Chevy Woods Talks “Gang Land 2” Mixtape, Taylor Gang Album, Paid Dues, Touring & More [Video]

Exclusive in-depth interview with Chevy Woods backstage at Paid Dues. The Taylor Gang member talks about touring solo and how he has taken what he learned from touring with Wiz Khalifa and applied it to his own tour. Chevy says to expect edgy production on his new Gangland 2 mixtape hosted by DJ Drama that is about to drop. It features the Taylor Gang members as well as non Taylor features like Project Pat, Chip tha Ripper aka King Chip and others. Chevy also talks about the TGOD compilation album saying that they have a lot of songs to pick from and are shopping it around looking for the right situation. Before we let him go Chevy shares his thoughts on performing at Paid Dues and explains how he thinks touring and twitter are the keys to a new artists career. Previously: Chevy Woods, Berner & Tuki Carter – Goodstock [Audio x Download]

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DJ Jazzy Jeff On Challenge Of Will Smith Making New Music [Video]

DJ Jazzy Jeff explains how hard it is for Will Smith to be taken seriously as a musician at this point in his career, and despite Will’s love of music, it will be a challenge for him to release something new. Jazzy Jeff also talks about Will’s star power, and how he isn’t surprised at the level to which he has risen, and what Jada adds to their relationship. Previously: Black Thought & DJ Jazzy Jeff Warm Up The Crowd On The Set Of Jimmy Fallon [Video]

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Ugly Heroes (Apollo Brown, Verbal Kent, Red Pill) Interview w/ UHF [Video]

Pre-order “Ugly Heroes” here. Apollo Brown, Verbal Kent, and Red Pill recently sat down with UHF Cable Access Channel 43 for an interview about their new self-titled group album UGLY HEROES that drops 5/28/13. Hear what the record is about and check the album previews! An Ugly Hero is considered a myth. Growing up, the heroes we saw in cartoons and movies were perfectly chiseled, intelligent, and had senses none of us possess. An UGLY HERO is the everyday blue collar individual that makes the world go ’round. These are the heroes that work hard all day, everyday to help ensure that the lives around them are taken care of, and do it all without recognition. They wear themselves into the ground and sacrifice vanity for family.

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Raekwon Talks Wu-Tang Clan Album, Possible Tour & “F.I.L.A.” Album [Video]

Raekwon is a legend in the rap game that still spits with the hunger of a freshmen and has the grind of a man who has something to prove. This is why there will be no shortage of material from the Chef in 2013. He started things off with his Lost Jewelry EP in January, and plans on releasing two more big albums. One of which is his solo album, F.I.L.A, and the other will be the long awaited Wu-Tang Clan album, titled A Better Tomorrow, commemorating their 20th anniversary. In an exclusive sit-down with Sermon’s Domain at Alive & Well’s clothing store in Capital Hill, Raekwon talked about what it was like to perform at Coachella this year and a few topics about the Wu album. In regards to the album, he reveals that he didn’t find out about the title until it was out to the public, explains the type of sound he hopes to achieve through it, the possibility of hearing some unreleased ODB and if we’ll see a Wu-Tang Clan tour this year. We also briefly spoke on his solo album that’s still “baking in the oven.” Previously: Raekwon – Hip Hop: Yesterday, Today, Forever [Video]

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The Combat Jack Show: Episode 1 [Video]

The Combat Jack Show is taking things from the podcast to the computer screen through the power of Complex TV. In Episode 1, Black Thought stops by the show and chops it up with the gang to talk about the only real time Black Thought had any “beef” in the music industry. This happened to be with Nas, as they discussed how that situation came about and what went down when the two met in person at a Talib Kweli show.

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