Swizz Beatz Recalls Jay-Z Vs. DMX Battle [Video]

Swizz Beatz chopped it up with VladTV about some classical moments in hip-hop, remembering all the way back to the time when Jay-Z and DMX battled one another. He transitioned into talking about knowing Jay-Z for so long and how they both had to grind hard in the music industry to get to where they are today. Previously: Swizz Beatz Interview w/ DJ Whoo Kid [Video]

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Substantial – Umoja [Audio x Download]

From “Home Is Where The Art Is“. Produced by Oddiesee. Umoja is Swahili for “Unity” and is also the the first principle of Kwanzaa which is today, December 26th. Each verse of the song touches on relationships Substantial has developed over the years. His marriage/family & community. The message of the song is making the world around us better by simply working “together”. Umoja (prod. Oddisee) by Substantial Previously: Substantial feat. yU – Movin’ Alright [Audio x Download]

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Hit-Boy Talks “Backseat Freestyle” & More [Video]

Hit-Boy sat down with Q1047’s Rico and Mambo Morning Show to talk about producing for G.O.O.D Music, Kendrick Lamar, and his plans to work with Britney Spears. The Southern California producer has composed beats for some of the hottest hits in the last year including, G.O.O.D Music’s “Clique,” Jay-Z and Kanye West’s “N*** in Paris,” and A$AP Rocky’s “Goldie.” Now Hit-Boy reveals his favorite track he’s produced, “‘Backseat Freestyle’ by Kendrick Lamar. I’m so excited about what he’s doing for not only just the [West] coast but music in general. He’s making really great hip hop. I’m proud of that.” “Sometimes I can’t believe like I made this stuff man,” Hit-Boy shares how G.O.O.D.’s hit track “Clique” came to be, “We were in London, last January, me and Big Sean and just did this idea ‘Ain’t nobody f* with my clique.” Initially Kanye heard it and wasn’t as crazy about it, and he just kept revisiting it and we just beefed it up and turned it into this.” Hit-Boy also expressed his goals for 2013 including producing for Britney Spears. “What’s next is really just popping off my own thing with this rap stuff that I’m doing. Trying to build a label. I got Audio Push. I’m building my own brand HS87. This upcoming year I want to do full length projects, or do half of an album for like somebody like Britney Spears.” “I just feel like I have so much to offer. People are starting to get what

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50 Cent feat. Snoop Dogg & Young Jeezy – Major Distribution (CDQ/Dirty) [Audio]

This is the 4th leak off of 50’s new LP “Street King Immortal”, which is set to drop February 26. New year,New approach, I’m not afraid of change.this Sh!t is going perfect STREET KING IMMORTAL will not fall short of a classic.#SMSaudio — 50cent (@50cent) December 26, 2012 [audio:http://www.ddotomen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/audio-3.mp3] Previously: 50 Cent feat. Snoop Dogg & Young Jeezy – Major Distribution (Teaser) [Video]

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Mya – Mr. Incredible [Video]

You voted it your favorite jam from the 2012 “K.I.S.S.” ALBUM!!! (available on iTunes, myamya.com & amazon.com) Video directed by: Derek Brown, DP: Brian Straughn, Grip: William B. Johnson, Styling: Scot Louie, Make-Up: James Cornwell, Hair: Tony Wesley, Male Model: David Fuller, Stand In: Mallory Terry, PA: Reginald White & Tatiana Noboa, Editor: Logan Miller HAPPY HOLIDAYS & ENJOY!

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