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Day: September 28, 2014

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Joell Ortiz On Battling: “Nobody Would Beat Me” [Video]

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Joell Ortiz spoke with Jenny Boom Boom about his interests in Battle Rap in this clip from his exclusive interview with VladTV. Joell shared his thoughts on the Total Slaughter battle between Hollow Da Don vs. Joe Budden, and how he thinks that Joe definitely beat Hollow lyrically, but lost due to his lack of performance. Joell thinks that Joe’s use of the microphone during the battle restricted him from being able to perform to the best of his ability. He also discussed his own interests in battling, and how he isn’t focusing on stepping into the lyrical ring anytime soon. Joell doesn’t feel a need to battle, nor does he think it’s necessary for him at this time; however, he did acknowledge that many fans want to see him show off his combative lyrical skills and that he’s also been offered high quantities of money to do it. If he does ever battle, he thinks that “nobody would be able to beat me.” He concluded by briefly addressing the battle between Keith Murray vs. Fredro Starr. Joell isn’t really interested in that match, and thinks that it honestly may turn into a fight because Keith Murray is “thorough.” Do you think Joell Ortiz would be victorious if he battles?

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Kid Ink On Moving From Indie To A Major Label [Video]

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Kid Ink sat down with VladTV and discussed his decision to start off his career independently, saying he wanted to be able to have creative control over his music, which is something major labels don’t usually allow an artist until they are a few albums in. He feels he made the right decision, as he’s proved to labels that he can handle certain aspects of his career independently, while still taking advantage of what they have to offer. When asked why move to a major when he’s had so much success as an independent artist, Ink says he feels there are certain career goals of his that he feels, at least at this point in time, he needs a major label to accomplish. He does, however, shout out artists like Mac Miller who’ve managed to flourish independently.

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Eric Bellinger On Giving Up Football Dreams For Music [Video]

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Eric Bellinger opened up about his football dreams, revealing that he got a scholarship to USC but put his dreams on hold after going on his first music audition. He explains that he chose the music deal after he auditioned, because he would’ve started as a red shirt in college due to an injury. While he doesn’t regret the decision he made to pursue music, the singer/songwriter says football is still a huge passion of his. Eric then touches on the Ray Rice situation, saying that he was shocked over the footage he saw and couldn’t believe the star athlete damaged his career that way.

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Action Bronson: “I’m Not Palatable To White America” [Video]

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Queens native Action Bronson sat down with VladTV correspondent Jenny Boom Boom where they discussed the plight of white rappers, him not being palatable to white America, and what NYC artists he’d take on his dream tour. When Jenny brings up the fact that it may be tougher for a white artist to make it as a rapper, Bronson disagrees, saying one of the biggest figures in rap and music overall is Eminem. He does feel that his style may not have a place in mainstream, White America because of the influence he had from artists like Mobb Depp, M.O.P., Nas, AZ and others. He’s also asked which New York MCs he’d love to tour with, saying The Lox and Jim Jones would be his top picks, as well as his current opening act, producer Party Supplies.

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Afrob & Megaloh – Abriss [Video]

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Afrob & Megaloh ab dem 01.10.14 auf Tour! Das bedeutet ABRISS! Tickets bei Eventim. Gesucht haben sich Megaloh aus Berlin-Moabit und Afrob aus Stuttgart-Pfaffenäcker eigentlich nicht — gefunden allerdings schon. Als die beiden hünenhaften Reimemonster im Rahmen von Max Herres »Hallo Welt!«-Tournee 2012 zum ersten Mal persönlich aufeinandertrafen, wusste ihr engstes Umfeld schnell: Entweder schlagen diese beiden starken Charaktere sich umgehend die Köpfe ein — oder sie sind sehr bald schon unzertrennlich. Letzteres war der Fall: Nach einigen gemeinsamen Konzerten und gegenseitigen Gastauftritten stand fest, dass sich hier mit dem erfahrenen Hit-Spucker Afrob und dem vom Geheimtipp zu einem der beliebtesten Rapper Deutschlands avancierten Megaloh zwei echte MCs auf Augenhöhe begegnen. Und nachdem sowohl Megaloh (»Endlich Unendlich«, 2013) als auch Afrob (»Push«, 2014) sehr erfolgreiche neue Alben veröffentlicht hatten, stand plötzlich diese Idee im Raum: Eine gemeinsame Tour, quasi als deutsches Pendant zu Method Man & Redman, Dr. Dre & Snoop oder Jay-Z & Kanye West. Nun kommen zwei der besten Live-Rapper der Nation im Oktober auch in deine Stadt und setzen die Decke deines Lieblingsclubs in Brand. Das Spiel der Throne hat begonnen…

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The LOX On Being Legendary & Greatest Group Ever [Video]

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VladTV correspondent Jenny Boom Boom sat down with Yonkers’ crew The Lox and talked whether or not they feel they’re legends, Bobby Shmurda’s come-up, and how they’ve maintained the group and their friendships when other hip-hop crews breakup on the regular. When called “legends,” Sheek Louch says he’s not sure he would consider himself one, because he views Hip-Hop vets like Rakim, Big Daddy Kane & KRS-One as legends. Styles P feels they are legends because they’ve accomplished so much over the years, and had a head start in the game, as they’re the same age as some of Hip-Hop’s biggest names yet dropped their first albums at a younger age. They also discussed getting older within Hip-Hop, saying rap is the only musical art form where hitting 40 is considered a bad thing. One young kid they show love to is Bobby Shmurda, saying they respect his hustle and like his song, “Hot N****.” The group also breaks down how they’ve been able to maintain their personal relationships and the group over so many years.

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