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Ice Cube & director Tim Story talk to Westwood on Capital Xtra about new No 1 movie Ride Along, working with Kevin Hart, a sequel in the making, the love in the UK & who was the biggest diva on set! Ice Cube explains to Westwood whats happening with a new Friday movie below.
Read moreCelebrating the release of his major label debut Oxymoron, we caught up with ScHoolboy Q to reflect on the recently released project and share details on its creation process, his personal experiences, and what we can next expect from the TDE rapper.
Read moreFuture talks to Westwood at Capital Xtra about his new single Move That Doh, new album Honest, touring with Drake, favourite tracks, DJ Khaled, Young Thug, his fashion line, Dungeon Family, his baby with Ciara.
Read moreThe first release on The Brown Bag AllStars’ new imprint Brown Bag Records. “Brown Label Pt. 1 & 2” is re-release of the AllStars’ last two EPs, packaged together with a new bonus track featuring the incredible Akie Bermiss!
Read morePapoose drops off his new mixtape “Cigar Society”. Guests include Loaded Lux, Cassidy, Raekwon and many more! Stream/download below. Download Mixtape
Read moreProdigy joins in on the A&R Room this week with the Sway in the Morning team. DJ Wonder shares a cut from Statik Selektah, Rich Nice picks some new talent out of Toronto and Reef wins the majority with his choice of The LOX’s “New York City”. Prodigy shares some inside news exclusive to Sway in the Morning that Mob Deep and The LOX have collaborated for the very first time and the song will be on The LOX’s upcoming album.
Read moreClyde Carson explains why his new project, “Playboy“, has only 10 tracks.
Read moreGuest appearance by Diddy, Wale, Stalley, Tracy T, Jermaine Dupri, Rich Homie Quan & more. “Mastermind” out now!
Read moreLegendary rapper Talib Kweli stopped by Sway in the Morning to talk about re-introducing his album, Gravitas. Kweli went on to break down how money is lost from artists in the music business and why music streaming could hurt an artist. He also took calls from listeners. He discussed how has evolved as a lyricist and becoming a better song writer. Tracy G also got into the Celebrity Wire, which featured designer Tom Ford discussing the Jay Z song and Chris Brown having bi-polar disorder. Look to pick up Kweli’s music on his website.
Read moreKid Ink teams up with the Chef for an exclusive Funk Flex freestyle. Produced by The Raiderz & Scratches by DJ Ever Power 106 LA. Stream or download below.
Read moreNew clip from Smif-N-Wessun off their “Born and Raised” EP, which is out now.
Read moreShreveport Native, Christian Deshun has put together a Free EP to hold over his supporters, as he continues putting in work on the well anticipated mixtape ‘Subtle Weekends’. “SMPLCTY.” Comprises 6 Original Tracks With Christian Placing A Few Raps Over Production Provided By Knxwledge, TDE’s Tae Beast, And Himself Included. Hit The Play Button, And Enjoy! #ThankYou.
Read moreTalib Kweli talks new “Gravitas” album, gentrification in Brooklyn, NFL n-word penalties, touring with Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, the modern day conscious rapper, and his relationship with Kanye West.
Read moreProdigy speaks on 2Pac beef, M.O.P. record, new tour, new Mobb Deep album and ScHoolboy Q being influenced by him and Havoc.
Read morePapoose has announced the release of his new mixtape titled “Cigar Society” today. Along with the tape’s artwork, which you can check out above, comes the video for the first single “6AM” featuring Jadakiss and Jim Jones as well as a rare appearance from the OG Ice T. Watch below.
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