OverDoz On Making “Last Kiss” With Pharrell [Video]

What’s it like making a song in the studio with Pharrell? We sit down with the men of Overdoz to break down the story behind getting in the studio with their hero to make “Last Kiss.” Videos focused on underground and independent hip-hop so you know tomorrow’s biggest hip-hop stars before they blow, plus coverage of the best and most noteworthy mainstream artists. From dope songs to classic albums, must-hear mixtapes to buzzing rappers, DJBoothTV is the authority in hip-hop.

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Add-2 On Rap Is Outta Control [Video]

Chicago emcee Add-2 releases his album Prey For The Poor and stops by RIOC for a quick discussion. In this video interview, he describes the album as reporting what it going on in the world, black culture, and other social issues. He quotes Nina Simone saying “You can’t be an artist and not reflect the times.” Most of Prey For The Poor’s production is handled by Khrysis. Additional tracks are provided by Nottz, 9th Wonder, AMP, Kash, and FC The Future. Guest features include Rapsody, Jamila Woods, Sam Trump, Raheem DeVaughn, Heather Victoria, and Johndavid Provitt. Purchase Prey For The Poor here.

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Blu – Heron [Audio]

“Came across this record while digging thru some of my older files. It’s a long story but this never came out. Blu spit such an incredible verse on this that I figured I’d might as well share it. Hope you dig it. This would’ve been on a project called “genesis” if you know much about my work.” – Numonics

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