Redman Explains His Role In Shaq’s Former Rap Career [Video]

Redman has worked with many acts like Eric Sermon, Christina Aguilera and Kool Moe Dee, but in this VladTV exclusive, the rapper speaks on his records with the late Tupac Shakur and how he got in the booth with Shaquille O’Neal. Tupac’s “Got My Mind Made Up,” from the All Eyez On Me album was originally a Das EFX record, but the rapper’s return from jail changed the lineup. Instead, the track was sent to Pac attached with verses from Redman, Method Man, Daz Dillinger and Kurupt. Because of the changes in the track, Redman says he never got to work with the rapper directly, but there was no hard feelings. Since Red and the other east coast acts represented themselves well on the record, there wasn’t an internal ‘east coast v. west coast’ battle on the song. During his worldwide touring days with Eric Sermon, the rapper speaks on living from couch to couch at the age of 20. He explains how different the grind was from the 90’s to now, and says many acts from the time dealt with homelessness before making it big. Redman also gives props to fellow New Jersey native Shaquille O’Neal for his ability to sell rap records and play basketball. The rapper says Shaq went the underground route when it came to his music career. Taking the now NBA analyst under his wing, Shaq was able to achieve gold and platinum status. Check out why he thinks Roy Jones’ rap career didn’t take

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Beat Society L.A. Showcase 2004 w/ Jake One, Marco Polo, Kev Brown & DJ Rhettmatic [Stream x Download]

“I just recently found this live recording audio of when I participated in the Beat Society LA Showcase in 2004…listening to this recording had me buggin out and brought back memories. Let me backtrack a little…..Some of you might be familar with the Beat Society Producer Showcase, some of you might not. For me personally, this is the one that started it all with the producer showcase genre, in terms of having established & upcoming producers at that time. This showcase was the brainchild from Philly producer extraordinaire Hezekiah along with the help from the indy label Soulspazm. Beat Fanatic head honcho Slopfunkdust was also instrumental in connecting the dots. The event was always hosted by Stef Tataz & Sao. And almost every producer that had a name or just getting a buzz has graced the stage: Kanye West, Nottz, Illmind, Exile, 9th Wonder, B!nk, Oddisee, & many more. The showcase event would always feature 4 producers playing their beats live off their respected machines, as well as having well known MCs rock over their production, plus a sample challenge round where each producer would have to flip a sample that the committee from the Beat Society has chosen…The event was mostly based in the East Coast, primarily Philidelphia. In 2003, it was the first time that the Beat Society Showcase ventures out West, specificially Los Angeles at the Knitting Factory. There, they had Dj Khalil, Illmind, Hezekiah, & the Dilated Junkie himself, Dj Babu. I had the honor of

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Cookin Soul – 90’s Mix [Stream]

Spanish production duo Cookin Soul and clothing brand Reell got together to collaborate on this 90s-themed mix featuring classics from the likes of Outkast, Brand Nubian, Chubb Rock, Heltah Skeltah, Dream Warriors and Dr. Dre & Snoop. Cookin’ Soul is the name of the duo (Big Size & Zock) of producers/dj’s straight out of Valencia, Spain. With production features in over 200 albums and mixtapes worldwide, Cookin’ Soul is the first European Hip-Hop production team to really stand out overseas by making hits from Harlem to Compton. Also recognized worldwide by their famous mashups, mixtapes and remixes usually refered as “better than the original” with more than 3.000.000 downloads. When outside the studio and while performing on their dj sets in clubs all over the planet you’ll always hear a diversity of music at a Cookin’ Soul event: Soul & Funk, Reggae, Rock, Trap, 90s & of course Hip-Hop and mashups brand of the house.

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The Bar (Bambu & Prometheus Brown) – Son Of Barkada [EP]

First, there was Prometheus Brown and Bambu Walk Into a Bar (2011). Then came Barkada (2014). And now, in a world overrun by trigger-happy police, countless Republican presidential candidates, and a coastal drought, The Bar has returned to unleash their most mythological effort yet: the Son of Barkada EP. It is inspired by their sold-out dive bar & arena performances, b-movies, post-match boxing interviews, Pinay nurses and paintings from Tyrese’s house. With Son of Barkada, the trio of Prometheus Brown, Bambu & DJ Nphared firmly establish themselves at the pinnacle of mature Filipino rap in America. Son of Barkada by The Bar

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One Be Lo – 10 G.R.A.Ms [Album]

In April 2006, One Be Lo performed selected songs from the S.O.N.O.G.R.A.M. album, backed by Detroits Gorilla Funk Mob. The footage was edited then locked in a time capsule so we could open it 10 years later. Sounds of Nahshid Originate 10 g.r.a.ms. That’s 10 years of good rhymes and musicians celebrating the 10 year anniversary of One Be Lo’s S.O.N.O.G.R.A.M. album originally released in 2005. 10 G.R.A.Ms by One Be Lo

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