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DJ Skee & AXS TV Bring Music Back To TV | True Mag

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AXS TV and DJ Skee have successfully brought back music to television with their new show SKEE Live.  Approaching its fourth episode, the uncensored programming finds a perfect niche with the possibilities looking endless and the competition nonexistent.  Skee’s credibility also adds to the show’s appeal along with its original segments, weekly performances and live interviews with special guests.  Check out an excerpt from article below spotted over at True Magazine which gives a nice break down on the significance of the show and what it means to music.

Music has made its way back to television courtesy of AXS TV’s new show SKEE Live.  The brainchild and vision of DJ Skee, the hour long live show is composed of taped segments, interviews, guest performances and broadcasted from L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles.

Always at the forefront of popular culture, DJ Skee proves he can transition the success of his Skee.TV online network to the small-screen after inking a deal with AXS TV co-founder/chairman Mark Cuban for 12 episodes.  The ambitious businessman and hardworking entertainer, expands on his list of accomplishments by taking the initiative to fill the void MTV left behind after abandoning its music driven format in favor of reality television.

However, make no mistake, DJ Skee has set out to raise the bar in his pursuit of collectively gathering the attention of viewers at home for an hour every Tuesday evening.  With appealing original segments that feature popular tastemakers, athletes and relevant artists, Skee is just about calling in every favor and pulling out all the stops to deliver memorable programming free of censorship or genre bias.  With three episodes in the vault, fans have already been treated to candid interviews from some of Hip Hop’s biggest names like Action Bronson, Travis $cott, Tyga and Kendrick Lamar.  Even more impressive is SKEE Live‘s “Off The Top” segment which showcases an exclusive and original music video from a different artist every week.

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VIDEO: Curren$y – Rap Awards | Jernts With Spitta

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Jet Life head honcho Curren$y and videographer CJ Wallis, release a new episode in the Jernts With Spitta web series which finds the New Orleans artist busy in the studio.  Spitta brings viewers behind-the-scenes for his “Audio Dope 4” session and spits a few bars.  Curren$y makes it clear he doesn’t take it personal when he’s not invited to any rap award shows in his short new visual.

VIDEO: Black Hippy x Life+Times – On The Road Documentary | Trailer

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Take a look at this new trailer featuring Black Hippy entitled On The Road courtesy of JAY Z’s Life+Times channel.  There’s a new TDE mini-documentary in the works that will be releasing soon but in the meantime check out the first part which focuses on the group’s journey to Budweiser Made In America Festival.

VIDEO: Juicy J – Everyday Life | Ep. 4

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Juicy continues his Everyday Life vlog series by liberating episode number four.  As usual, the Taylor Gang artist keeps up with his hectic lifestyle on the road and brings the cameras along for a behind-the-scenes trippy look.  The crew starts off with dinner in Destin, Fla., heads to Toronto for a performance and wraps things up with Wiz Khalifa and company on the Under The Influence of Music Tour in New York.  Juicy also catches up with MTV’s Rob Markman who makes a cameo and throws back a few shots of Bombay.

VIDEO: DJ Skee Launches SKEE APP for Android Users

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Packed with tons of features, DJ Skee announces the launch of his acclaimed SKEE App for Android users. Now available for free download via the Google Play store, the multi platform application is designed to deliver more than just a digital radio option but a premium experience for users to easily access exclusive content.

Live from the set of his new AXS TV showSKEE Live, DJ Skee takes a moment to give viewers a brief tutorial on the app’s unique features and how to get the most out of it.

Home Screen:
On the opening welcome screen, users are greeted with banners that keep you up-to-date on current news in the world of DJ Skee. A convenient shortcut button also provides quick access to tune right into the Skee 24/7 Radio live stream. At the bottom of the home screen, a revolving playlist gives listeners continuous information on the songs curated by DJ Skee for Skee 24/7 Radio.

Top Left Menu Bar:
By clicking on the upper menu bar located in the top left corner of the welcome screen, different categories are unlocked and unleash the applications full potential. Divided into six categories, users can either initiate Skee 24/7 Radio Live streaming, Skee 24/7 On Demand, Skee.TV, Mixtapes and Music, #SKEELOCKER or the official DJSkee.comhomepage.

Skee 24/7 Option:
Serving as the application’s flagship feature, DJ Skee highlights his radio station’s non-stop streaming of the latest and greatest in music. Skee 24/7 streaming prides itself on delivering unfiltered radio free of genres, censorship, advertisements and playing only hottest songs from the best DJ’s in the world.

