Big Shug feat. Av’rex, Singapore Kane, Krumb Snatcha & M-Dot – Think Twice [Video]

Intro is by DJ Premier, courtesy of “Live @ Headquarters radio.” Gang Starr Foundation Legends Big Shug & Krumb Snatcha come together on a record for the first time in 10 years. They bring rising Boston MC’s & frequent collaborators/protégé’s M-Dot & Singapore Kane along for the ride. Av’rex (of Krumb’s group WOLVES) also adds a verse to the posse cut. Track is Produced by Reef Ali. Cuts by DJ Grazzhoppa. Video Directed by Benny Guzman, filmed by Jeff Miranda, & Edited by DJ TyQuoddy.

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Apollo Brown & OC – People’s Champ [Audio x Download]

Fast rising production star Apollo Brown and the legendary OC debuted their new album “Trophies” a week early today on iTunes (the official wide release is May 1st). The project is one of the most anticipated of the year and has garnered high praise from DJ Premier all the way to Dame Dash. The record is 16 raw tracks with no guest features and 3 verses per song – no frills, just beats and rhymes.To kick things off Apollo & OC are giving away the single “People’s Champ.” People’s Champ by Apollo Brown & OC

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Bobby Womack – The Making Of “The Bravest Man In The Universe” (Mini-Doc) [Video]

Bobby Womack’s new album, “The Bravest Man In The Universe” drops June 11. A look behind the scenes at the making of Bobby Womack’s forthcoming album, The Bravest Man In The Universe. Features footage of Bobby in the studio with producers Damon Albarn and Richard Russell during the album sessions in late 2011. Previously: Bobby Womack – Please Forgive My Heart [Audio]

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Nipsey Hussle Live From Amsterdam: Live Footage + Interview [Video]

DubCNN hit the road overseas with Nipsey Hussle and brings you an exclusive feature with Neighborhood Nip live from Amsterdam. Check out live performances from some of his dopest records, including “Hussle In The House”, “Fly Crippin” and “This Plane”. We also interviewed Nipsey while roaming the streets in Amsterdam. Nip tells us about his experience in Europe and we find out that he’s planning a new project for the summer. We also get some insight on his new partnership with DJ Skee and how it’s going to help advance Nip’s career. We speak about his experiences in the music industry and why he would never sign an artist record deal. We end off the interview with a few words about the West Coast and the new energy that’s reigning on the coast with up and coming artists such as himself, Kendrick, YG and Tyga succeeding.

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