Apollo Brown & OC – People’s Champ [Audio x Download]

Fast rising production star Apollo Brown and the legendary OC debuted their new album “Trophies” a week early today on iTunes (the official wide release is May 1st). The project is one of the most anticipated of the year and has garnered high praise from DJ Premier all the way to Dame Dash. The record is 16 raw tracks with no guest features and 3 verses per song – no frills, just beats and rhymes.To kick things off Apollo & OC are giving away the single “People’s Champ.” People’s Champ by Apollo Brown & OC

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Bobby Womack – The Making Of “The Bravest Man In The Universe” (Mini-Doc) [Video]

Bobby Womack’s new album, “The Bravest Man In The Universe” drops June 11. A look behind the scenes at the making of Bobby Womack’s forthcoming album, The Bravest Man In The Universe. Features footage of Bobby in the studio with producers Damon Albarn and Richard Russell during the album sessions in late 2011. Previously: Bobby Womack – Please Forgive My Heart [Audio]

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Nipsey Hussle Live From Amsterdam: Live Footage + Interview [Video]

DubCNN hit the road overseas with Nipsey Hussle and brings you an exclusive feature with Neighborhood Nip live from Amsterdam. Check out live performances from some of his dopest records, including “Hussle In The House”, “Fly Crippin” and “This Plane”. We also interviewed Nipsey while roaming the streets in Amsterdam. Nip tells us about his experience in Europe and we find out that he’s planning a new project for the summer. We also get some insight on his new partnership with DJ Skee and how it’s going to help advance Nip’s career. We speak about his experiences in the music industry and why he would never sign an artist record deal. We end off the interview with a few words about the West Coast and the new energy that’s reigning on the coast with up and coming artists such as himself, Kendrick, YG and Tyga succeeding.

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One Of A Kind Music Access: Kendrick Lamar [Video]

This spring, Complex and Dr. Pepper embarked on an adventure like no other: a road trip hitting 23 American musical hubs, from cities with timeless musical heritage to festivals drawing fans from around the world. The first destination for the One of a Kind Music Access bus was Indio, California, home of the Coachella Festival, which annually showcases musical legends alongside the hottest industry newcomers. This year, rapper Kendrick Lamar shared a line-up with some of the greatest musicians of all time (living or dead), and you can check out his experience in the video above. Previously: Kendrick Lamar On Dr. Dre, New Album, Top Dawg Compilation [Video]

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