N.O.R.E. took us on the set recently of his latest music video for his catchy new single, “Jesus Take,” featuring REKS. The visual is definitely a standout and features a lot of cool special effects. The duo keep things gritty and dark as they take things to the streets and perform to the camera in a number of dimly lit locations.
Take a look at some coverage of Troy Ave album release party. Mr. Harry Powder himself was in the club having a great time and celebrating his new found success with the release of his latest project, New York City: The Album. The beginning also showcases the rapper sharing some commentary with the camera and choppin’ it up with a few fans.
Wiz Khalifa grabs a seat on DJ Skee’s infamous white couch for the latest episode of AXS TV’s SKEE Live. The Taylor Gang rapper got a special surprise from one of his favorite childhood cartoon characters as DJ Skee decided to bring out Leonardo from the Ninja Turtles. Take a look as the life-size character came out bearing gifts like Pizza and a joint for the rap superstar.
Here’s some video coverage of Wiz Khalifa’s recent travels throughout Europe. The visual follows Khalifa and the gang as they make their way from Birmingham, UK to London and finally Paris, France. The Pittsburgh emcee takes in some sight seeing, does a little shopping, catches the Steelers vs. Vikings game with his crew and shoots a music video in a eerie looking basement. As always, there’s plenty of weed smoke in-between destinations.
Bun B hits the “Backroom” over at 106 and Park with DJ Kay Slay to deliver a new on-the-spot freestyle. Check out the Houston O.G. as he handles his own on the microphone while Slay throws on the instrumental for his track “Keep Calm.” Bun makes sure to drop plenty of down South inspired bars for the folks watching at home as he goes to work over the menacing production.
YG stops by HOT 97 for an exclusive interview and freestyle session with Funkmaster Flex. Check out the Compton rapper have some fun on the microphone as he demonstrates his off-the-top abilities and delivers a few bars for the listeners tuning in. Before kicking things off, YG and Funk Flex exchange a few words before the radio host decides to give the DJ the signal to start up the West Coast inspired freestyle session. YG’s My Krazy Life LP coming soon.
Jack Thriller catches up with Maino to see where he currently stands on his disagreement with Trinidad James. Looking more calm and relaxed about the situation, Maino works around Thriller’s questions and downplays the situation by explaining that he plans to not have to resort to using the “hand of god” anytime soon. In fact, Maino states that he’s really a nice guy and warns that perhaps it’s not him the Atlanta rapper should be worried about considering he upset an entire city.
Taylor Gang rapper Chevy Woods is back with a new banger titled “Kilmer” featuring G-Unit’s Lloyd Banks. The Sledgren produced instrumental comes equipped with pounding bass and haunting keys. Each artist effortlessly laces the hard-hitting track with boastful bars about leaving the competition in the dust and staying on the grind all for the love of the paper chase.
Yo Gotti delivers the official music video for his latest single, “Lebron James,” which is featured on the rapper’s new I Am LP. The visual showcases Gotti performing to the camera with his aggressive flow from a grungy looking warehouse and out on the streets with his crew. Decked out in a white fur coat, Gotti throws down some boastful rhymes about his expensive habits and lavish lifestyle from the comfort of a golden throne. I Am is now in stores.
With all this talk going around as of late concerning Trinidad James and New York City, Fred The Godson decides to get in on the action and throw in his two cents over Cam’ron and JAY Z’s “Welcome To New York City” instrumental. “N.Y.C. (You’re Welcome)” finds the pudgy emcee defending the city’s honor as he aims a few bars in James’ direction. However, Fred’s latest offering comes off more as a warning than anything else.
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