Isaiah Rashad is currently on a promotional run to get his buzz up before the release of his debut mixtape, Cilvia, which is due to hit the net by the end of December. Stopping by Shade 45 radio to speak with Sway Calloway and Heather B, Rashad decides to partake in a little freestyle action. With DJ Wonder on the turntables, Calloway gives the Chattanoga emcee the green light to drop some rhymes over a number of instrumentals. Check out how it all went down.
TDE newcomer, Isaiah Rashad, gives Revolt TV the exclusive news that he’s preparing to release his debut project at the end of December. Speaking candidly with the camera, Rashad reveals the mixtape will be titled Cilvia. The Chattanooga native also shared his optimism for the project and explained that he hopes to take listeners on a memorable ride.
Grand Hustle’s B.o.B. treats fans inside of an Apple store to an intimate performance of “One Day.” Having some fun with the crowd and temporarily nicknaming the event “The Kush Lounge,” Bobby Ray decides to give his new song the unplugged rendition as he performs strictly with an acoustic guitar and keyboard. Check out how it all went down as B.o.B. gives fans a throwback taste of his original style he came into the game with.
Power 106 sits down with Nipsey Hussle off the air for the latest episode in their Q&A web series, “Now You Know.” Nip lets his personality shine through the lens as he has fun with the interview and doesn’t take himself too seriously. Take a look as the California rapper credits Tupac, Bob Marley and Marvin Gaye as being his top three favorite artists of all time, admits he feels like Timbaland is the greatest producer of all time and much more. Before heading out, the rapper also addresses what his first car was, his childhood celebrity crush, worst job experience and favorite restaurant he enjoys eating at.
Troy Ave sits down for the latest episode of Juan Epstein with Cipha Sounds and Peter Rosenberg. Take a look as Harry Powder gets into detail behind the inspiration for his new album including the conscious decision to include more than drug raps. As the conversation continued, Ave speaks on his dislike for wasting money at the strip clubs and reveals that he has plans to strictly put on his BSB crew and showcase their individual skills. Interestingly enough, Troy gives listeners insight into why he considers Kendrick Lamar and Kanye West weirdos. An interesting point the rapper also brought up is that today’s hip hop listeners seem to celebrate the drugs users rather than the drug dealer anymore.
Troy Ave sits down for an exclusive interview with The Breakfast Club on Power 105. Harry Powder explains to listeners that he’s trying to make it cool to be from New York again and that his mission has always been to stand out instead of fitting in. Take a look as Ave shares his thoughts on the current state of New York hip hop and gets into details about making his movement grow into something reminiscent of G-Unit or Dipset. The former drug dealer also gets into details about his endorsement deal with Adidas and breaks down why he has no interest in signing with a major label.
Neighborhood Nipsey Hussle has been relentless as of late with an influx of visuals and great music courtesy of his latest mixtape Crenshaw. Today, Hussle decides to continue his forward momentum and delivers a music video for “1 of 1” featuring rapper BH. Watch as the Los Angeles native shows off his lavish lifestyle and basks in his game changing success.
Sean Combs made an appearance last night at the 2013 Country Music Awards as special guest presenter alongside Kelly Pickler. Never one to let an opportunity for a shameless plug go to waste, Diddy decided to express his love for all music genres and explained that was the reasoning for the birth of his new music network Revolt TV. Take a look at how the awkward exchange of dialogue went down live on television.
Producer Marco Polo links up with Mass Appeal to shoot the newest episode of their “Rhythm Roulette” series. Live from Brooklyn’s The Thing, Polo brings cameras along as he goes digging for three record albums and ultimately ends up with only three singles as luck would have it. Watch as the Marco heads back to his home studio and attempts to cook up a dope instrumental in front of the camera.
If you’re a fan of VH1’s reality show Love & Hip Hop, then you already know this season is shaping up to be drama filled and highly entertaining. New York’s Peter Gunz found himself tossed into the spotlight this season as the rap veteran’s personal issues with two separate relationships has become a big part of the show. Gunz recently sat down with Peter Rosenberg and Ebro off the air to discuss all the problems he’s been dealing with on camera and to provide viewers some clarification with his side of the story.
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