Jack Thriller links up with 50 cent and Kidd Kidd to discuss the current status of battle rapping. The New York rapper touches on his love for the art and explains how rap battles have become financially rewarding nowadays to participate in than in year’s past. Fif also clarifies he’s a fan of battle rapper Big T and explains why he’s currently his favorite. The G-Unit general addresses the lack of authenticity in Hip Hop.
ScHoolboy Q recently paid a visit to Shade 45 for a lighthearted interview with Sway Calloway to discuss TDE and the recent 2013 BET Hip Hop Awards. Calloway opens things up by inquiring about TDE’s latest signing with Tennessee bred rapper Isaiah Rashad while Q gives details on meeting the young artist on the set of A$AP Ferg’s video for “Work (Remix.” As the conversation continued, fans tuning in were treated to a special moment when Q decides to phone Kendrick Lamar so that Sway can have the opportunity to ask the Compton rapper to clarify if his BET cypher verse was aimed at Drake. ScHoolboy also shares his thoughts on his BET cypher verse being voted as the worst showcased from the TDE camp and much more.
The self proclaimed boss of the Rap game touches down on the West Coast and checks in with DJ Skee for an exclusive interview. Take a look as Rozay makes himself comfortable on Skee’s studio leather couch, puffs on a blunt and gets into details behind his upcoming Mastermind LP. The Miami native addresses the meaning of what a real boss is and the importance of being universal with making decisions that often times go beyond music. In fact, Ross reveals he was behind Kanye West signing Pusha T which subsequently lead to a successful career with G.O.O.D. Music. As the candid interview between the two entrepreneurs continued, Rick Ross touched on the unity shared between staff and every artist at Maybach Music Group and clarifies he believes his movement is the biggest in the world of Hip Hop. Before heading out, Rozay shares with listeners how he was able to tap into his experiences from over the last year and use the ups and downs as creative inspirations. Fans can pick up Rick Ross’ new album Mastermind when it hits shelves on December 17
Neighborhood Nipsey Hussle pays DJ Skee a visit to discuss his new Crenshaw mixtape and reveal the details behind its $100 price tag. Though giving every fan the option to download the project for free via DatPiff, Nipsey explains he wanted create a dialogue among his fans and Hip Hop enthusiasts as well as create a movement where consumers would be proud to pay. Hussle clarifies to listeners that those who purchased hard copies will also be treated to a private concert to give his fans a unique live experience. Speaking candidly with the AXS TV host, Nipsey gives credit to DJ Skee for inspiring him to pursue his business aspirations and entrepreneurial dreams.
Producer Hit-boy and Rap duo Audio Push catch up with DJ Skee for a candid interview to fill listeners in on everything they currently have in the works and more. Audio Push members Oktane and Pricetag give insight behind their new album Come As You Are and share their motivation for making it available to fans for completely free. Hit-Boy explains how the long-time affiliates eventually signed with his Hits Since ’87 imprint and details what it was like to win a GRAMMY for his work on JAY Z and Kanye West’s breakout song “Niggas In Paris.” Kendrick Lamar and the current state of West Coast Hip Hop also served as the topic of discussion but not before Hit-Boy reveals he’s currently collaborating with several big name artists and in the early stages of his upcoming album.
Jack Thriller of ThisIs50.com catches up with Uncle Snoop Dogg on Sprite’s green carpet for the 2013 BET Hip Hop Awards show. The legendary West Coast Hip Hop artist opens things up by joking around about his line of comfortable house slippers line called Doggy Biscutiz and shares his excitement for being asked to host the awards this year. In fact, Snoop playfully announces to the camera that he plans to surprise viewers and they might even see him take a few tokes on television.
Rick Ross stops by Los Angeles radio station Power 106 to pay radio deejay Big Boy a visit on his morning show Big Boy’s Neighborhood. Take a look as Big Boy proposes the question of who he would choose to save from drowning in the ocean between DJ Khaled and JAY Z. With very little hesitation, the Miami native selects DJ Khaled and explains that JAY Z’s wealth and savvy business knowledge is in such a great place that his family is sure to be taken care of for life.
G.O.O.D. Music’s Pusha T pays a visit to the Sway In The Morning show on SiriusXM radio for a candid interview. Watch as the rapper details how he had to re-tune his listeners to become accustomed to his style of rapping from his solo efforts early on. Pusha T also points out his contribution to Hip Hop’s focus back on lyricism, breaks down his drug inspired bars and explains how his rise in the music industry worked.
King Push links up with Sway Calloway on Sway In The Morning and discusses his approach to recording music. The Clipse member explains to listeners tuning in that he allows the instrumental to speak to him before sitting down to write and create. Pusha continues the candid conversation by revealing it him some time to finish the song “40 Acres” because of how important it was to him to get it right. The My Name Is My Name rapper also clarifies what he means behind some of his more questionable lyrics directed towards women on his new album. Watch as Pusha T shares the story behind how his parents caught his older brother selling drugs and how he eventually got caught himself after having an altercation outside of his parents home over money which resulted in a gun going off. Push keeps things honest and also touches on the disappointment he caused his parents.
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