VIDEO: A$AP Mob – Trillmatic Feat. A$AP Nast & Method Man

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A$AP Mob is gearing up to release a new album which is yet to be titled on March 4.  The Nas-inspired track, “Trillmatic,” is the latest single to be featured off the upcoming project.  Take a listen as the song boasts a raw and gritty ’90s vibe as A$AP Nast and Method Man effortlessly ride the smooth instrumental and perform to the camera out on the streets of New York.  This one’s definitely worth a view.

VIDEO: Drake Announces New Deal w/ Jordan Brand + Photos

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Drake was all the way live from Portland last night as the city served as the latest stop for the rapper’s Would You Like A Tour? which is still making it’s way from state to state.  Aubrey decided to treat the crowd to some good news and made an announcement that he’s officially been inducted into the Jordan Brand family.

Afterwards, fans and sneaker heads were treated to a few previews of his upcoming color ways for the 10 and 12 OVO Stingrays.  The photos were shared via the YMCMB rapper’s Instagram and consumers can look forward to purchasing both models which come in either black or white with gold accents.

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VIDEO: Tupac Shakur On Life & Death + More

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Take a look at this dope animated clip that was put together by the PBS Blog Blank on Blank.  Back in March of 1994, Tupac Shakur had a one-on-one interview with Benjamin Svetkey and thankfully the conversation was recorded.  Blank on Blank was kind of enough to accompany it with a simple and unique cartoon for our viewing pleasure.  Things open up with Pac casually ordering a vegetable spring roll and crab cakes before sharing his thoughts on his future and death.  In familiar Pac fashion, the deceased legend speaks on where he thinks his life will be in a decade, admits he’s not a very religious person, touches on why he believes he was chosen by God to spread his Thug Life philosophy and much more.  Tupac also addresses what it was like growing up in a single parent household and his disgust for the media.  Interestingly enough, Tupac can be heard expressing his disappointment with former Vice President, Dan Quayle’s, suggestion for stores to boycott his album.

VIDEO: Cory Gunz – Simple As That (Prod. By Rick Marvel)

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YMCMB’s Cory Gunz is back with a new music video for the street banger “Simple As That.”  Produced by Rick Marvel, the gritty song showcases Gunz lacing the soulful instrumental with bars centered around his city’s rough streets.  Take a listen as Cory paints a vivid picture with his slick and intricate tough guy talk.  “Simple As That” is featured on Cory’s latest mixtape, Datz WTF I’m Talkin Bout.

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VIDEO: Daz & WC – Dubz In The Air

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Daz Dillinger and WC liberate release a new visual for their latest single, “Dubz In The Air,” which is featured on the duo’s collaborative project West Coast Gangsta Shit.  Follow along as the West Coast veterans put it down for the left coast in their gritty music video and pledge their allegiance.  The visual showcases both artists performing to the camera from the studio while clips from an energetic live show cut in and out.

AUDIO: Migos – Brokanese (Prod. By Murda)

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Atlanta’s Migos delivers another bangin’ single off their upcoming mixtape, YRN 2 (Young Rich Niggas), with the catchy tune titled “Brokanese.”  This one’s all about stacking cash and expensive habits as the rappers go in over a pounding instrumental courtesy of producer Murda.  Take a listen as Migos has some fun and drops some boastful rhymes about how their new found financial success.

AUDIO: Sean Price – Fei Long

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Sean Price is back with a new song titled, “Fei Long,” after being inspired by the Nicky Barnes documentary, Mr Untouchable.  Take a listen as Price effortlessly goes to work over the sample driven instrumental with his gritty wordplay.  Check out Sean price’s latest audio offering with his soulful track “Fei Long.”

VIDEO: Diddy Reflects On His Father’s Death + More On The Arsenio Hall Show

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Sean “Diddy” Combs caught up Arsenio on his late night talk show for a one-on-one interview in front of a live studio audience.  Viewers at home also tuned in as the Hip Hop entrepreneur opened up for the cameras and discussed his earliest memories as a child of his father.  The Bad Boy head honcho also boasted about embodying his deceased father’s hustler spirit and charismatic characteristics.  Before the clip fades to black, Diddy addresses how important it is for him to spend time with his kids despite his demanding schedule.

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VIDEO: Troy Ave Talks New York Hip Hop, Fabolous, Pusha T + More w/ DJ Whoo Kid

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Troy Ave recently stopped by Shade 45 for an exclusive on-air interview with DJ Whoo Kid.  Harry Powder opened things up by crediting 50 Cent, Master P, Biggie, and JAY Z as early influences.  As the current state of New York Hip Hop quickly became the topic of discussion, Troy reassured listeners that his music if a reflection of his real lifestyle and upbringing in the streets.  The Brooklyn rapper also elaborated on his friendship with Fabolous, explains how he was able to get Pusha T on his new album and much more.  Wu-Tang’s Raekwon also joins in on the conversation close to the 14 minute mark.

AUDIO: Rick Ross – No Games (Remix) Feat. Wale, Meek Mill & Future

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Rick Ross and company are gearing up to release a new compilation mixtape entitled Priorities Vol. 1.  The DJ Scream-hosted project will feature a new remix from Rozay for his bangin’ single, “No Games,” which features guest appearances from Wale, Meek Mill and Future.  Check out the boss in action as he breathes new life into his latest offering and turns the energy up with another pounding street anthem.

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