Lil Durk Talks “Signed To The Streets 2” And His Debut Album [Video]

Chicago’s Lil Durk is quickly becoming one of 2014’s most in-demand artists, thanks to his recent spot on the XXL Freshman list, his hotly-anticipated Signed To The Streets 2 tape, and/or his membership in French Montana’s Coke Boys crew. This weekend, we caught up with him to talk about his big 2014. Revealing that Signed To The Streets 2 (which was supposed to drop a few days ago) is almost definitely dropping today, Durk was also eager to tell us about the debut album he’s been working on. He said, “I’ma drop a single with Chris Brown and French [Montana],” which makes us think that the project will have his biggest collaborations yet on it.

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Eminem’s Shady Films Presents: Road To Total Slaughter (Episode 3) [Video]

With just eight hours to prepare, the contestants learn who their first round opponent will be. Everyone heads to Slaughter Studios in Brooklyn for the first round of the tournament to earn a spot on the undercard of the Total Slaughter main event on July 12th. In this episode, Aye Verb goes up against Big T, and wildcard entry T Rex battles Detroit’s own Marv Won. Episode 4 premieres on FUSE TV this Wednesday, 7/9 @ 12am ET / 11pm CT / 9pm PT.

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DJ Khalil Says Music Needs More Joy After EDM Dark Cycle [Video]

Exclusive in-depth interview with Grammy Winning/ Multi Platinum selling producer who’s worked with Dr. Dre, Eminem, Jay Z, Drake, Nas, Pink, Kendrick Lamar, Lecrae, The Clipse, his own group Self Scientific and and most recently produced Aloe Blacc’s album Lift Your Spirit. In part 3 Khalil talks to Nick Huff Barili about a new cycle in music. “Music just changes. I feel like we went through a period where it was very electronic, very dark, very cold and very much the same. Everything was kinda cookie cutter, in my opinion. Electronic music kinda took over and that was it. I think ones you have that go on for such a long time, people want something new. That’s the cycle of music. I knew right in the middle of EDM, Funk is coming back. And look at it. Daft Punk comes back. Blurred Lines comes. Bruno Mars comes with Treasure. Those records feel good. I saw an interview with Pharrell and he was talking about there is no joy in music. I totally agree with that. I feel like now people are bringing back Joy in music.” Tune in this week for more with DJ Khalil and Young Guru.

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Chevy Woods Talks “30 Deep”, Touring With Kevin Gates, Taylor Gang & More [Video]

Here is part one of HHS1987’s exclusive with Taylor Gang capo Chevy Woods. Wiz Khalifa’s right hand man sat down with HHS1987’s own E-Money to discuss a plethora of topics including his new street single “30 Deep”, accompanying Kevin Gates on the ‘By Any Means’ Tour this summer, his ever-growing fan base, and how he and Khalifa met and established the Taylor Gang movement. Chevy also took time to speak on working with Taylor Gang’s latest signee Ty Dolla $ign, his friendship with Philly natives AR-AB and Dark Lo, his studio essentials and much more.

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TrackBlasters Radio: 07.07.14

Da More Fire Monday – The Correct Flava To Start Your Week Host: DJ P.R. Heatrock after heatrock! Enjoy. Record Of The Day: Ab-Soul – Tree Of Life Playlist G-Unit – Loyal (Remix) Trick Trick feat. Eminem & Royce Da 5’9″ – Twerk Dat Pop That Busta Rhymes feat. Eminem – Calm Down Drake – 0 To 100 Ghostface Killah & BADBADNOTGOOD feat. Danny Brown – Six Degrees Dilated Peoples – Good As Gone **Record Of The Day** Ab-Soul – Tree Of Life Lil Herb – Just Bars Mobb Deep – Timeless **J. Rocc In Da Mix** Eric B. & Rakim – Paid In Full GZA – Liquid Swords GZA feat. Method Man – Shadowboxin’ Boogie Down Productions – Illegal Business Lord Finesse – Isn’t He Something Boogie Down Productions – Jimmy The J.B.’s – The Grunt (Parts 1 & 2) Leaders Of The New School – Case Of The P.T.A. Boogie Down Productions – Nervous [audio:http://www.trackblasters.com/radio/shows/radioshow 07.07.14.mp3] Download here

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