Boaz Relives His Spiritual Trip To Jamaica [Video]

In this exclusive interview with VladTV, Boaz talks Nas comparisons, working with Junior Reid and how his trip to Jamaica enlightened his spirit. The Pittsburgh rapper has called himself the Nas of his region and has also heard it from critics. Boaz says the comparisons to the hip-hop giant are humbling and he plans to keep working hard to prove the comparisons to be true. Boaz also talks about his single “How We Law” with Junior Reid and the making of the video. Boaz says while shooting the movie-like video in Kingston, Jamaica, he was able to see poverty in a whole other way. He explains how American poverty would be considered middle class to the some of the Kingston natives. Check out the rest of the interview above.

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Grandmaster Caz: “Early DJs Were Way More Invested Than Today” [Video]

Legendary emcee Grandmaster Caz detailed the early DJ culture and reveals the differences in today’s DJs. The Bronx native says that back in the day the sound system was the first signifier of how great a DJ truly was, and Caz says the systems were extremely pricey. Instead of getting everything on a flash drive, Caz explains that records were additional form of rating a DJ, because the albums were more exclusive than today. He adds that some DJs would even wash out the labels or put tape over them to keep up with the exclusivity of their records. Check out more of what Grandmaster Caz had to say about the DJ culture in the above clip.

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Tyler, The Creator Shares His Thoughts On Religion [Video]

Tyler, The Creator provided his insight on the Bible and his faith during a run in with Z of Abraham earlier this month. The Odd Future rapper has faced scrutiny over his lyrics and alleged demonic images in his artwork, but has admitted he jokes about Satan. During a chill session backstage of a Jhene Aiko concert, the Tyler gave his perspective about his faith. The California rapper acknowledged the Bible’s existence, but says he hasn’t had a moment where he had a special encounter with him. Tyler bluntly explains that if he did, he might have a change of heart. The conversation lightens up thanks to Ab-Soul, who interrupts with a few jokes.

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Jay Rock & ScHoolboy Q Give Out Christmas Gifts In LA Projects [Video]

Aktive N La followed Jay Rock and Schoolboy Q as they made their way over to the Nickerson Gardens projects in LA, as they and a large group of other TDE associates gave out gifts to various children. The Nickerson Gardens are the same projects that Jay Rock actually grew up in, so he was extra happy that he got to give back to the young children from his block. Check out Jay Rock, Schoolboy Q and TDE provide a happy Christmas for many young kids in LA above.

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