The D.O.C. Explains How He Hooked Up with Dr. Dre & N.W.A. [Video]

The D.O.C. sat down for a rare interview with VladTV, where he opened up about first linking up with Dr. Dre, writing Eazy-E’s hit track “We Want Eazy,” and more. During the sit-down The D.O.C. also addressed rumors that he sold his publishing for a gold chain, which he told us is untrue. He added that “I don’t even think being ignorant to the game I would’ve said that.” The interview touched on The D.O.C.’s relationship with Eazy-E, and the Texas-born artist said he tried to follow Eazy’s swag when he first started out in the game. He explained that despite Eazy not having talent as a rapper, The D.O.C. said the West Coast emcee had the “it factor” that made him a star. Check out more of the interview above, including how The D.O.C. felt about not being in the “We Want Eazy” credits and more.

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Special Education w/ Mystikal [Video]

Mystikal joins Special to battle it out on this episode of Special Education. The two discuss the song that was the most fun to make, the song that defines him, and his favorite person to work with including the story of being in studio for “Who Rock This” with all of Wu Tang. They also talk about what he would perform in an old folks home and the longest project for him to make.

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DJMQ’s 45/7 Vinyl Club Mix [Audio x Download]

“It feels really relaxing to play a proper vinyl set, because I’m more connected to the music when it really is under my fingertips, plus, it’s how I learned to be a DJ in the first place, of course. With records, I don’t waste any time thinking about technical stuff beyond »if the needle skips, I’m fucked«.” “Instead of just posting a new mixtape without much more information (as I usually would), this one deserves a bit of context. I did this as an improvised one-take live mix for DJ Felox’ 45/7 Vinyl Club, and I’m glad he also asked me a few questions that help me explain my attitude towards the whole “45s only” thing that is happening these days. So here’s what I told him.” – DJMQ

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LBC Movement Presents: Beach City [Mixtape]

LBC Movement Presents: “Beach City” a new project from DJ Drama and Bigg Snoop Dogg who reunite for another explosive Gangsta Grillz. This time the King of Long Beach grabbed some of the most exciting new talent from the LBC, as he unveils the Beach City movement. Introducing: Willie Mammuth, Beefy Bankz, Fade R.R., Jooba Loc, Duce 2 Tha, SD The Emcee, Sam I am, Yung Zeke, TS-Zilla, Young Sagg, Ju Da Truth, Yada and more.

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L.A. Leakers feat. Future, Wiz Khalifa & Kid Ink – Ball Like This [Audio]

Where do we begin? This is a record that’s been in the making for quite some time. We sat in countless studio sessions with Future, Wiz, Ink, Salva, Mike N Keys, DJ Khalil, Jaycen Joshua, etc. and worked on this record until we feel we had it where we wanted it to be. “Ball Like This” celebrates the aspirations of the kid growing up in South Central to the kid creating that new tech start up. We all make sacrifices to get where we want to be. YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT IT TAKES TO BALL LIKE THIS! Thank you to everyone who contributed to the making of this. Your time and talents are very much appreciated! So without further ado, “Ball Like This”.

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Pimp C feat. Lil Wayne – 3 Way Freak [Audio]

The much-awaited fourth studio album, Long Live The Pimp, from the legendary and highly influential GRAMMY Award-nominated rapper and producer PIMP C will be released on December 4, 2015, via Mass Appeal Records. Currently available for pre-order on iTunes, it will feature guest appearances by many of Pimp C’s previous collaborators. To celebrate this announcement, we’re releasing the album’s first single “3 Way Freak” featuring Lil Wayne which is now available for download if you pre-order the album. The album is the first of all-new, original Pimp C material to be released in over four years. It features work with some of the late icon’s collaborators as well as contemporaries, such as Nas, T.I., Juicy J, A$AP Rocky, Slim Thug, Ty Dolla $ign, David Banner, Devin the Dude, Lil Keke, ESG, Pimpin Ken, 8Ball & MJG and of course Bun B. The album also features production work from the likes of Mr. Lee, Ray Murray (of Organized Noize), Crazy Mike and Cory Mo. Hit the jump for the full tracklist and pre-order “Long Live The Pimp” here.

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