MMG’s Stalley is the latest artist to be featured on 106 & Park’s The Backroom Freestyle. Check out the Ohio native in action as he steps up to the microphone and puts it down over a smooth instrumental courtesy of BET’s DJ Live.
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VIDEO: Wiz Khalifa – DayToday Europe Pt. 3 | Ep. 6
Here’s the latest episode of Wiz Khalifa’s DayToday series which currently is centered around the rapper’s recent adventures throughout Europe. Watch as the Pittsburgh artist makes his way from Manchester, UK to Munich, Germany and finally landing in Vorst Belgium. Follow along for a behind the scenes look as the Taylor Gang head honcho performs, interacts with some fans, dabs it up and has some drinks with Trinidad James backstage.
VIDEO: Snoop Dogg & Dam-Funk Talk ‘7 Days Of Funk’ LP, Working w/ Stones Throw + More
7 Days of Funk (Snoop Dogg & Dam-Funk) recently sat down with BBC Radio 1 for an exclusive interview. As the release date for the duo’s upcoming collaborative self-titled album approaches, the Doggfather and Dam get into details on the project’s distinctive funk inspired sound, the creative direction of the album and the meaning behind the title. As the conversation continued, the Long Beach native opened up about how pleased he is with his new business relationship with Stones Throw Records.
AUDIO: Chamillionaire – H Town Legend
Chamillionaire continues to show off his lyricism as he proclaims himself an “H Town Legend” in his latest offering. Over haunting keys and choppy percussion, the down South rapper delivers a new catchy street anthem as he calls into question the credibility of some of his competition. Take a listen as the Houston native shows off his skills behind the microphone and gives listeners a refresher on some of his accolades.
VIDEO: Common – ‘The Questions’ w/ Okayplayer TV
Common links up with OkayPlayerTV for an exclusive Q&A session on the latest episode of The Questions. Take a look as the Chicago emcee breaks down why he wouldn’t mind playing Martin Luther King Jr. or Gil Scott-Heron in a film, where fans can grab the best veggie food in Chicago, why he prefers Detroit over Philly and much more.
PHOTO: JAY Z Ranks All Of His Albums
JAY Z took to his Life+Times site to share a photo that depicts his personal belief of where he feels his past albums currently rank at. Take a look as Hov celebrates his 44th birthday today and also serves up some short commentary on each project.
1. Reasonable Doubt (Classic)
2. The Blueprint (Classic)
3. The Black Album (Classic)
4. Vol. 2 (Classic)
5. American Gangster (4 1/2, cohesive)
6. Magna Carta (Fuckwit, Tom Ford, Oceans, Beach, On the Run, Grail)
7. Vol. 1 (Sunshine kills this album…fuck… Streets, Where I’m from, You Must Love Me…)
8. BP3 (Sorry critics, it’s good. Empire (Gave Frank a run for his money))
9. Dynasty (Intro alone…)
10. Vol. 3 (Pimp C verse alone… oh, So Ghetto)
11. BP2 (Too many songs. Fucking Guru and Hip Hop, ha)
12. Kingdom Come (First game back, don’t shoot me)
VIDEO: A$AP Mob – Trillmatic Feat. A$AP Nast & Method Man
A$AP Mob is gearing up to release a new album which is yet to be titled on March 4. The Nas-inspired track, “Trillmatic,” is the latest single to be featured off the upcoming project. Take a listen as the song boasts a raw and gritty ’90s vibe as A$AP Nast and Method Man effortlessly ride the smooth instrumental and perform to the camera out on the streets of New York. This one’s definitely worth a view.
VIDEO: Drake Announces New Deal w/ Jordan Brand + Photos
Drake was all the way live from Portland last night as the city served as the latest stop for the rapper’s Would You Like A Tour? which is still making it’s way from state to state. Aubrey decided to treat the crowd to some good news and made an announcement that he’s officially been inducted into the Jordan Brand family.
Afterwards, fans and sneaker heads were treated to a few previews of his upcoming color ways for the 10 and 12 OVO Stingrays. The photos were shared via the YMCMB rapper’s Instagram and consumers can look forward to purchasing both models which come in either black or white with gold accents.
VIDEO: Tupac Shakur On Life & Death + More
Take a look at this dope animated clip that was put together by the PBS Blog Blank on Blank. Back in March of 1994, Tupac Shakur had a one-on-one interview with Benjamin Svetkey and thankfully the conversation was recorded. Blank on Blank was kind of enough to accompany it with a simple and unique cartoon for our viewing pleasure. Things open up with Pac casually ordering a vegetable spring roll and crab cakes before sharing his thoughts on his future and death. In familiar Pac fashion, the deceased legend speaks on where he thinks his life will be in a decade, admits he’s not a very religious person, touches on why he believes he was chosen by God to spread his Thug Life philosophy and much more. Tupac also addresses what it was like growing up in a single parent household and his disgust for the media. Interestingly enough, Tupac can be heard expressing his disappointment with former Vice President, Dan Quayle’s, suggestion for stores to boycott his album.
VIDEO: Cory Gunz – Simple As That (Prod. By Rick Marvel)
YMCMB’s Cory Gunz is back with a new music video for the street banger “Simple As That.” Produced by Rick Marvel, the gritty song showcases Gunz lacing the soulful instrumental with bars centered around his city’s rough streets. Take a listen as Cory paints a vivid picture with his slick and intricate tough guy talk. “Simple As That” is featured on Cory’s latest mixtape, Datz WTF I’m Talkin Bout.
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