Method Man Explains Why He Teamed Up With Sour Patch Kids

“Sour Patch has always been one of my favorite candies so I jumped at the opportunity. But my apprehension was ‘this is for kids, where do I fit in at this equation at?,’ explains Method Man of his first South Patch Kids commissioned music video. “They were more or less like ‘well you can be you. You don’t have to water it down or nothing.” Making his mark as one of the most visible members of the Wu, Meth was quick to branch out and extend his talents past just rapping. His Hollywood career has made him a house hold name—thanks to movies like How High. Though the Staten Island native always maintained his credibilty as an authentic hip-hop artist, endorsing a candy may not be accepted with open arms by all Method Man fans. “I felt like okay people can’t understand this, then they’re idiots. Cause if you honestly look at it it’s still a hard song. “I credit the people over there because like I said they gave me the okay to do Method Man.” via VIBE Previously: Method Man – World Gone Sour (The Lost Kids) [Video]

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DJ Premier Studies Classical Music (Trailer) [Video]

RE:GENERATION is a feature length documentary that explores the history of music through the eyes of five modern DJ/Producers. The extremely talented DJs embark on a musical odyssey to create a cutting edge electronic track inspired by one of five traditional musical genres: Jazz, R&B, Country, Classical and Rock. In addition to Skrillex working with The Doors, the project, which is actually co-produced by the Grammys, brought in DJ Premier to produce a classical track with Nas and the Berklee School of Music Orchestra; Pretty Lights, who produced a country song with Leann Rimes and Ralph Stanley; the Crystal Method, who traveled to Detroit to record an R&B track with Martha Reeves; and Mark Ronson, who collaborated with Erykah Badu, members of the Dap Kings and Trombone Shorty for a jazz tune in New Orleans. The documentary will premiere in early 2012 and will most likely be a big part of the Grammys next year.

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Shaz Illyork – ‘97 Mentality [Mixtape]

Download: Shaz Illyork – ‘97 Mentality Shaz Illyork’s lastest mixtape, paying homage to the year 1997 and all the finest production that came out that year. This is a banger that was mixed to perfection by DJ Two Stacks & hosted by Meyhem Lauren. Paying homage to the Golden Era of Rap. Listening to each song will bring you back, and give you that much more respect for the Illyorker. Straight bangin! 01. Air Unlimited 02. Long Bill f. Action Bronson 03. Black Chambers 04. Mofongo 05. No Consequence 06. White Owl f. Spit Gemz 07. German Engineering f. Action Bronson 08. Strawberry Crush 09. Skeleton Key 10. In For the Kill 11. The Yard f. Carmen Indira 12. Low Down f. Meyhem Lauren

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Fonz-E Mak – The 6:21 Theory [Mixtape]

Download: Fonz-E Mak – The 6:21 Theory 01. Your Mom Likes My Intro 02. Breeze Owes Me Cash 03. And Then They Played It 04. Hitchhiker’s Guide =) 05. Esoteric Fanbase 06. This Song Sucks (iJusWannaSing) 07. Ambitions of A Nobody 08. Public Enemies 09. The Johnny Bravo Complex 10. Saturday Program (Interlude) 11. Dirty Mike and The Boys 12. Mila Doubleday 13. Peter Francis Geraci 14. The Storm After The Calm 15. Vash the Stampede 16. Karma Is A Pretty Respectable Woman f. Julian Malone 17. Marathon of Greatness f. Julian Malone 18. Hangin w/ Mr. DOOM 19. Dope Red Flannel

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J. Rocc – Cold Rocc Stuff [Mixtape]

Download: J. Rocc – Cold Rocc Stuff Soul Assassins is very pleased to announce a music collaboration with legendary Beat Junkies DJ J. Rocc. The team have just released a new mixtape entitled “Cold Rocc Stuff” mixed by J. Rocc. DJ Muggs commented on the project: “We wanted to get this mixtape out to our supporters and fans to celebrate the very successful release of our Soul Assassins Clothing Fall 2011 collection” The latest collection from Soul Assassins features tees, hoodies and accessories and can be found at select boutiques, Karmaloop and on thesoulassassins.com website.

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Elzhi Interview w/ Out Da Box TV [Video]

This week Out Da Box TV brings you a brand new episode featuring one of Detroit’s most gifted Emcee’s, “Elzhi”. Fresh off the success of his latest project “ELmatic” which is a homage to Nas’ “Illmatic”, Elzhi spoke briefly on a series of topics, including his introduction to hip hop music, the benefits of today’s music industry and the feedback received from “ELmatic”. After years of commitment to his former group “Slum Village” and grinding to establish his solo career, it seems as though El is ready to take it to the next level. I’m definitely looking forward, to hear what’s in store for him in the near future. In the meantime, take a moment to enjoy this video.

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