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VIDEO: Kanye West Says Rap Is The New Rock, He’s The Biggest Rock Star + More w/ Zane Lowe | Pt. 1

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BBC and Zane Low release part one of their intimate interview with rap star Kanye West.  Watch as Yeezy shares his personal philosophy on life and pursuing goals, speaks on  the uniqueness that Yeezus and 808’s and Heartbreaks share and argues that My Dark Beautiful Twisted Fantasy could be considered a perfect album.  Kanye also shares the inspiration behind his desire to create music organically and against the common formats practiced throughout the music industry.  Before the conclusion of the part one, the G.O.O.D. Music leader discusses Rick Rubin, explains that Yeezus is what frustration sounds like and aggressively tells Lowe that Rap is the new Rock before claiming he’s the biggest of them all.  

VIDEO: Kanye West Interview w/ Zane Lowe | Sneak Peek

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Well it looks like viewers are in for a real treat as Zane Lowe and BBC gear up to release their intimate interview with G.O.O.D. Music artist Kanye West.  In the short preview released today,  the black and white visual finds Kanye and Zane candidly speaking and sharing laughs.  Before the video cuts, a stern faced Kanye aggressively proclaims himself as the biggest rock star on the planet.  Needless to say, this looks like it’s going to be a good one.

VIDEO: Ja Rule Talks Prison Life, Going To General Population + More

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Murder Inc veterans Ja Rule and Irv Gotti sat down with Angie Martinez at HOT 97 for an exclusive interview.  After finally being released from prison recently, Ja Rule took the opportunity to fill everyone in on what he’s been up to and share what life behind bars.  Speaking candidly with Angie, Rule opens up on what it was like to transition from state to federal prison, slimming down after being released, using the time alone to reflect and mature and making the decision to join the general population rather than the hiding in the safety of protective custody.

VIDEO: A$AP Rocky & Riff Raff – Back & Forth | Pt. 2

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Noisey throws viewers right back in where they left off from part one with part two of A$AP Rocky’s comical “Back & Forth” interview with Riff Raff.  Watch as Rocky introduces A$AP Yamz to Riff and also calls over A$AP Ferg to get in on the action for a candid conversation and blunt session.  The A$AP Mob front man proposes the question on what type of women each likes best, Fergenstein does a small Q&A with Riff Raff and everyone gets down an impromptu freestyle session over Rocky’s boom bap instrumental for “1 Train.”

VIDEO: Pusha T – A Name I Call Myself | MNIMN Testimonial Ep. 1

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Noisey delivers the first episode, “A Name I Call Myself,” for a new testimonial series titled “My Name Is My Name.”  The focus centers around the inspiration behind King Push’s album new title and features commentary from Pusha, Anwan “Slim” Glover and Tristan “Mack” Wild from HBO’s The Wire.  D.C. activist Tony Lewis Jr. also shares his opinion on the underlining meaning of the phrase and how it correlates with Pusha T’s music.

VIDEO: Nardwuar vs Trina

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Nardwuar the human serviette catches up with “The Baddest Bitch” Trina for a one-on-one interview.  Trina speaks on the creative inspiration behind the artwork to her Da Baddest Bitch LP, early Hip Hop artists from out of the city of Miami, working for AT&T and UPS, her family roots, her love for Beyonce and much more.  No one conducts an interview quite like Nardwuar can.

VIDEO: TDE’s SZA Talks Being First Female Signee + More On Revolt TV

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Revolt TV catches up with Top Dawg Entertainment’s first female artist SZA in New York at Vitaminwater’s #uncapped concert series.  The New York native gives details behind how she feels being the first lady of the label and expresses her appreciation for the opportunity which requires a strong work ethic.  SZA also tells the camera she wants to change the way people think before hitting the stage after an introduction from blogger Miss Info.

VIDEO: Battle Rapper Dizaster Calls Out Math Hoffa After Punching Serius Jones

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Rap battle veteran Dizaster reaches out to DJ Skee to deliver a special announcement live on-the-air. Looking anxious and ready to talk, Dizaster decides to call out Math Hoffa after the rapper recently punched Serius Jones during their battle at Summer Madness 3. Considering the blow a sign of disrespect to the culture, Dizaster proceeded to lay into Hoffa and explains he now has a personal issue with him. Dizaster went on to give insight into Hoffa’s behind-the-scenes threats and alleged aggressive antics he utilizes to get inside the mind of his opponents before every battle. Before heading out, Dizaster makes it clear he wants to settle the score the Math Hoffa, says he’s not afraid of the rapper and tells DJ Skee he won’t come to Los Angeles to go lyrically one-on-one.

VIDEO: A$AP Rocky & Riff Raff – Back & Forth | Pt. 1

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A$AP Rocky links up with Riff Raff for part one of his interview on Noisey’s “Back & Forth” web series.  The two artists kick it on a tour bus while sharing a blunt and discussing a number of topics.  Watch the lighthearted and comical one-on-one as A$AP gets Jody High Roller to speak on who he is, his favorite type of women, his love for Actavis syrup, the creativity that goes into his hair and much more.  Riff Raff also gives insight behind his love for vibrant colors and proclaims himself simply as the Neon Icon.

VIDEO: Crate Diggers – Evidence’s Vinyl Collection

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FUSE releases the latest episode of their “Crate Diggers” web series with Dilated Peoples member and solo artist Evidence.  The rapper and producer sits down and speaks on his love for vinyl.  Crediting his love for great music from his early influences at home, Evidence shows off some of his record collection,  speaks on his early days with Kanye West in Los Angeles, producing “Last Call” on College Dropout and much more.