VIDEO: Crooked I – Apex Predator | Album Trailer

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As the release date for Crooked I’s debut solo LP approaches, the C.O.B. boss keeps the momentum going by delivering an official trailer for Apex Predator.  Narrated by Crooked, the Long Beach native gives insight behind his work ethic and brings viewers along into his Treacherous Records office.  Along the way, the Slaughterhouse MC reintroduces his team of C.O.B. artists before heading back into the studio to handle business.  Apex Predator is due out July 30 and be sure show your support by picking up a copy. West Up!

VIDEO: AraabMUZIK – MPC Freestyle

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So apparently the MPC is now an instrument and producer AraabMUZIK demonstrates for The Crosby Press how to freestyle on it.  Take a look as the Rhode Island native goes to work for the cameras and demonstrates his talent for creating live beats on the drum machine with his rapid and rhythmic patterns he’s recognized for.

VIDEO: Busta Rhymes – #Twerk It | Behind The Scenes

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Fuse links up with Busta Rhymes on the set of his new music video for “#Twerk It (Remix)” featuring Nicki Minaj off his upcoming LP. According to director Mr. X, the video’s concept will embody a party vibe but at the same time apparently bring something different to the table that has never been seen before.  Produced by Pharrell, Busta also gives the rundown behind the visual for “#Twerk It” from his perspective and says that it means everything to him and that he’s never had a problem just being who he is.

VIDEO: Meek Mills Flosses Cash & Previews New Dreamchasers 3 Music

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Meek Mill takes viewers behind the scenes during a studio session for Dreamchasers 3 and visually reminds us all of just how broke we really are in comparison to him and his expensive spending habits.  More importantly, the MMG rapper takes the time to preview two new tracks off his upcoming project, breaks down how luxurious his jewelry is and still finds the opportunity to get a dice game in before leaving the studio early in the morning.  Check out the footage below to basically see Meek gettin’ his floss on and playing some new cuts off his project.

VIDEO: Prodigy Freestyles On Showoff Radio

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Prodigy and Alchemist paid a visit to Shade 45 to have a sit down with Statik Selektah on “Showoff Radio”.  Before heading out, P decided to hop on the microphone and give an exclusive freestyle over an Alchemist instrumental.  Take a look at the video below to see the Mobb Deep MC in action.

VIDEO: 2 Chainz – 24 Hours To Live | Mini-Series

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2 Chainz and company introduce a new mini series today for fans titled “24 Hours To Live”.  Narrated by 2 Chainz, cameras take viewers along for an intimate behind the scenes look at the rapper during his recent travels to Africa and Los Angeles.  Chainz also gives his commentary as he reflects on his success, meeting Jay-Z and Beyonce, the Illuminati, and much more.  Fans can also look forward to the rapper’s upcoming sophomore album, B.O.A.T.S: Me Time, set to drop on September 10.    

VIDEO: Hit Boy Says He Brought The Soul & Youthful Sound To Magna Carta Holy Grail + More

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Revolt TV catches up with Hit-Boy for an exclusive interview and talks his contributions to Jay-Z’s Magna Carta Holy Grail album.  The former G.O.O.D. Music signee talks “Somewhere in America” and shares his thoughts on Hov’s now infamous Miley Cyrus twerk line.  Hit also recalls speaking to Jay about a year before the album’s release and reassuring Jigga that he was ready and more than willing to collaborate with him whenever he decided to begin recording.  Hit-Boy also gives the details on how Jay-Z acquired the “Somewhere in America” instrumental which originally was going to be used by Travis $cott.  Before heading out, Hit-Boy also explains why he believes he brought the soulful and youthful sound to the album and gives his reasoning behind leaving G.O.O.D. Music.

VIDEO: Juicy J – Every Day Life | Ep. 1

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Follow Juicy J along on his hectic schedule across the country in the first episode of his new vlog series Every Day Life.  The trippy rapper brings cameras along on his first stop to New York for a performance at Fuse and then heads over to Brooklyn to shoot the video for “Clappers”.  Juicy’s next stop takes him to Memphis to perform at the Monster Dub Car Show and finally he takes his act to Los Angeles to shoot visuals for his new hit single “Bounce It” featuring Wale and Trey Songz.  It may be a busy life style and things might get trippy but for Juicy J it’s just every day life.

VIDEO: Tuki Cater – She Said Feat. Wiz Khalifa | Behind The Scenes

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Tayloy gang artist Tuki Carter links up with Hot New Hip Hop on the set of his music video for “She Said” featuring Wiz Khalifa for a behind the scenes look and Q&A.  Tuki explains the “classy ratchet” concept behind the video and says the song will be featured on his forthcoming mixtape LATL.  Always one to have a good time, Wiz keeps the mood light and jokes around while dragging Ty$ Dolla Sign into the interview for his take on what the word ratchet means to him.

VIDEO: Dame Dash Listens To Jay-Z’s Magna Carta Holy Grail

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Dame Dash recently took to his instagram and shared the above photo with his followers with a bittersweet caption revealing that he was giving Jay-Z’s new Magna Carta Holy Grail album a listen.  The former Roc-A-Fella and right-hand business man to Hov also shared his thoughts on the project.  Take a look at the video footage captured below of Dame gettin’ down and feelin’ Jigga Man’s latest release.

In the barber shop listening to jays new album….I can’t front… I still like hearing him pop shit cause I know he’s telling the truth…proud to be a part of that..#bittersweet