Jeezy is taking his executive seat behind the desk at Atlantic Records. During yesterday’s broadcast on Atlanta’s V103, DJ Greg Street announced Jeezy was pointed the new Senior Vice President of A&R.
Although Jeezy is now employed at Atlantic, he signed at Def Jam as a solo artist.
This week we were on the phone with DJ Nasty, 1/2 of the production team Nasty Beatmakers, for our latest Inside the Box feature . Their production credits include the hit single “All I Do Is Win” and “Welcome to My Hood” . We spoke on how he got started DJing, the current state of Hip Hop, Album of The Year, producing a record that inspired Olympian Michael Phelps and more. Below you can read our full interview
Lupe explains to Mannie the background of his name, industry politics, the state of Hip-Hop and the direction taking with the album after Food & Liquor 2, tentatively titled, The Cooler.
Backstage at his OVO Fest last weekend, Drake took a second to speak with Much Music on his performance, Aaliyah’s new single “Enough Said†and her posthumous album producer by himself and “40″.
Drake also says it will feature at least 13-14 tracks and will include those who have worked with the late songstress.
Joe Warminsky from the Washington Post interviews industry veteran producer Judah on what he’s been up to, the state of the music game, his worries about the local scene, making money, Fat Trel, Wale and more. Judah has strong opinions, he was open about his controversial opinions, whether it be his dislike for Fat Trel’s Nightmare on E Street, his worries about the DC rap scene and more. While I personally don’t agree with everything, it was an incredibly enlightening interview.
Gucci called into DJ Whoo Kid’s show over the weekend. He spoke on the origins of his name, relationship with Future, working with Tony Yayo, Snoop’s reincarnation and his next projects including his album and role in the upcoming film, Spring Breakers.
Ne-Yo’s stopped by Sway in The Morning the other day. He spoke on his seperation from his fellow male R&B peers, tackling fatherhood and reflected on collaborating with Country artists.
Nicola Roberts is super excited about the new Girls Aloud album. Report by Max Akhtar. – Showbiz 411
Nas stopped by Big Boy’s neightborhood this morning. Nas spoke on his album, Kelis, his longevity and recited his very first rap that he wrote at age 8. Check out more below.
This series provides an insight into an artist’s mind. We get to see where the mind is at with regards to their musical backgrounds, accolades, on-going projects and their vision for the future.
They also share an insider’s insight of the UK music industry for those aspiring to venture or thrive in the industry.
Ne-Yo stopped by Power 105 this morning. He explains why he passed on portraying Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the Lee Daniels film and his displeasure in acting. He also spoke on going Pop, today’s R&B as well as Trey Songz and Frank Ocean.
Odd Future sits down with Peter Rosenberg and speaks on adjusting to fame, their sexcapades and Tyler copping his mom a Range.
This might be the strangest interview I’ve ever seen. Juicy J is interviewed in Canada by “Nardwuar”. They talk about all types of Memphis music, his style and more.
Pioneering grime collective Roll Deep speaks to Nick from Blatantly Blunt.
Fresh off the release of their new mixtape ‘No Comment Star’, and speaking before their show at the G Shock store in Brick Lane, London, they provide some insight on them as one of the most highly respected crews in grime and share some jokes at the same time.
While speaking on upcoming projects with Thuro Magazine, Fred reveals he has a joint project with Jeezy titled, Nino & G-Money coming soon.
Kendrick stopped by 106 today to premiere his new video. He also spoke on the concept, putting on for the West Coast, his tour, condos with Dr. Dre, and his TDE clothing line
Lupe Fiasco appeared in the latest episode of Whoolywood. He spoke on Nas’s single “Daughtersâ€, why he’s breaking Food & Liquor 2 into two installments, gun violence and how the government is addressing it.
SBTV were invited to the studio of UK Garage legend Wookie; the man who helped to shape the sound of 2step and UK dance music with hits such as ‘Down on Me’, ‘Scrappy’ and Sia’s massive ‘Little Man’ remix.
Wookie gave us an insight into the way he produces, showing us forthcoming material and remixes he is working on, and also took a trip down memory lane with a visit to the legendary Music House to cut some dubplates!
While on his tour bus, Mac Miller sits down with FUSE and explains the concept behind his Pink Slime project with Pharell.
Two days ago, Meek Mill appeared in a Philadelphia court for a status hearing. Outside of the courthouse, he speaks on the judge’s warning about the lyrics in music. On his song “The Ride“, off DreamChasers 2 he mentioned the District Attorney.
Combat Jack had Havoc yesterday on PNC Radio. Here’s the synopsis of their interview.
A few weeks ago we interviewed Prodigy from Mobb Deep and the conversation was as they say “glass half full†or something like that. But tensions are building with the uncertainty of the legendary groups status. All kinds of allegations being made on the ‘nets. So it was only right that we had Havoc come to the show and get his account on the state of affairs surrounding Mobb Deep. Heavy stuff..Listen to the stream below.
Hip-Hop Kings recently sat down with U.K lyricist Kinetik for a brand new interview following the release of “The Kinesis Thesis Vol.3”. Ryan Maxwell of Hip-Hop Kings talks about the project, and asks Kinetik to speak about his major influences in the 90’s Golden Era. Make sure you check out Kinetik’s “The Kinesis Thesis” mixtape, and subscribe to KinetikTV for all the latest videos. Lastly, Kinetik confirms who he’s working with on his next project, and extra points for anybody who can spot the suspicious man in the background!
After announce the reuniting for Dedication 4, he called in Hot 107.9 and says he hopes to release it August 15. He’s already recorded over the “Cashin Outâ€, “I Don’t Like†and “Burn†beats.
Lil Wayne also spoke on ATL’s Bday Bash, YMCMB’s VMA nods, 2 Chainz, and goes with the ’92 Dream Team over the current team cause they’re bigger.
