Trinidad James, Mystikal & Lil Dicky – Just A Lil Thick (Live On Skee TV) [Video]

Trinidad James performs “Just A Lil Thick” featuring Mystikal and Lil Dicky — produced by DJ Mustard. After the jump, Trinidad James sits down with DJ Skee for an exclusive interview on SKEE TV. The Atlanta-based rapper talks about the trajectory that followed his big hit “All Gold Everything.” He briefly addressed facing issues in his career — including some with record labels, but explains he holds no ill-feelings towards anyone and recognizes that it’s all “part of the game.” When asked what he wished he would have known coming into this industry, Trinidad expresses that he wished he would have known how valuable he is. He emphasizes on the importance of believing in yourself, as well as not quitting in anything you believe in.

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Rick Ross Talks “Black Market”, MMG, Billboard’s “10 Greatest Rappers” List & More [Video]

Rick Ross dropped by Dash Radio Studios to talk with DJ Skee about his forthcoming album, ‘Black Market’. The album features various notable artists, including Mariah Carey, Future, Chris Brown, Nas, and many more. Widely known for his entrepreneurship, Ross talks about the tact behind running his own record label, Maybach Music Group and ensuring that the quality of the music remains the top priority. In addition, he talks about what keeps him motivated and the importance of never second-guessing himself. Being heavily influence by “Straight Outta Compton”, the Boss also talks about writing his first film.

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The Game Talks Beef With Young Thug, LAPD, “The Documentary 2” & Working With Dr. Dre [Video]

The dynamic duo; The Game and DJ Skee reunite for the release of “The Documentary 2” on SKEE TV. Game explains why he decided to release ‘The Documentary 2’ in two parts; a blue and a red disc. “I want to help unify and break the color lines… if I can save a life or two, I want to try and do that.”He talks about making about 700 songs in the process of creating this two-disc album, which consists of 38 tracks. He recalls showing Dr. Dre 20 tracks and Dre telling him they were all trash. Game tells us the difference between disc one and two, and notes that Dre said “if I could re-do ‘The Chronic’, I would make it sound more like disc one.” Being that it seems The Game is always involved in alleged beefs, most recently with Young Thug, he took the time to address and clear up each rumored beef.

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Lil Dicky Talks “Professional Rapper”, Snoop And Rap Beef Just Before Album Goes #1 [Video]

Lil Dicky sits down with DJ Skee on Dash Radio to talk about his new project ‘Professional Rapper’. He talks about working on this project for over 2 years and collaborating with Snoop Dogg, Additionally, he talks about the importance of being authentic with his lyrics and explains why he feels that all artist should write their own music. Lil Dicky also tells us his stance on the Drake and Meek Mill beef.

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Trae Tha Truth Sits Down To Talk “Tha Truth” Album w/ DJ Skee On Dash Radio [Video]

Trae Tha Truth stopped by the Dash Radio studios to talk about his new album ‘Tha Truth’. He talks about the features on the album, which include J. Cole, Snoop Dogg and Dej Loaf to name a few. Trae talks about building each of those friendships organically and why he’s one of the most respected individuals in the industry. “It’s about being you, so many people get lost worrying about what the next person is doing and trying to keep up with them.”

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DJ Mustard Sits Down To Talk “10 Summers: The Mixtape Vol. 1” w/ DJ Skee On Dash Radio [Video]

DJ Mustard dropped by Dash Radio Studios to talk shop with DJ Skee on his new mixtape project ’10 Summers: The Mixtape Vol. 1′ – the first he’s dropped since launching his label of the same name. “I wanted to give the streets something for the summer,” he says. With the mixtape, he explains he wants to introduce the world to new music and more importantly, new artists citing it’s time to give other people some time to shine; Mustard also says if you like his music, you’ll like the tape, so to trust him. He also opens up about his experience in the business, talks YG & Ty $, and how he’s progressed from a producer to business man.

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Vic Mensa Talks State Of Hip-Hop, How “Money Was Never The Motive”, Music Is Part Of Him & More [Video]

Vic Mensa sits down with DJ Skee at Soundset to discuss the midwest and performing at one of the biggest hip-hop festivals in North America. Vic describes the crowd and ambiance as energetic and open-minded to the different elements of hip-hop. He describes this era of hip-hop and rap as a time for people who thoroughly enjoy music, rather than just listening to what is trending. Vic explains that music is an extension of him and that money was never the motive behind rapping.

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Calm Before The Storm: Action Bronson [Video]

In this episode of Calm Before The Storm, we go backstage with rapper Action Bronson In Austin, Texas at SXSW. Although he claims to not have any rituals, he requires room temperature water to help regulate the temperature of his body. Action explains that he gets extremely aggravated when there’s too many people in his dressing room, and that he much rather spend time alone or sleeping. He reflects on the first time he ever crowd surfed at a show in Toronto, and more.

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Big Sean Talks Festivals, Inspiring Others & Giving Back, The Sean Anderson Foundation & More [Video]

Big Sean returns to SKEE TV for a couch interview with DJ Skee from Soundset 2015. Sean talks about how essential music festivals are in all cities, because it gives artists a chance to rep and embrace their hometowns. He also touches on the importance of giving back to our communities, explaining that through his foundation, The Sean Anderson Foundation, he is able to be a positive role model to kids and inspire them to do better. Sean explains that he will be touring for the rest of the year, but makes it clear that he’s in his home studio every chance he gets.

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Raekwon Talks “Fly International Luxurious Art”, “C.R.E.A.M.”, Studying The Greats + Performs Live On Skee TV [Video]

In this interview DJ Skee, The Chef talks about: 00:55 // The moment he knew music was his calling. 02:10 // Studying the greats. 03:05 // Why he titled his album “Fly International Luxurious Art”. 03:47 // Purple Tape Files documentary. 04:20 // The record he enjoyed making the most. 05:45 // Paving the way for artist to take control of their career on a business level. 07:00 // Which country embraces Wu-Tang the most? 07:28 // Competition within Wu-Tang. 09:27 // Why they call him ‘The Chef’. 10:07 // His favorite Wu-Tang record. After the jump, you can watch Rae perform “C.R.E.A.M.”, “Heated Nights” and “Soundboy Kill It”.

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Busta Rhymes Speaks On Legacy & Notorious B.I.G. And Jay Z As His High School Classmates [Video]

DJ Skee interviews Busta Rhymes for another incredible couch interview on SKEE TV. From talking about wanting to be remembered as one of the best to do ever do it and his competitive nature which led him to being a “great sponge for info” at a young age to his high school days with Notorious B.I.G. and Jay-Z as his classmates, Busta goes unfiltered.

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