Papoose – The Plug [Stream]

It’s been a busy 24-hours for Papoose, but he’s used to hustler’s hours. Last night, Pap and Remy Ma became trending topics on Twitter after it was announced that the pair are starring in the upcoming season of VH1’s Love & Hip Hop. Similarly, over a signature DJ Premier track and scratch chorus, Pap continues to supply whatever you need with “The Plug,” which was premiered today by XXL. “The Plug” can be found on Papoose’s upcoming sophomore album, You Can’t Stop Destiny, which finds Pap re-connecting with familiar faces, as he rekindles his undeniable chemistry with DJ Premier, Havoc, Ron Browz, Amadeus and his better half Remy Ma, while also ushering in an updated aesthetic, including the Troy Ave assisted and Havoc produced lead-single “Mobbing” (which was premiered by Complex) and Ty Dolla $ign on the radio-ready future single “Michael Jackson” which also includes Remy Ma. Check out the tracklisting for Pap’s “You Can’t Stop Destiny” LP below.

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Nutso feat. General Steele & Blacastan – Str8 Talk [Video]

There’s a big difference between a New York record and a New York “sounding” record. The differences may seem trivial, but in the Internet era, a track coming from the East Coast could pass as if it was from the West Coast, or even the Dirty South. But to those of us raised by the sounds of kicks, snares, and thick bass lines are well aware of the impact they’ve had in our infatuation with the culture, which as of late has seemed to have taken a back seat to other styles. Luckily, Nutso, a Queens block boy, born and raised in the Rotten Apple, is here to supply us with some “Str8 Talk”; a gritty cut that’s sure to remind those that have been sleeping, that there’s no place quite like the home of Hip-Hop…NYC. Joined by Blacastan, and General Steele (of Smif-n-Wessun), the Ali Charlemagne (of Lightward Media) directed visuals, highlights both the skyline, and various bridges of the concrete jungle. “Str8 Talk” is the final video taken from Nutso’s ‘Divided Soul’ EP, which is produced entirely by Divided Souls Ent. & DJ Pain 1, and available for digital download and compact disc, courtesy of #NoLabelJustUS.

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Meek Mill Speaks On Nas Collaboration, “DWMTM” & Life After Jail w/ DJ Whoo Kid [Video]

Meek Mill stops by Shade 45 to chop it up with DJ Whoo Kid. Celebrating a successful release of “Dreams Worth More Than Money“, Meek touches on a variety of subjects. These include how the Drake collaboration happened, the status of his collaboration with Nas, Rick Ross’ incarceration, and life after jail. The interview closes out with Meek naming his bucket list of dream collaborations.

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