Category Archives: Interview

VIDEO: Mobb Deep Interview w/ Sermons Domain

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Sermon Domain caught up with the Queensbridge duo Mobb Deep in Seattle for an exclusive interview.

While on their tour in Seattle at The Crocodile, Sermon’s Domain got the opportunity to sit down with Mobb Deep. In our interview, we talk about how it feels to be active and relevant still, Havoc’s favorite usage of the number 13, the meaning behind Prodigy’s Albert Einstein title, Prodigy’s upcoming book, Havoc revealing his first book and the title, The Silent Partner, the sound of the new Mobb album, their legacy and more. Shot by Ralph Madison.

VIDEO: Snoop Talks Tupac Conflict, Last Time He Saw Biggie, His Gang Bangin’ Past + More

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This was a great interview that Sway Calloway did with Uncle Snoop.  At around the 11:00 mark Sway gets into some questions regarding Snoop’s gang bangin’ past, the old west coast vs east coast beef, his conflict with Tupac and the last time he saw Biggie alive.  Snoop is gracious enough to share some pretty in depth and detailed past experiences that just command your attention.  I enjoyed this interview and at the end you can catch a freestyle he drops with Heather B which was released not too long ago and I’m pretty sure it was posted on here somewhere.  Check out the FULL interview above.

VIDEO: Ab-Soul Interview w/ Mass Appeal | Off Tha’ Wall

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Ab-Soul is the latest guest on Off Tha’ Wall. We caught up with him moments after he finished performing at our Mass Appeal SXSW showcase in Texas. Ab-Soul brought his distinct brand of humor to the mix. A big fan of Michael Jackson, Ab speaks on the time James Brown, Prince and MJ battled dance moves. He also shares the quote he lives by, his favorite munchies, and working at the mall selling cell phones.

VIDEO: Talib Kweli Reflects On Jay-Z’s “Moment Of Clarity”

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Kewli brakes down Jigga Man’s “Moment of Clarity” verse where his name is mentioned and gives his feedback.

Songs lyrics can be hypnotic, poetic, seductive or inscrutable, and we’ve all had moments where we wonder about the meaning of a specific line or a stanza. For our “Dramatic Interpretations” series, Google Play presents some of today’s top artists with a classic song verse, and asks them to give a reading of it as well as present their own interpretation. The results are funny, and offer insight into both the artist and the song. Here Talib Kweli reads a verse from Jay-Z’s “Moment of Clarity”.

VIDEO: Gunplay Talks Living Legend Album, Lil Wayne + More w/ HHS1987

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Gunplay talks about his new album “Living Legend” and how he came up with the name. Gunplay talks dropping an album is not important to him because he is comfortable touring and making money. He says his new single will take him to “the white tax bracket.” He talks about his biggest dislikes and likes about the “rap game.” He talks about getting on the Lil Wayne record and not even knowing Lil Wayne knew who he was.

VIDEO: Rakim Interview at Red Bull Music Academy

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This is tight.  Take a look at this recent interview Rakim had with journalist Jeff Mao at the Red Bull Music Academy.  I enjoyed this sit down.

Hip hop’s golden age began in 1986, the day Rakim stepped to a microphone to record “Eric B Is President.” Only 18 years old (though he sounded considerably more worldly), Rakim (real name William Griffin) had a smooth, effortless flow that brought a cool melodicism and high intelligence to the MC game—he gave both fire and ice, set within the wiry frame of his serious features. Even those who didn’t get the Five Percenter reference wouldn’t have bridled at his nickname, God. His partnership with his DJ, Eric B, yielded four great albums and numerous classic singles before Rakim split for a solo career. Despite initial success with 1997’s The 18th Letter, he endured several frustratingly fruitless years signed to Dr Dre’s Aftermath, working on an album that never came. Now Rakim back in his native New York, the city where his immense influence is most clearly audible, notably in other NYC wordsmiths such as Nas. As recently as 2012, The Source named him the greatest MC of all time.

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