A-Villa feat. Action Bronson, Roc Marciano, & Willie The Kid – Live From The Villa [Stream]

Taken from A-Villa’s #CarryOnTradition project, which drops 11/4 via Closed Sessions “Live From The Villa” is just a hard rap record equipped with ill rhymes and slick wordplay on one of the darkest beats I’ve made. I used to play this beat during producer competitions and it always got the heads nodding crazy in the crowd. The meaning behind the song title is self-explanatory…it’s just me serving the people that live, uncut, ruff, rugged, and raw Hip Hop. And the three artists embrace that same quality in their own music. Action Bronson, Roc Marciano, and Willie The Kid have released songs together before and have always proven to be a deadly combination on any track. And “Live From The Villa” is no different…as their chemistry is evident, with each of their verses flowing into the next. And although a lot of these type of collab songs get made thru email, I’m proud to say that this was not one those. I was “live & direct” in the studio with each of them and we’ve recorded a handful of songs, including this one. And beyond their talent as incredible artists, all three are the most humble and down to earth people I’ve met in music. No Hollywood act, they always show love, they answer my calls or texts, and they’re always down to make more music with me. You don’t always get that from some of your favorite rappers. And I hope “Live From The Villa” is just one of many

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DJ Jazzy Jeff: Vinyl Destination Season 2 (Episode 21) [Video]

DJ Jazzy Jeff and the crew continue the Asian tour in Manila, Philippines. There DJ Ferno learns a few martial arts moves before the guys head off to Singapore. The next morning Jeff and the guys prep for a seven hour flight to Tokyo, Japan, which so happens to be one of Jeff’s favorite cities. There the crew head over to Abe San’s for some Christmas goodies before his magic show at dinner.

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S1 Says Kanye West Is Working On New Album, Songs Are “Feel Good” [Video]

You thought S1 was finished dropping Kanye gems?!? In our latest interview segment from this year’s A3C ProAudio conference, producer Symbolic One confirms that Kanye West is indeed working on a new album and the songs he’s submitted to Ye have a much more “feel good” vibe, as opposed to the darkness of “Yeezus.” The countdown to a new Ye album is officially on…

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Jermaine Dupri On The Combat Jack Show [Stream]

JD’s Hip Hop pedigree is so official. 30 plus years of history here. Who else can wax so poetically about the 1980’s Fresh Fest, Kriss Kross, Jay Z and the acension of the South musically? This live episode recorded at Tree Sound Studios in Atlanta, Georgia was so official. Plus, Mr. Dupree opens up about his relationship with Janet Jackson. This is a guaranteed So So Def episode. #Salutes to Groove Chambers and Mali Hunter for making this happen.

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