VIDEO: TDE Cypher at 2013 BET Hip Hop Awards

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See how it all went down during the 2013 BET Hip Hop Awards as TDE kicked off their highly anticipated cypher for the viewers at home.  With each member delivering their respective bars on cue, no other artist proved to be quite as lyrically impressive as current West Coast Rap king Kendrick Lamar.  The Compton native demonstrated his level of skill for the cameras as he did the honors of closing out the TDE cypher and effortlessly destroyed Mobb Deep’s classic “Shook ones II” instrumental.

AUDIO: DJ Khaled – Hell’s Kitchen Feat. J. Cole & Bas

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Just when you think you’ve heard the last leak off DJ Khaled’s upcoming Suffering From Success LP, they pull you right back in with another track.  Fans this time get a taste of some raw lyricism courtesy of J. Cole and Bas who effortlessly ride the infectious instrumental on “Hell’s Kitchen.”  Take a listen as Cole and Bas drop some introspective rhymes for listeners and focus on making it out off the streets, recognizing the real from the fake and having the drive to move forward despite the odds and life’s obstacles.

VIDEO: Young Scooter – Caught Up In The Streets Feat. Future

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Young Scooter takes it to the streets in his new music video for the drug inspired track “Caught Up In The Streets” featuring auto-tune champ Future.  The standout song is featured on Future’s new From The Cell Block To Your Block mixtape.  Check out the Atlanta native’s latest offering as his camp continues to promote his music despite Young Scooter currently being locked up behind cars after violating his parole.

AUDIO: N.O.R.E. & Reks – Jesus Take The Wheel

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New York rap veteran N.O.R.E. teams up with Reks for a new collaborative track titled “Jesus Take The Wheel.”  Driven by hard-hitting drums and haunting piano keys, the rapper’s show off their lyrical abilities over the menacing instrumental.  Check out the duo as they keep things raw and lace the track with plenty of tough guy talk and even direct a few bars in Kendrick Lamar’s direction as they address his controversial verse on Big Sean’s “Control.”

VIDEO: Pusha T Talks Selling Drugs & The Dope Game

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Pusha T continues his testimonial series with Noisey and in this episode gets into his thought process behind his drug dealing past and more.  Watch as the G.O.O.D. Music emcee opens up to cameras about not acting on his impulses to get back back in the dope game despite the lucrative outcome.  Interestingly enough, King Push also clarifies that when he was making the decision to get his hands dirty he was an entirely different person and struggles to stray away from that type of mind state.  Before calling it a wrap, Pusha T also breaks down the pain that automatically comes with living such a lifestyle.

VIDEO: Flatbush Zombies Interview w/ Montreality

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Rap trio, Flatbush Zombies, catches up with Montreality for a second interview and partake in an exclusive Q&A session.  Check out Meech, Juice and Erick as they reminisce on their favorite toys as kids, reveal the worst thing they’ve put their parents through, explain what they hate about the music industry and so much more.  The zombies also touch on their respect for Eminem and advise viewers how not to do drugs in different hypothetical scenarios.

AUDIO: Crooked I – Against All Odds

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After reintroducing the world to his roster of COB artists with a new cypher following the 2013 BET Hip Hop Awards, Crooked keeps his momentum going and releases “Against All Odds.”  The Long Beach native effortlessly showcases his lyrical wordplay over the smooth Snaz produced instrumental as he voices his dislike for ruthless industry politics, fads and the lack of authenticity in popular Hip Hop artists today.  Take a listen as the Slaughterhouse rapper refuses to bite his tongue and reassures listeners he’ll always stay committed to his cause despite the odds.

MIXTAPE: Scoe – Tha Influence

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West Coast rapper Scoe releases his anticipated new mixtape titled Tha Influence.  Boasting 17 new original tracks, fans can look forward to hearing top notch production from Just Blaze, Jahlil Beats, Nottz, Mike WiLL Made It, Hi-Tek, Hake One and more.  After stepping away from the game for some time, Scoe makes sure to pass on the feature requests to and showcases a single collaboration with TDE’s Kendrick Lamar.   CLICK HERE to download Tha Influence and take a look at the tracklist information provided for more details.

1. Just Blaze (Intro)
2. The Crown [prod. Just Blaze]
3. Hunnit Thousand [prod. Jahlil Beats]
4. They Ain’t Ready (ft. Xzibit) [prod. Nottz]
5. Doggs Day [prod. Tone Mason]
6. B*tch I Ball [prod. Mike WiLL Made It]
7. Where They At [prod. Jahlil Beats]
8. Sunset Strip [prod. Charlie Red 3000]
9. End Of Summer [prod. Hi-Tek]
10. Cocaine [prod. Jake One]
11. California Dreamin [prod. Bink Dawg]
12. Go Fly [prod. Jake One]
13. Ready To Go [prod. Fingazz AKA Fingadelic]
14. Thank You Doctor (ft. Kendrick Lamar) [prod. Jake One]
15. Real N*gga Skit (RNS Intro)
16. RNS [prod. Best Kept Secret]
17. Somebodys Gotta Win [prod. Statik Selektah]

VIDEO: ScHoolboy Q, Casey Veggies, Isaiah Rashad & Two-9 Perform At Webster Hall In NYC

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Take a look at some recap coverage documenting Mass Appeal’s recent show in New York City at Webster Hall.  The concert treated attendees to performances from the likes of ScHoolboy Q, Casey Veggies, Isaiah Rashad and Two-9.  Check out how it all went down.

AUDIO: DJ Khaled – No Motive Feat. Lil Wayne

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Here’s yet another leak off DJ Khaled’s Suffering From Success album with Lil Wayne’s solo offering titled “Not Motive.”  Equipped with hard-hitting bass and sporting an electronic influence, Weezy turns the energy up and showcases his crafty wordplay.  Suffering From Success will be in stores next week on October 22.