Troy Ave On Possibly Signing With T.I., Reppin’ New York, Birdman Reaching Out & BSB [Video]

New York rapper, Troy Ave stopped by Sway in the Morning with Young Lito to promote his new mixtape, BSB Volume 5. Troy first discussed his comments about “bringing New York back” and why he does not think he will abandon his East Coast roots if he signs with TI. He also spoke about Birdman reaching out to him as well. Additionally, the Brooklyn native spoke about his new mixtape with LA Leakers and what BSB Volume 5 will contain. Young Lito also spoke about his new music ventures. Both rappers went on to share how they are dealing with fame. After their interview on Sway in the Morning, New York rappers Troy Ave and Young Lito couldn’t leave before spitting over DJ Wonder’s 5 Fingers of Death. Hit the jump for that.

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Travi$ Scott Stops By The Sway In The Morning To Talk “Days Before Rodeo”, Relationship With Kanye & More [Video]

Houston native Travis Scott is riding a wave of success after dropping his FREE album “Days Before Rodeo” last week. Travis stopped by the Sway In The Morning Studio to talk about the album, how he came up in the game, and his relationship with Kanye West. With features from Rich Homie Quan, Young Thug, Big Sean, Migos, Peewee Longaway, and The 1975, “Days Before Rodeo” has top chart potential flowing through it. Travis talks to Sway about the production of “Mamacita” and how Rich Homie Quan was an obvious pick for the hook. Travis also tells his come up story and how he turned up house parties as apposed to being restricted by certain venues when he got his start. He also speaks on his relationships with Kanye and T.I. and their role in his music making and personal life. It is obvious that he is excited about his music and the crazy work he has put into it. Catch the Exclusive interview with Sway below. You can also catch Travis completing the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge in the studio on Sways Instagram account. After the jump, Travi$ kicks an off the top freestyle.

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Elliott Wilson Talks The State Of Rap Radar, Music Predictions For 2015 & More [Video]

Elliott Wilson talks to DJ SKEE about the state of Rap Radar, his music predictions for 2015 and more. CRWN Series w/ DJ Mustard // 0:48 10 Summers // 2:45 What’s next for CRWN // 5:18 Anticipated Albums // 6:58 Music & world issues (Ferguson) in 2014 // 7:46 The State of Rap Radar // 10:43 Predictions for Music in 2015 // 16:14 Views on Nicki Minaj // 18:37 Drake’s Career // 20:07 East Village Radio // 21:20

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CRWN w/ DJ Mustard (Part 2 of 2) [Video]

Here’s part 2 of YN’s conversation with DJ Mustard. For the first time, Elliott Wilson is bringing the CRWN conversation to the City of Angels. And who better to do that with than LA native DJ Mustard, who’s been tearing up the hip-hop scene all summer long. Just like the title of his debut album suggests, Mustard’s got plans well beyond his latest summer hits, and he’s not letting up on his hustle anytime soon.

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Black Collar – Give It Up [Video]

Black Collar has just dropped their latest visual work, a musical strong armed assault on hip hop “Give it Up” and they want everything that you own including your mind, body ad soul. Cali’s collective of KB Imean, Rone Jeremy and Famous loaded up a car full of lyrical ammo and crashed into the game, hopped out and demanded it all. Produced by MasterKraftsmen the trio brings to us the gritty, raw up close look into their world with their version of a hip hop Purge. So wack rappers. Close your windows and lock you doors cause Black Collar is coming to make you Give it Up.

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Alchemist: “I Was There When Prodigy Caught Gun Charge” [Video]

One of Hip-Hop’s most respected producers, The Alchemist sat down with VladTV to briefly recount what it was like riding around with Queens MC Prodigy when he was caught with a gun in his vehicle, saying it was a horrible situation, but honestly he knew of Mobb Deep doing far worse things and was surprised that that was the reason P ultimately got locked up. He also says when he went in for questioning, the cops tried to get any kind of information out of him that they could; however, he knew the deal already so it wasn’t a thing to simply mind his business and make beats. Hear his story above.

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