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Undefined comes through with the first leak off his upcoming Producer EP, Certified-A-Side. Broken 40 Bottles features the Brown Bag Allstars going in heavy over some signature Undefined Production. Look for the full EP dropping on June 5th also featuring Outerspace, Nature, Nutso, Little Vic, UG and more.
Read moreOff that “The Luca Brasi Story” mixtape.
Read moreRoc Nation DJ/Producer Reflex releases “Body So Tight”, a 808 heavy record featuring Childish Gambino. Reflex is currently working on his debut EP due out later this year.
Read moreProduced by Baby Face.
Read moreThe Bay and LA unite on Sway in the Morning, as Problem and IAMSU swing by our Shade 45 studios. Not only do these young independent hustlers talk about how they met, and how the west coast is coming together for a new sound, but they even performed “Ya Undastand Me” in-studio, with Sway on background vocals. Did you know IAMSU wrote and produced UP for Love Rance? Watch below as he explains the inception of the record. Previously: Problem Speaks On His Single “Like Whaat” [Video]
Read moreFrench Montana sits down for an exclusive interview with HotNewHipHop’s Ashlee Ray at Bad Boy’s : Daddy’s House Recording studio to talk about upcoming album “Excuse My French”, Tigers & Miley Cyrus. Previously: French Montana – State Of Mind [Video]
Read moreFamed producer Mannie Fresh explains how he first met Kanye West when he came through Cash Money with another artist and Mannie lent him recording equipment. Mannie also reveals if his songs with Mystikal will drop, and gives advice to up and coming producers. Previously: Mannie Fresh Addresses Big Tymers Situation [Video]
Read moreDJ Jazzy Jeff explains what he’s currently doing with Red Bull and their Thre3Style Finals, where he judges new talent in the world of DJing. Jazzy Jeff also talks about how being a DJ has come full circle, and shares his thoughts on the meaning of “sucker DJ.” Previously: DJ Jazzy Jeff On Mike Tyson Throwing Punches At Him [Video]
Read moreTalib Kweli decodes the classic anthem “Get By” from his 2002 album, Quality, explaining the influence of JAY Z’s “I Just Wanna Love You” and The Beatles in the writing of the record. Previously: Talib Kweli – Turnt Up (Live On Sway In The Morning) [Video]
Read moreLocksmith drops off another set of visuals from his “The Green Box” mixtape. Since the murder of my cousin, I had been searching for the right way to properly express my grief. This song and video is dedicated to his mom (may she rest in peace) and any one who has lost someone to violence. – Locksmith Previously: Locksmith Freestyles, Talks Hip-Hop Today & “The Green Box” [Video]
Read more“DID IT B4” The debut hot shit off @VicMensa’s upcoming project INNANETAPE. Produced by Vic Mensa. Additional prod. by Peter Cottontale.
Read moreMovie produced by: Ricardo de Montreuil & Eliz Eskeranli. New B.o.B Album “Underground Luxury” coming soon! Previously: B.o.B. On Big Boy’s Neighborhood [Video]
Read moreHipHollywood sat down with Will Smith during press activities for his new film After Earth, where he revealed that he’s actually working on new music with none other than Kanye West. Check it out! Will Smith is well aware of the pesky rumors concerning his marriage and family, but, unlike his wife Jada, he has steered clear of addressing them. Instead, the mega star continues to grow his family business, and recently revealed to HipHollywood, during press activities for his latest film After Earth, how he deals with the lies and the haters. Check it out below!
Read moreex·or·di·um (eg-ˈzȯr-dē-əm) noun. – an introductory part or beginning, esp of an oration or discourse.
Read moreWale drops off the 2nd single from his upcoming album, “The Gifted”, which hits stores on June 25th. Previously: Wale – The Gifted [Album Cover]
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