Video: Tyler, The Creator – Drone Interview
Check out Tyler, The Creator in this interview with The Drone. Where he discusses being true to himself, what he thinks about people who critique his lyrics, and everything he’s trying to achieve. It’s really a dope piece.
“Greatness to me is finally getting my video on mTV, its on there now and I’m fucking, I’m happy… I finally got my shit on fuckin’ mTV. Some people might think that’s selling out or whatever, but I don’t really give a fuck…. That’s fucking great to me, I’m proud of myself. I’ve been wanting that since I was seven years-old, and I finally got that shit. And hard work pays the fuck off.”
Audio: Beastie Boys – Make Some Noise
Check out the first single off their highly anticipated new album, Hot Sauce Committee Part Two, scheduled to drop May 3rd.
Don’t worry, there was no part one so you aren’t missing something. Breathe easy, my friend.
Video: Tyler, The Creator – Yonkers (LIVE @ The Glass House)
I’ve been waiting on footage to arrive from Odd Future’s April Fool’s show in Pomona, CA. Here’s a video of Tyler, The Creator performing “Yonkers” in front of a full house. Do you see the security fighting off the kids in the front of the mob? Man, I missed out. If you were at this show, send your footage my way!
Video: Snoop Dogg ft. Wiz Khalifa – This Weed Iz Mine
Try your best to ignore the annoying-ass pop-ups and visual tags throughout. Ugh.
New Album Doggumentary In Stores Now.
Audio: Chiddy Bang ft. Mac Miller – Heatwave
Chiddy Bang and Mac Miller collaboration sounded good enough for me. Then I press play and and hear a nice little sample. That was it.
The Philly duo’s upcoming album, Breakfast, is looking at a Summer release date but let’s hope the Chiddy Bang influx of new music starts now.
Download: Chiddy Bang ft. Mac Miller – Heatwave
Audio: Chris Brown – Talk Ya Ear Off
Rap Radar posted a bonus song by Chris Brown that was included in the Japanese deluxe edition of F.A.M.E. Enjoy.
Download: Chris Brown – Talk Ya Ear Off
Video: Shawn Chrystopher – Hustle Hard (In-Store Session)
I’ll take Shawn Chrys’ version over Ace’s version of “Hustle Hard” any day. No shots.
Anyways, the best videos are captured impromptu.
While at Shawn’s in-store listening session for his new mixtape “IWG 3” at STANDARD Atl, we decided to pull out the cameras and shoot an impromptu video right in the middle of the store! – 3 Little Digs
Download: Shawn Chrystopher – I.W.G.3: Third Times A Charm (Hosted by DJ Green Lantern) (mixtape)
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Nicki Minaj Cleans Up Nice for Elle Magazine
This might be one of the first photos of her that hasn’t instantly annoyed me. Normally Miss Minaj will always solicit at least an eye-roll on my part… Partially because homegirl always seems to be doing too much and it hurts my eyes to process such a visual, and partially because I’m just a hater and jealous of anyone’s ass that gets that much attention. But in this instance, its actually quite the opposite. I think she looks great here. Two thumbs up Nicki.
“I always wanted to play with the boys. I didn’t want to be a pawn in their game or have a sidekick role. I wanted to be more of a lead character – a superhero.”
You can check out the full feature in Elle’s Music Issue on sale April 12th.
Video: Dom Kennedy On MTV’s Mixtape Daily
With the West making a good amount of noise, Mixtape Daily has decided to feature Dom Kennedy‘s latest mixtape and one of my personal current favorites, The Original Dom Kennedy.
“It was a part of me that wasn’t in all of those projects, and with The Original Dom Kennedy, it was a time for me to take a stand in music. The way we grew up and our lifestyle, being kids from the inner city of Los Angeles. I just felt like that was missing,” Dom said.
Watch as Dom shares the meaning behind the project and a few standout tracks from The Original Dom Kennedy. Download it for free, here.
Video: Talib Kweli – Hot Thing LIVE
I was at Detroit Bar in Costa Mesa last night to catch Talib Kweli perform since I missed him at Paid Dues and Nokia Theater. So first of all, Detroit Bar doesn’t have the best audio quality since I kept hearing squeeks but it didn’t even matter. Talib killed that show. I even saw Jean Grae perform for the first time and their energy flows so well. I wish I could have salvaged the audio of those videos but I’m sure there will be more. Enjoy this video of Talib Kweli performing one of his hits, “Hot Thing.”
Shout out to my homie Spintelect!
Video: Those Chosen – Just When I Say
Check out the official music video from this LA based trio for Just When I Say, from the international collaboration project #IAmManuteBol. Gotta show love for these hometown artists.
Video: Casey Veggies Live At Paid Dues 2011
Paid Dues is such an appropriate title for this large independent music festival. All of the acts have been working hard to get the recognition they finally deserve. Check out Waveisode #89 which features Casey Veggies performing at Paid Dues for the first time. Salute.