Jhene Aiko Talks Tupac, Not Signing To TDE, Growing Up In LA, Not Changing For Labels & More [Video]

Exclusive in-depth interview with Jhene Aiko. In part 1 Jhene talks to Nick Huff Barili about growing up in a Mixed-Race household in LA, first music memories, performing 702’s Steelo at talent show and being influenced by Tupac Shakur. As the conversation continues Jhene explains why she chose not to sign with TDE and opted for signing with NO ID and Def Jam instead. Part 1 of our interview ends with Jhene sharing a story about how a meeting with a record label inspired the concept for the titles of her last three projects. We are just getting started. Stay tuned next week for more with Jhene Aiko.

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Russell Simmons & Rick Rubin On Public Enemy [Video]

The early days of Public Enemy are examined by Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin in the new video clip, the third in a series examining the early days of Def Jam. With the aid of Elliott Wilson, the pair talk about Chuck D’s time with Spectrum City, the formation of the concept of Public Enemy, and the incendiary nature of their thought-provoking lyrics.

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Cap 1 – Caviar Dreams 2 [Mixtape]

Chicago rapper, Cap 1, has already released three mixtapes in 2014, and today’s he’s back with the fourth, Caviar Dreams 2. Serving as the sequel to January’s Caviar Dreams mixtape, the project contains 14 tracks, and is hosted by DJ Scream, DJ ESudd, & DJ Teknikz. Look for features to come from 2 Chainz, Ty Dolla $ign, Young Dolph, Verse Simmonds, and more. Cap 1 – Caviar Dreams 2

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