Day: December 22, 2014
Snowgoons feat. Apathy, Celph Titled & Antihelden – Jesus Gun [Video]
This is taken from the forthcoming Snowgoons album “Gebrüder Grimm”.
Read moreYour Old Droog – Showoff Radio Freestyle [Video]
When Your Old Droog came down to the Showoff Radio studios to freestyle for Statik, he definitely showed out on this Premo beat.
Read moreAb-Soul Claims He’s The “Best Rapper On Earth” [Video]
Ab-Soul sits down with The Boombox to share his thoughts on being “the best rapper on Earth.”
Read moreDeJ Loaf Reveals First Big Purchase After Landing Record Deal [Video]
While chatting with VladTV correspondent Jenny Boom Boom, Dej Loaf touched on the massive deal she signed with Columbia Records. Asked by Jenny to name the exact amount of the deal, the Detroit spitter was coy with her response, but implied it was for several million dollars. Dej then spoke on how great it was to finally be financially secure, and revealed that her first large purchase after making it big was a new car for her mother. Check out what else the “Try Me” femcee had to say in the above clip.
Read moreIntroducing O.T. Genasis (Mini Documentary) [Video]
Directed by Daniel Kaufman. Get your copy of O.T.’s smash hit “CoCo” on iTunes.
Read moreRich Homie Quan Addresses Young Thug Calling Him “Hubby” [Video]
Rich Homie Quan spoke about Young Thug’s unique lingo that he uses when referring to other men in this clip from his exclusive interview with VladTV. Rich Homie doesn’t have a problem with Young Thug calling him his “hubby” among other things, because he knows Thug personally and knows that he only says those things because it’s the way he chooses to talk. Since people and the media always feed into it, Rich Homie hopes that Thug will continue to shake things up with his words and keep people talking. He stated that he isn’t gay so he doesn’t worry about what Young Thug calls him. Rich Homie went on to discuss recording “Lifestyle” with Thug, and how he is able to understand every word that Thug says while recording with him in the studio.
Read moreBobby Shmurda Speaks On Quick Success, Past Rap Name “Chewy”, “Shmurda She Wrote” & More [Video]
Thisis50 & Young Jack Thriller had the honor to sit down with Bobby Shmurda! Bobby Shmurda Speaks on his quick Success, “Hot N*gga”, “Bobby B*tch”, “Shmurda She Wrote”, “Ah Ah Ahh”, past rap name “Chewy” & much more!
Read moreRoyce Da 5’9″ Addresses Tyler, The Creator Trashing “Shady XV” Compilation Album [Video]
Royce Da 5’9 shared his thoughts on Tyler, the Creator recently trashing the ShadyXV compilation on Twitter. Royce refused to comment on Tyler’s opinions from a personal perspective, but rather respected his words as being his own views. Royce recalled having met Tyler and his crew, and thinks that it’s unfortunate for Tyler to use his public platform to degrade Eminem’s latest work after having met him personally. Royce explained that Eminem put the same effort into the Shady XV compilation as he did his previous albums so if a person is going to hate on this one, then they should hate on his entire body of work.
Read moreMagnum Opus: 50 Cent feat. Eminem – Patiently Waiting [Video]
Fifty, Em, and more break down how this classic record off “Get Rich or Die Tryin’” was made.
Read moreLogic On Iggy Azalea And Importance Of Authenticity In Hip Hop [Video]
During a sit down with VladTV, rapper Logic weighed in on the importance of truth in hip hop, and being able to back up the persona you create. The Maryland emcee finds no problem with Iggy Azalea adopting the persona of a Southern rapper, because he believes she draws her musical inspiration from that genre and therefore honors it by rapping in that way. Logic feels that the persona a rapper takes on isn’t what’s truly important, but rather that the emcee can back up the material they choose to rap about. To hear more about Logic’s thoughts on authenticity in Hip Hop, check out the clip up top.
Read moreThe Black Opera – Black Nirvana [Video]
From the album “The Great Year”.
Read moreScarface On Slain NYPD: “I Don’t Want To See Cops Or People Dying” [Video]
VladTV spoke with Scarface about the recent execution of two NYPD officers who were shot and killed in cold blood while sitting in their car in Brooklyn, NY. Scarface was very disturbed by the shooting, considering that the two men who were killed did absolutely nothing to provoke their lives being taken. He explained that situations such as the current tension between the police throughout the United States and the citizens of this nation, will spawn those who are willing to “die for the cause.” Face stated that he doesn’t want to see anyone die over these issues, and thinks that it is sad and shameful for any lives to be taken.
Read moreNe-Yo On Sway In The Morning [Video]
Ne-Yo opens up about Ex on “Atlanta Exes” reality show and talks biggest fear. After the jump, Ne-Yo breezes thru the 5 Fingers of Death on Sway in the Morning.
Read moreMaino Talks On Brooklyn, Police Brutality & New Book He’s Writing [Video]
Maino gets his talk on in our 11-minute interview with the Brooklyn native. After delivering his second instalment of King of Brooklyn in November, we spoke to the rapper on his self-appointed king title as well as his native neighborhood. Maino talks about being a voice for his peers and the streets alike, as well as fellow New York rappers who may not necessarily rep the NY sound (which he says is completely okay). Maino goes on to talk about the police in light of recent events, and if rappers should speak out against things like police brutality. He even details personal encounters with police officers that affected his own life, but admits “not all officers are bad.” Finally, he reveals he’s writing a book called “Expect Nothing And Gain A World.” He says it’s “inspiration, philosophy, it’s my ideals and advice for brothers that’s either just coming home from prison or about to come home.” Watch Main drop some knowledge above.
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