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“I feel like in today’s music, what’s “generic” can become dangerous because our overall standards for rappers are so low, but if a new higher standard is set, what becomes “generic” is actually healthy. I’m here to ignite a fire that’s safe for replicating.” – Bobby Generic
Read moreYoung Roddy and Trademark Da Skydiver join forces for a new track called “Stay Up”. Listen below.
Read moreVideo for my first single of 2015 brought to you by me! – Quincy
Read moreBJ The Chicago Kid covers The Isley Brothers’ classic “Don’t Say Good Night”.
Read moreAmaru Don TV presents “The Perception of Success” series. Part 3 is with R&B artist Miguel, who provides us with his uplifting thought process on how to maintain your focus, and attain your goals of success.
Read moreNe-Yo didn’t let the snow stop his grind, as he traveled to Hot 97 to visit Nessa during her first week to promote his new album “Non-Fiction”. With his latest music being based on real situations in his life, Nessa and DJ Enuff dug in a little deeper to try and get a deeper understanding on some of the experiences that influenced this album. The R&B singer reveals that he is in a relationship. “I can’t call the album Non-Fiction and get to lying.” He admitted that he was a bit annoyed when he was called backstage to get ready to perform at the BET Honors before Kanye West spoke about all the broke guys his wife Kim Kardashian dated before him. “I was a little mad, because I knew he was going to say something that was a bit noteworthy. Everybody geared up for him to say something, because he wouldn’t be Kanye West otherwise.” Speaking of Kanye West, Ne-Yo is looking to work with him some more in the future. Not only him, but Jay Z, Rihanna, Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift and more.
Read moreA$AP Ferg called Hot 97 to welcome his friend Nessa to the station! He cleared up the confusion on whether the title to his song with Meek Mill and Big Sean is either B-Boy or D-Boy. He also talked about how crazy his tour with YG was and gave respects to ASAP Yams.
Read moreHere goes the official video for “Hydrocodone” from Da Mafia 6ix’s “Hear Sum Evil” mixtape.
Read moreRecently Jarren Benton dropped off his new EP, Slow Motion, and in a press run for the new project the Funk Volume rapper took a trip to the HNHH offices to discuss the EP. Although Jarren is anything but a ‘slow’ rapper, he explains that the title of his EP actually pays homage to his late manager who passed away. Jarren also speaks on his writing process, which is basically solitary confinement. The rapper says he needs to be completely alone with the beat to get his inspiration. We had to ask Jarren about his labelmate Hopsin’s recent prank, where he told fans rather convincingly that he was leaving the rap game forever, only to come back a few days later and announce a new LP. Jarren explains the backstory from the FV perspective, revealing that the rapper let his team know a hoax was about to go down via a conference call. Finally, the rapper discusses the Funk Volume family and what it’s like to chill with each rapper on the team, from Dizzy Wright to SwizZ
Read moreLuda goes in over Nicki Minaj’s “Truffle Butter”. Stream and download below.
Read more“Hogg Life: The Beginning” will be available on iTunes on February 3rd.
Read moreVic Spencer premiere’s his music video for “Relapse” off his “The Cost of Victory” album.
Read moreFor “Searching For Gotham,” Austin wanted to create a tape that would emulsify transnational sounds. The title comes from Austin’s roots: a producer/DJ from Harlem, New York whose sound is as experimental as the tape–from electronic beats and syncopated bass to melodic flows. On “Searching For Gotham,” he burgeoned the gaps between production by working with artists and producers who shared different skills, but complimented each sound.
Read moreRoyce Da 5’9 spoke on the potential of him ever stepping into the Battle Rap ring in this clip from his exclusive interview with VladTV. He actually revealed that he is so interested in battling, that he was nearly about to call out an opponent at one point, but got side tracked with various projects including his work with DJ Premier on their collaborative album, “PRhyme.” Since Royce has so many projects going on at once, he doesn’t have the time to solely focus on locking in to prepare for a battle, however, when the time is right he’d surely love to test his bars in the lyrical ring. He stated firmly that he will never battle out of financial greed just to collect a big check, and saluted Cassidy for actually taking his battle vs. Dizaster seriously, despite being paid an enormous amount of money.
Read moreHere’s the official video for The-Dream’s latest single “That’s My Shit” featuring T.I.
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