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Wiz Khalifa performs in Los Angeles at The Wiltern on December 13, 2011 for the official ‘High School’ tour.
EXCLUSIVE: For the second half of our exclusive interview with rapper Big Tray Deee, the Long Beach native touches on his current relationship with Snoop Dogg, Goldie Locc and gives details on how his upcoming Krush Groove reunion show with radio station KDay came together. Take a listen as Big Tray Dee speaks on the future of Tha Eastsidaz as he prepares to finally leave prison after being locked up for over ten years. The rapper also decided to open up about his displeasure with “fake gangster rappers,” directs some choice words towards a specific unnamed artist, announces the title to his forthcoming LP and much more.
West Coast gangsta rapper, Big Tray Deee, speaks to ItsTheDaily.com and Collective State TV on the eve of his release from prison for an exclusive interview. Live from his cell, take a listen as the rap veteran speaks on his accolades in Hip Hop, his current label situation, having to adjust to prison life and his plans for his music career following his release later this week. Big Tray Deee also shares his thoughts on the new age of independent artists and gets into details for listeners on how he was able to record his new upcoming mixtape, “Long Beach State of Mind,” entirely from inside of prison.
The funky duo known as 7 Days Of Funk (Snoop Zilla & Dam-Funk) serve up a new music video for their smooth track, “Do My Thang,” which is featured on the group’s “7 Days Of Funk” LP. Backed by whiney synths and muffled bass courtesy of Dam-Funk, Snoop effortlessly goes to work and delivers a fun party jam so listeners can get their two-step on out on the dance floor. There’s plenty of eye candy in this one too.
Snoop Dogg and Madlib come together to drop a new funky banger titled, “Cadillacs.” The song will be featured on the Doggfather’s upcoming project, “That’s My Work Vol. 3,” which is set to release in just a few hours. Take a listen to Snoop lay down the laws of the streets and put listeners up on game over a smooth and bouncy instrumental courtesy of producer Madlib.
Dam-Funk and Snoopzilla are back with a new funky party visual for their latest single, “I’ll Be There 4U,” which is featured on the group’s new LP, 7 Days of Funk. The visual finds the duo having some fun with a few half-naked models and partying the night away with a few blunts and drinks. At times the music video also looks like what I would expect a commercial to look like for Snoop Dogg’s new Long Beach inspired G Pen.
French Montana lives it up on his latest offering, “All For You,” featuring Lana Del Rey, Wiz Khalifa and Snoop Dogg. Montana has some fun as he drops his drug infused lines and looks back on his climb to the top. Lana Del Rey’s melodic and catchy chorus, however, steals the show. “All For You” will be featured on Montana’s upcoming Coke Boys 4 mixtape which is set to drop at the stroke of midnight.
Take a look at this clip featuring Snoop Dogg as he recently chilled backstage at AXS TV for SKEE Live. After tearing down the stage and giving an exclusive interview to DJ Skee, the Doggfather sat down to review some footage captured earlier in the day from fans as they lined up to see the rapper in action. Skee.TV cameras were out and about as they spoke with different people about what types of weed infused food they would share with Snoop Dogg. Take a look as the West Coast legend listens to a few suggestions and provides some commentary.
7 Days of Funk (Snoop Dogg & Dam-Funk) recently sat down with BBC Radio 1 for an exclusive interview. As the release date for the duo’s upcoming collaborative self-titled album approaches, the Doggfather and Dam get into details on the project’s distinctive funk inspired sound, the creative direction of the album and the meaning behind the title. As the conversation continued, the Long Beach native opened up about how pleased he is with his new business relationship with Stones Throw Records.
Snoop Dogg did the honors of gracing AXS TV with his presence as the Doggfather stopped by for a one-on-one chat with DJ Skee. Check out this clip from the interview where the Long Beach native gets a little deep and shares his philosophy for the way he chooses to live his life. In fact, Snoop explains that he has no regrets for any past situation he’s been involved in or decision he’s made because in his eyes that’s the way things were already designed to play out.
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