VIDEO: Pusha Talks w/ Complex’s Noah Callahan-Bever In Jamaica | Pt. 1

Posted by N/A on 09/03/2013

While Pusha T was out in Jamaica filming his music video for “Blocka,” the G.O.O.D. Music MC linked up with Complex’s Noah Callahan-Bever for an intimate one-on-one interview. Watch as Pusha talks the importance of shooting “Blocka” out in Jamaica and stresses he wants to set an example for other aspiring artists and fans from his home in Virginia. The Clipse member also discusses his potential for crossing over to a mainstream audience, talks Till The Casket Drops and speaks on his close relationship with Pharrell.

VIDEO: Jay Electronica Talks Losing “Control” For His Album After Kendrick Lamar Added A Verse

Posted by N/A on 09/01/2013

Vibe catches up with Jay Electronica all the way out in Croatia and gets his thoughts on Big Sean’s “Control.” Surprisingly, Jay Elec admits that apparently he was going to use the track for his upcoming album Act II: Patents of Nobility which still does not have a solid release date and at this point with fans has become sort of a myth. See what Electronica had to say on the matter and more below.

VIDEO: M.O.P. Talks AfroPunk 2013 w/ Revolt TV

Posted by N/A on 09/01/2013

Revolt TV catches up with infamous rap duo M.O.P. and gets the details behind their performance at AfroPunk Festival 2013 held at Commodore Barry Park in Brookyln. Billy and Fame let the cameras know how much love they have for their hometown and explain why they’ll always look to give back to their community whenever possible. The New York natives also discuss their creative process in the studio and stress it’s important to often let the beat speak to you as an artist to keep things organic and also share their thoughts on their classic hit “Ante Up.”

VIDEO: Juicy J Talks $50,000 Twerking Scholarship, Miley Cryus, Da Mafia 6 + More

Posted by N/A on 08/30/2013

Juicy J links up with The Breakfast Club on Power 105 and kicks things off with sharing his thoughts behind his $50,000 twerking scholarship. Juicy insists that fans will have to wait for more information surrounding the matter as World Star Hip Hop will be premiering presumably a visual with full details on submissions. The Taylor Gang artist also reveals that he believes Miley Cyrus is the best twerker and addresses DJ Paul’s new group Da Mafia 6. Before heading out, Juicy speaks on his relationship with producer Mike Will Made It and explains to listeners why he makes it a point to stay on top of his finances and business.

VIDEO: Timbaland On Producing New Michael Jackson Album, Not Working w/ Biggie + More

Posted by N/A on 08/29/2013

Timbaland reveals to Revolt TV that he was chosen by L.A. Reid to produce a new Michael Jackson album. The super producer tells the cameras that he’s currently sitting on a bunch of unreleased material and shares that the first single will be titled “Chicago.” Timbo also gives details on a conversation he shared with the “King of Pop” on the phone and is looking forward to delivering something special that true MJ fans can appreciate.

AUDIO: Kendrick Lamar Says He Might Have To Dumb Down His Lyrics + More | FULL

Posted by N/A on 08/29/2013

This morning on Big Boy’s Neighborhood radio show, the full interview with West Coast MC Kendrick Lamar addressing his “Control” was aired for listeners everywhere. The Compton native revealed to host Big Boy that he’s in the infant stages of conceptually putting together his follow up LP. After keeping everyone in suspense, Kendrick finally spoke on his controversial verse from Big Sean’s “Control” leak. The TDE MC recalls approaching the verse with the intentions of wanting to take things to the next level but was honestly surprised to see the way it turned the industry upside down. Lamar also went on to share his thoughts on the number of responses that followed the song’s release and explains why his “King of New York” line was paying homage.

VIDEO: Big Sean – All Figured Out | DECODED

Posted by N/A on 08/28/2013

Big sean links up with JAY Z’s Life + Times in New York and decodes his song “All Figured Out” featured on his new album Hall of Fame. The rapper gives insight behind the song’s creative direction and opens up about the struggles that surrounded him growing up young in Detroit. Sean also tells cameras that no matter how old a person gets, they never really have it all figured out.

VIDEO: Joey Bada$$ Talks Under The Influence of Music Tour, A Potential Reggae EP + More

Posted by N/A on 08/27/2013

On the latest episode of Karmaloop’s That Life web series, Carissa Rossi catches up with the young New York wordsmith to get his thoughts on a number of questions. Joey Bada$$ shares what it’s like being his biggest tour yet and describes how the experience is an inspiration for him. After including a Reggae inspired track on his Summer Knights project, Bada$$ confirms he definitely has an interest in experimenting more with the genre and may release a potential EP. Finally, Joey talks about being his preference for being hands-on.

VIDEO – Kendrick Lamar Reflects On Meeting Dr. Dre, City of Compton + More

Posted by N/A on 08/26/2013

Noisey puts together Budweiser’s latest Made Me episode with Compton native Kendrick Lamar. The TDE artist gets into details on meeting Dr. Dre and speaks on the studio session the super producer played the instrumental for what would become “Compton” off his platinum selling Good Kid m.A.A.d. City LP. Kendrick also shares with cameras his feelings on the City of Compton and gives his opinion on what he considers a real artist to be.

VIDEO: Fabolous Explains Why He Didn’t Respond To Kendrick Lamar’s “Control” Verse + More