Juicy J keeps the visuals coming with “Yet” as the release date for his new Stay Trippy LP approaches its release date of August 27. The Taylor Gang artist goes in over an ominous sounding instrumental packed with hard-hitting bass and keeps the visual simple with the rapper rocking a hooded sweatshirt in front of a few television screens with no signal.
Meek Mill takes to the microphone and records a tribute song titled “Lil Nigga Snupe” and dedicates it to his deceased protege. The MMG rapper drops introspective rhymes and shares his pain over losing Snupe to senseless street violence. Meek Mill even contemplates the idea of giving up all his fortune and fame in order to bring Snupe back from the dead. Take a listen to Meek’s venting session as he goes to work with his signature sped up flow over a high energy track equipped with heavy bass.
This didn’t come out probably the way everyone thought and anticipated it would. Meek Mill finally drops his Hype Williams directed visual for “Levels.” The music video comes off as one long 4 minute trailer as images of familiar products from brands like Ciroc, Rolls Royce, Rose champagne and Beats By Dre flash across the screen with the occasional gorgeous model in between. In fact, MMG rapper Meek Mill hardly even makes an appearance in the music video for his own hit song.
G.O.O.D. Music artist Big Sean caught up with Mikey Fresh and gave details on how “Control” came together with Kendrick Lamar and Jay Electronica. After running into issues over clearing the song’s sample, Sean shares why he decided to liberate the controversial track and speaks on its significance in Hip hop. Big Sean tells Vibe TV “Control” sparked an interest in lyricism in the game and clarifies that though he could have, he decided not to go back and adjust his verse after K. Dot submitted his feature. The Detroit native also shares that he believes Hip Hop should be competitive and says that after hearing Kendrick’s verse he was never worried about any of the mentioned rappers in his verse becoming offended. Before calling it a wrap, Sean also admits that he feels his verse on “Control” was “harder” than Kendrick’s.
Producer 9th Wonder and Young Guru debate over their views for Kendrick Lamar’s big verse on Big Sean’s “Control.” Young Guru takes the opportunity to compare the TDE artist’s “chess move” to the moment skateboard Tony Hawk through down the 900 at the X-Games. 9th and Guru also touch on the verse’s significance in Hip Hop and point of Kendrick’s craftiness to slip his name in among Hip Hop’s elite like JAY Z, Nas, Eminem, and Andre 3000. Check out the lighthearted and at times comical conversation between the two below.
Here’s an interesting documentary film entitled “The Old” which covers Detroit native Danny Brown early on in his career. The camera follows Brown throughout his neighborhood in 2009 while he speaks on Detroit’s music history, breaking into Hip Hop, getting locked up and much more. Fans can also check out some vintage footage of Danny Brown performing.
Young Casey Veggies and recent Taylor Gang signee Ty Dolla $ign, recently got the opportunity to hit the stage in New York alongside MMG artist Rockie Fresh. The surprise performance took place in New York this past weekend during the Mad Decent Block Party. The artists performed “Driving 88” while the crowd cheered on for the surprise guests. Take a look at the black and white visual below to see how it all went down.
Noisey showcases Mobb Deep rapper Prodigy and producer Alchemist for their latest episode in their web series entitled Back & Forth. The duo kick back in a bodega and have a candid conversation among themselves while the cameras run and capture the moment. Prodigy speaks on the first time he met Alchemist and how he believed the producer was working for the feds when he started coming around. However, after making a beat and showing off his skills, the Queens MC knew ALC was for real and began regularly collaborating. P also touches on his love for New York City and explains why he’ll never move. Alchemist also says a lot of his earlier influences came out of New York and before heading out the duo share their experiences early on with life on the road.
Eminem liberates a rock infused Call Of Duty: Ghosts track titled “Survival” from the upcoming game’s official soundtrack. With production from DJ Khalil, Shady reminds listeners of the struggles he endured to become a superstar and let’s it be known that he’s in it to win it and will always find a way to survive. Check out the latest track from the Detroit native with “Survival” below.
TMZ camera’s caught up with Wale outside of LAX to get his thoughts on Kendrick Lamar including his name in his latest lyrical bashing with his verse in Big Sean’s “Control.” The MMG rapper emphasizes that he would have felt offended if the TDE rapper had decided not to include him. Before parting ways with paparazzi, Wale goes on to confidently proclaim himself the best rapper in the world. One can only assume he probably wasn’t very impressed with Kendrick Lamar’s verse as much as the rest of the Hip Hop world.
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