Category Archives: In The Studio

VIDEO: Pusha T Explains Why Kanye West’s Nikes Have Surpassed Jordan Brand + More

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DJ Vlad talks sneakers and fashion with G.O.O.D. Music’s Pusha T.  The Virginia Beach native admits he doesn’t own a pair of the “Red October” Nike Air Yeezy 2 model and has had to buy every Kanye West designed sneaker in order to get his hands on them like everyone else.  King Push reveals the Chicago rap legend has never hooked him up with a free pair of any colorway or model and promises viewers he has an extensive shoe collection.  Interestingly enough, Pusha T also admitted that he feels Kanye West’s elusive Nike sneakers have surpassed Jordan’s in popularity because of West’s status as a fashion icon.  The My Name Is My Name rapper followed up his comment by clarifying that he believes Yeezy is far more respected in the world of fashion than compared to JAY Z.

VIDEO: Troy Ave & BSB – On Da Spot Freestyle w/ Boss Lady

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Troy Ave and his BSB crew paid Boss Lady and DJ Steel a visit for an exclusive interview and freestyle on Shade 45’s Hip Hop Nation.  Watch the hungry New York emcee kicks a freestyle over a couple of random instrumentals on the spot for listeners tuning in.  King Sevin, Young Lito and Avon Blocksdale also joined in on the lyrical madness and showcase their skills with some impressive bars.

VIDEO: Madlib Talks “Fallout” w/ Quasimoto, Being Sued For Sampling + More

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Madlib stopped by BBC Radio 1 to talk with Benji B about a number of topics which included MF Doom, his alter ego Quasimoto, getting sued so many times for sampling and much more.  Take a listen as Madlib tells a funny story about a fight he found himself in with Quasimoto after he found out the rapper stole his girlfriend.  With all the jokes aside, Madlib opened up about his experience with crate with J Dilla and admitted to listeners that he’s been sued more times than he can remember for sampling.  Before calling it a wrap, Madlib reassured fans there’s a Madvillian follow-up in the works, however, the producer admits that it’s all on MF Doom when he wants to come in and work on the project.

VIDEO: Solange Talks Reflects On Recruiting Beyonce & Kelly To Handle A Bully + More

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Angie Martinez brings in Solange Knowles for an exclusive interview on her HOT 97 radio show.  The conversation kicks off with the two discussing Solange’s album artwork which was inspired by an artist she says she discovered in New Orleans.  Knowles continued by explaining she temporarily lived in the city and spoke highly of the culture.  The sultry songstress also shared a funny story of recruiting Beyonce and Kelly to handle a bully that had been giving her a hard time at school.  Before heading out, Knowles touched on her pro-spanking attitude and admitted she doesn’t eat meat.

VIDEO: Mariah Carey Says Her Time At American Idol Was Like Being In Hell w/ Satan

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Mariah Carey recently paid Angie Martinez a visit at HOT 97 in New York for an exclusive one-on-one interview.  In the clip shown, Carey is questioned about her time as a judge on the popular television show, American Idol, and explains to Martinez that the experience for her was like working in hell with satan.  It’s no secret the R&B diva bumped head numerous times with Nicki Minaj who also served also served as a judge on the show, however, Carey was careful not to reveal who she exactly was comparing to be Satan-like.  Another interesting point the songstress decided touch on was that she loved many of the contestants but was disappointed when certain acts wouldn’t progress in the competition due to politics rather than talent.

VIDEO: Isaiah Rashad – Toca Tuesdays Freestyle

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TDE’s new signee, Isaiah Rashad, continues to make his presence felt over on the East Coast as the rapper continues his promotional run through New York.  This time the Chattanooga emcee links up with Tony Touch on Shade 45 for an interview and exclusive freestyle.  Check out the young rapper in action as he goes off-the-top for an impromptu freestyle that lasts close to three minutes over Hi-Tek’s “Round and Round” instrumental.

VIDEO: Bun B On Sway In The Morning + Freestyle

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Bun B heads to Shade 45 radio for an exclusive interview with Sway Calloway and Heather B for Sway In The Morning.  The Rice University instructor speaks on his course curriculum and breaks down what students take away from his class.  The Trill O.G. breaks down the difference between rap music and hip hop culture, materialism and admits that Houston is currently in a state of identity crisis.  The rapper also gets into details with the morning crew about his distinctive delivery and voice.  Later in the interview the UGK emcee takes a moment to drop a few bars off-the-top for listeners tuning in.

VIDEO: Kool G Rap Co-Signs Papoose’s “Control” Response + More

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Kool G Rap stops by Shade 45 radio to talk with Sway and Heather B.  Take a look as the legendary emcee takes a couple calls from fans and reminisces with Calloway on their special collaboration for “The Anthem” back in 1999.  Friend of Kool G Rap and fellow New York artist, Papoose, decided to call in and show some love live on the air.  Pap also gave listeners insight into how far the two go back.  Before letting Papoose off the line, Kool G took the opportunity to publicly co-sign Pap’s “Control” response aimed at Kendrick Lamar and weighed in on the matter.

VIDEO: Childish Gambino Makes A Beat & Freestyles On The Spot

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Childish Gambino apparently is a man of many talents.  Recently, the rapper decided to visit Tim Westwood on Capital Xtra for a one-on-one interview and treated listeners to an impromptu freestyle.  With a few of his production equipment ready to go in the the studio, the rapper chopped up a quick beat on the air and laced the track with a few bars.  Gambino’s Because The Internet is set to drop on December 10.

VIDEO: Isaiah Rashad – Sway In The Morning Freestyle

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Isaiah Rashad is currently on a promotional run to get his buzz up before the release of his debut mixtape, Cilvia, which is due to hit the net by the end of December.  Stopping by Shade 45 radio to speak with Sway Calloway and Heather B, Rashad decides to partake in a little freestyle action.  With DJ Wonder on the turntables, Calloway gives the Chattanoga emcee the green light to drop some rhymes over a number of instrumentals.  Check out how it all went down.