VIDEO: Mannie Fresh Talks Working w/ Wiz Khalifa, Yasiin Bey, Hot Boys Reunion + More

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Vibe’s Mikey Fresh catches up with Mannie Fresh out in New Orleans and gets the run down on who he’s currently been working with in the studio.  The veteran producer gets into details on his recent collaborations with Wiz Khalifa for his upcoming Blacc Hollywood LP, Yasii Bey (Most Def) and giving Kanye West 30 instrumentals that he’s currently sitting on.  The former Cash Money beatsmith also addresses the rebirth of his career and explains to viewers that a Hot Boys reunion is in the works, however, the paperwork has to be right before all parties can proceed.

VIDEO: Mannie Fresh Talks New Orleans Brass Bands

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Vibe’s Mikey Fresh catches up with Mannie Fresh just outside of Red Bull’s 2013 Street Kings competition in New Orleans.  The former Cash Money producer shares his thoughts on the importance of Brass Bands to the culture and his love for the sound which he uses even in his own music.  Check out Mannie speak on his love for Jazz and his past collaborations with different artists.

VIDEO: Turk – It’s Hot

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New Orleans bred rapper Turk is back on the Hip Hop scene with a new music video for his single “It’s Hot.”  The new visual finds the rapper out and about in his city with a few lovely ladies as he shows some love to the block.  Take a look as Turk performs keeps it street and drops braggadocios rhymes about the finer things in life he’s had the pleasure of coming up on.  Lil Wayne, Mannie Fresh, 2 Chainz  and Juvenile take the opportunity to show up for a couple of quick cameos.

VIDEO: 2 Chainz Breaks Down The Making Of “Used 2” Music Video

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Here’s a new visual showcasing some commentary from 2 Chainz as he breaks down the specifics behind his new music video for his new single “Used 2.”  2 Chainz opens things up by touching on his relationship with the song’s producer Mannie Fresh and the inspiration he used in order to put the song together.  In fact, Chainz clarifies he was paying homage to Juvenile by using his style of delivery in his flow and speaks on making some phone calls in order to reunite the Hot Boys for his New Orleans based visual.

VIDEO: 2 Chainz – Used 2

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2 Chainz releases the Cash Money inspired visual treatment to his new raunchy single “Used 2” featured on his B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time LP.  Sporting over sized white T-shirts, gaudy jewelry and on scene in New Orleans, 2 Chainz turns the energy up on the streets surrounded by fans and the infamous Hot Boys.  Take a look as the group reunites to grab some background props in 2 Chainz latest music video.

VIDEO: 2 Chainz – Guaranteed Fresh (Prod. By DJ Mannie Fresh) | BTS

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Go behind the lens on the set of 2 Chainz new music video for “Guaranteed Fresh” off his new B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time LP.  The Marc Klasfed visual attempts to set up shop in the 7th Ward and replicate the imagery and vibe that came out of New Orleans during the early days of Cash Money and the infamous Hot Boys.  In fact, fans on site were treated to a rare occasion as Mannie Fresh, Lil Wayne, Turk and Juvenile all showed up to represent for their city and support the G.O.O.D. Music rapper.

VIDEO: 2 Chainz Talks “Used 2″ Music Video, Mannie Fresh + More

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Rap-Up TV catches up with 2 Chainz to discuss the inspiration behind his upcoming music video for the Mannie Fresh produced single “Used 2.”  Speaking candidly with the camera, Chainz opens up about his plans to shoot the visuals on location in New Orleans and shares his desire to recruit members from the group Hot Boys for cameos.  2 Chainz also adds that showcasing them would bring a certain authenticity to the music video and explains how Mannie Fresh was able to produce the song entirely on his iPad.

VIDEO: Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) Performs New Tracks “Black Jesus” & “Young Love”

As the unveiling of Yasiin Bey and Mannie Fresh’s new album OMFGOD gets closer and closer, Mos decided to treat Arizona fans to a new listen of two new tracks which will be featured on the 10-song album.  Check out the video’s below to see Yasiin in action.

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AUDIO: Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) – Black Jesus (Prod. By Mannie Fresh)

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Yassin Bey (Mos Def) recently performed a new song called “Black Jesus” live at the Celebrity Theatre in Phoenix and now delivers the CDQ version via the soundcloud stream below.  I can’t tell you how excited I am to hear what Mannie and Yassin have been working on for their upcoming 10-song collaborative album OMFGOD. 

 

VIDEO: Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) & Mannie Fresh in the studio

This recording session spontaneously came about after a Big K.R.I.T. show where both rappers attended.  In the clip you can see the moment where Mannie & Mos linked up and took it to the studio that very night.  The track they are working on together in the clip is “OMFGOD”.  I’m already excited to see what comes about from this. 

Here’s part 2 below for the more in depth experience.