The Round Up: Busta Rhymes (Part 1 & 2)

Shaheem Reid scores himself a new interview series with Life+Times, and his first guest in Busa Buss:

In the premiere episode of the The Round Up, host Shaheem Reid presents an in-depth interview with Busta Rhymes. Busta speaks on being a recording artist for the past 20 years, working with artists from Diddy to Q-Tip and how he’s seen the music industry evolve.

Sir Michael Rocks – Sermons Domain Interview

While at an in-store signing at Recess in Seattle’s U-District, Sermon’s Domain got the opportunity to chop it up with Mikey extensively about this upcoming Banco EP, from the details of his recordings to some of the features and production we can expect. We also talk about working with Choo Jackson on “Money Came,” being able to link up with so many hot producers, upcoming “Lost Boys” record with Mac Miller and Trinidad James, giving away free music and more.

J. Cole – DJ Drama Interview; Speaks On ‘Hottest MCs’ List

J. Cole appears on DJ Drama’s show in Atlanta to speak on a number of topics, such as his career….as well as what other’s think of it in the form of a list (but he doesn’t give a f***):

“I don’t know, but I don’t really give a f**k. It is what it is. Think about it, from what they say, it’s the past year, I’ve had a quiet year. But still, I should be on there. I don’t give a f**k, DJ Drama…..they’re still gonna die. They’re fu**ng dead, and I’m gonna kill them.”

“We shouldn’t talk about this anymore. They want this, f**k these guys. By the way nobody’s competing, some of these guys you putting up against each other are from different fu**ing planets. They shouldn’t even be in the same conversation, so what are they really talking about. Future doesn’t even give a f**k about Kanye. They don’t even interrupt each others’ lives and they’re not competing on the same level. So what are you doing? I don’t really know.”

You can check out the interview below.

J. Cole – DJ Drama Interview (Part 1)

J. Cole – DJ Drama Interview (Part 2)

J. Cole – DJ Drama Interview (Part 3)

Wyclef Jean – The Combat Jack Interview

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Sak passe Internets!!! This week, Grammy award winning and former Haitian presidential candidate Wyclef Jean sets the record straight about the #YELE charity organization accusations, the Ducati and pum pum shorts incident, intmate music making moments with Lauryn Hill, carrying Haiti on his back. the legacy of the Fugees and drops a freestyle that you’ll need Rosetta Stone to decipher through. Please remember, it’s #YELE not #YOLO!

“Cut From A Different Cloth”: 50 Cent – Hypetrak TV Interview (Parts 1 & 2)

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Curtis Jackson, better known to the world as 50 Cent, does not need any kind of introduction. Ever since his immensely successful debut album Get Rich Or Die Trying hit the market ten years ago with 12 million copies sold to date, the Queens-native has established himself as an international rap star, successful entrepreneur, investor and actor. Never one to shy away from controversy, he has understood the necessity to maintain the right type of relationship with the media, thus establishing him as one of the most-talked about individuals in rap. Throughout his lively career, the G-Unit general has adapted important lessons stemming from his rough upbringing in Jamaica, Queens to his numerous ventures.

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Continuing our conversation, we share with you today the sequel, and final segment to our ‘Cut From A Different Cloth’ with renowned rap mogul, 50 Cent. As one of the wealthiest and top selling hip-hop artists of all time, we wanted to further examine 50’s thoughts on pop culture, today’s music climate, boxing, and his feelings towards “Cloud Rap/Hipster Rap,” a sub-genre of hip-hop that’s clearly on his opposite spectrum. Footage took place at 50 Cent’s G-Unit headquarters in Manhattan.