The Kid Daytona gives his “Friendz” track the visual treatment. The track surfaced just before the summer and finds the New York MC going to work over KRS One’s “A Friend” instrumental. Take a listen to Daytona’s latest offering and read below what he had to say about “Friendz.”
Nicki Minaj takes fans behind the scenes of her new visual for DJ Khaled’s new single “I Wanna Be With You” which also features Future and Rick Ross. Go on the set with the first lady of YMCMB and her crew as Nicki performs her respective verse and takes a hands on approach throughout the shoot. See how it all went down for Nicki below.
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.
Talib Kweli sits down with DJ Vlad for a one-on-one interview and discuses what he thinks about Kendrick Lamar’s “Control” verse. Kweli reminds everyone of Hip Hop’s competitive nature and speaks on the West Coast’s aggressive and lyrically driven roots courtesy of Death Row Records and artist like Kurupt. The Brooklyn emcee also tells the camera he believes Kendrick Lamar’s I’m the “King of New York” line was really a quote from rapper Kurupt and craftily used to get his message across without crossing any lines. With a reasonable justification under his belt as an excuse, the Compton native would only have to explain that the former Death Row signee is simply an early inspiration and it was a quote used to pay homage.
Interestingly enough, Talib also makes it clear he believes that it’s too early for anyone to believe Kendrick Lamar is the greatest of all time. Before wrapping things up, Kweli addresses his tweet following the release of “Control” regarding New York artists emulating down south music.
C.O.B. Radio host Crooked I tackles Kendrick Lamar’s controversial “Control” verse. After not making the cut onto Big Sean’s upcoming Hall Of Fame LP, the G.O.O.D. Music artist decided to leak the track which features Lamar and Jay Electronica. After aiming his cross hairs at his peers and proclaiming himself the “King of New York,” the world of Hip Hop has been turned upside down and the Slaughterhouse MC decides to weigh in on the situation.
Crooked I points out that not one rapper who was named directly by Lamar has even responded and explains how the TDE rapper’s verse has ignited an appreciation for lyricism in Hip Hop once again. As the first rapper to respond to Kendrick, Crooked talks fellow Slaughterhouse member Joell Ortiz’s lyrical comeback and dispels any rumors that the West Coast doesn’t boast some of the fine lyricists in the rap game. The Long Beach native also says Tupac was the last true “King of the West” and announces he would like to see Slaughterhouse and TDE combine forces for a powerhouse collaboration.
Skee.TV breaks into the vault to bring you a new series entitled “Throwback Thursday.” This weeks episode features TDE artist Kendrick Lamar. In this short clip from 2010, DJ Skee catches up with an optimistic, young and driven Kendrick Lamar during a late night studio session for his acclaimed mixtape Overly Dedicated. Having always been a creative and lyrically driven artist, the Compton native shares his focus with Skee on recording new material and his passion for rhyming. Lamar makes it clear to Skee.TV cameras that it’s all about the music before any business and industry politics. NBA star Kevin Durant and rapper Privaledge also make cameos.
Bay Area native and legend E-40, drops off a new music video for “All My Niggas” featuring Danny Brown and TDE’s ScHoolboy Q. The high energy packed track will more than likely show up somewhere on one of three of 40’s upcoming albums The Block Brochure Volumes 4, 5 and 6. All three albums are set to simultaneously drop soon as E-40 puts the final touches down. In the meantime, check out the visuals to the club anthem “All My Niggas.”
Off his latest mixtape, Honest Cowboy, MMG rapper Stalley heads out to the west coast and shoots a video for “NineteenEighty7” over in Compton. Accompanied by ScHoolboy Q of course, Stalley takes the viewers along to different locations throughout Compton, Calif. and squeezes in some shoppinh over at the Compton Fashion Center (Swap Meet) where he finds some CD gems like The soundtracks to The Show, Above The Rim and Juice.
Crooked I is back with part two of his break down for his new Apex Predator LP. The Skee 24/7 Radio host discusses the concept behind “Lady Fell In Love” and describes the honest track as an audio collage constructed of experiences the Long Beach native has shared with a number of different women in his lifetime. Next up, Crooked talks his hard-hitting intro track titled “Apex Predator (My Gun Go)” and its powerful message. The Slaughterhouse MC explains how the track addresses the division of social classes in America and expresses his desire to bring listeners together to stand up and fight for worthy causes such as equality. Crooked I also shares his interest on-the-air in bringing together independent music label Strange Music and C.O.B. group Horse Shoe Gang for a collaborative project.
Be sure to tune in every Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. (PST) for C.O.B. Radio which broadcasts live from Hollywood’s Skee Lodge only on Skee 24/7 Radio.
2 Chainz delivers part two of his Sacrificing My Life mini vlog series. The visual showcases some extra footage of 2 Chainz performing live and hanging out with T.I. and Kobe Bryant, but mainly follows a friendly game of basketball. 2 Chainz narrates his story and shares details behind what drives him to succeed and compares his work ethic to Kobe Bryant.
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