In the official behind the scenes, rapper Chinx brings us back to Far Rockaway to his neighborhood. He talks about keeping the video real and straying from the typical rap video and how they made it happen. – Karmaloop TV
ARTWORK: Justin Bieber Feat. Chance The Rapper – Confident
We learned about Chance The Rapper being featured in a couple of upcoming Justin Bieber singles….the artwork above represents the first to come out of the gate.
Stalley – Raise Your Weapons (Video)
December is a month full of inspiration to #RaiseYourWeapons. On December 1, 1955 Rosa Parks was arrested and on December 6, 1865 the 13th amendment was ratified. Yesterday we saw a Civil Rights Icon, Nelson Mandela, pass. In his honor, we release the music video today for Stalley’s “Raise Your Weapons” off the Honest Cowboy mixtape. The music video is directed by Abraham Vilchez-Moran & Jai Jamison. The song is produced by the Block Beattaz.
SZA Feat. 50 Cent – Teen Spirit (Remix)
Once again, 50 Cent collaborates with a member from TDE’s camp — this time being newcomer SZA for her single ‘Teen Spirit’. Check out the video above.
Marsha Ambrosius Feat. Ne-Yo – Without You (Video)
Once again, Marsha Ambrosius decided to present a visual that focuses on a serious matter (in this case, child sexual abuse) for her latest, the Ne-Yo-assisted ‘Without You’. Hopefully, we’ll be receiving Friends & Lovers next year.
Talib Kweli Feat. Seu Jorge – Favela Love (Video)
Not complaining at all, but for whatever reason, Talib has decided to drop off another visual from Prisoner Of Conscious (even with Gravitas making landfall December 15th). Directed by Jean Grae in Brazil.
Busta Rhymes Breaks Down Upcoming Project With Q-Tip
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Busta Rhymes got on Skype with Sway during the last RapFix session as explained what fans can expect of his collaborative project with Q-Tip (The Abstract & The Dragon) which drops December 12th.
Migos Featured In Rocksmith Holiday Lookbook (PICS)
Like what you see the Atlanta group wearing up there. Head to Rocksmith and get your credit card ready.
The Rocksmith holiday 2013 collection is merchandised as day and night. One set is seasonal with earth tones, tribal inspired sweater knits, flannels and heavily washed fabrics — the other a sleek and dark monochromatic group styled for midnight on the global club circuit.
Kanye West: ‘My Next Album Is Going to Be Eight Songs’
The above header is taken from an interview that Kanye West’s conducted at Miami’s Art Basel (that Rolling Stone was present for)…..he was also asked about upcoming projects, and this is what was said:
West also offered some brief insight into his next album project during the talk. “I think my next album is going to be eight songs,” West said. “It’s just reducing down the amount of information that you need. People say a design is the point where you can’t take anything else away. [Yeezus] was very, very designed. I took a departure from radio and popular music in order to get this seat here. If I hadn’t made Yeezus, I wouldn’t be sitting here with this cool font at Basel right here.”
Twista – Beast (Video)
Produced by DJ Tight Mike and taken from the upcoming Back To The Basics EP which drops next week.
Kanye West On Juan Epstein (FULL)
Probably the best and most (positively) entertaining interview off all during Kanye’s still-in-effect promo and tour run. Topics include Kanye’s music, his tour, Michael Jackson, J. Dilla and more.
Troy Ave Feat. King Sevin – Cigar Smoke (Video)
Taken from Troy’s New York City: The Album, out now.
2 Chainz On ESPN’s ‘SportsNation’
2 Chainz recently appeared on the ESPN talk show to speak on rappers getting shoe deals, Kobe Bryant, music and more. Additional clips below.
ADVERT: 56th GRAMMY Awards (Featuring Eminem’s ‘Berzerk’)
The 56th Annual GRAMMY Awards premieres live January 26th and 8PM EST on CBS.
Kanye West – Rickey Smiley Show Interview
Kanye West must be hitting up all stations in whatever city his tour is currently stopped in. Here, we have his latest interview with Rickey Smiley & Co., where he speaks on the prison system, his mother Donda, Kim Kardashian and more. Additional clips below.
Vic Mensa – Showoff Radio Freestyle
Chicago’s rising MC Vic Mensa came through the Shade 45 studio to kick it with Statik Selektah. While there, Vic got on the mic and rhymed.
Daft Punk Feat. Julian Casablancas – Instant Crush (Video)
The Strokes’ Julian Casablancas joins Daft Punk for the visual to their latest single ‘Instant Crush’, taken from their latest album Random Access Memories.
BTS: Yung E Feat. Babymane Montana, Phil Da Phuture, Peeps, Uptown XO & Gordo Brega – Sheets & Blend (Video)
The official visual is coming soon than you think, but check out some behind the scene’s footage for Binessman E’s mega-remix to ‘Sheets & Blend’.
ALBUM STREAM: Problem – Understand Me (EP)
Problem’s upcoming EP drops December 10th, but you can listen to the project in its entirety on Myspace.
R. Kelly Feat. Nipsey Hussle & Too $hort – My Story (L.A. Remix)
Rick Ross’ ‘Mastermind’ Gets Pushed Back
Rick Ross (and Fat Trel) recently called in to Hip Hop Nation, and while on the phone, he explained why he delayed his upcoming album:
I’m still putting final touches on the album, man. Making that classic is more important than anything. Making sure the streets are overwhelmed by what I’m doing is what’s most important. I’m gonna try to get it to you, and if I don’t, I’mma get it to you ASAP.
Fat Trel also spoke on how he was signed to MMG, what he’s working on currently and more.
TRACKLISTING: Alchemist – The Cutting Room Floor 3
Alchemist decided to show his fans what they can expect from the third installment of his Cutting Room Floor series. No release date as of yet.