Blu & Nottz feat. ANTHM, Homeboy Sandman, Sene & Johaz – Crooks In Castles [Audio]

“Gods In The Spirit” is now available for pre-Order via iTunes for just $4.99. For the 3rd and final leak off Blu & Nottz’s six track collaborative EP, Gods In The Spirit, which becomes available on October 22nd via Coalmine Records, the emcee/producer duo are pleased to present “Crooks In Castles,” featuring ANTHM, Homeboy Sandman, Sene and Johaz.

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A&R Room With Vic Mensa, Rich Nice, Reef The Streets, Shaheem Reid & DJ Wonder [Video]

As we do every week on Sway In The Morning, we play new music in the A&R Room. Citizens vote on which songs the liked or didn’t like, ultimately to be played on Shade 45. This week, Chi-town’s Vic Mensa dropped by to participate in the fun. The young rapper recently released his on project, Innatape, features on the tape include Thundercat, Jesse Boykins III and Ab-Soul. Innatape is the most recent solo released project since Straight Up and his departure from band, Kids These Days. Beside newcomer Vic, Rich Nice, Reef The Streets and Shaheem chimed in to share some new tracks and their inputs. Rich Nice shared Lantana’s All Hussle No Luck ft. Yo Gotti, Bun B and Pusha-T. Reef shared Nipsey Hussle’s Checc Me Out ft. Dom Kennedy and Colby Supreme off his new tape Crenshaw. DJ Wonder shared Diplo’s Rock Steady ft. Action Bronson, RiFF RaFF, Mr. MFN eXquire & Nicky Da B. Lastly, Shaheem shared Llyod Bank’s Drop A Diamond ft. Raekwon The Chef.

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Nipsey Hussle Talks $100 “Crenshaw” Mixtape, Being An Entrepreneur & More [Video]

Neighborhood Nipsey Hussle pays DJ Skee a visit to discuss his new Crenshaw mixtape and reveal the details behind its $100 price tag. Though giving every fan the option to download the project for free via DatPiff, Nipsey explains he wanted create a dialogue among his fans and Hip Hop enthusiasts as well as create a movement where consumers would be proud to pay. Hussle clarifies to listeners that those who purchased hard copies will also be treated to a private concert to give his fans a unique live experience. Speaking candidly with the AXS TV host, Nipsey gives credit to DJ Skee for inspiring him to pursue his business aspirations and entrepreneurial dreams.

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Sway & ScHoolboy Q Call Kendrick Lamar To Talk BET Cyphers [Video]

Last night, TDE took over ATL for the Hip Hop Awards, as well as our twitter timelines with reactions to #KendricksVerse. This morning, ScHoolboy Q stopped by Sway in the Morning and broke down each freestyle from his crew. But what people really want to know is… was Kendrick talking about Drake when he said “Yeah, and nothing’s been the same since they dropped ‘Control’/ And tucked a sensitive rapper back in his pajama clothes” . So, Q called K.Dot live on-air! What did he say when he answered?

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Rick Ross Says He Told Kanye West To Sign Pusha T [Video]

The self proclaimed boss of the Rap game touches down on the West Coast and checks in with DJ Skee for an exclusive interview. Take a look as Rozay makes himself comfortable on Skee’s studio leather couch, puffs on a blunt and gets into details behind his upcoming Mastermind LP. The Miami native addresses the meaning of what a real boss is and the importance of being universal with making decisions that often times go beyond music. In fact, Ross reveals he was behind Kanye West signing Pusha T which subsequently lead to a successful career with G.O.O.D. Music. As the candid interview between the two entrepreneurs continued, Rick Ross touched on the unity shared between staff and every artist at Maybach Music Group and clarifies he believes his movement is the biggest in the world of Hip Hop. Before heading out, Rozay shares with listeners how he was able to tap into his experiences from over the last year and use the ups and downs as creative inspirations. Fans can pick up Rick Ross’ new album Mastermind when it hits shelves on December 17.

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