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New Video: Danny Brown “Jay-Dee’s Revenge”

Wednesday, May 09 2012 7:10 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Even in the after life, J.Dilla will get his revenge, thanks to Danny Brown. This is off the Rebirth Of Detroit, which features new music from the late producer and others on June 12. Trailer after the jump.

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New Era Interviews DJ Irie

Wednesday, May 09 2012 4:31 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Focus

The Miami Heat’s official DJ and 99 Jamz host, DJ Irie, has recently been tapped as one of New Era’s 2012 Flagbearers. Here’s an interview on how he got started and partnership with the hatmaker. On a related note, The Knicks beat take on the Heat tonight at 7PM. Let’s go Knickerbockers!

Streets Is Watching: Jahlil Beats

Wednesday, May 09 2012 3:59 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

These days, Jahlil Beats is one of the go-to producers. In the latest episode Life+Times‘ “Streets Is Watching”, we get a glimpse of his day-to-day, his craft and his Roc Nation deal. Holla at him.

New Video: Reek Da Villian “Hammer Dance (Freestyle)”

Wednesday, May 09 2012 12:16 PM EST | Posted by: Amaya | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Reek Da Villian hits the booth and turns the camera on for his recent Slaughterhouse freestyle. No dance moves here, just bars of “fire”. New mixtape on the way.

Just Blaze At Grammy Camp Basic Training

Wednesday, May 09 2012 10:03 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Focus

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Shady Records’ Riggs Morales and Just Blaze held the annual Grammy Career Day yesterday at Pace University in NYC. The seminar featured workshops and guests such as producer Benny Blanco, A&R Lee Dannay, and Grammy Award-winning engineer Elliott Scheiner.

If you missed out, Mr. Smith gives a rundown of the event and explains how it all came together. Check out Stark’s photography after the jump.

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Cipha & Rosenberg Interviews Big Sean

Wednesday, May 09 2012 9:22 AM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

While on Hot 97′s morning show, Big Sean spoke on Summer Jam, phone call from Ma$e, whether he bumped uglies with Nicki Minaj, kicking it with Kim and ‘Ye and the debacle around “I Don’t Like”. Swerve!

New Video: Swizz Beatz x A$AP Rocky “Street Knock”

Wednesday, May 09 2012 8:01 AM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

With A.I.’s return and Reebok promoted, Swizzy and Rocky both heat up the streets with their new video. Swizzy’s new mixtape, Limitless is still on the way.

New Video: French Montana “Coke Boys 3 Intro”

Tuesday, May 08 2012 10:42 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

On a clear night looking over the Empire State, French and his Phantom help usher in the Coke Boys 3 mixtape with the video for its opening track. Excuse My French on July 17.

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Swizz Beatz & A$AP Rocky On 106 & Park

Tuesday, May 08 2012 9:56 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

While premiering their new video on 106 today, Swizz discussed implementing art and music in schools while A$AP spoke on working with Swizzy and his upcoming album.

Meek Mill & Kendrick Lamar Record “A1″

Tuesday, May 08 2012 9:24 PM EST | Posted by: Amaya | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Here’s footage from Meek and K-Dot’s recent studio session working on one of Dreamchasers 2 standout tracks. As you can see—and hear, it came out, well-done. If you haven’t yet, get the mixtape here.