Eminem – Phenomenal [Video]
Off that forthcoming “Southpaw” soundtrack.
Read moreDay: July 3, 2015
Eric Bellinger Details His Experience Working On Beyonce’s Album [Video]
Musician Eric Bellinger has quite the resume. Currently working on “The Documentary 2” with Game, Eric has arranged dozens of tracks for some of the top artists in the game right now, but unfortunately, as he’ll explain, a majority of the time him or any other producer’s work just won’t make the cut. “I had six songs on Beyonce’s album before it came out, then when it came out I had none,” he recalls. Picture this: 20 people getting flown out to Jay Z and Beyonce’s Hamptons’ mansion to record a secret album. That was Bellinger’s life at one point, as he spent three weeks with Beyonce and the rest of her writing camp before the release of her self-titled surprise album in 2013. Along with other top-tier songwriters and producers like Benny Blanco, Eric Bellinger wrote over 30 songs over the three-week span in his bedroom that came equipped with his own personal studio. Unfortunately in the end, none of Eric’s tracks were used on the album since Bey’s teamed “changed direction on the album,” but he tells us “just the experience alone changed my life.” Watch the interview above to hear about him and Jay Z’ s ping-pong battles, his time in London working with Rihanna, and how he feels he has an advantage over other songwriters in this compelling exclusive.
Read moreObie Trice Breaks Down “Good Girls” Lyrics [Video]
After checking in with King Los on his dense “Black Blood” record, our second installment of Between The Lines brings us to Obie Trice’s feel-good party track, “Good Girls,” which despite being built for the club, is similarly wordy. Full of multi-syllabic rhymes and some hilarious punchlines, Obie takes us through bar-by-bar, telling us all about the “bae-dar” (kinda like gay-dar, but for baes!), handling your business with a woman in the first 48, the Detroit roots embedded in his rhymes, and the ultimate goal in music– the Grammys.
Read moreDJ EFN feat. Killer Mike, KXNG Crooked & Webbz – If U Run (K-Def Remix) [Stream x Download]
“Another Time” available now!
Read moreStatik Selektah feat. Royce Da 5’9″ – Crystal Clear [Stream]
Statik Selektah releases another cut from his upcoming LP, “Lucky 7”. The album hits stores next Tuesday, July 7th. Pre-order here.
Read moreMaino feat. Dios Moreno – Rockin Wit The KOB (Remix) [Stream]
Maino jumps on Diddy’s “I Need A Girl Part 2” for his latest remix. Listen below.
Read moreTree – Kinfolk [Stream]
Produced by i.b.C.L.A.S.S.I.C.
Read moreDizzy Wright & Demrick – Hundreds Of Thousands [Stream]
Dizzy Wright and Demrick hit us with the first leak from their upcoming joint project. Hear “Hundreds Of Thousands” below.
Read moreJidenna Details His Choice To Wear Tailored Suits As A Rapper [Video]
Jidenna opened up to VladTV about his choice to dress nontraditional in Hip-Hop with his custom tailored suits. He added that his unique look is inspired by the 1920s and earlier eras, but Jidenna said he likes to put his own millennial spin on his look. During the conversation the “Classic Man” rapper also addressed a tweet directed at his labelmate, Janelle Monae, where she told a Twitter follower that she was “not for male consumption.” Jidenna explained that he viewed the tweet as Janelle saying that she is more than just something pretty to look at and for men to “gobble up.”
Read moreKilla Kali x DirtyDiggs – Broccoli Soup [Video]
Killa Kali and DirtyDiggs release the visuals for “Broccoli Soup”, which comes off their collaborative EP “Kalimari Kalcium”, coming soon!
Read moreImmortal Technique: “Kings In Hip-Hop Change With Each Era” [Video]
Immortal Technique shared his thoughts on Star claiming that Eminem is the king of Hip-Hop, saying the title holder changes with each new era. The famed rapper and activist pointed out that not many people know who Tiberius is today, but the man was a Roman Emperor who many considered a god during his reign from 14 AD to 37 AD. During the conversation Immortal Technique also debated whether Michael Jackson earned his “King of Pop” title, which he said was just a slick marketing ploy. At the end of the sit-down the “Dance With the Devil” emcee also spoke about the realities of being a king, and the gruesome nature that comes along with the territory.
Read moreN.O.R.E. On Chinx’s Death: “The Hood Won’t Always Love You Back” [Video]
Soon after rapper Chinx was gunned down in Queens earlier this year, Meek Mill took to Twitter and proclaimed that the shooting was an example of why he doesn’t go to the hood. In light of the situation VladTV got Capone, Nore, and Tragedy Khadafi together to speak about the situation. Nore was the most vocal about Meek’s tweet and the shooting, saying that he agreed with Meek 100% on his statement and added that not everyone is going to show you love in the ‘hood. During the sit-down the “Nothin’” rapper also shared his own personal experience about going back to the ‘hood after becoming famous. The three entertainers also spoke about Bay Area rapper Kafani getting gunned down while shooting a diss video in his rival’s neighborhood, which you can hear more about in the above clip.
Read moreFreeway On Police Brutality: “Rappers Need To Be More Responsible” [Video]
Back in May Jay Z brought Freeway, Young Gunz, Memphis Bleek and Beanie Sigel on stage during his Tidal X/B-Sides concert, one that was a surprise to many since Jay and Sigel weren’t on the best terms. Freeway says the reunion was “one of the best times of my life, you know, just to be back on stage rocking with my brothers,” and “hopefully we can do some more stuff in the future.” In this interview the legendary Philly artist spoke on police brutality, an issue that has been made more aware due to social media and technology as a whole. Freeway believes police being recorded “might slow them down,” but at the end of day it’s up to hip-hop artists to take some accountability and bring awareness to the situation. “As role models and as people in the forefront we definitely need to step up and be more responsible and look at what we’re doing,” he concluded. Watch the clip to hear his thoughts on Chet Haze using the n-word, how hip-hop chooses to respect “people who go hard,” and hear him spit a freestyle as we await “Free Will,” his fifth solo album due out in a couple of months.
Read moreChris Rivers feat. Tyler Woods – Catfish Love [Stream x Download]
TGIFF (Thank God It’s Freestyle Friday) as Chris Rivers and Tyler Woods drops a feel good freestyle over Zapp & Roger’s Computer Love for the Fourth Of July weekend. Entitled Catfish Love Chris modernize the classic with this generation interpretation of their Computer Love. With the help of a soulful melody from Tyler don’t be surprise if you hear this joint vibing at cookouts this weekend. Happy Fourth everyone.
Read moreTrackBlasters Radio: 03.07.15
Da Fat Friday Afternoon – The Official Soundtrack To Your Weekend Host: DJ P.R. Happy Friday ya’ll! Record Of The Day: Bilal feat. Kendrick Lamar – Money Over Love Playlist Kendrick Lamar – King Kunta Mark Ronson feat. Mystikal – Feel Right **Throwback** James Brown – The Payback Al Green – Love And Happiness Michael Jackson – Off The Wall Michael Jackson – The Way You Make Me Feel Michael Jackson – Bad Michael Jackson – Smooth Criminal Ashanti – Rescue Ashanti – Over **Record Of The Day** Bilal feat. Kendrick Lamar – Money Over Love Dr. Dre feat. Jeremih & Kendrick Lamar – 2Nite Jidenna feat. Kendrick Lamar – Classic Man (Remix) ASAP Rocky feat. James Fauntleroy – Westside Highway Download here (right click and save as…)
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