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Joey Bada$$ and DJ Premier in the studio (Video)

Joey Bada$$ gets the co-sign from none other than the legendary DJ Premier. Check out the video of them in studio discussing the song they are working on together. Related: Behind the Scenes of Joey Bada$$ performance on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (Video)... Read more

January 7, 2013 Video

Kendrick Lamar speaks on his favorite things (Video)

Kendrick Lamar speaks about 2 of his favorite albums of the year: Nas' Life is Good and Frank Ocean's Channel Orange. Check out the video. Related: See why we named Kendrick Lamar's Swimming Pools (Drank) on of the best videos of 2012.... Read more

December 27, 2012 Video

Nas speaks to Fuse (Video)

Nas speaks to Fuse and talks about avoiding beefs, why he put the green dress on the cover of Life is Good and more. Check out the video. Related: See why Nas' Bye Baby was named one of our best videos of 2012.... Read more

December 24, 2012 Video

Talib Kweli on the Sway in the Morning Show (Video)

Talib Kweli recently dropped by the Sway in the Morning show. He spoke on his ongoing relationship with Yasiin Bey (Black Star lives...), how he stays motivated, his thoughts on MCs like Drake and Big Sean and more. He also dropped a verse. Check out the video. Related: Talib Kweli... Read more

December 21, 2012 Video

Masta Killa speaks on the early days of Wu-Tang Clan (Video)

Here's a really dope interview of Masta Killa speaking on the early days of Wu. He breaks down why he missed his opportunity to be on Protect Ya Neck and how he got his slot on Da Mystery of Chessboxin'. Check out the video. Related: Masta Killa – R U... Read more

December 20, 2012 Throwback

Angel Haze on the Sway in the Morning Show (Video)

Here's a fascinating interview of Angel Haze from the Sway in the Morning Show. She talks about her first poem, the significance of the name Angel Haze, the fact that her first 9 years were spent in a cult and more. After the interview, she performs. Check out the video.... Read more

December 20, 2012 Video

Ab-Soul – The GRIT Interview (Video)

Though Ab-Soul may be a relative newcomer to some, he has been tirelessly pursuing his craft for more than 7 years. We caught up with him to discuss the determination, focus and drive that has sustained him and allowed him to reach the level of success he has to date.... Read more

December 18, 2012 Video

Ma$e speaks with Sway on the Sway in the Morning Show (Video)

Murder Ma$e recently sat down with Sway to have a 30 minute conversation about where he is in life these days. Check out that interview and a previously unreleased interview of Ma$e from 1998 that features and SUPER young Kanye West below. Related: See where Bad Boy Records ranks on... Read more

December 17, 2012 Video

Big Boi speaks on Andre 3000’s apology on Sorry (Video)

"And this the type of sh*t that'll make you call your rap partner, and say I'm sorry I'm awkward, my fault for f*ckin' up the tours." Those were the words from Andre 3000 on Sorry, his collabo with T.I. T.I. recently spoke to Big Boi about the song. Check out... Read more

December 16, 2012 Video

Kendrick Lamar – Rap-Up TV Interview (Video) and Let Us Move On (Audio)

Dido is best known in hip-hop circles for the haunting track that Eminem sampled on Stan. She's back with a new song that features none other than the good kid Kendrick Lamar. Check out the song, Let Us Move On, as well as an interview of Kendrick by Rap-Up TV... Read more

December 15, 2012 Video

Big Boi speaks with Jack Thriller on This is 50 (Video)

Did you know Cee-Lo was going to be a part of OutKast before he joined Goodie MOB? Big Boi talks about that and more in his interview with Jack Thriller. Check out the video. Related: Big Boi – In the A ft T.I. & Ludacris (Audio)... Read more

December 10, 2012 Video

Jadakiss – The Montreality Interview (Video)

Jadakiss gets the Montreality treatment. Here's an interview of him discussing his first job, what type of student he was, what he spent his first big check on, his favorite cartoon character, the key to success and more. Check out the video. Related: Ghostface Killah & Sheek Louch – Crack... Read more

December 4, 2012 Video

Wu Block interview on the Juan Epstein Show (Video)

