AUDIO: Angel Haze – Backseat Freestyle

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Rapper Angel Haze is back with her fourth release from her #30Gold audio campaign and this time decides to show off her crafty wordplay over Kendrick Lamar’s “Backseat Freestyle” instrumental.  With no particular concept in mind, Haze lets loose and spits plenty of braggadocios bars and proclaims herself the best female rapper in the game.

AUDIO: Curren$y – 442 Feat. Lil Wayne & Birdman

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Curren$y releases his latest single titled “442” featuring his former Cash Money bosses Lil Wayne and Birdman.  The New Orleans rapper effortlessly laces the song’s infectious and soulful instrumental which is provided courtesy of Jet Life affiliates Monsta Beatz.  Listen as Spitta gives the track a muscle car theme by dropping rhymes about Oldsmobile’s classic 442 model.  Weezy and Birdman also deliver their respective verses but do little to outshine Curren$y on his turf.

VIDEO: Tha Dogg Pound Gets Stopped & Questioned At Canadian Border

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Here’s some footage of National Geographic’s TV show “Border Security: Canada’s Frontline” which features none other than legendary West Coast duo Tha Dogg Pound.  Take a look as Kurupt and Daz Dillinger attempt to make their way into Canada to perform for a show and are stopped after their past issues with the law raises red flags with officials.

VIDEO: KiD CuDi Announces New EP, Says ‘Man On The Moon 3′ Coming In 2015

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While currently living life out on the road and performing at different venues across the country, the moon decides to announce to crowd-goers that he will be releasing an EP prior to them getting their hands on Man On The Moon 3.  As Cudder continued, he reassured fans that he was going to stick his original formula that spring boarded his career early on by strictly collaborating with long-time friends King Chip and D. Dot Da Genius.  Another interesting thing Kid Cud mentioned was that Man On The Moon 3 will not be releasing until 2015.

VIDEO: Melanie Fiona – Cold Piece

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Canadian singer Melanie Fiona drops a new collaborative visual for the infectious jam “Cold Piece” with Pepsi Pulse.  The Ryan Wick directed and ice cream inspired music video showcases Fiona upbeat on the streets of Brooklyn with friends as she reminisces on the ups and downs of a relationship that left her emotionally scarred and with countless memories.  Take a listen as Melanie struggles with the thought of someone so beautiful in her eyes possessing in the end such a cold heart.

VIDEO: ScHoolboy Q Addresses Lord Jamar’s Comments About White Rappers

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During his recent interview with DJ Vlad, ScHoolboy claims he believes Lord Jamar’s recent comments about white rappers being “guest” in the house of Hip Hop is uncalled for and racist.  The TDE rapper quickly dismisses the idea and clarifies that he believes Hip Hop is universal and open for anyone to creatively partake in.  If one things clear, it’s that ScHoolboy Q doesn’t tolerate ignorance.

VIDEO: Prodigy & Alchemist Interview w/ Karmaloop TV

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Karmaloop TV catches up with the creative duo Prodigy and Alchemist out in Atlanta for A3C 2013.  Live from what they repeatedly describe only as a horrid and shitty restroom, P and ALC give humorous some commentary during a short Q&A session and get into their chemistry in the studio, if they have any new music in the works for fans and explain why no other artist’s music can compare to their unique sound.

VIDEO: Jim Jones – Go DJ Feat. Sen City

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Jim Jones is back with a new street inspired music video alongside artist Sen City for the mellow track “Go DJ.”  Watch as Jimmy hits the streets of New York and rides around in something real clean while he heads to the barbershop to roll a blunt and perform to the camera while surrounded by his loyal goons.  ”Go DJ” features Jones sticking to what he knows best as the Harlem bred rapper drops bars focused on the struggles of the block, drugs, his lavish lifestyle, run-in’s with the law and much more.

VIDEO: Nipsey Hussle – 1 of 1 | Documentary

nipsey2Director Kenneth Wynn combines forces with Nipsey Hussle and his team to shoot a new short documentary on the release of the L.A. rapper’s new Crenshaw mixtape.  Go behind the scenes as Neighborhood Nip speaks on the motivation behind adding a $100 price tag behind his latest release and what it means to him to stand along and independent.  Nipsey gives his two cents on the evolution of the music industry and warns record labels that artists like him are setting out to change the game and the rules.  Cameras were also on site to document his groundbreaking midnight release for Crenshaw and captured the rapper as he popped bottles of champagne and celebrated his recent success with his team.

VIDEO: Crooked I Presents COB Cypher 2013

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Crooked I and company release their annual cypher and showcase the talents of the Horse Shoe Gang and more.  Take a look as each COB artist steps up to the plate and delivers their own respective freestyle.  Towards the end, it’s also revealed that Horse Shoe Gang will be releasing a new mixtape every month as they prep for their “monthly mixtape” campaign.