AUDIO: Stalley – A-Wax (Prod. By BeatBeattaz)

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Stalley drops a new impressive track inspired by MC Eiht’s A-Wax character from the film Menace II society titled “A-Wax”.  The song will be featured on on Stalley’s upcoming mixtape Honest Cowboy which is due to drop on August 8.  Produced by Block Beattaz, Stalley’s latest effort finds the underrated MMG artist going lyrically going to work and giving fans a taste of what they can expect to hear on Honest Cowboy.  Be sure to check out Stalley’s promotional trailer for his upcoming mixtape below where he gives some background on the creative direction for the project and the significance of its title.

VIDEO: Rhythm Roulette w/ Statik Selektah On Mass Appeal

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Statik Selektah sits down with Mass Appeal for a new episode of Rhythm Roulette.  Watch as the Mass Appeal cameras follow Statik on a random crate digging mission as he selects three random vinyls with the objective of using a selection from only one to create an original beat.  After making his blindfolded choices, the Showoff producer makes his way back to the lab to see what he can come up with.

VIDEO: Terrace Martin – The Process w/ Wiz Khalifa | Behind The Scenes

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Terrace Martin delivers another episode for his, The Process, web series and provides some behind-the-scenes footage in the studio with Wiz Khalifa for a collaboration that will be featured on his upcoming 3 Chord Fold project.  Martin shares details about the creative direction of the song and gives insight into Wiz Khalifa’s motivation for his verse.

VIDEO: Juicy J – Everyday Life | Ep. 2

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Follow Juicy J along in the second episode of his Everyday Life web series.  Juicy gives a sneak peek at up and coming artist Marcus Cruz while recording new material in the hotel and brings the cameras along to the BET’s 106 and Park studio to premiere his new video for “Bounce It” off his forthcoming Stay Trippy album.

Marcus Cruz, Juicy J Premiere of his new single Bounce it on BEt’s 106 and park

VIDEO: B-Real Talks Weed, Smoking w/ Bruce Willis & Oliver Stone + More On GGN

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West Coast Hip hop veteran B-Real visits Snoop Dogg on the latest episode of GGN.  Bearing potent herbal gifts for the boss dog, B-Real discusses a number of topics like the early days of Cypress Hill after the soundtrack release for the film Juice, his favorite strains of weed, smoking out Bruce Willis and Oliver Stone and much more.  Snoop also talks about hooking Larry King up with weed and closes out another episode out with having B-Real participate with his Finish This Sentence segment.

VIDEO: Niko G4 – Shoppin’ Feat. Dom Kennedy & Jay 305

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Niko G4 links up with fellow OPM artists Dom Kennedy and Jay 305 for the infectious and upbeat track “Shoppin'” off G4’s Roll The Dice mixtape.  The colorful visual finds all three artists making their rounds throughout different locations in Los Angeles while stayin’ fly and of course gettin’ some shopping in.

AUDIO: Nipsey Hussle – Summertime In That Cutlass

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Neighborhood Nipsey Hussle is back again with another new track this week titled “Summertime In That Cutlass”.  Linking up with the L.A. Leakers, DJ Sourmilk and Justin Credible drop the exclusive to hold the fans down while they eagerly anticipate TM3: Victory Lap.  Produced by The Futuristiks, Nip goes to work with his laid-back flow over some smooth production that centers around a vocal sample.  Listen as Nip paints pictures of Southern California in the summertime as he dips out in his cutlass.

AUDIO: Childish Gambino – Centipede

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Childish Gambino drops off an impressive new track with “Centipede”.  Over heavy piano keys and what sounds like some tambourine work, Gambino drops some introspective rhymes but not before the MC’s intro invites listeners in with some a cappella scatting and snaps.  Take a listen to the latest offering from the actor turned rapper and take advantage of that download option by CLICKING HERE.

 

VIDEO: JAY Z Interview w/ Elliott Wilson On The Truth | Pt. 1

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Interviewer Elliott Wilson sits down with New York’s JAY Z at Yankee Stadium for a candid one-on-one sit down as the two discuss a number of topics.  In part one, Wilson credits Hov with popularizing the New York Yankee fitted hat and asks JAY Z to share his thoughts on performing in Yankee Stadium alongside Justin Timberlake for his Legends of Summer Tour.  At one point in the interview Jay also reassures fans that he has no ego and loves collaborating with other talent in order to create special moments in music.  Hov also shares an early conversation he had with Rick Rubin on “Holy Grail” and deciding to remove The-Dream off the track and replacing his vocals with Justin Timberlake’s.  JAY Z also speaks on his love for art and his belief that the creative outlet runs parallel with music.  Wilson also discusses with Jigga his longtime desire to change music industry standards since taking his previous position as Def Jam president.

VIDEO: Crooked I – Yodo | Behind The Scenes

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Go behind the scenes with Skee TV as they bring you an exclusive look at Crooked I’s upcoming music video for “Yodo” off his highly anticipated Apex Predator project releasing later this month.  Directed by Ryan Postas, the Long Beach native and Slaughterhouse member performs for the cameras while Postas gives insight on the anti-gun concept behind the music video.  Watch as C.O.B. artists from Horseshoe G.A.N.G. and singer K Young make a cameo while on set.