Wu Block (Ghostface Killah & Sheek Louch) sat down and has a long conversation (an hour and change) with NYC's Hot 97 crew on the Juan Epstein Show. You can watch the entire interview below. ... Read more

December 3, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

dead prez talk with Out Da Box TV (Video)

The mighty dead prez sat down with Out Da Box TV for an extended interview. They talked about their new album Information Age, their classic Let's Get Free, trying to uplift people with their music and more. Check out the video. Related: M1 and Nas - Genocide Highway (Audio)... Read more

December 1, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Red Alert speaks on Chris Lighty (Video)

The legendary Kool DJ Red Alert gives a detailed first-hand account about the early days of Chris Lighty's career. Check out the video. Related: 2012 BET Hip-Hop Awards Chris Lighty Tribute (Video)... Read more

November 29, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

50 Cent speaks to LA’s Power 105 (Video)

Here's an interesting interview of 50 Cent by Power 105's Big Boy. 50 talks about why he's involved in so many beefs, why he continues making music, how he puts aside personal biases in evaluating the music of competitors, his advice for Chief Keef and more. It's a reminder of... Read more

November 29, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Nardwaur vs Brother Ali (Video)

Nardwaur does it again...Here's a fantastic interview of Brother Ali. Ali drops knowledge about MF DOOM, Blaxploitation films, his battle with Sage Francis, Muhammad Ali and more. Check out the video. Related: Brother Ali – Mourning in America (Full Album Stream)... Read more

November 27, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Joey Bada$$ takes on London (Video)

Joey Bada$$ is on his first European tour. Here's some beautifully shot footage of his show in London as well as an interview with DJ Semtex. Check out the video below. Related: Joey Bada$$ – Enter the Void ft Ab-Soul (Audio)... Read more

November 18, 2012 Video

Crooked I – Be Heard Sessions (Video)

Here's a short video of Crooked I talking about why he chose to pursue rap as a career. He also drops a quick but dope a capella verse. Check out the video below. Related: Crooked I – Adorn Freestyle (Audio)... Read more

November 17, 2012 Video

Kendrick Lamar interview with splash! Magazine (Video)

Here's a great interview of Kendrick Lamar. Kendrick is super laid-back (literally), but he drops some gems and gets incredibly detailed about the thought process behind and construction of good kid, m.A.A.d. city. Check out the video. Related: Kendrick Lamar speaks on what’s real about good kid, m.A.A.d. city (Video)... Read more

November 16, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Andre 3000 inteview with Fuse (Video)

Here's a great interview of Andre 3000. He talks about Sorry (his song with TI), Big Boi's new album, the inevitable OutKast reunion question, raising awareness for prostate cancer and more. Check out the video. Related: A playlist celebrating the 18+ year career of OutKast (Audio)... Read more

November 14, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Big Boi talks to Hot 97 (Video)

Here's an extended interview of Big Boi on Hot 97. He talks about his new album, Andre 3000's apology to him on Sorry, his collab with T.I. and more. Check out the video. Related: Big Boi - Lines ft A$AP Rocky (Audio)... Read more

November 14, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Saigon says he wants to punch Rick Ross & 2 Chainz in the face (Video)

The headline is "Saigon says 'I want to punch Rick Ross & 2 Chainz in the face.'" What follows is an interview where he very eloquently makes a case for identifying content as being for mature audiences, where appropriate. Check out the video for some food for thought from Saigon.... Read more

November 13, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Lil Wayne interviews Randy Moss for ESPN NFL Countdown (Video)

Lil Wayne recently interviewed Randy Moss for ESPN NFL Countdown. Wayne posed some thought-provoking questions to Moss regarding his recent return to the game, his relationship with Chris Carter and more. Check out the video. Related: Lil Wayne – Dedication 4 (Mixtape)... Read more

November 11, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

T.I. gives the behind the scenes story on the recording of Sorry with Andre 3000 (Video)

T.I. has an incredible collabo with Andre 3000 called Sorry on his forthcoming album, Trouble Man. I've heard the song and it's one of T.I.'s finest. It's grown man rap, similar to works on Nas' Life is Good like Daughters and Bye Baby, that is fitting of both T.I. and... Read more

November 8, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

9th Wonder: Politics As Usual (Video)

