Pusha T links up with Power 105’s DJ envy for a candid interview on just about everything the Clipse rapper has going on right now. King Push discusses his forthcoming LP My Name Is My Name, the minimal creative direction behind the album’s artwork, his “Sweet Serenade” collaboration with Chris Brown and his love of fashion. Check out the interview in its entirety below.
Compton native Kendrick Lamar sits down with HYPETRAK in Hong Kong for his first ever interview in Asia. Kendrick does heads overseas for the Beats By Dre Asia tour and opens up on what he thinks about music being able to take him so far and around the world. K. Dot also shares his thoughts on touring with Dr. Dre and what it means to him for his major label debut Good Kid m.A.A.d. City to reach platinum status. Take a look at Lamar give insight behind what TDE means and much more in the visual below.
Fuse continues unveiling their coverage of Rock The Bells 2013 and this time Esteban catches up with Inspectah Deck. The two discuss Wu-Tang Clan’s 20th Anniversary of their classic LP Enter The Wu-Tang: 36 Chambers. Deck also reflects on the groups humble beginnings at RZA’s mom’s house, confirms theirs a new Wu-Tang album currently in the works and co-signs Drake titling his latest single “Wu-Tang Forever.”
Well it looks like Kanye West’s recent run in with a paparazzo on July 19 at LAX may land the G.O.O.D. Music front man behind bars for up to a year. Ye officially has been charged with misdemeanors for criminal battery and attempted grand theft. Following the alleged attacking, the photog was taken to the hospital and eventually filed a lawsuit due to the apparent injuries he sustained. Mr. West could potentially have to pay a $2,000 fine if convicted. Kanye’s arraignment is scheduled for October 10.
50 Cent sits down with HOT 97’s Funk Fex and gives his initial reaction to Kendrick Lamar’s “Control” verse which has been the topic of conversation in the music industry since it surfaced. Always one for a scathing diss record, 50 Cent co-signs the Compton rapper’s desire for competition and says it’s necessary and a part of Hip Hop. Fif also discusses Kidd Kidd’s upcoming project and speaks on the current status of G-Unit.
Joey Fatts drops a new music video for “Need More” featuring Freddie Gibbs off his Chipper Jones 2 mixtape. The young Long Beach native hits the streets of the city for some visuals and posts up with Gangsta Gibbs for some smoke and drinks. Check out the latest from Fatts below.
Caroline D’amore invites The Wailers lead singer Elan Atias onto Hearbeatz Radio for a one-on-one interview live on the air. Atias tackles what it likes to fill Bob Marley’s shoes and gives insight behind how he found himself in his current position after a chance run-in with guitarist Al Anderson. The singer also touches on the public’s misconception that he’s one of Bob Marley’s sons, transitioning as an artist between different genres of music and what it was like collaborating with Snoop Lion on his recent Reincarnated LP. Before heading out, Atias stresses to listeners and D’amore that it’s important to remember to remain creative and fearless in whatever you do.
Flatbush Zombies are back with a new mixtape titled Better Off Dead. The 19-track project showcases features from the likes of Action Bronson and Danny Brown while fans can enjoy a few production credits from Harry Fraud, Obey and Arc Elliott. CLICK HERE to download the group’s latest offering and be sure to check out the official track listing below.
1. Amerikkkan Pie (Prod. By Erick Arc Elliott)
2. Nephilim (Prod. By Erick Arc Elliott)
3. Bliss (Prod. By Erick Arc Elliott)
4. Minephuck (Prod. By Erick Arc Elliott)
5. G Tearz (Prod. By Erick Arc Elliott)
6. Death (Prod. By Erick Arc Elliott)
7. Death 2 (Prod. By Erick Arc Elliott)
8. Regular and Complex (GNB) (Prod. By Erick Arc Elliott)
9. Thugnificense (Prod. By Erick Arc Elliott)
10. Club Soda feat. Action Bronson (Prod. By Erick Arc Elliott)
11. LiveFromHell (Prod. By Harry Fraud)
12. Palm Trees (Prod. By Erick Arc Elliott)
13. 222 (Prod. By Erick Arc Elliott)
14. Drug Parade feat. Danny Brown (Prod. By Erick Arc Elliott)
15. TP4 (Prod. By Obey City)
16. GOD Blessed the DEAD (Prod. By Erick Arc Elliott)
17. MRAZ (Prod. By Erick Arc Elliott)
18. My Team, SUPREME (Prod. By Erick Arc Elliott)
19. The Results Are In (Prod. By Erick Arc Elliott)
Danny Brown kicks it with Esteban from Fuse at Rock The Bells and gives a candid interview on a number of different topics. The bruiser keeps things fun and lighthearted as he gives his take on Rock The Bells music festival and speaks on his unexpected performance for Ab-Soul’s set during day one. Brown also speaks on Hologram performances from rap legends, Freddie Gibbs murdering him on a track off his upcoming OLD LP, his girlfriend painting his album’s artwork and admits he doesn’t want Miley Cyrus to know he is after being asked if he thinks the former Disney star stole his style of sticking out his tongue. With a new tour on the horizon with Action Bronson, Danny Brown reassures fans they’re in for a good show.
TMZ caught up with Kendrick Lamar at LAX and got his opinion on the numerous “Control” responses he’s received since the unveiling of his controversial verse. As the Compton native made his way to enter the car waiting for him, K Dot confidently lets the cameraman know that he feels every rapper that’s released an official response towards him needs to try harder. Not saying much of anything else, Kendrick drives his opinion home as he repeats himself just before driving off. Check out the exclusive footage courtesy of the all seeing TMZ.
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