VIDEO: Fabolous – Breathe | DECODED

Life + Times links up with New York’s own Fabolous to decode his hit single “Breathe” off his past album Real Talk.  Fab shares some interesting background information on how the track came together with producer Just Blaze and how initially he mistakenly assumed the sample included was stating “breathe” when in fact it wasn’t.  Take a look at the video below to get the details on the lyrics behind one of Fabolous’ greatest hits to date.

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AUDIO: Daz & WC – Wa’cha Gon’ Do

artworks-000049456634-320ppg-t500x500West Coast MC’s DAZ and WC deliver their latest track off their upcoming collaborative project West Coast Gangsta Sh*t with “Wha’cha Gon’ Do”.  The two rappers beg the question over a hard hitting track produced by Trippy Keez to remind everyone that they can both still talk that sh*t and deliver bangin’ hits.  Take a listen below via the audio stream below.

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VIDEO: J. Cole Talks “Crooked Smile” Collaboration w/ TLC on FUSE

J. Cole recently sat with Fuse to discuss a number of topics including his latest leak “Crooked Smile” off his upcoming album Born Sinner.  What makes this collaboration so special is that the track features TLC members T-Boz and Chilli and touches on personal imperfections which every listener can relate to.  In the clip below, Cole opens up about the concept of “Crooked Smile” and how it came about.  According to Cole, the track is intended to encourage fans to embrace their personal flaws and call attention to unnecessary vain opinions from outsiders.  Born Sinner in stores June 18.

“…They definitely make it a point to remind you of your flaws and I felt like I was in high school again…”

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