Nipsey Hussle Talks Proud2Pay, Marathon Marketing Company & More [Video]

HHS1987’s own BWyche catches up with Nipsey Hussle for an exclusive interview. In part 2 Nipsey talks about the concept behind the “Proud2Pay” campaign in which a thousand fans purchased his $100 autographed mixtape. Nipsey talks about giving those fans exclusive items, a chance to listen to his new songs first, and more. Nipsey breaks down “Marathon Marketing,” a branding/ marketing company to get other artists/ companies hit their target audience. Nipsey breaks down how important distribution is for artists. This video was shot by HHS1987’s Rick Dange.

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Archie Bang – Rewind [Audio x Download]

While the contemporary rap scene has shifted from selling narcotics to the experiences of drug consumption, Flatbush native Archie Bang decides to take things back to the days of pagers and Pete Rock. On his latest piano laced joint, “Rewind,” the emcee leaves no stone unturned as he describes his struggles of living in Flatbush in full detail, as the Brooklyn community has been known to transform itself into a whole different beast when it’s lights out. Bang’s rough vocals over Sargon The Great’s stellar production is a proper throwback to everyone’s favorite era of Hip-Hop. “Rewind” is one of the many jewels that we could expect to find on Archie’s forthcoming album, Never Say Die, Vol. 1 (80’sBabies).

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Curren$y, Smoke DZA & Harry Fraud – The Stage [Free EP]

Curren$y and Smoke DZA release their EP The Stage, with production handled by Harry Fraud. It features four original tracks with guest appearances from French Montana & Big K.R.I.T. Make sure you grab Smoke Dza’s new single “Legends In The Making (Ashtray pt. 2)” feat. Curren$y & Wiz Khalifa available everywhere 11/5/13 on Surf School Recordings. Download EP

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Mister Cee’s Jam Master Jay Tribute Mix On Hot 97 [Audio x Download]

Mister Cee takes us to Hollis, Queens New York, tributing a hip-hop legend during his “Throwback at Noon” mixshow on Hot 97. Now marking eleven years since the untimely death of Jam Master Jay, Mister Cee remembers the legendary Run-D.M.C. member with an hour mix of classic records from the late Jason “Jam Master Jay” Mizell. via Miss Info

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