Big Boi Interview w/ Gowhere Hip Hop & Rap Genius [Video]

Big Boi will release his new solo album, “Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors”, on December 11th. Big Boi sits down with GY312 for Gowhere Hip Hop & Rap Genius at the New Era store in downtown Chicago to talk all about the upcoming album, “Vicious Lies & Dangerous Rumors”. The album possesses a very personal meaning for Big Boi. Find out how the GIF artwork came about as well as the album title’s connection to Big Boi’s grandma. Plus, get the origin of Big Boi’s bowling name (hah!) and the legendary ATL emcee verifies a line for Rap Genius from his new song “In The A” featuring T.I. & Ludacris. Last week Big Boi held a listening session in Chicago, where he played his new album “Vicious Lies & Dangerous Rumors” for tastemakers and fans, he also spoke briefly with Ruby Hornet about the new project, having fun with his art, and why he’s always chosen to keep it player over playing it safe. Check it out below!

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T.I. Admits Andre 3000 Outshined Him On “Sorry”; Clicks With Pink On “Guns & Roses” [Video]

T.I. is not afraid to admit that Andre 3000 stole the spotlight from him on their collaboration “Sorry.” “He shi**ed on me on my own record,” says Tip. After the jump, T.I. talks about collaborating with Pink on the T-Minus-produced “Guns and Roses” off his new album “Trouble Man: Heavy Is the Head”.

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Bling47 Breaks Dilla Edition: J. Rocc – Interludes [Video]

Bling47 takes you on a journey into samples used by J Dilla. Filmed, edited and animated and directed by Waajeed. As we slowly start to bring Bling47 Breaks to a close in Febuary, it was one of my biggest goals to get J Rocc of the World Famous Beat Junkies on this series. Not only because J is one of the best DJ’s in the world but because of his close friendship with Dilla during the final years of his life. Last weekend I managed to catchup with him in Los Angeles to talk Dilla and records. I had just finished packing my equipment and he pulled this one. I HAD TO FILM IT. This one is for the true Dilla heads. The will be more J Rocc to come. I Promise. Enjoy! – Jeedo Previously: Bling47 Breaks Dilla Edition: House Shoes – The Light Remix [Video]

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AWAR – Keep Risin’ [Video]

“Keep Risin’” is produced by Nottz and one of the crown jewel’s off AWAR’s recently released “The Laws Of Nature” album available now on iTunes and CD. This storytelling video depicts the struggle of an artist and a skateboarder, showing how the concept applies universally to everyone out there on the grind. Shot in Virginia Beach, includes cameo from Grammy Winning producer, Nottz.

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CZARFACE (Inspectah Deck & 7L & Esoteric) feat. Roc Marciano – Cement 3’s [Audio]

“CZARFACE” project will include contributions from Ghostface Killah, Action Bronson, Mr. Muthafuckin’ eXquire, Roc Marciano, Vinnie Paz, Cappadonna, DJ Premier & Oh No. “CZARFACE” will be released on 2-19-2013 via Brick Records With his illustrious career spanning nearly two-decades now, it would be easy for Inspectah Deck to sit back and rest on his laurels; after all, he has helped create some of the best hip-hop music ever recorded. Despite his low-key persona, Deck carved out his own unique space in the Wu-Tang Clan, thanks to his stand-out verses from “C.R.E.A.M.,” “Protect Ya Neck” and his otherworldly verse on “Triumph” among many. Likewise, who could forget Deck’s contributions on Ghostface’s Ironman (“Assassination Day”), his many appearances on Raekwon’s OBFCL, GZA’s Liquid Swords (“Cold World”) or his collaborations with Gang Starr (“Above The Clouds”) and Big Pun (“Tres Leches” which also featured Mobb Deep’s Prodigy). Throughout Deck’s career, whether it was beside his fellow Wu-Tang brethren or in a solo-capacity, he is as adamant today about his culture and pushing the creative envelope as he was before Enter The Wu-Tang: 36 Chambers became an epic masterpiece; hence the formation of CZARFACE, a new collaborative project with underground icons 7L & Esoteric. With rap fans again craving more substance and less polish, Deck realizes there is a tangible shift taking place- “The industry doesn’t need another well packaged, put together “act,” instead fans are once again gravitating to the seasoned vets and newcomers that are still true to the game.” With a

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Wiz Khalifa Interview w/ Funkmaster Flex On Hot 97 [Audio]

Yesterday, Wiz Khalifa visited Flex to plug and play a few records off today’s release, “O.N.F.I.C.“. Break 1: Fatherhood, plugs 2050 tour, Juicy J’s album and passes gas. [audio:http://rapradar.files.wordpress.com/2012/12/wiz-khalifa-12-3-12.mp3] Break 2: Brushes off the leak and introduces “Rise Above” featuring Amber Rose. [audio:http://rapradar.files.wordpress.com/2012/12/wiz-k-12-3-12_1.mp3] Break 3: Explains the origins of his name and the meaning behind it. [audio:http://rapradar.files.wordpress.com/2012/12/wiz-k-12-3-12_2.mp3] Break 4: Talks fan base and his writing process. [audio:http://rapradar.files.wordpress.com/2012/12/wiz-k-12-3-12_3.mp3] Break 5: Individuality of his Taylor Gang and Juicy J. [audio:http://rapradar.files.wordpress.com/2012/12/wiz-k-12-3-12_4-1.mp3] via RR Previously: Wiz Khalifa – “O.N.I.F.C.” Track By Track: Let It Go (feat. Akon) [Video]

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