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VIDEO: J. Cole – Bornsinner.com Vlog | Ep. 1

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Part 1 of J. Cole’s Bornsinner.com series; a conceptual digital platform created by the Dreamville collective. The first installment documents the day J.Cole retired his mother Kay Cole from her job at the United States Postal Service.

The site will feature unique, personally curated content each week leading up to the release of his highly anticipated sophomore album Born Sinner on June 25th.

VIDEO: Gunplay Talks Living Legend Album, Lil Wayne + More w/ HHS1987

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Gunplay talks about his new album “Living Legend” and how he came up with the name. Gunplay talks dropping an album is not important to him because he is comfortable touring and making money. He says his new single will take him to “the white tax bracket.” He talks about his biggest dislikes and likes about the “rap game.” He talks about getting on the Lil Wayne record and not even knowing Lil Wayne knew who he was.

VIDEO: Rakim Interview at Red Bull Music Academy

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This is tight.  Take a look at this recent interview Rakim had with journalist Jeff Mao at the Red Bull Music Academy.  I enjoyed this sit down.

Hip hop’s golden age began in 1986, the day Rakim stepped to a microphone to record “Eric B Is President.” Only 18 years old (though he sounded considerably more worldly), Rakim (real name William Griffin) had a smooth, effortless flow that brought a cool melodicism and high intelligence to the MC game—he gave both fire and ice, set within the wiry frame of his serious features. Even those who didn’t get the Five Percenter reference wouldn’t have bridled at his nickname, God. His partnership with his DJ, Eric B, yielded four great albums and numerous classic singles before Rakim split for a solo career. Despite initial success with 1997’s The 18th Letter, he endured several frustratingly fruitless years signed to Dr Dre’s Aftermath, working on an album that never came. Now Rakim back in his native New York, the city where his immense influence is most clearly audible, notably in other NYC wordsmiths such as Nas. As recently as 2012, The Source named him the greatest MC of all time.

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VIDEO: Malice Talks Clipse Reunion, His Book, New Music & More w/ HHS1987

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No Malice sits down with HHS1987 to talk about a variety of topics. The Virginia mc talks about his home state, making it out of VA, getting their deal by travelling and putting in the work. He talks about the void in his life that was missing when he was at the top of his career that lead him into being into No Malice. He talks you need to put God first because he is the foundation in everything you do. No Malice talks about his new music will “break the ice.” He said he hasnt categorized his new music as Gospel, Christian rap or other. He addresses the so called “Clipse Reunion” rumors. He gives advice and much more.

VIDEO: Trae The Truth Talks Getting Banned From Radio & The Internet

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Trae The Truth sits down with Beats By Dre (Beats TV) and talks about one of his first experiences with performing overseas with Wiz Khalifa.  The Houston rapper also talks about the importance of the internet to his career after getting banned from radio.

VIDEO: Big K.R.I.T. Breaks Down King Remembered In Time Mixtape w/ FUSE

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Esteban spends time with rapper Big K.R.I.T., who breaks down tracks from his new mixtape “King Remembered in Time.”
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The Mixdown is a weekly show in which Esteban visits recording studios to hang with hip hop producers and MCs. Check it out every Wednesday.

VIDEO: Meek Mill Disses Reebok & Pushes Back Dreamchasers 3

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Meek sits down with Karen Civil for CivilTV and discusses his latest mixtape Dreamchasers 3 being pushed back from its original May 6 release date.  The MMG rapper takes the opportunity to diss Rick Ross’ former sponsor Reebok for dropping him due to his U.O.E.N.O. rape verse.