The Process w/ T.I. [Video]

In Complex TV’s new episode of The Process, veteran rapper T.I. sits down with host Peter Rosenberg to talk about his creative formula in the studio. Tip is fresh off the release of his ninth studio album, Paperwork, a project that carries on his legacy as one of the most influential acts out of ATL. It was his seminal 2006 album King, though, that earned him respect from fans out of the South, which he credits to his emphasis on staying lyrically sharp in the booth. “I got b-boy principals and qualities in me,” he says. “I think I definitely hold lyricism in high regard.”

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Where I’m From w/ Mack Wilds [Video]

JAY Z’s Life+Times and vitaminwater® present the next episode of the new documentary series “Where I’m From.” This episode follows Staten Island actor and recording artist Tristan Wilds aka Mack Wilds, and details how his family inspired his pursuit of music and acting while accepting great risk and potential failure to do so. By never giving up, continuing his hustle, and being imaginative, he has built a career spanning an important role in HBO drama The Wire and a Grammy Award nominated album.

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Joell Ortiz: “Eminem Did More Than Show Off On ‘Rap God’ “

Joell Ortiz sat down with VladTV correspondent Jenny Boom Boom where he discussed the genius of Eminem and the unusual acts he’d like to work with in the future. The Brooklyn spitter says that Eminem did more than show off on his uber-lyrical track, “Rap God,” and actually proved himself to be a masterful rapper. The Slaughterhouse member also says he’d love to work with Adele, Kanye West and Drake in the future.

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Red Cafe Speaks On “In Us We Trust”, Relationship With Diddy & Fabolous [Video]

Earlier today we premiered a new single from New York native Red Cafe, off the upcoming In Us We Trust EP, “R.N.O.” featuring Yo Gotti. Now we’re following it up with an exclusive interview we knocked out recently, where Red Cafe speaks on the upcoming project as well as his American Pyscho series. Red Cafe’s definitely got features on deck, revealing American Pyscho 3 in the works. He revealed he’s connected with Big K.R.I.T., Freddie Gibbs, Jeremih, Fabolous and more. Cafe speaks on his relationship with Fab and Diddy, although he confirms he’s not signed with Bad Boy.

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