Nardwuar the human serviette catches up with Morocco born rapper French Montana out in Vancouver and discusses a number of topics. Hanging out and smoking hookah, Montana explains to the camera why he’s such as big Slick Rick fan and says Tim Dog’s “F*ck Compton” helped influenced his love for Hip Hop back in his old neighborhood while growing up in New York. Frenchie also shared details on his Moroccan roots and admitted he actually raised pigeons as a kid in his homeland. Watch as Nardwuar proceeds with his unique Q&A session and leaves French Montana with a Hip Hop coloring book as a gift.
Bone Thugs-n-Harmony took over episode nine of SKEE Live and delivered quite possibly the craziest performance of the season. DJ Skee wasted no time in sending things over to the legendary group as they hit the stage to open the show with “Thuggish Ruggish Bone” and “East 1999” at L.A. Live’s The Conga Room. As the smoke clouds in the crowd settled and cameras went live back in the AXS TV studio, the Cleveland natives sat down with Skee for an intimate one-on-one interview.
Topics of discussion included the origin of the group’s signature melodic style, landing a deal with West Coast Hip Hop Pioneer Eazy-E, Kendrick Lamar and so much more. DJ Skee also proposed the idea that perhaps Drake is the only artist who has the ability to drop bars with the same fast delivery and still harmonize.
Fresh off the success of performing alongside an Eazy-E hologram at Rock The Bells, Bone Thugs opened up on what it felt like to pay homage to their mentor and spoke on the significance of the late rapper’s music on Hip Hop. With Bone holding the title as the only group to collaborate with Jam Master Jay, Tupac, Biggie, Eazy-E and Big pun, the living legends look back and reflect on who they had the best chemistry with in-studio. Bone also explained how at the advice of Eazy-E the group decided to remain neutral by choosing not to engage any potential past beefs.
Ty Dolla $ign also made a brief appearance alongside Bone Thugs for a quick Q&A session with DJ Skee. The Taylor Gang signee served as a surprise guest and gave up details on how he managed to contribute to the group’s new “Everything 100” single. Before hitting the stage to close out SKEE Live with an exclusive tribute performance to Eazy-E, 2Pac and Biggie, Bone took the opportunity to answer a number of random questions from fans via Twitter.
This week’s “Spotlight” showcased the talents of Ivy Levan. The singer explained her unique style which she attributes to combining elements of Punk Rock and Pop for a sound all her own. The Arkansas native also gave viewers insight behind her humble beginnings and touched on what it was like for her to originally transition her career away from modeling.
“In The Lab” caught up with DJ and super producer Just Blaze while out in New York. Working with the likes of Mariah Carey, JAY Z, Rick Ross and Diddy, Just breaks down his early days on the turntables and explained how being a DJ served as the foundation for his eventual transformation to a full on producer. Just Blaze also spoke on how important it is for people to identify certain types of music with periods in their lives and how he takes that into consideration when creating in the studio.
Skeme took over this week’s “Off The Top” segment which found the rapper out an about on the streets as he performed to the camera for an exclusive song fans can only hear on SKEE Live. “Up Close” linked up with UFC fighter Phil David. The mixed martial artist shared his story or persistence and dedication as David found himself pursuing his passion following his graduation from Penn State University.
Viewers were also treated to a behind-the-scenes look for this week’s #SKEELOCKER as cameras headed to Diamond Bar, Calif. to meet with Bait sneakers CMO Eric Phan at the brand’s flagship store. Phan shared details behind the company’s recent collaboration with Asics shoes, the creative inspiration behind Bait’s designs and touched on the evolution of the sneaker game. Be sure to tune in every Tuesday to see SKEE Live at 7 p.m. (PST) and 10 p.m. (EST) only on AXS TV.
Take a look at this short new trailer for the upcoming film titled Black Nativity. Legendary Hip Hop artist and Queensbridge native Nas will star in the Hollywood remake of Langston Hughes play alongside seasoned actors such as Forest Whitaker and Angela Basset. Singers Jennifer Hudson, Mary J. Blige and Tyrese also make an appearance in the film.
Stalley and company release part four of the MMG rapper’s “Honest Cowboy” web series. Taking the confessional approach, Stalley speaks on his continued growth as an artist as well as a man and explains to the camera how that’s benefited the way he’s able to approach his music currently. The BCG head honcho also shares details on his transition from selling sneakers to being thrown into the spotlight as an MC, experimenting more in the studio nowadays and admits how the recording process behind Honest Cowboy has helped him in connecting with his ancestry more.
New York’s Ransom takes Drakes’s “Pound Cake” instrumental and serves up his own freestyle rendition. Take a listen as the rapper offers a freebie to hold the fans over while he gears up to release his latest project The Proposal on October 1.
Dizzy breaks it down for the viewers on his latest visual offering for “Tellem My Name” featured on The Golden Age mixtape. Wright’s music video boasts an old school and lighthearted vibe as the Las Vegas MC drops rhymes about his grind as an independent artist and more. Dizzy’s visual also comes about courtesy of Rocksmith clothing.
Rick Ross drops off a new black and white music video for “No Games” courtesy of Revolt TV. The energy packed track also features auto-tune enthusiast Future who fails to make an appearance alongside the Miami native. Watch as the MMG general lives it up in luxury and performs to the camera while scenes from the film Scarface transition in and out.
The soundtrack from Grand Theft Auto 5 just keeps delivering great music and today BJ The Chicago Kid’s contribution with “Smokin’ & Ridin” takes the spotlight. Listen as the rapper takes it to the streets and sings about smoking on some fine greenery over the track’s smooth melodic keys and slappin’ drums. Freddie Gibbs and Los Angeles native problem also make an appearance on the bouncy video game track.
Styles P, Jadakiss and Sheek Louch decided to hop on Drake and Boi 1da’s infectious “Pound Cake” instrumental for an official remix titled “Hood Cake.” Listen as the New York MC’s effortlessly go to work over the track’s smooth production with raw hood bars about drugs, the code of the streets and chasing after cash. It should also be pointed out that Sheek Louch even takes the opportunity to address the group’s past fallout with former L-O-X associate J-Hood.
Chief Keef drops off a new short sneek peek with a trailer for his upcoming music video for “Ight Doe.” Strapped with a handgun and extended clip, watch as the young Chicago native performs to the camera and prepares the visual treatment to his latest song hard-hitting track. Though not exactly specified, fans could hope to see “Ight Doe” featured on Keef’s upcoming Almighty So mixtape which is set to release before the end of the year.
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