Vic Mensa Crushes A Freestyle On Sway In The Morning + Talks Advice From Jay-Z [Video]

Vic Mensa is definitely a leader in our culture and isn’t afraid to be different — unapologetically be himself. And he proved that on Sway in the Morning. Beginning our chat about the Hip Hop, he opens our eyes to an interesting perspective. “Hip Hop is the only genre that is expected to remain called ‘Hip-Hop.’… people say hip hop is dead… [but] you don’t call any modern rock just rock.” Explaining the difference between Punk Rock and its different levels. Being recently signed to Jay Z’s Roc Nation, he details a story between him and Jay that reassured him that he was on the right path. He also shared the biggest game he received from Hov. “Shit just falls into place. When its right, its not wrong,” he tells us. While he was in-studio with us, he gave us some insight on his current single U Mad — telling us it was about his girlfriend, and how he was trying to hide it from her for some time. (Ha!) He also plays a little game with us in-studio — what makes Vic mad? From his relationship, to writing music, even sex. We couldn’t let him leave without spitting a FREESTYLE though! Let the bars fly below, and stay tuned to his TL for his next project, Traffic.

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OG Maco Talks About His Street Days & Facing More Than 20 Years [Video]

OG Maco didn’t start out as a rapper. The College Park resident “dabbled” in the street life between the ages of 12 and 13 before taking it more seriously just a few years later. Though it didn’t ruin his life at first, Maco eventually ended up dropping out of Georgia State University because he was “getting a lot of money,” which almost led him to being sent to jail for quite some time. “I almost went to prison, for a long time,” claims OG Maco, who revealed that he faced 20+ years at just 19 years old. “20 was guaranteed, then plus whatever,” he recalls. Maco was on house arrest for over a year for charges he wouldn’t mention, and says the situation helped him a great deal with his music content and life overall. “I’ll never forget it. I’ll never forget what it taught me- it ain’t what you wanna go through.” Watch as he speaks on how he’s evolved as a person since then and how he feels he was given a second chance at life above.

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TrackBlasters Radio: 15.05.15

Da Fat Friday Afternoon – The Official Soundtrack To Your Weekend Host: DJ P.R. Happy Friday ya’ll! Record Of The Day: Kali Uchis – Melting Playlist Kali Uchis – Melting Snoop Dogg feat. Stevie Wonder – California Roll ASAP Rocky feat. Miguel, Rod Stewart & Mark Ronson – Everyday Raekwon feat. 2 Chainz – F.I.L.A. Nappy Roots – Hazy **Ryan Hemsworth In Da Mix** Boogie – Oh Myyy Johnny May Cash – My Last Days Swook feat. Yung Pook – Feelin’ Good Rarri Vuitton & Purpdogg – 12 Bucks JME – Calm (prod. Tommy Kruise) (Instrumental) K9 – Show Stacks DJ Smokey & Tommy Kruise – Shania Gucci Mane – Money Do Baauer feat. Fetty Wap & Dubbel Dutch – Promises Bop King DLOW – Poor Connection Deebs – Realize Playboi Carti – Broke Boi Kensuke Ushio – Wish Upon A Star Bricc Baby Shitro – 6 Drugs Stacksz – EyRabs (so700) Ryan Hemsworth – Yahhh Loop HAYDN – Stockholm Subway Stories Tre Mission – Eyes Low Two-9 – Did It Mackned – Rookie Of The Year Future – Can’t Lie Kodak Black – SKRT Cousin Stizz – Shoutout Robert Robert – Deadline Ft. Rollie, Félix Noé Billionaire Black X UNO – Costa Rica Chief Keef – Thot Breaker Sauce Twinz feat. Trae The Truth – Drip Sauce RJ & Choice – Money Calling Gunplay – All On You (Either Or) Main Attrakionz – Ain’t No Other Way Young Thug – Mine Tory Lanez – Mama Told Me Download here

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Slum Village – Yes [Album Cover & Tracklist]

Check out the artwork and tracklist for Slum Village’s new album “Yes”. The album which mainly features production from late J Dilla and Young RJ will hit stores June 16 via Fat Beats Records. Tracklist Side One: Intro Love Is (Feat. Bilal) Tear It Down (Feat. Jon Connor) Bonafide Expressive (Feat. BJ The Chicago Kid) Push It Along (Feat. Phife Dawg) Windows (Feat. J Ivy) Side Two: Yes Yes Right Back (Feat. De La Soul) Where We Come From Big City What We Have Just Like A Test

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