Childish Gambio – Secret Track (3005 Part 2) [Stream]

After Giving us the STN MTN / KAUAI mixtape for free and then releasing the KAUAI EP later on iTunes, Childish Gambino is offering more new music to the fans. The vocals of this song mysteriously played on Donald’s website with the rapper hinting at a “secret track” existing, on his Twitter. After working hard for more than a day, a die hard fan finally figured out the deal. He took the vocals from that song and synced it with ‘3005 (Beach Picnic Version)’ instrumental featured on the EP. The result is this song below and now the authenticity confirmed by Gambino himself. Enjoy. via HHNM

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Action Bronson Details Career As Chef Before Rap [Video]

Action Bronson sat down with Jenny Boom Boom, where he spoke about his successful career as a chef before making it big as a rapper. The Queens native revealed that he was in the industry for ten years before one of his close friends uploaded his rap video online. The “Easy Rider” rapper also spoke about his love of graffiti, and how he wasn’t too upset about Long Island City, Queens, tagging mecca Five Points being torn down. Bronson explains that while the space was cool, he’s more about the dangerous aspects of the tagging game, and the threat of getting in trouble.

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Bone Crusher: “ATL Music Is Garbage Right Now” [Video]

Bone Crusher shared his thoughts on the current state of Atlanta Hip Hop music in this clip from his exclusive interview with VladTV Battle Rap Journalist Michael Hughes. Crusher isn’t at all impressed with the music coming out of Atlanta, and thinks that the current artists who are hot right from his hometown need to study the art of making good music more, rather than just put out songs to collect a check. He reflected on the work done by himself, T.I., and others which helped to raise awareness to the talents coming out of ATL, and how much passion and hard work they always put into their craft. Crusher also touched on the honor of being included in a VH1 documentary which detailed the rise of Atlanta rap.

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The LOX On New Music & Big Name Label Offers [Video]

VladTV correspondent Jenny Boom Boom say down with legendary Yonkers crew The Lox to discuss new music, possible new label deals and whether or not Jadakiss is as financially responsible as some people claim. When it comes to new music, Jada reveals that he plans to drop his upcoming solo LP in February of ’15, though that date isn’t locked down as of yet and could change. W should also be expecting solo releases from Sheek Louch and Styles P, as well as a Lox mixtape to be dropping soon. In the meantime, fans are encouraged to rock out to their latest release, “No Selfies,” which has already made a serious imprint on NYC radio. The crew also admits that several labels have been hitting them up, eager to sign them once their current deal is up, with MMG being just one of several offers on the table.

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Freeway Has Hilarious Reaction To Daylyt’s “Diddy” Video [Video]

Freeway and The Jacka sat down with Battle Rap Journalist Michael Hughes for an exclusive interview, discussing various Battle Rap topics in this clip from their exclusive interview with VladTV. Freeway is going to be a part of hosting the upcoming Smack/URL “Duel In The Desert” card, which is taking place tomorrow, October 4th, in Phoenix, Arizona. He spoke briefly on the talented card, and Jacka chimed in by sharing his thoughts on the types of matchups that don’t always make sense. Freeway was then shown the now infamous “I’ll f*ck the sh*t out of Diddy” Daylyt clip, and his reaction was priceless. Even though Daylyt’s antics are extreme, Jacka finds them funny and thinks that they are just a part of who his character is as Daylyt. Daylyt’s most recent troll was aimed at Lil Wayne, as Daylyt went on a wild rant accusing Weezy of participating in all types of homosexual activity.

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Jim Jones On New Dipset Material & G-Unit Reunion [Video]

VladTV correspondent Jenny Boom Boom sat down with Jim Jones about the future of Dipset, who’s currently on the roster, and his thoughts on another NYC crew reuniting at the same time as them. When it comes to new music, Jimmy says he definitely wants to drop a new group album with his fellow Diplomats, and has already hit the studio with Cam, Juelz and Hell Rell. When asked who is still an official member of the crew, the Harlem native says that once you officially become a Diplomat, you’ll always be one. Jenny then asks for Jones’ opinion on G-Unit reuniting, with Jones responding that he thinks it’s dope and doesn’t see any reason why they shouldn’t get more money together as a crew.

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