Wu-Tangs RZA paid Arsenio Hall a visit on his show and celebrated the legendary hip hop group’s 20 years in the game. The rapper-actor opened up about the Clain’s forthcoming album and addressed the difficulty of getting Raekwon in the studio to complete the project. RZA also looked back at what it was like to lose ODB back in 2004 and reveals he’s going to be a part of a new show on Fox coming soon called Gang Related.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Noisey serves up a new visual with G.O.O.D. Music’s Big Sean as the Detroit native breaks down in 60 seconds how he was able to make it in the music industry. Opening things up by crediting his mother’s musical favorites as his early influences, the rapper explains how he use to attend a radio show every Friday and battle rap for the chance to showcase his skills on air. By chance, Sean gives viewers insight on how he was able to get the opportunity to freestyle for Kanye after he made a visit to the radio station.
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.
Rapper Childish Gambino sits down for an interview on The Arsenio Hall Show. The two discuss the meaning behind Gambino’s photo he posted on Instagram which contained a Ramada Inn notepad that listed a few things that the rapper was scared of. Interestingly enough, Childish’s list also revealed that he was apparently afraid of becoming Tyrese. Watch as Gambino breaks down exactly what he meant to Arsenio in front of a live studio audience.
Steve Aoki sits down for an interview with Snoop Dogg on GGN. The DJ breaks down his humble beginnings in music and speaks on his transition into electronic music. Aoki touches on his EDM sound, breaks down his approach to how he DJ’s at a club compared to a festival and so much more. Before calling it a wrap, Snoop partakes in a little Q&A session with Aoki and as usual a sexy weather girl shows up about midway into things.
Jermaine Dupri sits down with Karmaloop TV for an exclusive interview. Take a look as Dupri weighs in on the power of social media and the importance of being able to use it to your advantage in this day and age. Jermaine touches on the ways social media has allowed the music industry to evolve and points out that it leads to expansion. In fact, Dupri spoke on his inspiration for creating his own social network, Global 14, and explained why it’s crucial for him to have a direct way to communicatie with his fans on his own terms. Before heading out, Jermaine Dupri also suggested that record labels and artists start looking as leaks as promo opportunities and to be smart enough to capitalize on them.
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