VIDEO: The Kid Daytona – Hilary

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The Kid Daytona releases the official visual treatment to his new single “Hilary” featured on his upcoming Savoir Faire project,  Produced by Just Music Beats, Daytona shows off his lyrical abilities while he chases after his love interest and drops some reflective raps over a mellow beat.  Check out The Kid Daytona’s latest offering with “Hilary” below.

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

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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: Just Blaze Compares Jay Z & Eminem, Talks Working w/ Roc-A-Fella + More

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Just Blaze catches up with DJ Vlad and talks the moment when he solidified his work relationship with JAY Z.  Just also speaks on almost getting involved with Roc-A-Fella’s production team and says his life changed when he made a beat on the spot in the studio for Jigga man.  The super producer also shares with viewers the differences between the styles of working and recording between JAY Z and Eminem.  Just also tackles the classic Hip Hop discussion of who’s verse was better on “Renegade.”

VIDEO: Freddie Gibbs – The Real G Money

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Gangsta Gibbs refuses to let up on his momentum for ESGN and delivers a music video for “The Real G Money” off the album.  The short black and white visual finds Gibbs dippin’ through the streets of Gary while he puffs on a blunt and handles business in the streets.  The thugged out artist contemplates over his choices, rough lifestyle and even sets the scenario for what his unborn children would grow up to likely be.  Check out Freddie’s lastest offering in his new music video for “The Real G Money” below.

AUDIO: Eminem – Berzerk

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Eminem reveals his newest single titled “Berzerk” off his upcoming The Marshall Mathers LP II album.  The project serves as the Detroit native’s eighth studio album and will also feature Rick Rubin and Dr. Dre. as executive producers.  Look out for The Marshall Mathers LP II to hit shelves on November 5.  Take a listen to the rock inspired track below via the audio/video stream.

VIDEO: Big Sean Speaks On Casting Miley Cyrus For “Fire” & Her Twerk Game

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DJ Vlad caught up with G.O.O.D. Music’s Big Sean and discussed his motivation behind casting Miley Cyrus as the main lead in his recent music video for “Fire.”  Cyrus serves as the focal point for the visual and finds the singer apparently embodying the strength or fire necessary to overcome adversities. Check out Big Sean gives his thoughts on the video and Miley Cyrus’ twerk skills.

VIDEO: Fat Joe – Darkside 3 Intro

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As Fat Joe begins his four month sentence in prison, the Terror Squad MC makes sure he leaves the fans with a new music video for “Darkside 3 Intro” off his new mixtape Darkside III.  The black and white visual shows off the New York MC performing some deep and introspective rhymes in a church and surrounded by luxury vehicles with the occasional exterior prison wall scene which most likely eludes to Joe’s current situation.  Check out the video below.

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

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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.

AUDIO: Joey Bada$$ – Killuminati Pt. 2 (Prod. Knxwledge)

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Better late than never, Joey Bada$$ steps up to the microphone on behalf of New York and tries his hand at a worthy response to Kendrick Lamar’s “Control” verse.  Surprisingly, the young wordsmith decides to keep it clean and only really directs a few harmful bars in the direction of the Compton MC.  Produced by Knxwledge, take a listen to Joey’s latest offering with “Killuminati 2” below via the audio stream.

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

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DJ Vlad catches up with Fabolous and gets his opinion on Kendrick Lamar’s “Control” verse.  The New York MC also admits he was close to recording a response of his own but refrained from doing so after doing a little bit of research behind Lamar’s motives.