“Is the album finished?” “…..” “Sorry…”
The importance of this interview, above all, is that Jay Electronica allowed himself to be interviewed (sort of) about his new single and upcoming album (and Jason Goldwatch in tow). It went down sometime around Mass Appeal’s SXSW showcase.
YG reveals his “Little Situation” and speaks on past troubles! – Hot 97
Jason Goldwatch has a creative new series with Mass Appeal where the interviewer and interviewee become one…..the first guest to sit and talk to himself is Bun B.
For the greater portion of Slaughterhouse’s four projects (Slaughterhouse, Slaughterhouse EP, On The House, and Welcome to: Our House), hip-hop’s four horsemen proved why they are the mightiest lyrical force in rap. Yet the collective is digging a little deeper on its third LP.
Joe Budden, Royce Da 5’9″, Crooked I and Joell Ortiz sat down for an interview after ripping their SXSW performance at VIBE x House of Vans’ showcase to speak on how their next effort (Glass House, out this year) will be the group’s most personal to date.
“The content is what is going to separate this particular body of work from our previous efforts,” says Budden, with a Burberry scarf draped around his neck. “As artists [we] go somewhere that we probably haven’t explored as a collective in quite some time… When the album comes out a lot of people will be shocked at the caliber of music.”
Budden adds that the music on Glass House, which is executive produced by Just Blaze, is an all-star collection of instrumentals.
“Just Blaze created a Slaughterhouse of producers,” says Budden, mentioning J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, Cardiak, AraabMuzik and Illmind as contributors. DJ Premier has also spoken on a future collaboration with Slaughterhouse. “Everybody in there just rocked out for two months and inspired each other. The music reflects that.”
Crooked I cosigns his lyrical partner, adding that the group vented personal issues to make the music even more relatable.
“We were going through different things personally in our life and it just shines through the music,” said Crooked. “That’s what’s going to make it relatable to the fan. It’s everyday struggles, everyday pain, everyday obstacles. You’re going to go through a journey when you listen to this album.”
“You’re going to get to know Slaughterhouse a lot better,” he continues. “I’m hoping that we become more like a friend to the listener than [rappers] that they’re listening to. The whole album is going to surprise people.”
Slaughterhouse’s Glass House is for release later this year, while the Glass House tour kicks off tonight in Boston. —John Kennedy
From SBTV:
Kyze is back! We hooked up with the man himself for his first ever interview, an exclusive to SBTV. He tells us how it feels to be back & how it felt to be part of SN1. He lets us know who he feels stands out at the moment and who he used to listen to & how his taste has changed.
The human serviette picks Bompton emcee YG as his latest interviewee (at least in the order of our posting, we’re a bit late).
Laughing out loud. A random story from TDE’s latest success.
King Los makes a statement after the very recent split with Bad Boy entertainment. Talks about what to expect in 2014. – HNHH
Courtesy of BBC Radio:
Zane chats to Rick Ross about his Number 1 album Mastermind, the influence of his family on his music, the film he’s working on, his musical heroes and the key to success.
The Breakfast Club recently interviewed Keyshia Cole, who spoke on her relationship with Boobie Gibson (they are now separated), beefing with Charlamagne, not “hating” on Beyonce/Destiny’s Child, upcoming music and more.
Nardwuar spent some time with TDE’s newest artist Isaiah Rashad. Nardwuar gave him a few records and discussed his hometown of Chattanooga.
While in Austin, TX, Nardwuar kicked it with ScHoolBoy Q for their first interview, which sees the giving of gifts and a lot of information. Near the end of the interview, Q rolls up a blunt while listening to a Cheech and Chong record.
In the second episode of Lil’ Wayne’s CRWN feature, he speaks on Willie Nelson, his favorite sports team, skateboarding injuries and the power of the female cookie.
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Rick Ross and French Montana deliver an unforgettable performance on the Boss’ new single “Nobody,” but Bad Boy CEO Diddy absolutely stole the show.
The standout Mastermind track samples audio of Puff passionately tearing down and somehow trying to motivate an unknown member of his team. Ross told “RapFix Live” that the audio came from a very real conversation and while he told us that it wasn’t French Montana on the receiving end of the rant, he left the door open.
“When I took [the rant] and chopped it up and put it on my record I gave him my word. I would never reveal who it was that he was scolding because it’s someone you know,” Ross told us on March 6.
So when former Bad Boy artist King Los stopped by the “RFL” couch on Wednesday (March 19), we asked him whether he was on the receiving end of Diddy’s tongue-lashing.
“I love the mystique of this. I’ma let this play out a little bit, but boy, your intuitive skills, man,” Los told Sway insinuating that he may have been the one Diddy was talking to.
On the track, the music mogul warns of unsavory individuals ready to bring members of his team down. “These n—as is roaches. These n—as is mere mother—in’ mortals,” Puffs barks on the track. “You wanna walk around with them or you wanna walk with God, n—a?”
“I had something to do with it,” Los admitted, being very vague about the whole thing.
Earlier on Wednesday, Los announced on Shade 45’s “Sway in the Morning” radio show that he has parted ways with Diddy and Bad Boy.
Los signed with Bad Boy in February 2012 and it was MTV News that broke the story. It was the Baltimore rapper’s second stint with the label. He signed his first deal with Puff in 2005, but that dissolved some years later. “Forever in the Bad Boy family, just I’ve chose to explore other endeavors just like my mentor; just like Puff,” Los said on “RapFix” today.
Whether or not that Rick Ross skit had anything to do with Los’ departure from the label, or was directed at him at all, is unclear. Los instead just chooses to give small pieces of the story.
“I have the full conversation, that’s only bits and fragments,” he said. “Man, listen: it was some more devastating things said.”
Nardwuar caught up with Gunplay during SXSW. During the 12 minute interview, Narduar pulled a few tricks out his bag while getting into Gunplay’s business.
In the second part of 50 Cent’s interview with Rob Markman from MTV, he talks about his relationship with Lloyd Banks and says he was a little insensitive to Banks when his father passed away.
In the first episode of the SXSW edition of CRWN with Lil Wayne, Elliott Wilson talks to the New Orleans emcee about Kanye West, Jay Z and his forthcoming effort, Tha Carter V (and whether not it will be his last solo album).
Talib Kweli talks to Cipha Sounds and Rosenberg about Dilla day in Brooklyn March 23.
As part of Red Bull’s Red Bulletin series.
Pharrell Williams and rider Nigel Sylvester talk about BMX culture and how it’s influenced the Grammy-winning producer.
During the interview, P spoke on an upcoming HNIC novella, his first book (and the shitstorm it created), 50 Cent and more. Additional clip below.
50 Cent sits down with Rob Markman from MTV and explains what happened when he confronted Steve Stoute. He also speaks on their history.
Metro Boomin talks with HHS1987 about collaborating with Kanye West on Future’s next single from his upcoming album Honest, his involvement in YG’s debut album, working with Young Thug & more.
Lil Boosie calls into Wenz Cleveland and revealed that his new project is already 35% done. He also plans on working with 2 Chainz, Jeezy, Justin Bieber and T.I. for the album.
J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League spoke to Best Of Both Offices via phone and revealed upcoming production for Drake, Jeezy & Nas’ next albums, possibly collaborating with Warren G and Dr. Dre, going on tour as a band and dropping their own project.
