TDE’s first lady, SZA, decides to revisit her lead single from her previous EP, S, and this time includes a verse from rapper Ab-Soul. Take a listen as Soulo delivers a verse full of bars focused on sex, drugs and commitment over the euphoric and melodic instrumental courtesy of Felix Snow & Pat Lukens.
Just Blaze sits down with Revolt TV to break down how JAY Z’s “Public Service Announcement” came about and made the final cut of The Black Album. Watch as the super producer explains how he made the instrumental at during a mixing session at Battery Studios in only 10 minutes and brought it to JAY Z. Though technically the album was already considered completed, Blaze reflects on Hov scrapping “Looking At My S. Dot’s” off the project and replacing it with “Public Service Announcement.”
Ellen does the honors of unveiling Kanye West’s latest visual for “Bound 2” which is featured on the rapper’s new Yeezus LP. West’s girlfriend and new baby mama, Kim Kardashian, also makes an cameo in the video as she rides a motorcycle on top of Yeezy’s lap and gives the camera some stares. The Nick Knight directed music video looks like it was shot entirely in front of a green screen.
Casey Veggies links up with DJ Vlad for an exclusive interview on Vlad TV. The young rapper give viewers perspective on his friendship with Frank Ocean and admits he wasn’t surprised when the singer announced to the world he was gay. Veggies also clarified he respects Ocean’s decision and reassures viewers the two artists have unfinished songs together that he hopes to release one day. Frank Ocean and Chris Brown’s infamous beef serves as the topic of dicussion as Young Veggies does the politically correct thing and plays the neutral role. Before calling it a wrap, Veggies admits to the camera that he most likely would have to pass on a collaboration with an openly gay emcee if the opportunity ever presented itself.
Curren$y and his Jets crew release a new Jetflix documentary that chronicle’s the New Orleans rapper’s recent trip out to Washington, DC for show alongside Young Roddy and Dizzy Wright. Follow along as cameras chronicle follow Spitta from the airport to the stage and everything else in-between. There’s visual also includes some coverage included for an in store event where Curren$y took the opportunity to hang out and interact with some of his loyal fans.
Revolt TV links up with 9th Wonder to get a full detailed break down on his contributions to JAY Z’s “Threats” which is featured on the New York native’s classic LP, The Black Album. 9th looks back after 10 years and speaks on Hov bringing him the idea to sample R. Kelly’s “A Woman’s Threat” with only 25 minutes to work. The former Little Brother DJ-producer opens up about the added pressure he faced with people like Freeway and Cedric The Entertainer coming in and out of the studio at the time. 9th Wonder also enlightens viewers and explains that JAY Z put together his album in only a month.
Life+Times catches up with DJ Mustard out in California as the newest Roc Nation signee breaks down his creative direction, passion for music and much more. Take a look as Mustard praises Steve Aoki’s movement and shares his hopes to follow the DJ’s same business model in order to fill a void in Hip Hop with and hold down his own tour. Mustard also speaks on his upcoming album which is in the works and addresses his influence in club’s around the world with his style of production. The Los Angeles native explains why he hopes to demonstrate his versatility more, links up with Will.I.Am at Record Plant and touches on using music as means of staying out of trouble as a kid.
Power 105’s Charlamagne sits down for a one-on-one interview with DJ Vlad and the topic of discussion is Drake and his emotional behavior. The radio host speaks on Drake’s reaction to the public’s opinion on his emo inspired music and explains that for Drake to even respond proves that comments get under his skin. Charlamagne also points out the way Drake previously downplayed Kendrick Lamar’s “Control” verse and weighs in on the back and forth between the Canadian rapper and the Compton lyricist. Never one to bite his tongue, Charlamagne went on to state that there’s three sexual orientations people should be aware of and that includes being gay, straight and Drake. The YMCMB rapper’s previous fallout with the auto-tune champ, Future, also serves as the topic of discussion.
Atlanta’s Migos gives fans a taste of what they can expect to hear on their new mixtape, Young Rich Niggas 2, with “Emmitt Smith.” The club smash finds the artists stuntin’ on the competition as they channel former NFL running back Emmitt Smith’s dominance on the field and celebrate their success. Take a listen to group’s latest offering as they serve up a new banger that comes equipped with some serious bass. YRN 2 coming soon.
Backed by a live band and hype man Kon Artis, Eminem took the stage at BBC’s Maid Vale studios for Radio 1 and performed his new single “Berzerk.” The track is featured on Eminem’s latest album, The Marshall Mathers LP 2. Watch the Detroit native in action as he performs to the camera and turns the energy up for viewers.
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