Rome Clientel x DJ Concept Are Dirt Disciples [Free EP]

In the rap game, like society, change is not an immediate force, but more so a gradual process brought about through innovation. We can’t predict specific events, or stars that will arise, but we can use our intuition to determine who’s hot and who’s not. But in order for this genre to thrive, we need to have an open platform, and let people enter the game free from bias. The street poets and hard-nosed beats are just as much a necessity as the party raps. If you’re in need of the former, look no further than Dirt Disciples, the recently formed emcee/producer duo, consisting of Elmira NY’s Rome Clientel, and Long Island’s DJ Concept. As Rome lays down the rhymes and Concept provides some fresh loops for this laid back, yet uplifting EP, we’re reminded that the relationship between the emcee and DJ is essential. From the moving lead single “I Hear Voices,” to the closer, “Divine World,” Dirt Disciples reveals that there’s still a crowd that’s down for Hip-Hop as a social movement. Give this a spin and be on the lookout for the duos forthcoming ‘Black Ivory’ EP, followed by their currently untitled, full scale effort.. stay tuned!

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Cookin Soul – SoulMatic Instrumentals [Beat Tape]

Here goes the instrumental version of that Nas x Cookin Soul “SoulMatic” remixtape. Check it out below! In 2014, 20 years after its release, Illmatic is still considered as arguably the best hip-hop album of all times. Our intention when creating “Soulmatic” was not to just remix Illmatic album as such. Actually Soulmatic only contains 4 remixes from the original album… Also we have added a number of musical skits including comments, feelings and experiences from those who created the original album. The “Cookin Soul” way to get the listener closer to that particular state of mind that led to the creation of such a classic. SoulMatic Instrumentals by Cookin Soul,

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Ice-T On Why He’s Played Cops So Often Throughout His Career [Video]

Ice T sat down with VladTV and broke down exactly why he’s been offered roles as a cop throughout his acting career, saying that cops at an upper level are often as street as the criminals they’re going after, and it would be hard for a square actor to play those roles realistically. He also feels grateful to play characters so different from himself because it gives him a chance to really act, as opposed to playing someone close to living the lifestyle he grew up in. Hear Ice T’s explanation above.

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Smoke DZA Details Bonding With French Montana In Jail [Video]

Smoke DZA sat down for an exclusive interview with VladTV, where he opened up about his early 2014 arrest at a pre-Super Bowl party in Brooklyn. The rapper reveals that things went downhill after he talked to a couple of officers at the party who asked his name. The “Crazy Glue” rapper says that a short time later the officers approached him and claimed they had a warrant out for his arrest. After getting locked up, Smoke DZA was placed into a cell next to French Montana and Chinx Drugz, and reveals they bonded all night by telling rap stories.

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Big Daddy Kane Talks Giving Jay-Z His Big Break [Video]

The legendary Big Daddy Kane sat down with VladTV where he spoke on his relationship with Jay Z, saying the Brooklyn boy was introduced by mutual friend Jaz-O who asked Kane if Jay could spit on a track with him. Kane agreed and thought Jay was nice enough to take on the road, and while he was never Kane’s hypeman (as many believe), he would spit a few bars for about ten minutes while Kane changed back stage. Kane says he and Jay still have a good relationship, with Hov bringing him out for Summer Jam and for the opening of the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

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