Steve Aoki sits down for an interview with Snoop Dogg on GGN. The DJ breaks down his humble beginnings in music and speaks on his transition into electronic music. Aoki touches on his EDM sound, breaks down his approach to how he DJ’s at a club compared to a festival and so much more. Before calling it a wrap, Snoop partakes in a little Q&A session with Aoki and as usual a sexy weather girl shows up about midway into things.
Jermaine Dupri sits down with Karmaloop TV for an exclusive interview. Take a look as Dupri weighs in on the power of social media and the importance of being able to use it to your advantage in this day and age. Jermaine touches on the ways social media has allowed the music industry to evolve and points out that it leads to expansion. In fact, Dupri spoke on his inspiration for creating his own social network, Global 14, and explained why it’s crucial for him to have a direct way to communicatie with his fans on his own terms. Before heading out, Jermaine Dupri also suggested that record labels and artists start looking as leaks as promo opportunities and to be smart enough to capitalize on them.
Chris Webby links up with Revolt TV in New York for a one-on-one sit down and gets into details about his upcoming Homegrown EP. The Connecticut native opens up about his excitement for fans to hear what he’s been working on. Webby also explains that the project will serve as a predecessor before he gears up to release his debut album to the world. The rapper reassures viewers that they can expect to hear much more from him as his full story has yet to be told.
Trademark Da Skydiver is back with a third single and this one is a street banger featuring long-time collaborator Young Roddy. Backed by a menacing instrumental, Trade turns the energy up with,”Best Believe,” which finds the Jet Life co-founder lacing the track with bars about life out on the block in East New Orleans and living and dying by your word. Take a listen to Trademark as he reminds listeners to keep it authentic with his latest offering which will appear on his forthcoming album, Flamingo Barnes 2: Mingo Royale.
Hopsin who recently sat down for an exclusive interview with Hard Knock TV, tossed viewers a heads up when he mentioned that he was sitting on a collaborative joint with Tecn N9ne that was set to be featured on his upcoming Knock Madness project. As the young rapper gears up to release his latest offering on November 26, Hopsin decides to liberate the track and give fans a taste of what they can expect to hear. “Rip You Heart Out” finds both emcees showing off some tongue twisting lyricism as they demolish a menacing instrumental.
HipHopSince1987′s E-Money catches up with YG backstage at a recent performance in Philadelphia for a short Q&A session. Check out the Compton native break down for the camera how he was able to link up with Def Jam label mate Young Jeezy and subsequently become a part of CTE. The rapper also briefly addresses his relationship with beatsmith, DJ Mustard, and reveals fans can look forward to some top notch production from him on his upcoming album, My Krazy Life. E-Money also attempts to get some updated information from YG on his potential collaborative mixtape with Nipsey Hussle but the rapper decides to downplay the question and leave viewers in suspense.
Berner links up with his boss, Wiz Khaflia, and Diamond Lane’s Problem for their latest collaborative joint titled “Night & Day.” The track is featured on the deluxe version of Berner’s new Drugstore Cowboy release. Originally dropped to the masses as a free mixtape, the TGOD artist repackages his project and includes some bonus material for an official release via iTunes. ”Night & Day” finds the artists lacing the soulful instrumental with plenty of weed raps and reflecting on the struggles of maintaining a successful career because as quickly as it all comes it can also be gone tomorrow.
Revolt TV links up with Drizzy Drake to get the YMCMB rappers thoughts on his new self-directed music video for “Worst Behavior.” Featured on the Canadian rapper’s new album, Nothing Was The Same, Drake briefly touches on the song’s aggressive flow, cadences and underlying meaning. Drizzy also makes it clear in to the short preview that he doesn’t consider himself the best in the game. However, he does take the opportunity to celebrate his success and points out to viewers that he always promised he would make it to the top. Check out the rapper’s full interview with Revolt TV which is set to air tonight on a special Drake edition of The Gate.
It’s 20 years later and if there’s one thing that almost every fan of hip hop can agree on its that Wu-Tang Clan is definitely still nothin’ to fuck with. Revolt TV catches up with Revolt, Raekwon, Inspectah Deck, Shyheim, Cappadonna, RZA, Ghostface Killah, Masta Killa and a few others to get their thoughts on the group’s classic debut album, Enter The Wu-Tang: 36 Chambers. Check out the guys open up about going from their humble beginnings and eventually transitioning into stardom. The group’s impact and influence on popular culture is also analyzed.
Young Guru was hand picked to be a glass explorer and to give his thoughts on the new innovation after giving it a test run. Take a look as the DJ-producer hits the streets of Los Angeles to demonstrate the device’s capabilities and useful features for everyday life. Interestingly enough, the entire Jason Goldwatch directed visual was shot with Google Glass.
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