Skee 24/7 On Demand:
Considered the first “DVR for radio,” Skee breaks down this convenient option which allows users to make an audio selection from any of their favorites and listen from a digital archive. Skee 24/7 On Demand makes it easy to access shows like DJ Skee’s Skeemix’s, Banned Radio with Trae The Truth and Tony Rock, C.O.B. Radio with Crooked I, Heartbeatz radio with Caroline D’Amore and more. With the innovative on demand feature, listeners have the freedom to easily skim through multiple selections and play, pause, and catch up on anything they may have missed out on.

Skee.TV:
The Skee.TV option showcases all new and past visuals separated into easy to navigate sub categories ranging from Boost Mobile’s Be Heard Sessions, live performances, #SKEELOCKER episodes, exclusive videos, behind the scenes material and more up-to-date content.

Mixtapes & Music:
This section of the app is where all the music enthusiasts are going to want to take notice of as it boasts all of DJ Skee’s past and present collaborative projects with the likes of JAY Z, The Game, R. Kelly, Snoop Dogg, Nipsey Hussle, Freddie Gibbs and more for completely free. Users have the ability to stream mixtapes in their entirety or make individual selections and create a custom playlist. By simply choosing a song and holding down their selection for three seconds, a prompt will appear and allow them to download the track which can be retrieved at a later time. The layout of the Mixtapes and Music section is easy to navigate and also aesthetically pleasing as it features full graphic artwork for each project.

#SKEELOCKER:
The final category the application has to offer is the popular #SKEELOCKER. Under this section, sneaker heads can check out some of DJ Skee’s favorites from his personal shoe collection as he highlights a different pair for each day of the year. Follow along with Skee to see some of the most impressive exclusives and dead stock pair of kicks.

DJSkee.com:
This category allows users the option to conveniently access all the latest news and updates easily from within the SKEE app.

VIDEO: 9th Wonder & Young Guru Praise Kendrick Lamar’s “Control” Verse

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Producer 9th Wonder and Young Guru debate over their views for Kendrick Lamar’s big verse on Big Sean’s “Control.”  Young Guru takes the opportunity to compare the TDE artist’s “chess move” to the moment skateboard Tony Hawk through down the 900 at the X-Games.  9th and Guru also touch on the verse’s significance in Hip Hop and point of Kendrick’s craftiness to slip his name in among Hip Hop’s elite like JAY Z, Nas, Eminem, and Andre 3000.  Check out the lighthearted and at times comical conversation between the two below.

VIDEO: Danny Brown – The Old | Documentary

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Here’s an interesting documentary film entitled “The Old” which covers Detroit native Danny Brown early on in his career.  The camera follows Brown throughout his neighborhood in 2009 while he speaks on Detroit’s music history, breaking into Hip Hop, getting locked up and much more.  Fans can also check out some vintage footage of Danny Brown performing.

VIDEO: Prodigy & Alchemist – Back & Forth On Noisey

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Noisey showcases Mobb Deep rapper Prodigy and producer Alchemist for their latest episode in their web series entitled Back & Forth.  The duo kick back in a bodega and have a candid conversation among themselves while the cameras run and capture the moment.  Prodigy speaks on the first time he met Alchemist and how he believed the producer was working for the feds when he started coming around.  However, after making a beat and showing off his skills, the Queens MC knew ALC was for real and began regularly collaborating.  P also touches on his love for New York City and explains why he’ll never move.  Alchemist also says a lot of his earlier influences came out of New York and before heading out the duo share their experiences early on with life on the road.

VIDEO: Wale Says He’s The Best Rapper In The World

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TMZ camera’s caught up with Wale outside of LAX to get his thoughts on Kendrick Lamar including his name in his latest lyrical bashing with his verse in Big Sean’s “Control.”  The MMG rapper emphasizes that he would have felt offended if the TDE rapper had decided not to include him.  Before parting ways with paparazzi, Wale goes on to confidently proclaim himself the best rapper in the world.  One can only assume he probably wasn’t very impressed with Kendrick Lamar’s verse as much as the rest of the Hip Hop world.

VIDEO: Wiz Khalifa Collection By Converse | Commercial

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Love the idea or not, Wiz Khalifa is getting his very own signature line of Chuck Taylors with footwear brand Converse.  Giving the classic sneaker a Taylor Gang face lift, Khalifa provides some insight into how his model came together and what fans can look forward to on the release date set for August 23.  Check out the Footlocker x Converse commercial below for all the details.