VIDEO: ScHoolboy Q Talks Making It In Hip Hop, Studio Essentials, Purposely Trashing Hotels + More

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ScHoolboy Q sits down with RWD in London for an exclusive interview.  Check out the TDE rapper get into details on leaving behind his early dreams of becoming an athlete, selling drugs and eventually finding his way to music.  Q also explains what his necessary studio essentials are such as a TV, marijuana and strictly a few guests before the rapper can really sit down and get to work.  Speaking candidly, ScHoolboy admits he doesn’t have any role models like he did when he was younger and says that weed is actually his new role model.  Before heading out, ScHoolboy Q touches on Oxymoron, rap’s infatuation with catering music towards women and clarifies that he purposely trashes his hotel rooms while out on the road because he’s usually hit with an extra fee because of his excessive smoking.

AUDIO: Joey Bada$$ – My Yout (Remix) Feat. Maverick Sabre (Prod. By Chuck Strangers)

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The UK’s Maverick Sabre does the honors of lacing the hook for the official remix to “My Yout” which will be featured on Joey Bada$$’ retail version of his Summer Knights EP.  Pro Era in-house producer Chuck Strangers laces the instrumental with an island flavor that proves to be a catchy groove while Joey’s verses remain the same from the song’s original version.  “My Yout (Remix)” is one of two additions to the project which will also feature “My Jeep” featuring the Flatbush Zombies and The Underachievers.

VIDEO: N.O.R.E. & REKS – Jesus Take The Wheel | Behind The Scenes

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Go behind the lens with N.O.R.E., REKS and HazMat Studios as they give viewers an exclusive look at the making of the music video for “Jesus Take The Wheel.”  Even with unexpected rain in the forecast, N.O.R.E. and company find an alternative indoor location to shoot the necessary visual to his new collaborative single with REKS.  Check out how it all came together for the artists as they make do.

VIDEO: Kendrick Lamar Talks Compton, “Control,” Black Hippy + More w/ Arsenio Hall

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Here’s an extended interview with Kendrick Lamar as the rapper recently made an appearance on The Arsenio Hall Show.  The TDE rapper addresses what the meaning is behind his Good Kid m.A.A.d City title, his Compton roots and Pharrell comparing him to legendary singer Bob Dylan for the power behind his messages.  Arsenio also enlightens Kendrick to Ice Cube’s recent comments about being a fan of the Compton rapper and listening to his music while Kendrick explains to viewers that he mostly listens to oldies.  The controversy that surrounded Kendrick’s verse on Big Sean’s “Control” and his thoughts on its impact also served as the topic of discussion.  Take a look as K. Dot speaks on the current state of West Coast Hip Hop, breaks down the significance behind Black Hippy and so much more.

VIDEO: Future Performs “Tony Montana” w/ Drake In Toronto

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Drake’s Would You Like A Tour? made its most recent stop in Toronto and the YMCMB rapper decided to bring out Future with him on stage to perform his past hit “Tony Montana.”  As the crowd went crazy and fans cheered in excitement, Future appeared from out of the darkness and into the spotlight where he turned the energy up for his performance.

VIDEO: Hit Boy Talks Growing Up With His Mother, Kanye West + More

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Here’s part two of Hard Knock TV’s exclusive sit down with artist and producer Hit Boy.  The Inland Empire native speaks on how he was influenced to step up and become the man of the house living with his mother and sisters, getting support from his mother early on to pursue his dreams and the thought process behind “Running In Place” which focuses around his relationship with his father.  Hit Boy also speaks on his past struggles he went through back in 2009, shares details behind the first time he ever met Kanye West in the studio with Pharrell and so much more.

VIDEO: Drake Performs “From Time” w/ Jhene Aiko In Toronto

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Yesterday Drake celebrated his 27th birthday as his Would Like A Tour? stopped in his hometown of Toronto, Canada.  Take a look as Drizzy hits the stage and brings out the beautiful Jhene Aiko for a performance of their collaborative slow jam “From Time” featured on Nothing Was The Same.

VIDEO: Curren$y – CruiseLife New Orleans Division | Ep. 1

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Curren$y and videographer CJ Wallis take viewers behind the scenes at Street Customs in New Orleans for a sneak peek at one of Spitta’s newest car.  Still in the early stages of being painted, Curren$y and company give details on what exactly is in store for the old school ride.  In the evening, Spitta takes to the streets in his Ferrari and does some cruising around the city.

VIDEO: ScHoolboy Q & Kendrick Lamar Perform “Collard Greens” On The Arsenio Hall Show

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ScHoolboy Q hits the stage in front of a live audience to perform his hit single “Collard Greens” featured on his upcoming Oxymoron LP.  With Kendrick Lamar by his side, the Los Angeles native turns the energy up for viewers everywhere and showcases his skills to the world.  Take a look at how it all went down on The Arsenio Hall Show.

VIDEO: Fabolous Tours In Australia

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Here’s a compilation of footage taken during Fabolous’ recent two week promotional run through Australia for the Redline Music Tour.  The New York native served as the headliner for the tour which also hosted Omarion and Chingy as it made stops in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Cairnes, Canberra and Brisbane.  Watch as Loso gets stays fresh before hitting the stage and brings cameras along to a few in-store events with fans.