VIDEO: R&R Presents – An Evening w/ Kendrick Lamar

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R&R serves up a new episode for their “Evening With” series featuring the talents of Southern California’s own Kendrick Lamar.  Cameras find the artist on the last leg of his 2013 European tour and discuss a number of topics.  During his candid one-on-one interview, Lamar shares his thoughts on the importance of involving the crowd and allowing his fans to take over verses during his live show.  The Compton native also takes the opportunity to credit his loyal fan base as being the one’s responsible for catapulting his success and putting his career in a position to where he has full creative control.  Watch as Kendrick also hits the stage and performs fan favorites off his platinum selling Good Kid m.A.A.d City LP.

VIDEO: James Blake – Life Round Here (Remix) Ft. Chance The Rapper | Behind-The-Scenes

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Noisey catches up with singer James Blake for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the making of his new music video for “Life Round Here (Remix)” featuring Chance The Rapper.  Take a look as Blake shares specifics on how the collaboration came together with Chicago artist and shares how he was impressed by Chance’s singing abilities.  Directed by Nabil, viewers also get a sneek peek of the Hertfordshire, England scenery the visual happens to take place in.

VIDEO: Trae The Truth – “Off The Top” On SKEE LIVE

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Houston king Trae The Truth showcased his talents on episode eleven of SKEE LIVE for the show’s “Off The Top” segment.  Sporting a white V neck and a MTV Yo! inspired fitted cap, the down South rapper performed to the camera in the backwoods of Atlanta.  Over a hard-hitting instrumental and haunting keys, Trae keeps it all the way raw and spits that slick street talk for viewers.

VIDEO: Serial Killers (Xzibit, Demrick & B Real) – The First 48 | Behind-The-Scenes

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Take an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Hip Hop’s newest trio, Serial Killers, on the set of their new music video for “The First 48.” The Matt Alonzo directed visual finds group members Xzibit, Demrick and B Real in a gruesome setting as each rapper takes a moment to share some commentary with Skee.TV cameras.

VIDEO: Nipsey Hussle – Crenshaw & Slauson | True Story

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Nipsey Hussle delivers a new music video for his “Crenshaw & Slauson” track which is featured on the rapper’s Crenshaw mixtape.  The extend visual starts off and ends with some commentary from personal friends and individuals from the All Money In founder’s Los Angeles neighborhood.  Watch as they share their thoughts on on his success and reflect on his early struggles.  Eventually the official music video kicks in which finds the rapper performing to the camera outside of his numerous businesses and lacing the mellow piano driven instrumental with introspective rhymes.

VIDEO: Joey Bada$$, CJ Fly & Kirk Knight “On Da Spot Freestyle” On Invasion Radio

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Pro Era members Joey Bada$$, CJ Fly and Kirk Knight recently took their lyrical talents over to Invasion Radio with Boss Lady and DJ Steel for an “On Da Spot” freestyle session.  Watch as the New York bred emcees showcased their skills to listeners tuned in and one by one dropped bars off the top of the dome over a number of instrumentals.

VIDEO: Cam’ron Interview On Power 105 w/ The Breakfast Club

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Cam’ron makes his first appearance on Power 105’s The Breakfast Club morning radio show and opens up on a number of topics.  Killa gives listeners insight behind his relationship with ma$e, following out with Jim Jones, a potential Dipset reunion and much more with DJ Envy, Charlamagne Tha God and Angela Yee.  The Harlem bred artist also spoke on his past peef with rap superstars JAY Z and 50 Cent.

VIDEO: Rick Ross – “Talk w/ A Mastermind”

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Civil TV catches up with Rick Ross for a new intimate interview titled “Talk With A Mastermind.”  The MMG general shares his thoughts on his upcoming Mastermind LP and explains he feels confident about new album.  Speaking candidly with cameras, Ross reassures his fans there will be a number of standout features on the project, touches on his appreciation for Nipsey Hussle and Dom Kennedy’s music, opens up on the inspiration behind his album title and much more.

VIDEO: Pusha T – Pain Feat. Future

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G.O.O.D. Music’s Pusha T keeps the momentum going on his promotion and delivers yet another black and white visual for the Future assisted song “Pain.”  The visual for the hard-hitting My Name Is My Name song finds the Virginia Beach native lacing the track with street tales and drug infused lyrics over a smooth piano loop.  Take a look at Pusha’s new music video which showcases the rapper performing to the camera while vintage footage of civil rights and public unrest flash on and off the screen to emphasize the song’s message.

VIDEO: Game Performs “Westside Story” + Freestyles Live On AXS TV’s SKEE LIVE

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Watch as Compton native The Game took over episode eleven of AXS TV’s breakout show SKEE LIVE and performed his classic song “Westside Story” which is featured on his multi-platinum selling debut LP, The Documentary.  With plenty of weed smoke in the air and the SKEETOX band ready to turn the energy up, Game showcased his lyrical skills by following “Westside Story” up with a short impromptu freestyle from off the top of his head.