VIDEO: Rick Ross – No Games Feat. Future

rickross

Rick Ross delivers the visual treatment to his current Mastermind single, “No Games.”  The auto-tune champ, Future, also shows up for his feature and performs to the camera alongside Rozay as the two take their boss lifestyles up a notch.  Laced in plenty of gaudy jewelry and surrounded by beautiful armed female guards, the two artists appear to take on the personas of a couple of street lords.  Take a look as there’s a lot of fire, explosions, bullets and even a high speed chase in Ross’ latest offering.

AUDIO: Angel Haze – Summertime Sadness

angelhaze

Angel Haze is staying true to her word and continues her relentless 30 day audio campaign.  The female emcee’s latest track finds Haze showing off her vocals as she decides to cover Lana Del Rey’s 2012 smash hit,”Summertime Sadness.”  Take a listen as Angel make sure to hit all the highs and lows just right and does an impressive job of demonstrating her all around versatility on the microphone.

VIDEO: Lil Kim – Looks Like Money

lilkim

It’s all about stacking paper and living the lavish life in Lil Kim’s latest music video for her new single “Looks Like Money.”  The visual finds the Queen Bee back on the scene as she hits the streets of New York for a little motorcycle and ATV action while additional scenes showcase Kim performing to the camera in front of luxury vehicles.  Lil Kim enthusiasts can look forward to picking up the female emcee’s upcoming, Hard Core 2K13, mixtape when it drops in a few weeks on Black Friday.

AUDIO: Eminem – Don’t Front Feat. Buckshot | Preview

eminem

You can’t deny the skills on Eminem’s latest offering with “Don’t Front” featuring rapper Buckshot.  Slim Shady goes to work and makes sure listeners and the competition know they can’t front on his skill.  The track’s boom-bap style of production comes courtesy of Black Moon’s classic song “I Got Cha Opin.”  Take a listen as Eminem treats fans to what feels like some vintage Rawkus material with his crafty lyricism.  “Don’t Front” will apparently be available to consumers who purchase Call Of Duty: Ghosts exclusively from Gamestop.

AUDIO: Eminem Talks MMLP2, Rick Rubin, “Love Game” w/ Kendrick Lamar + More

eminem

Eminem is in full promo mode as the release date for the legendary emcee’s forthcoming album, The Marshall Mathers LP 2, approaches next week on November 5.  Take a listen as DJ Whoo Kid had the opportunity to interview Marshall Mathers over the phone on Shade 45 satellite radio.  Em gets into his experience with working with Rick Rubin and explains why he’s a major fan of the legendary producer.  Slim Shady also touches on the album’s rock infused instrumentals which he clarifies was a conscious decision in order to evoke the sound reminiscent of early Beastie Boys and Run-DMC.  Before calling it a wrap, the rapper addressed his recent collaboration “The Monster” featuring Rihanna, recording “Love Game” in Detroit with Kendrick Lamar and Dr. Dre.

VIDEO: Lil Reese – Team

lilreese

Lil Reese liberates a new music video for “Team” which is featured on the rapper’s Supa Savage mixtape.  It’s all about blunts, lean and bitches in this one as Reese keeps it straight hood.  Watch as the young Chicago knucklehead drops rhymes about that fast livin’ out on the streets and sips his purple while performing to the camera.  The catchy street anthem is definitely suggest for the turn up.

 

AUDIO: Talib Kweli – The Wormhole (Prod. By Oh No)

talibkweli

Talib Kweli releases a new track titled “The Wormhole” which will be featured on the rapper’s forthcoming Gravitas LP.  The topic of discussion for the track revolves around the illuminati, the internet, celebrities and conspiracies as Kweli breaks down how people get sucked into a pointless wormhole of useless information.  The rapper uses his savvy wordplay to kick some knowledge and points out that very little facts for any arguments that surface are ever reached.  Gravitas will be available directly through Talib’s website and is now available for pre-order.

VIDEO: Nelly Hints At Possible Feature On Dr. Dre’s ‘Detox’

Nelly

DJ Vlad has an over the phone interview with rapper Nelly and gets the St. Louis native to speak on his recent visit to the studio with Dr. Dre.  In fact, Nelly explains that they weren’t collaborating for anything on his latest LP but rather for the Dre.  Take a look as Nelly explains that he’s not sure what the music will be used for but does hint at a possible feature on the mysterious project which at this point feel more like an urban legend or a myth.  As the conversation continued, Nelly opened on his feelings about the merging of country and Hip Hop, the Florida Georgia Line and more.

VIDEO: Migos On How “Versace” Collaboration w/ Drake Came About

migos

ThisIs50’s Jack Thriller speaks with Atlanta’s rising group, Migos, for an exclusive interview on the green carpet for BET’s 2013 Hip Hop Awards.  Fresh off the success of their club smash “Versace” featuring Drake, Migos shares some insight with viewers on how exactly they were able to acquire Drizzy’s services for their single by way of a mutual friend.

VIDEO: Tech N9ne Talks Mac Dre’s Death, The Bay Area, Gangs In KC + More

technine

DJ Vlad catches up with Kansas City’s Tech N9ne who shares details with viewers of how life was for the rapper following the death of Mac Dre.  After the Bay Area legend was gunned down in Tech’s hometown, the rapper admits that he couldn’t go to Northern California.  To make matters worse, Tech N9ne explains that at the time he was featured on an issue of Murder Dog Magazine’s with crazy red hair, a gun and a T-shirt that read Missouri across the front.  The rapper also gets into details behind meeting Shock G the night before Mac Dre was killed in Salt Lake City, speaks on the gang culture in Kansas City and touches on the impact that blood gang members from San Diego had on his neighborhood after moving in.