Red Eye feat. Mr. Cheeks – Hemperor’s Theme [Stream]

As summer begins to edge its way into position after an incredibly ruthless winter, Florida’s Red Eye helps us prepare for the forthcoming heatwave with his latest track “Hemperor’s Theme.” Teaming up with Switzerland’s DJ Tray on production, with hook duties courtesy of Lost Boyz’ fame Mr. Cheeks, the bouncy track has the Gunshine State emcee reminds us of the importance to escape the rat race and take a breather every once in a while. “Hemperor’s Theme” will make an appearance Red Eye’s upcoming mixtape, Fatrick Ewing. Smoke something, drink something, and relax as you raise a glass to the nice weather and late night escapades that await!

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RZA Says Paul Walker Inspired Him To Be A Better Father [Video]

Less than a week away marks the 5 month anniversary of the death of talented actor Paul Walker who was killed in a fiery car crash along with good friend Roger Rodas on November 30th. Seven months before the crash, Walker filmed action film Brick Mansions alongside Wu-Tang Clan rapper RZA and District 13 actor David Belle. VIBE Correspondent Milan Carter sat down with RZA to talk about the late Paul Walker. RZA opened up in this heartfelt interview about how he thought Walker was very inspirational and that he even learned how to a better father. Check out the interview above. After the jump, RZA opens up about why he thinks young girls shouldn’t be twerking, explaining that many people waste their youth doing dumb stuff that they will later regret. He adds that there is a lack of discretion with young people in America because we’re so free to do whatever we want. Speaking on Miley Cyrus, RZA said that now that she’s older and in her 20s, she should be able to do what she wants, but young girls shouldn’t apply the same rules to themselves. Check the video down bottom.

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Papoose: “Everyone Thought Drake’s Album Was Sweet” [Video]

Brooklyn MC Papoose chopped it up with VladTV about superstar Drake, saying his last album was “sweet,” and he believes that several people agree with him, but are too afraid to say it publicly. “A lot of people felt like that, that was the energy at the time about his album. I just spoke about it, everybody was saying it behind the scenes…but they scared to say it publicly. I’m not one of them dudes. That’s not to say that he don’t make some good records from time to time, but that particular album, I felt like it was sweet.”

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Logic Talks J. Cole, Dad, Album Vs. Mixtapes, Haters, Big Sean & More [Video]

Exclusive in-depth interview with Logic. In part 2 Logic talks to Nick Huff Barili about why there isn’t a release date for his debut album yet and what makes his debut album different than his previous mixtapes. Logic also explains how he has taken a page of J Cole’s strategy of laying low in between projects and why he doesn’t spend much time on twitter in order to avoid haters and people who idolize him, preferring to be somewhere in the middle. Before part 2 of the interview ends, Logic tells us how his album will further delve into the stories of his adolescence, giving more insight into his relationship with dad and family among other things. Logic also talks about upcoming collaborations including tracks with Big Sean and Audio Push. We are just getting started with our conversation with Logic. Stay tuned Friday for part 3 of our conversation with Logic.

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