Lenny S Tells Us The Two Things Most Successful Rappers Have, What Labels Do, Joint Ventures & More [Video]

This is part two of our exclusive interview with Lenny S. Lenny goes into depth about what determines if an artist will get signed and or be successful. “People either have to believe you or want to be you.” He talks about fans should either want to talk like you, dress like you, go where you go, and etc. He uses the Jay-Z and DMX example, both being successful yet two different rappers. One who glorified the lifestyle, and another being down and out, crying at his shows, his relationship with his dog and etc. Those two artists stories you respected and believed. He talks about record labels taking artists to the next level. Labels are there to represent the artists to brands, and ultimately help them get endorsement deals and etc. He breaks down the cliche most rappers say “I dont want a deal I want a partnership.” He goes in depth what a joint venture is and so much more. This interview was conducted by HHS1987’s EMoney, and shot by Rick Dange in Sigma Sounds studios in Philadelphia, Pa. After the jump, Lenny S tells us his story, the Rocafella era, being a Lifestyle A&R & more.

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Blaq Poet – Blaq Krueger [Video]

M.B.D.R. presents Blaq Poet’s new music video “Blaq Krueger” off his new album “Blaq Death” which is available at the above link. The music video shot by Comet for Mad Men Ent. was filmed in the nightmarish woods on New York’s Long Island. The backdrop provides an erie setting for the dark track which is produced by Stu Bangas. The video is riddled with dark images from stock footage or obscure films all edited by R.M.L. Please support independent art and share this video with everyone you know.

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TrackBlasters Radio: 30.12.13

Da More Fire Monday – The Correct Flava To Start Your Week Host: DJ P.R. This is the final TB Radio show of 2013! Enjoy. Record Of The Day: Drake – We Made It Freestyle Playlist Drake – Trophies **Record Of The Day** Drake – We Made It Freestyle Timbaland feat. Jay-Z, Drake & James Fauntleroy – Know Bout Me Tyga feat. Lil Wayne & Meek Mill – Good Day Slaughterhouse – Party Rick Ross feat. Jay-Z – The Devil Is A Lie Eminem – Rhyme Or Reason Jay-Z – SomeWhereInAmerica Raekwon feat. Melanie Fiona & Assassin – Soundboy Kill It Raekwon – Royals (Remix) Danny Brown – Lonely King Chip feat. Domo Genesis – Cherish The Day Joey Bada$$, Dyemond Lewis & A La Sole – Sol Luna Alchemist feat. Action Bronson & Roc Marciano – Pool Hall Hustler Famez feat. Dashius Clay & J Reyne – She Got It All AWKWORD feat. Centri – Dedication [audio:http://www.trackblasters.com/radio/shows/radioshow 30.12.13.mp3] Download here

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Audio Push feat. Joey Bada$$ – Tis The Season [Video]

Trading the sunny skies of California for the gritty streets of New York, Audio Push is back with the highly anticipated visual for their Hit-Boy-produced track, “Tis The Season.” Featuring a classic Ol’ Dirty Bastard sample, “Tis The Season” has the classic boom-bap sound, laced with verses from three young and talented emcees, as Brooklyn’s own Joey Bada$$ joins Audio Push on the record. Shot in Joey’s hometown of Brooklyn, New York, the ManuallFocus-directed visual for “Tis The Season” brings the next generation of the West Coast and the East Coast together, as Audio Push, Joey Bada$$ and accompanying members of Pro Era join to make one of the hottest visuals of the year.

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