VIDEO: Release Roundtable w/ Pusha T On Mass Appeal | Pt. 1

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Mass Appeal presents the first episode of “Release Roundtable” which features Combat Jack and numerous panelists from different websites to discuss Pusha T and his upcoming album My Name Is My Name LP.  Watch as things get started with a discussion around the transition of lyrics once again becoming the focal point in Hip Hop due to Kendrick Lamar’s “Control” verse and much more.  Pusha T plays and speaks on his Kendrick Lamar assisted “Nosetalgia” and breaks down his Joaquin Phoenix produced “King Push” which will also be featued on his forthcoming album.

VIDEO: TDE Presents – Isaiah Rashad

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Top Dawg Entertainment releases a short promotional visual featuring their latest signee Isaiah Rashad.  Cameras were rolling to capture the MC’s special moment when he officially inked his deal with West Coast independent label in the studio.  Take a look a Rashad and TDE pop bottles and celebrate before getting back to work.

VIDEO: Nelly Interview w/ Power 105’s The Breakfast Club | Pt. 1

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Nelly stops by radio station Power 105 for an interview with The Breakfast Club.  Speaking candidly, Nelly shares his thoughts on his role on the hit BET television show Real Husbands Of Hollywood, the current state of music and Ageism in Hip Hop, his new collaboration with Miley Cyrus and much more.  The rapper turned actor also gives insight behind his new role alongside Sylvester Stallone in an upcoming film due out next year in the Spring.  Sidebar: Angela Yee also takes the opportunity to throw a quick jab in the direction of LaLa Anthony after Honey Nut Cheerios ends up at one point being the topic of discussion.

VIDEO: ALIFE Interview w/ Drake At ‘Nothing Was The Same’ Album Event

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Here’s another look at Drizzy Drake’s standout show in New York City at the ALIFE hosted Nothing Was The Same album event party.  Drake touches on how he creatively approached his latest offering, being inspired by Lil Wayne and his thoughts on his live performance.  Raekwon also shares a few words on Drake and catch a couple cameos from A$AP Rocky and others.

VIDEO: A$AP Ferg – “Shabba Ranks” Feat. A$AP Rocky On ‘Arsenio Hall’

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A$AP Ferg took his act to the small-screen with his recent performance of his hit single “Shabba Ranks” on The Arsenio Hall Show.  A$AP mob leader A$AP Rocky also accompanied the rapper to handle his respective verse in front of an in-studio audience.  Watch as Ferg makes his television performance debut.  Trap Lord is now available to purchase.

VIDEO: Drake Performs ‘Nothing Was The Same’ In NYC At ALIFE

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Drake and company recently made a stop at the ALIFE store in New York and decided to surprise everyone with a performance of his new album Nothing Was The Same.  The album release event also showcased the skills of  Travis $cott and Raekwon who both were brought out by Drizzy to perform. Take a look at the official recap to see how it all went down.

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NEWS: Dom Kennedy – Get Home Safely | Album Tracklist

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Fans can rejoice as Dom Kennedy’s latest offering with Get Home Safely is set to be released on October 15.  As the release date approaches in just a few weeks, the Leimert Park native decided to released the official tracklist to his new album via Instagram for his fans to check out.  Listeners can expect to hear 16 new songs with a few features from artists Skeme, Krondon, Teeflii and Nipsey Hussle.  An added bonus track includes also includes a feature from Taylor Gang signee Ty Dolla $ign.

 

VIDEO: DJ Quik Decodes “Justify My Thug”

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Legendary artist and producer DJ Quik sits down on the latest episode of Life+Time’s DECODED web series.  Watch as the Compton native touches on his contributions to JAY Z’s classic Black Album LP.  Quick breaks down how he was able to link up with Hov and the creative process behind “Justify My Thug” after Madonna decided to pull out from participating on the song’s hook.

VIDEO: Meek Mill – I Be On That Ft. French Montana, Nicki Minaj & Fabolous

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Having just released his highly anticipated Dreamchasers 3 mixtape only a few days ago, Meek Mill returns with a new music video for the standout track “I Be On That.”  Equipped with hard-hitting bass and hypnotizing piano keys, the MMG rapper performs to the camera against a simple white backdrop with the song’s features from the likes of French Montana, Nicki Minaj and Fabolous.  Spliced with quick cuts and performance footage, watch as Meek Milly turns the energy up in his latest offering.  Dreamchasers 3 is now available for download.

AUDIO: The Kid Daytona – Damier Suitcases Feat. Raekwon

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The Kid Daytona has been pretty busy as of late and continues to lace fans with new music and today is no different.  The New York bred MC drops off a new smooth and soulful track alongside Wu-Tang’s Raekwon with “Damier Suitcases.”  Produced by 1up World, both MC’s effortlessly go to work and drop slick street talk over the sample driven instrumental.  ”Damier Suitcases” is the third single off Daytona’s upcoming Savoir Faire album due out on October 29.