DJ Vlad caught up with G.O.O.D. Music’s Big Sean and discussed his motivation behind casting Miley Cyrus as the main lead in his recent music video for “Fire.” Cyrus serves as the focal point for the visual and finds the singer apparently embodying the strength or fire necessary to overcome adversities. Check out Big Sean gives his thoughts on the video and Miley Cyrus’ twerk skills.
As Fat Joe begins his four month sentence in prison, the Terror Squad MC makes sure he leaves the fans with a new music video for “Darkside 3 Intro” off his new mixtape Darkside III. The black and white visual shows off the New York MC performing some deep and introspective rhymes in a church and surrounded by luxury vehicles with the occasional exterior prison wall scene which most likely eludes to Joe’s current situation. Check out the video below.
Noisey puts together Budweiser’s latest Made Me episode with Compton native Kendrick Lamar. The TDE artist gets into details on meeting Dr. Dre and speaks on the studio session the super producer played the instrumental for what would become “Compton” off his platinum selling Good Kid m.A.A.d. City LP. Kendrick also shares with cameras his feelings on the City of Compton and gives his opinion on what he considers a real artist to be.
Better late than never, Joey Bada$$ steps up to the microphone on behalf of New York and tries his hand at a worthy response to Kendrick Lamar’s “Control” verse. Surprisingly, the young wordsmith decides to keep it clean and only really directs a few harmful bars in the direction of the Compton MC. Produced by Knxwledge, take a listen to Joey’s latest offering with “Killuminati 2” below via the audio stream.
DJ Vlad catches up with Fabolous and gets his opinion on Kendrick Lamar’s “Control” verse. The New York MC also admits he was close to recording a response of his own but refrained from doing so after doing a little bit of research behind Lamar’s motives.
New Era links up with Curren$y, Stalley and Crooked I for their #WearYourAllegiance campaign. Spitta sits down with the cameras and discusses his love for the city of Chicago and why he chooses to represent with his Chicago fitted. Next, Stalley shares his love his hometown of Cleveland and shares his thoughts on the number of fans who comment on his love for Indian hats. Finally, New Era catches up with Long Beach rapper Crooked I as he speaks on his love for the city of Los Angeles and gives insight into his hat addiction.
Curren$y – Home Away From Home
Stalley – Self Made In Ohio
Crooked I: Strong Beach
Asher Roth drops a new music video for his catchy song “Apples & Bananas” off his recently released The Greenhouse Effect Vol. 2 mixtape. Roth playfully takes the childhood tune and cleverly applies it to the track’s hook while demonstrating his lyrical skills on each verse. The music video is entirely animated and finds Roth attempting to gain access over the fence between his place and his sexy next door female neighbor.
Lil Wayne and DJ Drama link up for part five of his Gangsta Grillz Dedication series. Look out for the project to hit the internet on August 30. Dedication 5 will most likely showcase Weezy rhyming over popular instrumentals which the rapper has had success with doing in the past. Designed by Olly, above is the recently revealed artwork for the mixtape.
Danny Brown hits up Sway In The Morning and drops an ill freestyle for the listeners. After declining to participate in Sway Calloway’s “5 Fingers of Death” challenge, the Detroit native decided to let his bars do the talking and proceeded to kill it. Watch Danny hold it down live on Shade 45 below.
The Source reveals its latest cover with G.O.O.D. Music artist Big Sean on the front. The image is inspired by NBA star Michael Jordan’s iconic “6 Rings” photo which showcases MJ showing off all his championship rings. Look out for Big Sean gracing the publication’s Power 30 issue. Take a look at the footage below and watch how it all came together as the Detroit native puts in work for The Source’s photo shoot.
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