Big sean links up with JAY Z’s Life + Times in New York and decodes his song “All Figured Out” featured on his new album Hall of Fame. The rapper gives insight behind the song’s creative direction and opens up about the struggles that surrounded him growing up young in Detroit. Sean also tells cameras that no matter how old a person gets, they never really have it all figured out.
As Danny Brown’s OLD LP approaches its September 30 release date, the Detroit native decides to give his alternative sounding “ODB” song the visual treatment. Produced by Paul White, the track centers around an ominous sounding sample that syncs perfect with Brown’s high pitched and aggressive flow. The visual is pretty dope and looks like it’s capturing the essence of what a bad mushroom trip would look like with its vibrant colors and Danny’s face that continuously gets oddly distorted.
Big Sean partied the night away at New York’s Terminal 5 as he celebrated the release of his new album Hall of Fame which recently hit shelves. During his live set, the G.O.O.D. Music rapper decided to surprise the fans with a performance from Wiz Khalifa and Juicy J. Take a look at the footage below to see Sean and Wiz take it back to Cabin Fever with “Gang Bang” and Juicy J hold it down with “Show Out.”
Wiz Khalifa – Gang Bang Feat. Big Sean
Juicy J – Show Out Feat. Big Sean & Young Jeezy
The southern wordsmith steps away from his signature soulful sound and delivers an infectious new energy packed song called “Just Last Week” featuring Future. The bouncy street anthem finds Big. K.R.I.T. dropping bossy and braggadocios rhymes while Future executes another catchy auto-tuned chorus. Take a listen to K.R.I.T.’s latest offering below via the audio stream.
Kendrick Lamar finally decides to share his reaction on the excitement his “Control” verse has stirred up in the world of Hip Hop. Power 106 radio host Big Boy lands the exclusive and releases a preview to the interview which is set to air tomorrow morning in full. Take a listen below as the TDE rapper speaks open and honest and even jokes about potentially having to dumb down his lyrical skills after being so misinterpreted by the public over his “King of New York” line .
Before the summer comes to an end, The Lox delivers their latest music video for “Too Hot.” The trio decides to give the viewers a little cinematic value and makes the visual humorous with a spoof of the film The Hangover.
Mass Appeal links up with A$AP Ferg on the latest episode of Mass Appeal’s “ILL Time” web series. The short segment showcases the trap lord giving out some advice to fans who may or may not be down on their luck. He also takes the time to answer a random question sent in.
The Kid Daytona releases the official visual treatment to his new single “Hilary” featured on his upcoming Savoir Faire project, Produced by Just Music Beats, Daytona shows off his lyrical abilities while he chases after his love interest and drops some reflective raps over a mellow beat. Check out The Kid Daytona’s latest offering with “Hilary” below.
On the latest episode of Karmaloop’s That Life web series, Carissa Rossi catches up with the young New York wordsmith to get his thoughts on a number of questions. Joey Bada$$ shares what it’s like being his biggest tour yet and describes how the experience is an inspiration for him. After including a Reggae inspired track on his Summer Knights project, Bada$$ confirms he definitely has an interest in experimenting more with the genre and may release a potential EP. Finally, Joey talks about being his preference for being hands-on.
Just Blaze catches up with DJ Vlad and talks the moment when he solidified his work relationship with JAY Z. Just also speaks on almost getting involved with Roc-A-Fella’s production team and says his life changed when he made a beat on the spot in the studio for Jigga man. The super producer also shares with viewers the differences between the styles of working and recording between JAY Z and Eminem. Just also tackles the classic Hip Hop discussion of who’s verse was better on “Renegade.”
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