Theophilus London Talks “Vibes”, Working With Kanye West & More [Video]

Brooklyn’s Theophilus is all set to drop his new album Vibes tomorrow, and we caught up with him recently to discuss the project’s genesis, his work with Kanye West and getting fire weed from Wiz Khalifa. Holing up in a house in the desert in California, London ended up making an album that was more relaxed than he was used to. The project was executive produced by Kanye, who Theo could not stop praising in the interview. He also reveals that he “wrote some stuff” for Mr. West’s upcoming album, though knowing Kanye’s restless reputation, he wisely doesn’t bank on ending up in the final cut. This all wraps up with London telling a story about meeting up with Wiz Khalifa, who got him so high that he missed his flight. All in a day’s work for Theophilus London.

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Open Mike Eagle – Late Show [Stream]

It’s been an incredible year for Open Mike Eagle, first he signed a multi-album deal with Mello Music Group, then he released the critically acclaimed album “Dark Comedy,” and after months of touring North America, he is off for his first ever European Tour. Oh, and he has an incredible new podcast called “Secret Skin” that is on the Infinite Guests network of American Public Media. Here’s an end of the year reminder of why he should be on you radar: Late Show, produced by Exile, starring Open Mike Eagle (side note, this will appear on the annual Mello Music Group compilation out in early 2015).

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