Wiz Khalifa Discusses Amber Rose Feature On “O.N.I.F.C.”, Snoop Lion & More w/ CivilTV (Part 2) [Video]

Earlier this week, KarenCivil.com debuted part 1 of 2 of an exclusive sit-down interview with Wiz Khalifa. In part 1 he discussed the backlash he’s received from his ‘O.N.I.F.C.’ album cover and the delay behind his collaboration mixtape with Curren$y. Today, in part 2, he talks about his close friend Snoop Lion and also the Amber Rose feature we can expect on his album. After the jump, Wiz Khalifa talks about his “O.N.I.F.C.” cover art and about smoking weed with his mom at Rock the Bells 2012.

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Torae: Off The Record (Episode 4) [Video]

Now in the final stretch – and with a deadline to meet – Torae hits the road to Norfolk, VA to work with producer Nottz. After interviewing with DJ Bee of 103 Jamz and finishing the track “Thank You”, he drives to Bright Lady Studios in North Carolina to record with 9th Wonder, Khrysis, E. Jones, Fatin and the rest of The Soul Council. Upon his return to NYC, he heads back to the studio to finish the title single “For The Record” with DJ Premier and to get the album mixed and mastered. With all the travel and marathon studio sessions, will he get the hit song he’s looking for? Will the album be completed in time? For The Record is due soon, and with no more money, and even less time, Torae is in the race to the finish line. – TheUrbanDaily Previously: Torae: Off The Record (Episode 3) [Video]

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Mannie Fresh On Kanye’s “Cruel Summer”, Lil Wayne’s Work Ethic, Hip Hop Diversity [Video]

Whilst in New Orleans for Essence Festival 2012, SoulCulture TV sat down with DJ and prolific former-Cash Money producer Mannie Fresh at the House of Blues to discuss his hometown, commercial Hip Hop’s need to diversify, his thoughts on the Southern scene, what it’s been like working with Kanye West and the crew on Cruel Summer, and Lil Wayne’s work ethic. He had a lot to say.

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