual below.
Though he just released his new compilation mixtape with his Jet Life crew entitled Red Eye Mixtape, the hot spitta keeps the freebies coming with “Audio Dope 4.” The track also features production from New York producer Harry Fraud who the New Orleans native has had successful collaborations with in the past. Take a listen below to hear Curren$y’s introspective raps over the silky smooth and mellow production which embodies somewhat of a Jay Z “Lost One” vibe.
Artist Iggy Azalea drops off her latest commercial single with “Change Your Life.” The high energy track which also features Grand Hustle head honcho T.I., is set to be featured on Azalea’s debut album entitled The New Classic. Take a listen to Iggy’s latest offering below via the audio stream.
Crooked I is the latest artist to be featured on SKEE Live’s “Off The Top” segment which takes a different act every week and showcases an original music video. In episode three, the Long Beach native steps up to the microphone decked out in Raiders gear and proceeds to drop memorable bar after bar. Check out how it all went down in the video below and be sure to tune into AXS TV every Tuesday at 7 p.m. (PST) and 10 p.m. (EST).
The Weeknd liberates a new track titled “Live For” off his upcoming Kiss Land LP set for release on September 10. Over a mellow and futuristic sounding produced track, the duo lace the song with their respective verses centered around their love interests. “Live For” also sports a catchy hook and dope guitar strings for an R&B smash.
Boi-1da.net catches up with G.O.O.D. Music artist Pusha T for an exclusive interview. Pusha opens things up by clarifying that the title to his new album, My Name Is My Name, was inspired by a quote from HBO’s Marlo Stansfield character from The Wire. Pusha also tells the camera the title is meant to address his haters who still aren’t convinced of his skills even after an impressive 11 years deep in the game. The “Numbers On The Boards” MC continues the conversation by detailing his chemistry with his brother No Malice, speaks on the likelihood of a new Clipse album and confidently states his new album is a Hip Hop masterpiece
Dizzy Wright finally releases his new and highly anticipated mixtape entitled The Golden Age. The Las Vegas native proves he’s been staying busy with the project boasting 22 new tracks and guest features from Joey Bada$$, Kirk Knight, Wyclef and various Funk Volume artists. CLICK HERE to download Dizzy Wright’s latest offering with The Golden Age and take a look at the track list for the mixtape below.
Action Bronson continues to take his act on the road as he recently landed in Ft. Lauderdale to perform for a venue full of fans. However, one fan ended up getting too excited and left with security after deciding to crash Bam Bam’s stage. The crowd-goer thought it was wise to jump on stage and try and score a hug from the Queens rapper. Bronson was not amused and took the man down with sweeping his legs out from under him and sending him to the floor. Check out the video below to see how it all went down.
Guerilla Union links up with Kendrick Lamar for a new interview where he talks the early stages of Black Hippy and the philosophy behind the group’s movement. The Compton native also shares his thoughts on the group’s early plan to eventually come back together after establishing their own respective careers. Black Hippy will also be performing at Guerilla Union’s upcoming Rock The Bells 2013 Festival which starts September 7.
Just Blaze and Roofeeo are the latest duo to be featured in Noisey and Brisk Bodega’s interview web series entitled Back and Forth. The producers swap stories on their dopest gigs with Roofeeo crediting his best performance to an X-Games party in Aspen while Just says his went down at Jay Z’s Fade To Black concert. Roofeeo also speaks on church music being an earlier influence on him to pursue his music while Just closes things out with a funny dream that inspired him to buy a drum set.
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