Joe Budden – Freedom Freestyle [Video]

“I was told there was once a world where slaves communicated with each other via music, and tho I wasn’t present for that, the HipHop I fell in love with always encouraged me to do the same (Thank you Public Enemy)…. Let this act as an unfortunate reminder that times change and they don’t. #BlackLivesMatter #YallLivesMatter #OurLivesMatter … I’m afraid to wonder what happens when we as a ppl decide to stop saying it. Some deem us threatening now by sheer design. We are not. We are loving, passionate, cultured and proud, even during unrest. However, with every life viciously and maliciously taken by costumed evil, we grow more and more afraid. What will occur when too many of us are afraid? #IfYouDontValueMyLifeEYEWill #GodHelpUsAll #TheMissionIsGreat” – Joe Budden

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DJ Jazzy Jeff: Vinyl Destination Season 4 (Episode 3) [Video]

DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Vinyl Destination crew enjoy a mid-tour vacation with a few days off in scenic Phuket, Thailand. Dayne and DJ Ferno are eager to experience every aspect of Thai paradise. As luck would have it, Chris Samba is the perfect tour guide. Having lived in Thailand for many years, Samba takes the guys on a motorbike adventure around the island. Next it’s off to Manila, Philippines where Jeff drops knowledge on a group of aspiring DJs. After an amazing time hanging out with his fans, Jeff is on top of the world. Meanwhile, a stomach bug has a few of the guys feeling low.

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Joey Bada$$ & Jim Jones – Lost Ones [Audio]

The Compound Gold Project presented by Magnum™ Large Sized Condoms is a three-track hip-hop music collaboration featuring top artists Dave East, BJ The Chicago Kid, Jim Jones, Joey Bada$$, Beanie Sigel and Jadakiss. The second track, “Lost Ones,” features Joey Bada$$, Jim Jones and Annalise Azadian. The track is produced by Don Cannnon. The final track, “Dinero” featuring Beanie Sigel and Jadakiss, is produced by Buda The Future and Grand Muzik, will be released later this summer. The Compound Gold Project includes three songs, behind-the-scenes videos of the artists in the studio, interviews and artwork from Jay West. The maker of Magnum™ Condoms and creative art studio, the Compound, worked to innovatively bring the “Magnum™ Live Large” lifestyle to consumers through the Compound Gold Project. They collaborated with the artists to record the album and film videos at the Compound, where the artists expressed what it means to be a “Magnum™ Man” and embody the gold standard in life.

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