VIDEO: Berner – Racin (Prod. By Cy Fyre)

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Taylor Gang signee and Bay Area native Berner delivers his latest visual for “Racin” produced by the talented beatsmith known as Cy Fyre.  The deep and introspective track is featured on Berner’s new Drugstore Cowboy and showcases the rapper spitting his soul over the mellow instrumental as he tackles sensitive topics like the loss of his mother, watching police beat his cousin and the street hurdles he had overcome in order to provide for his daughter.  Take a listen as Berner reflects on life in his latest single “Racin.”

VIDEO: Xzibit Talks Kendrick Lamar’s “Control” Verse, Dr. Dre + More

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Vlad TV catches up with the former MTV Pimp My Ride host and Detroit native Xzibit backstage at the How The West Was Won concert.  The rapper opens up and shares his thoughts on Kendrick Lamar’s controversial “Control” verse and explains to the camera that the Compton bred rapper’s aggressive move should be applauded.  X to the Z continues with reassuring fans his upcoming collaborative project with Demrick and B-Real (Serial Killers) will be releasing soon as well as his solo album which is slated to drop sometime next year.

VIDEO: The Weeknd Performs “Live For” & “Crew Love” In Toronto

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Here’s some coverage of The Weeknd’s recent performance in Toronto at Massey Hall performing his smash hits “Live For” and “Crew Love.”  After selling out three nights at Toronto’s Massey Hall, the Scarborough native took the stage and performed to a crowded venue full of fans as his career continues to flourish.  Abel Tesfaye’s future in music looks bright as he continues to make a name for himself when just three years ago he was fairly unknown and has since grown into a star.

AUDIO: Kevin Gates – Ask Around Ft. Yung Mazi

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While currently out on the road for his “Stranger Than Fiction” tour, Gates and BWA decide to leak an exclusive and collaborative track with artist Yung Mazi.  Produced by Izze The Producer, the rappers turn up the energy and get listeners turned up with their latest offering as they lace the hard-hitting song with braggadocios lyrics and slick street talk.

VIDEO: Swizz Beats Talks Creativity Addiction, Success Breeding Hate + More

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Swizz Beats sits down for a one-on-one interview with DJ Vlad and discusses a number of interesting topics which also includes his addiction to being a creative person.  In fact, the famed producer even entertains the idea that he may suffer from Attention Deficit Disorder and perhaps doesn’t even know it.  As the conversation continued, Swizzy touches on balancing multiple projects in various creative outlets and explains breaks down the type of hard work that’s needed in order to reach excellence.  Obsessed with leaving his mark on the world and history, Swizz Beatz touches on the influence his music has on people everywhere.

VIDEO: KiD CuDi Pushes Fan Off Stage During Houston Show

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Currently living life out on the road as he continues to tour, Kid Cudi made a recent stop in Houston and the former G.O.O.D. Music artist was not amused when a fan decided to take it upon himself and jump on stage in the hopes of a playful interaction with the moon man.  Take a look as Cudder, decked out in his space man suit, performs his infectious jam “Cudi Zone” live for fans when an unnamed man crashes the stage and starts to make his way towards Cudi.  Stopping in the middle of his set, Kid Cudi decided to take matters into his own hands and pushed the concert-goer off the side of the stage.  The Cleveland bred artist has always been known to have little tolerance when it comes to fans that attempt to interrupt his live performances in anyway.

VIDEO: Joey Bada$$ & Pro Era ShowOff Basement Cypher w/ Statik Selektah

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Joey Bada$$ and Pro Era link up with Statik Selektah for a special basement cypher.  Take a look at the black and white visual as CJ Fly, Dessy Hinds, Nyck Caution, T’Nah Apex, A La $ole, Dyemond Lewis, Swanker Master Raw, Dirty Sanchez, JAB and Kirk Knight all step up to the microphone and spit their respective verses for the camera.  DJ-producer Statik Selektah does the honors on the turntable and provides a number of classic instrumentals for each artist to go in over.

VIDEO: TDE Cypher at 2013 BET Hip Hop Awards

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See how it all went down during the 2013 BET Hip Hop Awards as TDE kicked off their highly anticipated cypher for the viewers at home.  With each member delivering their respective bars on cue, no other artist proved to be quite as lyrically impressive as current West Coast Rap king Kendrick Lamar.  The Compton native demonstrated his level of skill for the cameras as he did the honors of closing out the TDE cypher and effortlessly destroyed Mobb Deep’s classic “Shook ones II” instrumental.

AUDIO: DJ Khaled – Hell’s Kitchen Feat. J. Cole & Bas

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Just when you think you’ve heard the last leak off DJ Khaled’s upcoming Suffering From Success LP, they pull you right back in with another track.  Fans this time get a taste of some raw lyricism courtesy of J. Cole and Bas who effortlessly ride the infectious instrumental on “Hell’s Kitchen.”  Take a listen as Cole and Bas drop some introspective rhymes for listeners and focus on making it out off the streets, recognizing the real from the fake and having the drive to move forward despite the odds and life’s obstacles.

VIDEO: Young Scooter – Caught Up In The Streets Feat. Future

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Young Scooter takes it to the streets in his new music video for the drug inspired track “Caught Up In The Streets” featuring auto-tune champ Future.  The standout song is featured on Future’s new From The Cell Block To Your Block mixtape.  Check out the Atlanta native’s latest offering as his camp continues to promote his music despite Young Scooter currently being locked up behind cars after violating his parole.