9th Wonder is a legendary producer AND a Harvard professor. Who better to discuss the nexus between hip-hop and socio-political commentary? We sat down with the icon and he talked about the role music plays in change, how hip-hop has bridged the races, the importance of social media and more...and... Read more

November 6, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Stalley – Politics As Usual (Video)

Stalley was raised around music from artists like Boogie Down Productions, which no doubt inspired him to craft his brand of Intelligent Trunk Music. We sat down with him to discuss the impact hip-hop has as social commentary. He spoke on his duty to say something positive and substantive in... Read more

November 5, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

RZA – Sweat the World Interview (Video)

The Man with the Iron Fists is in theaters now and is highly entertaining. Here's an interview of RZA where he talks about the film, scoring Ghost Dog, learning from Tarantino, working with Kanye West, losing a bunch of beats he thought were his best, the making of the Wu... Read more

November 3, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Ghostface Killah discusses a possible new Wu-Tang Clan album (Video)

RZA has made it clear he wants to do 1 last Wu album next November, in celebration of the 20th anniversary of Enter the 36 Chambers. Now, Ghostface Killah share his thoughts on the potential project...It's looking like more and more of a reality. Check out the video. Related: Wu-Tang... Read more

November 2, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Kendrick Lamar: Politics As Usual (Video)

Kendrick Lamar is one of the most introspective and substantive rappers of this current generation of MCs. We sat down with him to talk about the impact hip-hop culture has had on the state of the Union. Kendrick talked about the messages of everyone from Tupac and NWA to Chuck... Read more

November 2, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Pharrell – Places and Spaces I’ve Been (Video)

Here's a cool short film on Pharrell during the day of his first book signing for his book Places and Spaces I've Been. It captures Pharrell in a low key, introspective mood and he talks about the process of making the book, giving to the fans, his views on what... Read more

November 1, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Jay Rock: Politics As Usual (Video)

We sat down with Jay Rock and he talked about the role of hip-hop as the voice of the people. He discussed the importance of honesty in his lyrics, connecting with people through his music, his admiration of Tupac and Nas for telling real ghetto stories and more. He also... Read more

November 1, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Big K.R.I.T. discusses the impact hip-hop has had on social commentary (Video)

In light of the upcoming election, we sat down with Big K.R.I.T., Stalley, Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar and 9th Wonder to discuss the impact hip-hop has had on the social landscape of this country and beyond. We will roll out each episode leading up to Tuesday. Our first installment features... Read more

October 31, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

9th Wonder talks owning his own label, creating beats and more with AFH (Video)

The legendary 9th Wonder has been extremely busy lately...well, always. He recently released an incredible album by his protege Rapsody and is preparing to release albums with both Buckshot and Murs next month. We caught up with him to discuss owning his own label, what he looks for in an... Read more

October 26, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Rapsody: GRIT (Video)

Here's part 2 of our interview with Rapsody. In this installment she goes deep about what it's taken to get to this point in her career. Though she may seem like a relative newcomer, she's actually been working on her craft for more than 7 years and had over 100... Read more

October 26, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Kendrick Lamar speaks on what’s real about good kid, m.A.A.d. city (Video)

Keeping it on the reality tip, here's an interview of Kendrick Lamar from 2DBZ discussing how much of good kid, m.A.A.d city is real (he says 100%). It also includes footage of fellow TDE members, Jay Rock and Ab-Soul discussing their feelings about the album. Check out the video below.... Read more

October 25, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

RZA interview with Funkmaster Flex (Video)

Here are parts 1 and 2 of a 3-part interview of RZA by Funkmaster Flex. RZA discusses the origins of Wu-Tang Clan, how Man with the Iron fists interrelates with Wu, working with Quentin Tarantino and much more. Check out parts 1 & 2 of the video as well as... Read more

October 24, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Seanwaur vs. Pharoahe Monch (Video)

Here's a hilarious interview of Pharoahe Monch, done as a parody of a Nardwaur video. Check out Seanwaur vs. Pharoahe Monch below. Related: Pharoahe Monch – Damage (Audio)... Read more

October 24, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Rapsody discusses the Idea of Beautiful, culture over everything and more with AFH (Video)

