VIDEO: R&R Presents – An Evening w/ Kendrick Lamar

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R&R serves up a new episode for their “Evening With” series featuring the talents of Southern California’s own Kendrick Lamar.  Cameras find the artist on the last leg of his 2013 European tour and discuss a number of topics.  During his candid one-on-one interview, Lamar shares his thoughts on the importance of involving the crowd and allowing his fans to take over verses during his live show.  The Compton native also takes the opportunity to credit his loyal fan base as being the one’s responsible for catapulting his success and putting his career in a position to where he has full creative control.  Watch as Kendrick also hits the stage and performs fan favorites off his platinum selling Good Kid m.A.A.d City LP.

VIDEO: James Blake – Life Round Here (Remix) Ft. Chance The Rapper | Behind-The-Scenes

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Noisey catches up with singer James Blake for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the making of his new music video for “Life Round Here (Remix)” featuring Chance The Rapper.  Take a look as Blake shares specifics on how the collaboration came together with Chicago artist and shares how he was impressed by Chance’s singing abilities.  Directed by Nabil, viewers also get a sneek peek of the Hertfordshire, England scenery the visual happens to take place in.

AUDIO: Rick Ross – Hold On, We’re Going Home (Remix)

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Rick Ross is back with a new jam as he decides to include a verse of his own on Drake’s pop smash “Hold On, We’re Going Home” and serve up an official remix.  Listen as Ross starts his verse out real smooth with dropping rhymes about his love interest and eventually finds his way back to his signature lavish and boss inspired lyrics.

VIDEO: Trae The Truth – “Off The Top” On SKEE LIVE

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Houston king Trae The Truth showcased his talents on episode eleven of SKEE LIVE for the show’s “Off The Top” segment.  Sporting a white V neck and a MTV Yo! inspired fitted cap, the down South rapper performed to the camera in the backwoods of Atlanta.  Over a hard-hitting instrumental and haunting keys, Trae keeps it all the way raw and spits that slick street talk for viewers.

VIDEO: Serial Killers (Xzibit, Demrick & B Real) – The First 48 | Behind-The-Scenes

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Take an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Hip Hop’s newest trio, Serial Killers, on the set of their new music video for “The First 48.” The Matt Alonzo directed visual finds group members Xzibit, Demrick and B Real in a gruesome setting as each rapper takes a moment to share some commentary with Skee.TV cameras.

AUDIO: Chevy Woods – Do This All The Time Feat. Juicy J

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Here’s another track titled “Do It All The Time” fans can look forward to from Chevy Woods featured on his upcoming Gangland 2 mixtape.  Fellow Taylor Gang signee Juicy J also shows up for a solid feature on the energy packed Rick P produced song.  The DJ Drama hosted mixtape is set to drop this Tuesday.

AUDIO: Tha Dogg Pound – I’m On it Feat. Soopafly

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Legendary West Coast group Tha Dogg Pound is back with a new banger titled “I’m On It” featuring Soopafly.  The menacing track features some braggadocios bars from the Southern California based duo over some slappin’ drums and bouncy synth work for their latest offering.  “I’m On It” is set to be featured on the group’s upcoming Dogg Bagg LP which is set to release soon.

VIDEO: Nipsey Hussle – Crenshaw & Slauson | True Story

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Nipsey Hussle delivers a new music video for his “Crenshaw & Slauson” track which is featured on the rapper’s Crenshaw mixtape.  The extend visual starts off and ends with some commentary from personal friends and individuals from the All Money In founder’s Los Angeles neighborhood.  Watch as they share their thoughts on on his success and reflect on his early struggles.  Eventually the official music video kicks in which finds the rapper performing to the camera outside of his numerous businesses and lacing the mellow piano driven instrumental with introspective rhymes.

AUDIO: Nickelus F – AM 2 PM (Extended Version)

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Here’s a new extended version that’s recently surfaced of Nickelus F and Drake’s collaborative song “AM 2 PM” which was originally featured years ago on Drake’s Room For Improvement mixtape.  This particular version only includes verses from rapper Nickelus F while Drake takes the wheel on the song’s hook.

AUDIO: Trae Tha Truth – 1 Up Feat. Lil Boss, Wiz Khalifa & Jadakiss

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Trae The Truth drops off his new single “1 Up” featuring the Lil Boss, Wiz Khalifa and Jadakiss.  The Houston artist gets the party going with his new street anthem which also showcases potential to be a raw club banger.  Over the pounding bass and bouncy synths, Trae and company lace the gritty instrumental with lyrics center around the streets, women, drugs and more.