DJ Mustard Addresses Vato Criticism, Talks Blacks & Latinos, Jay-Z, Son, New Album & More [Video]

Exclusive in-depth interview with producer DJ Mustard. In part 4, the final segment of our interview, Mustard addresses criticism for his song Vato which contains no Latin rappers. Mustard said he wanted to get B Real from Cypress Hill on the track but was not able to because of scheduling conflicts. Mustard also talks to Nick Huff Barili about Blacks & Latinos in Los Angeles, wanting to work with Jay Z on his New Album, what it means to be a father + much more.

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J-Live – Around The Sun [Album Stream]

J-Live’s 10th release and 6th full length album, “Around The Sun” marks yet another growth spurt for the indie hip hop veteran. “Around The Sun features a smooth yet gritty OG boom bap New York sound. It’s a cohesive work of art, but still an eclectic listen with a wide range of production as exhibited by the first two released tracks “Money Matters” prod. by Oddisee and “Not Listening” prod. by Korede. Around The Sun by J-Live

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Pharrell Explains How “Happy” Happened, Meeting Oprah & Working With Teddy Riley & Tribe [Video]

Pharrell stopped by Sway in the Morning today and brought his good vibes with him. He opened up about the Happy record and how it happened. “I wrote that song because it was a positive part in the [Despicable] movie.” Skateboard P tells Sway. He elaborates in saying it took 9 times to get the song right — then it hit radio and exploded in a positive way. “Why me, and why now. I knew that [the success of Happy] was none of my doing.” Praising God while in-studio. He goes on to speak on meeting Oprah for his one-on-one interview with her, saying that she is has an “incredible force.” Pharrell also mentions being diverse in his music. From working with Brittany Spears — being introduced to her from her then-boyfriend Justin Timberlake — to Teddy Riley and SWV. “I’m inspired by what doesn’t exist. If it does exist, it needs to be flipped or in another color. You go in [studio] for unique and undeniable.”

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