DJ Mustard: “I Don’t Call My Music Ratchet”

DJ Mustard spoke with VladTV about the many perceptions of his musical sound in this clip from his interview with VladTV. Mustard clarified that he doesn’t think of his music as being “ratchet,” but rather “normal Hip-Hop music.” The Cali native spoke on how he has the ability to change up his signature sounds to please different fanbases, and how his sounds have been constantly associated with music coming from the Bay Area. Check out everything DJ Mustard had to say up top.

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XXL Freshmen 2014 Roundtable (Part 1 & 2) [Video]

This year, we decided to group the MCs together just moments after their spit their cyphers. For part two of the roundtable, Rich Homie Quan, Ty Dolla $ign, and Lil Durk delve into topics such as originality, the blending of hip-hop and R&B, telling their stories and much more. Check out the video above, and let us know what you think in the comments. Part 1 after the jump.

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YG & Blanco – Block Party [Stream x Download]

“Block Party” is the latest track by West Coast new sensation YG (“My Nigga” “Who do you love”) and Bay Area rising rapper Blanco. Produced by spanish Grammy award winning duo Cookin’ Soul it’s just the perfect song for your summer BBQ party. Track will be included on YG & Blanco upcoming project all produced by Cookin Soul, stay tuned and enjoy!

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