Hollywood FLOSS – Living Legend [Stream x Download]
Produced by Heartbeatz, Cuts by DJ Discipline.
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Jay Electronica – Better In Tune With The Infinite (Cookin Soul Remix) [Stream x Download]
Grammy award winning production duo Cookin Soul adds “some dope natural feel drums, some 808 bass, string hits, hihats, crash & all that good stuff…” to Jay Elec’s latest joint. Listen/download below.
Read morePharrell & Tyson Toussant Talk Bionic Yarn [Video]
The creative duo behind Bionic Yarn, brand ambassador Pharrell Williams and founder/CEO Tyson Toussant, talk about products produced by using fibers collected from recycled plastic bottles.
Read moreBig Sean – Sanctified (Live @ SXSW 204) [Video]
The past 7 days have been a whirlwind of action and nonstop rap moments in Austin, Texas. And, VIBE has been there every step of the way to capture all the buzz-worthy action during SXSW 2014. Just take a look at this crystal clear footage of Big Sean owning his verse from Rick Ross’ “Sanctified” live at the Def Jam 30 event, and tell us you don’t wish that you were there.
Read moreAb-Soul – Illuminate (Live @ SXSW 2014) [Video]
Ab-Soul may be one of the quieter members of TDE, but his lyrics do all the talking for him. This past week, the Cali spitta made his rounds at the 2014 SXSW music festival with an agenda to kill every mic in sight. VIBE caught Ab ripping through his verse Kendrick Lamar-assisted track “Illuminate.”
Read moreNitty Scott, MC Says Kendrick Lamar Collaboration In The Works [Video]
VIBE hosted a mix of new and veteran hip-hop talent at the House of Vans on Saturday afternoon (Mar. 15). Fighting through rain clouds and windy conditions, Nitty Scott, MC trekked all the way down to Texas to be apart of the show. Right after she tore down the Mohawk stage, Nitty talked to VIBE about the importance of SXSW and revealed plans for a new collaboration she has in the works with TDE’s Kendrick Lamar. Previously, the two worked together on the “Flower Child,” which was released in 2013.
Read moreBehind The Scenes @ Future’s Sonos Studio Takeover [Video]
The artist discusses his recent L.A. performance, and his place in the hip-hop game.
Read moreAugust Alsina feat. Rick Ross – Benediction [Stream]
From August Alsina’s debut album “Testimony” available 4.15.14.
Read moreChildish Gambino On Taking Shots At Other Rappers [Video]
We caught up with Childish at the Complex House to ask him: What’s real these days with people taking shots (or receiving them) from you? Never short something to say, Childish had more than a few answers for us in the exclusive video interview above, as he always does. via
Read moreWestbay feat. Troy Ave – High End [Stream x Download]
We all know someone who’s got champagne taste on a 40oz. budget. They love to spin a story of popping bottles, but couldn’t loan you a few bucks for a MetroCard. While it’s cool to flex in a nice ride or a new pair of kicks, there’s no substitute for the grind. Although social media has allowed us to be viewed in the light we choose, the world wide web doesn’t pull any punches when it comes to your cash flow. Backed by a haunting violin sample and banging drum section produced by tC, “High End” from newcomer Westbay and fellow Brooklynite Troy Ave, have the Kings County duo speaking on what it takes to make it to the top. Full of direct lines that call out those who never “wanna earn their strips, they just wanna act hard, talk tough, but they never wanna fight,” the track serves as a hustler’s anthem that’ll appeal to fans of dope rhymes and tough beats. “High End” is set to be featured on Westbay’s forthcoming album, ‘Spread Love’.. stay tuned!
Read moreSpit Gemz – E. Nygma [Video]
Shot, Directed & Edited by Spit Gemz.
Read moreFuture Performs – Look Ahead (Live @ Spin At Stubbs) [Video]
Future’s new album “Hones” is set to drop April 22.
Read moreAsher Roth Interview w/ Fuse @ SXSW 2014 [Video]
Fuse chops it up up with Asher Roth at South by Southwest 2014 in Austin, TX.
Read moreMobb Deep Interview w/ Fuse @ SXSW 2014 [Video]
We caught up with Mobb Deep at South by Southwest 2014 in Austin, TX.
Read moreDJ Mustard Says He And YG Are Snoop & Dr. Dre “All Over Again” [Video]
VIBE caught up with DJ Mustard in Austin at this year’s SXSW festival, and he professed to making some legendary music with YG, comparing himself to some of the West’s greats. “If you really love LA music, and you love Dr. Dre, Snoop, ‘Pac, you’re gonna relate to this,” he said. “If you love anything from Dogg Pound, you’re gonna relate to this. It’s that all over again.” Watch DJ Mustard’s take on being half of the new big West duo above.
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