Jay-Z – Picasso Baby (Behind The Scenes) [Video]
“Magna Carta… Holy Grail” out now! Previously: Jay-Z On The Breakfast Club [Video]
Read more“Magna Carta… Holy Grail” out now! Previously: Jay-Z On The Breakfast Club [Video]
Read moreThe World Famous Beat Junkies turntablist crew stop by Dubspot to discuss their love for turntable music, being active for more than two decades, and the current state of DJing and music technology. The Beat Junkies (DJ Babu, J Rocc, D-Styles, DJ Shortkut, DJ Rhettmatic, DJ What?!, Mr. Choc, Icy Ice, Curse, Melo-D, and DJ Havik) incorporate highly skilled turntable techniques with party rocking. In this video, the Beat Junkies talk about their versatile performances in which they incorporate team routines, individual routines, and party-rocking turntable music. They talk about how forming a group helped them to individually develop their skills. Although the art of DJing has completely changed since the group’s founding in the 1990s, they talk about their respect for DJs who have great song selection and play for the crowd. However, they discuss how their art is completely different as turntablists, more akin to live musicians as they are using turntables as instruments to create new music, and are prone to error. As technology and the internet developed, the Beat Junkies remained enthusiastic as these improvements create new ways to further their craft and add new musical elements to the music they perform with. They continue to represent the art of turntablism and display hip-hop in its purest form.
Read moreOff their upcoming “Believers” LP. Pre-order now on iTunes.
Read moreHere’s a new one from Detroit’s very own FowL. Clockworkon the boards. Previously: FowL – Ahead Of You [Audio x Download]
Read moreProbCause links with fellow Chicago artist Chance The Rapper to drop “LSD,” off the upcoming Recipe Volume 2 which is scheduled to drop July 16th! LSD came together several months ago when the Beijing based electronic group Pet Conspiracy reached out to producer Drew Mantia to do a remix of of one of their original songs. Drew reached out to ProbCause to record over the remix, and during the recording session for “Three Course Meal” featuring Action Bronson and Chance the Rapper, Chance liked the record so much he layed his verse on the spot.
Read moreNew Joey Fatts featuring A$ton Matthews over a Sledgren production.
Read moreThis episode of “That Life” with @CARISSAROSSI takes place in Denver with Casey Veggies. The two discuss his debut album with Roc Nation, Tour with Travis Scott, production on Yeezus, and more!
Read more“The 20/20 Experience 2” is set to drop this September.
Read moreVladTV, Loaded Lux and Math Hoffa went on a promo run during the lead up to the Killaz Battle League event, and as a result Math and Lux wound up spitting bars live on radio. Both Lux and Math spit some real lyrical bars that their fans will certainly be entertained with. Check out the skills above.
Read moreIn the second part of our three part interview with Styles P on The Combat Jack Show, Styles explains some of his more notable statements on Twitter, including his decision to use “ninja” instead of “nigga” when talking online. Check out episode 1 here.
Read moreWith me headed back to France, I felt inspired to kick a few bars over Picasso Baby.. The whole fly art talk that Jay was displaying on the track, bought me back to my visit to Le Louvre. And all the images that I would see in text books, and magazines.. I was now seeing in person. Who’d have thought a kid from the South Bronx would be able to see other parts of the world, doing something that he loves and believes in.. And always dreamed of. Rap Music! Enjoy yall. Previously: The Kid Daytona – Shotgun [Audio x Download]
Read moreAfter a 3 year hiatus, Mr. Hudson returns to the music scene with a new joint called “Fred Astaire”. The single will be available to pre-order on iTunes from July 21st.
Read moreJigga dropped by Power 105.1’s The Breakfast Club to promote his new album “Magna Carta… Holy Grail”. Part 2 after the jump.
Read moreHot 97 host Peter Rosenberg kicks The Realness about Jay-Z’s new album “Magna Carta… Holy Grail“. Previously: Jay-Z Receives Platinum Plaque For Magna Carta Holy Grail
Read moreThe Mixdown is a weekly show in which Esteban visits recording studios to hang with hip hop producers and MCs. Check it out every Wednesday. Esteban spends time with rapper Tony Touch, who breaks down tracks from his new mixtape “Piece Maker 3: Return of the 50 MCs“. Previously: Tony Touch feat. Joell Ortiz, Royce Da 5’9″ & Crooked I – Slaughter Session [Audio]
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