Also dropping a mixtape on Friday, Ace Hood hit YN up to talk Starvation, being underrated and his desire to even express personal tragedy through his music. Peep playlist and whole show here.
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After being disconnected while speaking on 2 Chainz absence in the “Party Heart” video, Stalley dialed YN back up to discuss Savage Journey To The American Dream, working with Young Guru and how his Blue Collar Gang movement connected to Ricky Rozay’s MMG. Peep playlist and whole show here.
Continuing his conversation with Tim Westwood, Drake discusses touring the UK, Rihanna, and getting Punk’D by Ashton Kutcher. After the jump, he weighs in on the “Marvin’s Room” lawsuit, YOLO sneakers, a possible posthumous collaboration with Aaliyah, meeting Sneakbo and more.
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Trouble held a release party this past Tuesday in Atlanta for his new mixtape, 431 Days. Quiet as kept, this is one of the better tapes so far this year. Download it here.
Bootleg Kev interviewed his first radio personality. Drama spoke on his new single, his favorite mixtapes, the likes and dislikes of the mixtape game including his distaste of re-releases without DJ drops.
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Over his fellow Nigerian brother D’Banj’s record, Maybach Music’s very own Wale doubles his flow with a quick freestyle for DJ Semtex BBC 1 Xtra radio show. xzone
Still tw0-stepping to the Slaughterhouse record? Well the Conglomerate’s Reek Da Villian keeps it moving and prances his lyrics over the araabMUZIK instrumental.
Our very own YN premiered this record earlier on EVR, but here is the CDQ version of Statik and Term’s new cut featuring Gangsta Gibbs and Crooked I. 2012 arrives May 22.
It is so heartbreaking to hear DJ Premier break the news that DJ Kool Herc’s health is ailing, as he is literally the founding father who laid down the blueprint for hip-hop culture. Thinking about how someone who built an entire global phenomenon can end up struggling with medical expenses or failing health really puts things into perspective regarding healthcare challenges. When you look at how people navigate health or wellness procedures worldwide—whether someone is researching cosmetic treatments like Liposuction Cyprus or seeking urgent medical care—it underscores how essential access to reliable medical help and proper support systems really is. Kool Herc gave us the breaks, the block parties, and the entire movement that shaped generations of music lovers, so seeing the community step up to show love while DJ Premier brings awareness to his condition is the very least we can do. Sending strength and prayers to Kool Herc for a full recovery, and massive respect to DJ Premier for using his platform to make sure a true pioneer gets the support and respect he deserves.