Here’s a new music video from Talib Kweli for “Hamster Wheel” which is featured on the rapper’s latest album Prisoner of Conscious. The Slick & Sam directed visual finds the rapper out on the block in Brooklyn as he kicks rhymes about one woman’s struggle to make ends meet. Watch as things play out in front of Kweli’s eyes as the woman’s luck runs out and finally has a run-in with authorities over some illegal activity.
Kid Red sits down for a one-on-one interview DJ Vlad for Vlad TV and discusses his relationship with Compton rapper The Game. Take a look as the young artist breaks down the differences between gangs in the Bay Area compared to Los Angeles, clarifies if he’s Blood affiliated or not and touches on why he believes Game gets tangled in so many physical confrontations. Interestingly enough, Red at one point also admits that the West Coast superstar enjoys putting hands on people who try and test him.
Chance The Rapper is currently out on the road as he continues to sell out venues across the states for his “Social Experiment Tour”. Just a few days ago the Chicago native stopped in Syracuse, NY for a performance and decided to treat the crowd to a live cover of Coldplay’s “Fix You.” Check out the young artist in action as he stepped up to the plate and put his vocals to the test.
Drizzy is still out on the road working hard as he continues to promote his latest album, Nothing Was The Same. If you’ve been living under a rock, the YMCMB rapper is currently out on the road for his Would You Like A Tour? and a few days ago his bus pulled into Miami. Check out Drake treat fans to a special performance of his Take Care single, “HYFR (Hell Ya Fuckin’ Right),” with surprise guest Lil Wayne.
Odd Future front man Tyler, The Creator made a recent appearance on The Arsenio Hall Show for an exclusive interview. The Los Angeles based artist explained to viewers why he chooses not to drink or smoke, encouraged kids to follow their dreams rather than what their parents want and shared his disappointment with the YouTube Music Awards. Getting real comfortable as he kicked up his feet on stage, Tyler also addressed his passion for directing and took a moment to get a little serious as he spoke on the power that society tends to give certain words.
Hopsin decides to lace fans with a new song titled “Have You Seen Me?” Recorded less than 24 hours ago, the Funk Volume emcee takes the opportunity to express some of his current struggles with life and fame. Take a listen to the heartfelt track as Hopsin bears his soul and vents his frustrations as he attempts to make sense of the world around him. “Have You Seen Me?” will not be on the rapper’s forthcoming Knock Madness.
Maino is back with a new track and this time he brings along his crew for “Real Niggas.” Take a listen as the New York rapper and The Mafia break down for listeners the code of the streets over a menacing instrumental.
Yonkers bred emcee, Styles P, is back with a new song called “All I Got” featuring Action Bronson and Ea$y Money. Backed by a boom-bap style of production courtesy of Statik Selektah, the rappers take turns lacing the catchy tune with slick street talk and introspective rhymes. Statik takes the wheel on the track’s chorus which boasts some of his signature sample scratching. This one comes straight from P who took the opportunity to share his latest audio offering with fans via Twitter.
Snoop Dogg is back with a new music video for the super fresh and hypnotizing banger, “Bad 4 Me,” featuring Kurupt and Daz Dillinger. The Dae One produced track finds Snoop and Tha Dogg Pound chillin’ out and puffin’ on some fine smoke while clips from the film Menace II Society transition in and out. Hosted by DJ Drama, “Bad 4 Me” shows up on Snoop’s latest collaborative mixtape entitled That’s My Work Vol. 2.
New York’s Fred The Godson gives his latest song, “Raise The Bar,” the visual treatment which showcases the husky emcee effortlessly lacing JAY Z’s “Picasso Baby” instrumental. As always, Fred steps up to the plate and shows off his savvy wordplay as he performs in different locations around the city and even brings along some dancers for a few choreographed moves. Check out the wordsmith in action as he plays the camera with his braggadocios rhymes and uses his lazy punch line flow to pay homage to several artists he respects and thinks highly of. “Raise The Bar” will be featured on Fred’s forthcoming Fatboy Fresh mixtape which is currently in the works.
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