Rapsody released her debut album, The Idea of Beautiful, in August (click here to buy it), on 9th Wonder's Jamla Records. For those who have been fortunate enough to hear it, it has been widely regarded as one of the best albums of the year. We had the opportunity to... Read more

October 24, 2012 Video

Kendrick Lamar interviews and XXL review (Video)

The (much-deserved) love for Kendrick Lamar's good kid, m.A.A.d. city album continues. Here are videos from 2DBZ and Google Play showcasing the talented MC (and members of the TDE family--Jay Rock, Ab-Soul, Dave Free (his manager and longtime friend)) discussing the history of Kendrick, the stories behind the album and... Read more

October 24, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Kendrick Lamar – m.A.A.d. Monday: interviews and performances (Video)

It's been a m.A.A.d. Monday, indeed, and with good reason. Kendrick Lamar has dropped one of the most important albums in hip-hop in a long, long time. A lot of videos documenting Kendrick's journey have premiered today, including our own. Here's a playlist of some of the better ones, including... Read more

October 22, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Here’s an exclusive interview of Kendrick Lamar talking about just what it took for the good kid to make it out of the m.A.A.d. city (Video)

With good kid, m.A.A.d. city, Kendrick Lamar has dropped a modern day classic...but don't call it instant. This album was a lifetime in the making. Here's an interview of Kendrick where he talks about just what it took to get to this point. This was not 1, not 2, not... Read more

October 21, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

DJ Quik interview with Bootleg Kev (Video)

DJ Quik sits down and talks with Bootleg Kev about being underrated as a producer, working on new projects, his producers he admires, his favorite beat he ever produced, when he'll drop a new album and much more. Check out the video. Related: The Making of the 2012 BET Hip-Hop... Read more

October 17, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Macklemore speaks on debuting at #2 on the Billboard album chart (Video)

Salute to Macklemore & Ryan Lewis on their album The Heist debuting at #2 on the Billboard chart with approximately 78,000 albums sold--totally on the independent tip. They are talented artists who make music with a message--an increasing rarity. We've been supporting them for a while. It's great to see... Read more

October 17, 2012 Video

Each dropped game-changing first albums in 1993. Each is a legend for his respective coast and hip-hop, generally. As you can imagine, Snoop and RZA have a LOT to discuss. Check out the video of their conversation below (Video)

Related: Raekwon, Ghostface Killah & Kool G. Rap – Rivers of Blood (Audio)... Read more

October 17, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

RZA speaks on The Man With the Iron Fists and breaks down the music on the soundtrack (Video + Article)

Here's a double play from RZA on The Man With the Iron Fists. First up is a video of him talking about the making of the film and its soundtrack. Next, is a dope article where he breaks down every song on the soundtrack, song by song. Check out both... Read more

October 14, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Kendrick Lamar interview on the Bootleg Kev show (Video)

Here's a great interview with Kendrick Lamar. He goes deep about what to expect from good kid, m.A.A.D. city (10/22), the Compton record (it was from his first session ever with Dre), the evolution of California hip-hop, participating in the West Coast Cypher with legends like Snoop, DJ Quik, Xzibit... Read more

October 13, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

RZA interview on the Sway in the Morning Show (Video)

A brand new Wu banger dropped earlier today. Here's an interview with RZA on the Sway in the Morning Show discussing a new Wu album (to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of 36 Chambers), his new film The Man With the Iron Fists and more. Check out the video. Related: Wu-Tang... Read more

October 10, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Ski Beatz interview with Montreality (Video)

As Jay-Z's live stream from the Barclays Center draws closer (9:30 EST), here's an engaging interview with Ski Beatz, architect of early Jay-Z classics like Dead Presidents and Feelin' It, as well as tracks for Camp Lo, Curren$y, Murs, Stalley and many of today's underground kings. He talks about working... Read more

October 6, 2012 Food for Thought, Video

Snoop Dogg & Action Bronson on GGN (Video)

Action Bronson stopped by Snoop's GGN (Double G Network) to talk hip-hop, food, critics and more. Check out the video. Related: Snoop discusses his change from Dogg to Lion (Video)... Read more

October 3, 2012 Food for Thought, Video