Episode 02 captures a day in the life with us, including a stop at the costume shop, watching the Seahawks game, singing Happy Birthday, and a call from 2 Chainz.
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DJ Khaled Feat. Rick Ross, Meek Mill, T.I., Diddy & Swizz Beatz – I Feel Like Pac/I Feel Like Biggie (Video)
DJ Khaled drops the visual to the track that got everyone’s panties in a bunch. Suffering From Success is out now.
Joe Budden Speaks On Upcoming Slaughterhouse Album
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I am completely out of the loop: is Budden back to smashing Tahiry (or did they ever stop)? Anyways, he speaks on the upcoming album with his crew…..don’t expect one to drop until well after Eminem’s project hits stores.
Crate Diggers – RJD2’s Vinyl Collection
Crate Diggers has RJD2 go through his musical story while talking about his record collection. Lots of philosphy about record collecting but also great little digging and music stories.
Pyg’z Ft. Young Buck – Gotta Get (Unreleased/Throwback)
Kdough just posted this throwback track from 2002 by Nashville duo Pyg’z featuring a pre-G-Unit Young Buck. Definitely interesting to hear, if a bit dated. You can actually still purchase the Pyg’z album It’s a Beautiful Thang on Amazon, the LP also featured Juvenile and Treach from Naughty by Nature.
RIP Lou Reed, Velvet Underground Leader and Rock Legend passed away at 71
Rolling Stone and the New York Times report that Velvet Underground bandleader, noted solo artist, Rock n Roll pioneer Lou Reed has passed away today at age 71. Reed had a liver transplant earlier in the year, but the procedure was reported to have gone well.
More on the NY Times website (by Ben Ratliff) with excerpts below, as well as one of my favorite Lou Reed songs;
Lou Reed, the principal singer in the Velvet Underground, a band that had profound impact on the high-I.Q., low-virtuosity stratum of alternative and underground rock around the world, has died, his literary agent, Andrew Wylie, said on Sunday. He was 71.
Mr. Reed died on Long Island, Mr. Wylie said. “He was as great an artist as it’s possible to be, in my opinion,” Mr. Wylie said. Mr. Wylie said he believed that Mr. Reed’s death was related to a liver transplant he had this year.
@PeeWeeLongway – “Gingerbread Man” (Studio Session)
Nash Made TV filmed Longway Longway recording a new song, “Gingerbread Man” recently. Props: DGB
Hit-Boy – Hard Knock TV Interview (Part 2)
In part 2 Hit Boy talks to Nick Huff Barili about growing up mainly with his Mom and 2 Sisters. “I definitely had to grow up a lot faster and I had to learn how to be the man of the house. I had to learn how to take care of myself and protect my Mom and my Sisters.” Hit Boy adds “Its great now cause me and Dad…He is out now [of Jail] and we are building a good relationship.” Hit says that the song “Running in Place” which talks about his father was one of the earlier tracks he recorded for HITstory. “It was something that was just in me.” Hit Boy goes on to talk about when things were going slow for him in 2009 and he only got one placement (with Mary J Blige) the whole year. His friend Ester Dean played him the dvd for The Secret and it helped change his perspective on things. “All I did was change my mental. I started to wake up every morning and say this is going to be the greatest day of my life and I would just appreciate the smallest thing….I’ve been that way since 09 and my life has completely changed.” As the interview continues Hit talks about a beat he made in 2007 that he wanted to give to Kanye West. Hit Boy carried around the beat with him until one day he met Kanye West when Ye came to the studio Hit was at to work with Pharrell. Fast forward to last year, Hit walks us through what was going through his mind when Jay-Z called him out on stage after him and Kanye just performed the Hit Boy produced track “Niggas in Paris” 12 times in a row.
Previously: Part 1
Villain (@VillainInvasion) – Bow (Video)
Produced by Mystry, Villain of Invasion Alert takes us to his home in East London. R.I.P. Depz.
2 Chainz & Big Sean Perform ‘All Me’ At Howard Homecoming
2 Chainz & Big Sean were in DC to perform at this years Yardfest for Howard Homecoming Weekend 2013. They both performed their part on Drakes single “All of Me”… – DMVsthemove
Janelle Monáe Performs On Saturday Night Live
Janelle Monáe brought her brand of funk to the SNL studio, performing ‘Dance Apocalyptic’ and a Solange-less ‘Electric Lady’…..additional clip below.
Redman Drops New Visual, Remixes Project
Above is the first official clip, ‘Pump Ya Brakes’, from Redman’s upcoming Muddy Waters 2, coming soon; below, the Funk Doctor releases a new mixtape — titled Remixxes — that features him adding his spin to choice Hip-Hop cuts. You can stream that below.
@RudimentalUK Feat. @EmeliSande – Free (Video)
The official video for ‘Free feat. Emeli Sandé’ featuring real life wing suit flier and extreme sports athlete Jokke Sommer gliding through the air around the Eiger mountain in the Alps.
The visual was directed by Stu Thomson and required no post-production for the stunts, with Sommer displaying his real ability on film.
