Ab-Soul Breaks Down “Stigmata” [Video]
Ab-Soul, using only JAY Z lyrics, decodes “Stigmata,” the Action Bronson-assisted lead single from his upcoming album, These Days… The album is out June 24th, courtesy of Top Dawg Entertainment.
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Army Of The Pharaohs – The Demon’s Blade [Video]
Army of the Pharaohs “The Demon’s Blade” featuring Vinnie Paz, Celph Titled, Apathy, Blacastan, Planetary & Esoteric. Produced by Leaf Dog. From the new Army of the Pharaohs album “In Death Reborn” available now.
Read moreLogic Interview w/ Bootleg Kev [Video]
Logic talks best video games of all time and says “Fuck XBox”; confirms a new Song with Slug from Atmosphere, plus gives his top 5 underrated rappers ever and much more.
Read more¡MAYDAY! x Murs – Here [Video]
“¡MURSDAY!” in stores next Tuesday. Pre-order here.
Read moreMr. Green Talks Working With R.A. The Rugged Man [Video]
During a recent interview with The Underground Vault, Mr. Green discusses working with R.A. on “Legends Never Die” and a future Rugged Man album.
Read moreIggy Azalea: Billboard Cover Shoot + Q&A [Video]
Go behind the scenes of Iggy Azalea’s sizzling Billboard cover photo shoot. June, 2014.
Read moreASAP Mob – Funkmaster Flex Freestyle [Video]
A$AP Mob stops by Flex and spit a dope freestyle!
Read moreThe Truth With Elliott Wilson: The State Of Hip Hop 2014 [Video]
Elliott Wilson is joined by Jas Fly, Hovain, Karen Civil, Kazeem Famuyide & Nigel D to discuss the current state of hip hop. What are your favorite albums and songs of the year so far? What will be the summer anthem? What artists and projects are not yet getting the attention they deserve? Find out on #TheTruth LIVE.
Read moreSZA: “It’s Not About The Finished Product, It’s About The Process” [Video]
Kicking off June with our fourth episode of “Leaders Of The New Cool,” we caught up with songstress SZA to discuss the excitement surrounding her new Z album. The 24-year-old New Jersey native stands with effortless appeal among the company of hip-hop’s leading West Coast force, Top Dawg Entertainment. With TDE’s male dominated roaster including Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q, Ab-Soul, Jay Rock and Isaiah Rashad, SZA is the new kid on the block with a whole lot of magic up her sleeve. The R&B newcomer has already toured with Little Dragon, opened for Coldplay and took SXSW by storm, all in a year’s time — not bad for a small-town shorty who left her day job at Sephora to pursue music full throttle. With glittery freckles and compelling charm, SZA let us in on what compels her to create, the importance of codirecting her own videos and a few words of advice she received from label mate K.Dot.
Read moreLupe Fiasco: “I Did Not Perform At the Inauguration” & Depression “That Never Goes Away” [Video]
Chicago rapper, Lupe Fiasco stopped by Sway in the Morning to discuss the many ventures in his career from new music to community leadership. The controversial rapper first discussed his entrance into the Henry Crown Fellowship Program and working with community leaders and big businesspersons. Additionally, he spoke about his involvement with Stand Up to Cancer and why he got involved. He also played some new music from his up and coming album Testuo & Youth due this summer. Lupe explained the type of musical legacy he wants to leave behind and how that drives his music creativity. Additionally, the rapper spoke with Tracy G about his battle with depression and how he gets past it. After the jump, Lupe blasts a dope freestyle!
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