DJBoothTV’s Jacques Morel catches up with Big K.R.I.T. for his Live From the Underground listening session to talk about the upcoming album, his new work with legendary musicians like B.B. King and much more. Live From the Underground will be in stores June 5th.
XXL’s Editor-At-Large Shaheem Reid talks to Curren$y about his upcoming album, The Stoned Immaculate, dropping June 5th on Warner Brothers. Enjoy and be educated.
For the newest episode of the Hulu-only documentary A Day in the Life, director Morgan Spurlock documents the life and times of Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson. Watch as Quest hits the gym with his personal trailer, rehearses with Lenny Williams at the Jimmy Fallon Show, challenges chef David Chang to a fried chicken cook off and performs his DJ gig at Brooklyn Bowl. Enjoy and be educated.
Murs and DJ Quik reminisce about their days as two hip hop artists trying to make it in the game. Before all that, Quik remembers sitting in class at Compton Unified School District learning the craft to listen and molding him to be the legendary and reputable artist he is now. Enjoy and be educated.
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There is perhaps no other producer around with as much buzz surrounding him as Chicago’s Young Chop, whose record “I Don’t Like” with similarly sweltering artist Chief Keef is currently seeing the likes of Kanye West, Pusha T, Big Sean and Jadakiss hopping on board the remix. LRG recently hit the studio with the 18-year-old phenom producer where he discussed how he got his start, some of the biggest records already under his belt and his signature sound.
In part 2 of our Off the Record series with 18-year-old phenom producer Young Chop, he describes how the viral hit “I Don’t Like” came about – detailing how the chorus, verses and beat came together quickly during a recording session. In addition, Chop reveals insight into the remix of the Chief Keef track that features Kanye West, Pusha T, Jadakiss and Big Sean. Not the type of person to rest on his laurels, Chops remains as focused as ever – knowing that longevity in hip-hop is what separates overnight successes from those with ultimate staying power.
Jahlil Beats has produced tracks for everyone from Lil Wayne to Diddy, but it was his breakout hit, Meek Mill’s anthemic “I’m A Boss” which has catapulted him into the hip-hop spotlight. Here, the 23-year-old Chester City, Pennsylvania native takes Life+Times through his process, talks about signing to Roc Nation and offers a glimpse into his reality.
In front of the Diamond Supply Co. store in Los Angeles, California, Karen Civil chops it up with Curren$y for Karmaloop TV. Among other topics, Spitta reveals the producers and features from his Stoned Immaculate album (June 5th), the difference between mixtapes and albums, and reconnecting with Lil Wayne for his new album. Enjoy and be educated.
For the final installment of Black Milk’s Claps & Slaps video series, the Detroit emcee/producer talks about his career in 2012, his expanding fan base, and drops a couple of hints regarding his next album, hopefully dropping in 2013. Enjoy and be educated.
Previously: Claps & Slaps
The Al Lindstrom team chop it up with rapper 2 Chainz for their newest interview. Among other topics, 2 Chainz discusses the transition from indie to major, being managed by Street Executives, and learning from Lil’ Wayne. Enjoy and be educated.
Producer extraordinaire Just Blaze sat down with Hard Knock TV’s Nick Huff Barili for an in-depth interview. Just Blaze starts off by talking about Hip Hop incorporating more EDM sounds and how he was ahead of the curb incorporating dance elements into Hip Hop tracks like Joe Budden’s “Fire” back in 2004. As the interview continues Justin talks about signing XV and how he thinks XV has the potential to be one of the next ones. He also states that he has 5 records with him for Kid With The Green Backpack album. Before we let him go we had to ask Just about his relationship with Jay Electronica after making classics like Exhibit A and Exhibit C. He says that since Jay moved out to London they haven’t had a chance to work together but that they talk and are friends. Just says that he has heard the album, but doesn’t know if Jay will call it Act 2 or Act 3 but hopes that they will have time to work on it before Jay has to turn it in. Just ends the interview by saying that he is working on tracks for Drake, Rick Ross and one of the biggest pop stars in the world among others. Can you guess who it might be???
Side note: This interview took place at 4am in hotel lobby. Just Blaze had a flight in the early morning, was just getting back from gig and was recovering from being sick the previous four days yet he still took time to make sure this interview happened. Our gratitude and deepest RESPECT!!!
