SKEE Live’s latest guests featured California natives Dom Kennedy, Nipsey Hussle and Paris Hilton. During a candid interview on live television with host DJ Skee, the artists collectively discussed the evolution of West Coast Hip Hop and shared their opinion on how they feel about the new era of talent that is currently in place and leading the way.
Nelly stops by radio station Power 105 for an interview with The Breakfast Club. Speaking candidly, Nelly shares his thoughts on his role on the hit BET television show Real Husbands Of Hollywood, the current state of music and Ageism in Hip Hop, his new collaboration with Miley Cyrus and much more. The rapper turned actor also gives insight behind his new role alongside Sylvester Stallone in an upcoming film due out next year in the Spring. Sidebar: Angela Yee also takes the opportunity to throw a quick jab in the direction of LaLa Anthony after Honey Nut Cheerios ends up at one point being the topic of discussion.
DJ Skee sits down for a candid interview with 1500 or Nothin member Mars. The producer and talented musician speaks on his transition as an artist and touches on what fans can expect to hear on his new My Guy Mars mixtape. Describing his latest project as a roller coaster of different sounds and vibes, Mars reassures listeners he’s serving up more than just cliche West Coast Gangsta Rap. In fact, DJ Skee also gets the multi-talented artist to give up a few details on his upcoming album which is still in the early stages of development. Before heading out, Mars explains why he’s currently focused on building his brand and shares a funny story of hurting his knee after deciding to randomly jump off stage while performing alongside T.I. after being overcome by the energy of the music.
Jet Life head honcho Curren$y links up with Pitchfork for a short documentary titled Jetflix. Follow along as videographer CJ Wallis brings viewers behind-the-scenes for a West Coast tour with the New Orlean native as he hits the stage for Rock The Bells 2013 in San Bernardino, smokes one with Smoke DZA, records at the studio and performs in San Diego, Santa Barbara and Santa Cruz.
The Kid Daytona keeps his promo momentum going as he takes his lyrical wordsmith act to HOT 97 with DJ Enuff. Daytona performs the smooth and infectious track “Hillary” for the station’s “The Hot 97 Box” segment which showcases an in-studio performance from different artists. Take a look as The Kid Daytona also shows off his skills and drops gems over rapper O.C.’s classic “Times Up” instrumental before heading out.
Jeezy and company release a new promotional visual for the Atlanta native’s upcoming album. The announcement for fans also comes with Jeezy’s first official single titled “In My Head” which will be featured on the unnamed project. In the video clip, take a look as Jeezy links up in the studio with Usher, Future and Ludacris and breaks down what type of music they can expect to hear on his latest offering.
Philly native Meek Mill links up with Power 105.1′s DJ Self for an exclusive interview where the MMG rapper touches on his upcoming project Dreamchasers 3, creative inspiration in the studio, JAY Z and much more. Also included in the footage is a short promotional freestyle performance from Meek Mill.
Miami native DJ Khaled links up with the Huffington Posts’ Peter Bailey on the latest episode of “Nitecap With Peter Bailey.” Comfortable and in familiar surroundings at his North Miami studio, Khaled partakes in an exclusive one-on-one interview and tackles his inspiration for making music, the early days as an underground DJ for Reggae station Mix 96, his roots in the Dancehall culture and more. However, the most interesting thing Khaled decided to reveal to the camera was that Barack Obama will be featured in some type of way on his upcoming Suffering From Success LP.
Meek Mill paid a visit to New York’s HOT 97 for an interview with Funkmaster Flex and decided to deliver an a capella freestyle on the listeners tuned in. Watch as the MMG rapper and Philly native goes to work and effortlessly spits that slick street talk. Meek’s forthcoming projected, Dreamchasers 3, is set to release in just a few days on September 29.
Hip Hop veterans Ja Rule and Irv Gotti pay a visit to Power 105′s The Breakfast Club for an intimate and lengthy interview live on the air. With plenty of fans tuned in, the former Murder Inc. affiliates speak on their multiple connections in prison, the respect they get from the streets, Ja Rule’s past beef with 50 Cent, what it was like to have his hometown turn its back on him and much more. Gotti also gives insight behind his past fallout with JAY Z and talks helping Hov put together his controversial “Super Ugly” diss record aimed at Nas.
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