VIDEO: Fashawn – The Beginning (Prod. By Evidence)

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Rapper Fashawn treats fans to a new music video for “The Beginning” which is set to be featured on the rising star’s upcoming The Ecology.  Backed by a gritty instrumental courtesy of Evidence, Fashawn effortlessly kicks some nice introspective rhymes over the sample driven production.  The black and white visual finds the emcee performing to the camera while a graffiti artist hits up the building located behind him.  The Punit Dhesi directed visual also showcases random walk-on’s from staff onsite who are indirectly part of the video as they hand and take away a few props to Fashawn during filming.

VIDEO: Big K.R.I.T. – 4Eva N A Tour | Ep. 1

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HotNewHipHop tags along for Macklemore and Ryan Lewis’ new tour which also features the talents of Big K.R.I.T. and Talib Kweli.  Go behind the scenes with K.R.I.T. and company as they make their way in part one from Portland, Ore. all the way to Salt Lake City, Utah.  In between, the tour makes several stops in Missoula, Mont. and Boise, Idaho.  Take a look as the southern lyricist shares his excitement on the 4Eva N A Tour, takes care of business with his team and decides to pour up a whole bottle of Kettle One vodka which ultimately leaves the rapper praying to the porcelain god following his live performance.

VIDEO: Black Milk Talks New Music w/ Black Thought & Sean Price

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Detroit’s Black Milk catches up with NEHipHop and speaks on his new collaborative song with Black Thought.  Milk explains to the camera on how he was able to reach out to the respected rap veteran and acquire a verse for “Codes & Cab Fare” which is featured on his new album No Poison No Paradise.  Black Milk also touches on a conversation he had with Black Thought following the song which may lead to a future collaboration between the two artists.  Before heading out, the rapper-producer takes the opportunity to address his relationship with Sean Price.

AUDIO: Eminem – Sirius Town Hall w/ Sway Calloway on Shade 45

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Take a listen to a new lengthy interview Eminem just had with Sway Calloway for Sirius Town Hall on Shade 45.  The legendary Detroit bred emcee shares his thoughts on his accomplishments in music, admits he doesn’t pay attention much to social media or the internet, says he likes to write his lyrics and so much more.  Eminem’s also gets into details about his “Symphonies In H” collaboration with Tony Touch, “Love Game” with Kendrick Lamar, rhyming techniques and allows fans the opportunity to ask some questions with a little Q&A session.

AUDIO: Eminem – Don’t Front Feat. Buckshot

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You may have heard the short snippet for, “Don’t Front,” that was recently unveiled and showcased Eminem linking up with rap veteran Buckshot.  The full and finalized version has officially been released for your listening enjoyment and the track is definitely a raw Hip Hop gem.  Take a listen as Eminem channels his flow from his early Rawkus days and effortlessly laces the classic Black Moon instrumental.  “Don’t Front” is set to be made available to fans who purchase Slim Shady’s new The Marshall Mathers LP 2 album and Call Of Duty: Ghosts together.

VIDEO: DJ Whoo Kid – Shinin’ Like I’m Las Vegas Ft. Nipsey Hussle

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DJ Skee did the honors last night of premiering DJ Whoo Kid and Nipsey Hussle’s latest collaborative song and music video for “Shinin’ Like I’m Las Vegas.”  Apparently the new banger is set to be featured on Whoo Kid’s upcoming Nword Bond project which is set to be released soon.  The Dan The Man directed visual showcases Nipsey performing to the camera over at the Shade 45 radio station where Whoo Kid hosts his show Whoolywood Shuffle.

VIDEO: Logic Talks Meeting Nas On SKEE Live

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Check out this dope clip of rapper Logic sharing details with DJ Skee on the first time he ever met Nas.  The rapper gives insight behind how excited he was to learn that Nas was a fan of his music after the legendary New York emcee quoted one of his lines.  SKEE Live airs every Tuesday at 7 p.m. (PST) and 10 p.m. (EST) only on AXS TV.

VIDEO: Riff Raff – Over/Under w/ Pitchfork

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Riff Raff sits down with Pitchfork for a painfully awkward interview for their latest episode of “Over/Under.”  Having a number of random topics brought to his attention, Riff Raff struggles to maintain his attitude behind the camera while answering questions about shrimp, Minnesota, police, voodoo, adoption, video games and much more.  Take a look as the eccentric rapper also explains to viewers why he no longer freestyles and his disbelief of global warming.

VIDEO: DJ Whoo Kid – More Champagne Ft. Wiz Khalifa, A$AP Ferg & Problem

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DJ Whoo Kid liberates his new music video for “More Champagne” which was premiered on this week’s episode of SKEE Live on AXS TV.  The Dan The Man directed visual showcases Wiz Khalifa, A$AP Ferg and Problem performing to the camera in different locations from New York To Los Angeles as they celebrate their success.  Take a listen to the catchy party jam which also boasts a couple of recognizable guitar rift samples from the James Bond theme song.

AUDIO: Jay 305 – Youzza Flip Feat. Juicy J, Wiz Khalifa & YG

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The L.A. Leakers drop off a new remix to Jay 305’s catchy club song, “Youzza Flip,” featuring Juicy J, Wiz Khalifa and YG.  The star studded rendition of the popular jam is set to be showcased on the L.A. Leakers forthcoming The 2014 Draft Picks mixtape which is due out in January.  Showing a lot of promise throughout the year, Jay 305 earns his new remix a position on the compilation project which will highlight the talents of a number of aspiring artists that listeners should be aware of.