Kanye West Takes His ‘Yeezus’ Rant To Las Vegas (Video)
I’m still kind of hungover from Howard Homecoming, so I don’t know if this was before of after his appearance in Oakland, but Kanye West had more to say to his audience regarding doing interviews, the racist fashion industry and more. Additional clip below.
Lady Gaga – Venus
The latest leak from Gaga’s forthcoming effort ARTPOP. I haven’t seen any footage, but she apparently premiered this track during a performance at G-A-Y in London.
Eric Roberson Performs At Howard Theatre (D.C.)
Not the cleanest footage, but check out a clip of Howard U. alumni Eric Eoberson performing at the Howard Theatre for his alma mater’s homecoming weekend.
Meek Mill Speaks On His New Album & Features
Before hitting the stage at Powerhouse 2013, Meek Mill took time to speak with Power 99′s Mina about his new album, features he wants on said album (he stated that he wanted to work with Jay Z, Rihanna, M.I.A., Alicia Keys and more), who he is dating, “beef” with Kendrick Lamar and more.
Bun B ‘Trill O.G: The Epilogue’ (Cover & Tracklist)
Bun B’s ending the Trill chapter with his forthcoming album, The Epilogue, which is set to hit stores November 11th. Above, Bun B reveals the cover art; tracklisting below.
01. The Best is Back
02. Care
03. Fire f. Rick Ross, 2 Chainz & Serani
04. No Competition
05. Don’t Play With Me
06. Gladiator
07. Stop Playin’
08. Trilla
09. Dippin’ & Swervin’
10. On One
11. The Legendary DJ Screw
12. Bye!
Chris Brown Reportedly Arrested On Felony Assault Charge in D.C.
TMZ reports:
Chris Brown was arrested in Washington D.C. this morning for FELONY assault after allegedly attacking a man outside a hotel … TMZ has learned.
Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … Brown got into an argument with a man outside the W Hotel on K Street and allegedly punched him once IN THE FACE. We’re told the man Chris struck never threw a punch. Sources say Chris and the alleged victim did NOT know each other.
The incident occurred at about 4:30 AM.
Chris was with his bodyguard, and we’re told he was also arrested.
Our law enforcement sources say Brown did not appear to be under the influence of anything at the time of the incident.
Brown is currently in custody. As for the other person, we’re told he’s being evaluated at a D.C. hospital. Sources say he’s claiming injury.
A$AP Ferg & Migos Perform At Howard University’s 2013 Homecoming Stepshow
A$AP Ferg brought his A$AP Mob to Howard University’s Homecoming Stepshow Friday night to perform his hit singles “Work” and “Shabba” (sans A$AP Rocky). Earlier in the show, Migos hit the stage with all three members to perform their hit single “Versace” before shutting the stage down with “Hannah Montana”.
Meek Mill Addresses Kendrick Lamar “Beef” In Philly
More footage from Meek Mill’s set at Powerhouse 2013 has hit the net…this time around, Meek addressed the Kendrick Lamar “beef” and then goes into a new verse on his hit single “Levels”. Below, Meek Mill also paid homage to his fallen artist Lil Snupe.
VIDEO: Kanye West’s Latest Rant During Oakland Stop Of His Yeezus Tour
While at the Oakland stop of his Yeezus, Kanye West went into another rant; this time, he directed his venom toward one of his biggest fans: the media. He also went on to say that he controls the media and does whatever he wants. Check out the rant above.
Meek Mill Brings Out Nicki Minaj, Rick Ross & More In Philly
Powerhouse 2013 went down last night in Meek Mill’s hometown of Philly. During his set, he brought out Nicki Minaj & French Montana to perform “Dope Dealer” & “I Be On It”; he also brought out Rick Ross to do a few records together. Later on during his set, he brought out Jadakiss and his artist Guordan. Additional clips are below.
Jay Z Responds To Barneys Controversy
Some people went hard on Jay Z after reports of separate incidents surfaced involving racial discrimination by two African American teens at the Barneys flagship store in New York City. Today, Jay Z has released a statement via his website LIFE+TIMES:
I move and speak based on facts and not emotion. I haven’t made any comments because I am waiting on facts and the outcome of a meeting between community leaders and Barneys. Why am I being demonized, denounced and thrown on the cover of a newspaper for not speaking immediately? The negligent, erroneous reports and attacks on my character, intentions, and the spirit of this collaboration have forced me into a statement I didn’t want to make without the full facts. Making a decision prematurely to pull out of this project, wouldn’t hurt Barneys or Shawn Carter, but all the people that stand a chance at higher education. I have been working with my team ever since the situation was brought to my attention to get to the bottom of these incidents and at the same time find a solution that doesn’t harm all those that stand to benefit from this collaboration.
I am against discrimination of any kind, but if I make snap judgements, no matter who it’s towards, aren’t I committing the same sin as someone who profiles? I am no stranger to being profiled and I truly empathize with anyone that has been put in that position. Hopefully this brings forth a dialogue to effect real change. – Shawn “JAY Z” Carter