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VIDEO: A$AP Rocky & Bun-B – Back & Forth

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Noisey releases the newest episode of their “Back & Forth” series with A$AP Rocky and this time the Harlem native chops-it-up with Texas legend Bun B.  Watch as the the UGK rapper drops knowledge on the origins of the word “trill” beginning in prison, speaks on the influence of the South and UGK on music and shares how he feels to be so highly respected in the game.  Before the conclusion of part one, Bun also tells a story of almost getting into a big brawl with trained fighters because of Pimp C and to make matters worse his mother was in the room.

VIDEO: The A&R Room On Sway In The Morning w/ LowKey, DJ Wonder & Rich Nice

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Sway Calloway links up with Lowkey from YouHearThatNew.com, DJ Wonder and Rich Nice for the latest edition of The A&R Room on Sway In The Morning.  Watch as the blog giant speaks on the origins of this website’s name, the focus that was necessary in order to build his brand and how he was able to cultivate connections throughout the music industry over a number of years.  The small panel also takes a listen to and discusses new music from the likes of Dead Prez, Da Mafia 6ix and Asia Sparks.  Afterwards, everyone weighs in on the music and even listeners are allowed to phone-in and share their two cents.  Check out how it all went down live on Shade 45.

VIDEO: Pusha T – Nosetalgia Ft. Kendrick Lamar | DECODED

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Life + Times continues their DECODED web series with G.O.O.D. Music’s Pusha T and this time the rapper breaks down the details behind his collaborative track with Kendrick Lamar,”Nosetalgia.”  Featured on his new My Name Is My Name LP, Pusha T addresses the song’s underlying messages and shares the meaning of his witty wordplay.

VIDEO: Pusha Talks New Album At Listening Party w/ Revolt TV

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Revolt TV catches up with Pusha T at his recent listening party and got the G.O.O.D. Music artist to speak on a number of topics related to his new album My Name Is My Name.  ”King Push” opens up on the emotional connection he feels towards his latest release as he explains that everything about it is a representation of him and authentic.  Pusha T also shares what his favorite track is off the album and says the best feature on the project is actually himself with his surprise Ma$e flow.

VIDEO: Nipsey Hussle Interview w/ Jen DeLeon For HotNewHipHop

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Neighborhood Nipsey Hussle catches up with HotNewHipHop for a candid interview backstage at the recent taping of the rapper’s performance on AXS TV’s new breakout music show SKEE Live.  The Los Angeles native touches on the inspiration behind his new mixtape Crenshaw and explains how the project came to fruition after recording so much material for his upcoming TM3: Victory Lap. Hussle also clarifies to viewers that the sound of Crenshawembodies his upbringing.  Nipsey also speaks on the underlying messages fans can expect to hear in his music, the meaning behind his government name and shares details behind getting his start in music.

VIDEO: DJ Premier On Shade 45 w/ DJ Whoo Kid

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DJ Premier sits down for a candid one-on-one interview with DJ Whoo Kid on satellite radio’s Shade 45.  The legendary Hip Hop producer makes his first appearance on the Whoolywood Shuffle and discusses JAY Z, Tupac, Big L, Kanye West, Guru, Gang Starr and much more.  Watch how it all went down as cameras were rolling for the interview which lasted nearly 30 minutes.

VIDEO: ?uestlove On The Snob’s Dictionary w/ Vanity Fair

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?uestlove takes the spotlight in Vanity Fair’s latest episode of “The Snob’s Dictionary.”  Take a look as ?uestlove speaks on his obsession with music and his key attention to details in music.  In fact, the musician embraces the title of a “music snob” and shares his motivation for taking a teaching position over at NYU to spread his vast knowledge.  ?uestlove also breaks down the emotion behind Michael Jackson’s “She’s Out Of My Life.”

VIDEO: Vice Talks Dropping The “DJ” In His Name, Being An Entrepreneur + More On Heartbeatz Radio

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Vice catches up with Caroline D’Amore to fill listeners in on his recent name change and his new business venture. The former Power 106 DJ gives insight behind his reasoning for dropping the “DJ” in his name which he clarifies he’s been associated with since the age of 12. With a current residency at mega-club Tao in Las Vegas, Vice breaks down his on-going transition as an entrepreneur and explains the motivation behind opening his own sneaker boutique. Vice also touches on being inspired as a kid by the footwear worn by some of his favorite Hip Hop artists, choosing his alias out of a dictionary and shares details with D’Amore on Heartbeatz Radio about his worst show ever.

VIDEO: Joey Bada$$ & Kirk Knight Interview + DJ Semtex Freestyle

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Take a look at some dope coverage of Kirk Knight and Joey Bada$$ recently catching up with London’s DJ Semtex.  The duo quickly get into some off-the-top rhymes and hold it down instrumental after instrumental.  In between, Semtex also takes the opportunity to put the New York natives through a Q&A session.  Watch how it all went down live at BBC Radio 1Xtra.

VIDEO: Pusha T Talks MNIMN Leaking, Collabing w/ Kendrick Lamar, ‘The Wire’ + More

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Pusha T sits down with Hot New Hip Hop and discusses his thoughts on his new album My Name Is My Name leaking on to the internet.  In fact, the G.O.O.D. Music artist tells cameras he purposely released the full stream of his album in order for fans to hear the appropriate quality.  Kendrick Lamar was also a topic of discussion as King Push touched on their recent collaboration with “Nosetalgia” and whether or not he felt disrespected by K-Dot’s infamous “Control” verse.  Before heading out, Pusha also speaks on HBO’s The Wire and explains what he wants fans to understand after hearing his new LP.