VIDEO: Pusha T Talks Lil Wayne Tweet, Getting Kicked Out The Studio By Kanye, King Push LP + More

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Pusha T links up with Esteban from Fuse at Rock The Bells 2013 in San Bernardino.  The G.O.O.D. Music rapper stresses the importance of supporting the music festival and shares details on his creative process in the studio with Kanye West.  In fact, Pusha shares a story of once getting kicked out of studio by West.  Pusha T also reassures viewers he’s stacking beats and prepping for following up album which he announces will be titled King Push.  The Clipse member also discusses his latest single “Sweet Serenade” and talks collaborating with singer Chris Brown.  Always one to keep things a mystery and subtle, Esteban attempts to get Pusha to give some clarity on his recent tweet that many suspect was a subliminal diss aimed at Lil Wayne and his new mixtape Dedication 5.

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: Tony Touch Talks Piece Maker 3, Eminem Feature, + More

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Legendary DJ Tony Touch visits Fuse for an interview and discusses his recent mixtape release Piece Maker 3: Return of The 50 MC’s.  Tony gives insight into the history behind his classic Power Cypha: 50 MC’s mixtape and how he went about including 50 artists onto one project.  Touch also reveals that his newest release is actually his 100th mixtape and that it also serves as the closer to his Piece Maker trilogy.  With Eminem making an appearance on Piece Maker 3 with “Symphony In H”, Tony shares how he went about acquiring the feature from the elusive MC and also points out that he included short vocal samples throughout the mixtape from artists who’ve passed on like ODB, Big Pun and Guru to name a few.  Before calling it a wrap, Tony Touch previews three songs off the project with “B.A.R.S” from The Lox, “World Premier” from Liknuts and “V.I.P.” from Too $hort featuring Kurupt and Xzibit.

VIDEO: Jadakiss On Top 5 Dead Or Alive, New Single, The Lox + More On Fuse

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Jadakiss catches up with Fuse and sits down for an interview to give the fans details on what he’s been busy working on.  The Lox rapper kicks things off with giving the rundown behind his recent single “Big Boy Dialogue” featuring The-Dream off his new album Top 5 Dead Or Alive.  Produced by Phonix Beats, Jada points out he wanted to give the fans a taste of something that was different from what they’d normally hear on the radio or at the clubs.

As the discussion continues, Jada gives up the potential release date for his album which fans could see sometime this October and shares his creative direction for the project’s universal appeal.  Jada also touches on some of the features hes recruited for Top 5 Dead Or Alive and gives up the list for his personal top five dead or alive MC’s.  Kiss also reassures fans The Lox’s new album is more than halfway done and will sport production credits from the likes of Swizz Beats, DJ Khaled, and Jahlil Beats to name a few.

 

VIDEO: ScHoolboy Q Talks Oxymoron, 50 Cent, Tour Life + More w/ FUSE

Fuse recently caught up with ScHoolboy Q out on the road and discussed a number of topics.  Q confirms that Oxymoron is completed and in the last stage of mastering, says fans might be see a verse from 50 Cent on the album, shares a story where he did a prank during one of Kendrick’s live sets, and explains how Good Kid M.a.a.d. City influenced his music to reach new levels.  Another interesting bit of information Q shares is that his focus is on his music and business along with most of the TDE crew and typically they all stray from partying most of the time.

VIDEO: Crate Diggers Episode – Young Guru’s Vinyl Collection

The latest episode of Fuse’s Crate Diggers focuses on DJ, producer and engineer Young Guru’s extensive vinyl collection.  Step into Guru’s world as he brakes down his passion for seeking out the most exclusive and popular vinyl selections he can get his hands on.  Listen as Guru shares some personal digging stories and plays some of his favorite joints from a variety of different genres for the camera.

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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VIDEO: Big K.R.I.T. Breaks Down King Remembered In Time Mixtape w/ FUSE

Esteban spends time with rapper Big K.R.I.T., who breaks down tracks from his new mixtape “King Remembered in Time.”
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The Mixdown is a weekly show in which Esteban visits recording studios to hang with hip hop producers and MCs. Check it out every Wednesday.