We posted some pics of the videoshoot before, and now we have some footage of what went down in L.A.
?uestlove, D’Angelo, Bilal & More Speak On Prince (Parts 1 & 2) (Okayplayer TV)
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Let’s Talk About Prince: Questlove, D’Angelo, Elvis Costello, Alice Smith, Citizen Cope, Wendy & Susannah Melvoin, Bilal, Talib Kweli, Booker T. Jones and Nelson George share their memories and thoughts about the music icon backstage at the Music of Prince Tribute in NYC.
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In Part 2 of Let’s Talk About Prince, Questlove and D’Angelo reveal that the guiding spirit that brought these “Brothers In Arms” together was none other than a Prince song that Questlove snuck into a performance by The Roots in L.A. the very first time he and D’Angelo met. Watch the split-screen interview conducted backstage at Michael Dorf’s Music Of Prince Tribute at Carnegie Hall.
PREVIEW: Trae Tha Truth Feat. Future – I’m Screwed Up
This video is gonna be dope, and Banned is coming soon.
Young Dro – Notorious
Dro and DJ Scream are cooking up a mixtape, and the below track is said to be the first or latest (I’m not sure, honestly) offering from that.
T.I. – Sway In The Morning Freestyle
Sway got Tip to spit an acapella freestyle while down SXSW.
Nardwuar Vs. Pharrell Williams
Dude must’ve done 50 interviews while down in Austin for SXSW….here’s the latest one with legendary producer Pharrell.
H.O.P.E. Feat. Kendrick Lamar – Compton’s Finest
Anything that has anything to do with Black Hippy gets on this here website. It’s not just some on nuts shit, either: Black Hippy and their collaborators put out great music 100 percent of the time, and H.O.P.E. is no exception in the below song.
TRAILER: Ace Hood – Have Mercy
Trials & Tribulations is coming July 16th and the full visual to ‘Have Mercy’ will hopefully come even sooner.
Mistah F.A.B. “We All Know Her” (Video)
Mistah F.A.B drops off his latest visual from I Found My Backpack 3. In the visual, he goes back and tells us why he loves hip-hop using some old footage.
2013 VMAs Headed To Jay-Z’s Barclays Center In Brooklyn
Well, it’s not just Hov’s but still…the guy is winning left and right. The awards show will take place August 25th….it’s even cooler how the location was announced: the Moonman basically took a trip in the form of Instagram pictures like the one above (you can check out the rest below).
“From a vibrant musical scene for up and coming artists to epic concerts by today’s biggest stars and the triumphant return of pro sports to the borough after nearly 60 years, Brooklyn has re-emerged as a cultural capitol where music, sports and entertainment history is made every day,” said Stephen Friedman, President of MTV. “We can’t wait to help write the next chapter on August 25th, when one of the biggest nights in music happens in Brooklyn… for the very first time.”
“Brooklyn is home to icons like the Cyclone in Coney Island and the Brooklyn Bridge, and now it can lay claim to the MTV ‘Video Music Awards,’” said Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg. “Bringing the VMAs to Brooklyn will mean hundreds of jobs as crews work on the production and provide a boost to our local economy as attendees stay in hotels, visit local eateries and experience all Brooklyn and our City have to offer.”
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YG – Bompton (In-Studio)
Street Heat TV caught up with YG while at Shade 45 for DJ Kay Slay. Welcome to Bompton.
TRAILER: Ghostface Killah & Adrian Younge – Twelve Reasons To Die; Comic Book & Tour Dates Announced
Twelve Reasons To Die drops April 16th. Preorder here.
In addition, the project will include a six page comic book, and thanks to XXL we get to take a quick look (below):
Soul Temple and Black Mask Studios have produced a six-issue comic book of the same name. It was written by Matthew Rosenberg and Patrick Kindlon and inspired by classic Spaghetti Western film scores. The release follows Ghostface’s 2009 foray into comics called Cell Block Z
DJ Drama & ItsTheReal – Urbane Outfitters (Tracklisting)
So, I thought that the Rosenthal brothers were compiling a mixtape of other artists (DJ Drama style), but it appears that this project is an EP of original music from ItsTheReal with features from other artists. The hilarity ensues on April 1st (typical) with appearances from Maino, Bun B, Freeway, Lil Jon and more. Tracklist below.
Rob Markman – The King Of Controversy (Al Lindstrom Interview)
This week, we talk to MTV’s Rob Markman. We discuss his start from working in the mailroom, to befriending artists like Wiz Khalifa and Rick Ross. We also talk about fighting for Cudi to make the XXL Freshman list, and working on MTV’s Hottest MC’s.
Talib Kweli Feat. Freddie Gibbs & Jon Connor – Makes No Sense
I don’t know where this came from, but I’m happy it’s here. Sheesh.
Kid Ink – Gassed Up
Produced by Cardiak, this serves as the latest installment from HNHH’s Originals series.
Shola Ama (@sholaama) – Boyfriend
Shola Ama drops off her latest track, titled ‘Boyfriend’:
Very excited to share this with you all….my new track “Boyfriend”. Hope you enjoy! Xx Sho
Dawn Richard Performs In San Francisco
Dawn Richard performed in from of what looks like an intimate crowd at Yoshi’s in San Francisco. The notable point in the performance would probably be her rendition of Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Kill My Vibe’, but you can check out more below as well.
A$AP Ferg – Mass Appeal Interview
For this installment of Off Tha’ Wall we continue our line of questioning with the Trap Lord, A$AP Ferg. Ferg opened up about his artistic inclinations, his very rare dream studio session and people getting jacked for their jewelry. Watch the video above and be on the look out for his debut album later this year. If it’s anything like our interview, it will surprise even the most devoted Fergenstein fan.
Meek Mill Performs In Paris
US Rap News got some dope footage of Meek Mill’s performance at Bataclan in Paris, France.
Action Bronson – Montreality Interview
I love how Montreality breaks down their interviews:
In this Interview with Montreality, Action Bronson speaks about:
– The type of student he was at school
– Jobs he had as a teenager growing up
– What he spent his 1st big paycheck on
– The worst injury he has suffered
– Whether or not he enjoys reading books
– What he would call his book, if we were to write one
– His favorite cartoon character
– What he thinks he were in a previous lifetime
– His last meal of choice
– Having wanted to work with PIMP C
– “Saab Stories” with Harry Fraud & His debut album on Atlantic Records
– Being managed by Paul Rosenberg (Eminem’s manager) (3:49)
– Whether or not he has been introduced to EMINEM
– His fetish
– His message to the youth
KingPen Slim – Bitch Dont Kill My Vibe (Beam Mix)
Kingpen Slim has been in the studio working on his new mixtape and gives us a new freestyle over K-Dot’s single ‘Bitch Don’t Kill My Vibe’.
James Blake (@jamesblake) – Our Love Comes Back
In lieu of Blake’s forthcoming Overgrown, the artist was nice enough to let go of another track taken from the album, which is due 8th April. If you’d like a copy you can head on over to Amazon; download link below.
Download: James Blake – Our Love Comes Back
ScHoolboy Q Performs At Battle Royale
Footage courtesy of Skee TV:
NBA 2K13 gamers, sneaker heads, and ScHoolboy Q fans recently came together for Boost Mobile and Sneaker Pimps Battle Royale Event. SkeeTV cameras were inside as the video game battle and exhibition closed things out with a special performance from TDE artist ScHoolboy Q. With just releasing his single “Yay Yay” the day before, Q decided to treat fans to his first live performance of the record which will be featured on his upcoming album Oxymoron.