ScHoolboy Q recently took his talents over to Atlanta for the recent festivities held at A3C. Taking the stage at Revolt TV’s showcase, the TDE rapper performed to the anxious crowd that was jam packed full of supporters for the Oxymoron rapper. Here’s some official coverage of the event courtesy of Revolt TV which also includes a short interview and some footage of Q performing “Yay Yay.”
Noisey releases the newest episode of their “Back & Forth” series with A$AP Rocky and this time the Harlem native chops-it-up with Texas legend Bun B. Watch as the the UGK rapper drops knowledge on the origins of the word “trill” beginning in prison, speaks on the influence of the South and UGK on music and shares how he feels to be so highly respected in the game. Before the conclusion of part one, Bun also tells a story of almost getting into a big brawl with trained fighters because of Pimp C and to make matters worse his mother was in the room.
FUSE catches up with marijuana enthusiast Devin The Dude to discuss and break down his upcoming eighth album, One For The Road. Speaking candidly with Esteban, The Dude gets into details behind standout tracks “Probably Should Have,” “Fresh Air” and “Herb The Nation.” Devin also touches on the different approach he decided to take for putting the project together and clarifies the type of sound that fans can expect to hear from him. One For The Road is now available for purchase.
Revolt TV catches up with Pusha T at his recent listening party and got the G.O.O.D. Music artist to speak on a number of topics related to his new album My Name Is My Name. ”King Push” opens up on the emotional connection he feels towards his latest release as he explains that everything about it is a representation of him and authentic. Pusha T also shares what his favorite track is off the album and says the best feature on the project is actually himself with his surprise Ma$e flow.
Neighborhood Nipsey Hussle catches up with HotNewHipHop for a candid interview backstage at the recent taping of the rapper’s performance on AXS TV’s new breakout music show SKEE Live. The Los Angeles native touches on the inspiration behind his new mixtape Crenshaw and explains how the project came to fruition after recording so much material for his upcoming TM3: Victory Lap. Hussle also clarifies to viewers that the sound of Crenshawembodies his upbringing. Nipsey also speaks on the underlying messages fans can expect to hear in his music, the meaning behind his government name and shares details behind getting his start in music.
Vibe TV was live on the Sprite’s green carpet to capture some commentary from a few big names on personal favorite moments that went down in Hip Hop during this past summer. Take a look as Tiara Thomas and Rick Ross speak highly of Wale’s “Bad” single and much more. Rappers Nelly and Ace Hood collectively agree that the reunion of the Hot Boyz was a memorable moment for them while Floyd Mayweather shares his thoughts on J. Cole’s Born Sinner. Yo Gotti, Mack Wilds and DJ Scream also make an appearance and speak on Kendrick Lamar’s “Control” verse.
DJ Premier sits down for a candid one-on-one interview with DJ Whoo Kid on satellite radio’s Shade 45. The legendary Hip Hop producer makes his first appearance on the Whoolywood Shuffle and discusses JAY Z, Tupac, Big L, Kanye West, Guru, Gang Starr and much more. Watch how it all went down as cameras were rolling for the interview which lasted nearly 30 minutes.
Vice catches up with Caroline D’Amore to fill listeners in on his recent name change and his new business venture. The former Power 106 DJ gives insight behind his reasoning for dropping the “DJ” in his name which he clarifies he’s been associated with since the age of 12. With a current residency at mega-club Tao in Las Vegas, Vice breaks down his on-going transition as an entrepreneur and explains the motivation behind opening his own sneaker boutique. Vice also touches on being inspired as a kid by the footwear worn by some of his favorite Hip Hop artists, choosing his alias out of a dictionary and shares details with D’Amore on Heartbeatz Radio about his worst show ever.
Take a look at some dope coverage of Kirk Knight and Joey Bada$$ recently catching up with London’s DJ Semtex. The duo quickly get into some off-the-top rhymes and hold it down instrumental after instrumental. In between, Semtex also takes the opportunity to put the New York natives through a Q&A session. Watch how it all went down live at BBC Radio 1Xtra.
Pusha T sits down with Hot New Hip Hop and discusses his thoughts on his new album My Name Is My Name leaking on to the internet. In fact, the G.O.O.D. Music artist tells cameras he purposely released the full stream of his album in order for fans to hear the appropriate quality. Kendrick Lamar was also a topic of discussion as King Push touched on their recent collaboration with “Nosetalgia” and whether or not he felt disrespected by K-Dot’s infamous “Control” verse. Before heading out, Pusha also speaks on HBO’s The Wire and explains what he wants fans to understand after hearing his new LP.
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