[vodpod id=Video.4293620&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D554667%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A554667] Kanye may have delivered the “Power (Remix)” later than expected, but Swizzy explains the delay and the pressure that came along with it. Stay tuned, another one is on the way. “He definitely, definitely was focused. ‘Cause when he made that announcement, we didn’t have what we had. But you know when something feels right and it’s time to let something to go.’Ye was trying to put it out the best way possible, to give it to the people. […]

[vodpod id=Video.4292222&w=425&h=350&fv=videoId%3D593302710001%26playerID%3D72897176001%26playerKey%3DAQ%252E%252E%2CAAAAENYlL7E%252E%2CrP2O25YqLaVsF4O05Wjz6V8RguhVJhcj%26domain%3Dembed%26dynamicStreaming%3Dtrue] While discussing the creative process of her debut Pinky Friday, Nicki says she initially wanted to hold off until next year to release the album. She also touches Lil Wayne’s impending release in November and explains her alter egos. Crazy lady. hm

Clap along with the latest leak off Ne-Yo’s upcoming album, Libra Scale. This one isn’t bad at all. Album drops October 5th. Video even sooner. x

[vodpod id=Video.4292094&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D554332%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A554332] A few weeks ago, we premiered Ralph Folarin’s More About Nothing mixtape. Over more than 100k downloads later, he explains to 1515 his experience recording the project and notes a couple of his favorite tracks. “The MC.” “You have to listen to this record. It’s not because I feel it’s the strongest song, but my whole brand is about fly stuff. Women, clothes, hip-hop culture. Everybody from Diddy to Jay — I hate to name-drop — they talk about the show. ‘Have […]

[vodpod id=Video.4289318&w=425&h=350&fv=] Yelawolf breaks the sound barrier with this freestyle for True Stories Radio. Listen carefully. Below is his interview.

As part of Live Nation Australia’s inaugural launch, the concert promoters have added Jay-Z as a special guest to U2’s 360 tour this November. The show will kick off on the 25th at Mount Smart Stadium in Auckland and end December 18th at the Subiaco Oval in Western Australia. Beautiful day! billboard

At this rate, maybe Bun should consider running for office. Hey, everyone’s doing it. Anyway, PUSH! Montana spliced J.Cole and Dom Kennedy’s verses for an official remix. This gets our vote!

Diddy says he’s gotten a bad rap. In the August/September issue of VIBE, the Bad Boy founder claims there’s a stigma placed upon him as a label boss. ….There’s an off perception that needs to be addressed about me that I have ever robbed somebody or mistreated somebody. Or tried to be ruthless or whatever in this game. Like, all this year I’ve heard people say, “Where’s Carl Thomas, where’s Black Rob, where’s G.Dep? Where are these artists?” And for […]

Black Milk is releasing the Album Of The Year next month but dropped off this new video today. The clip also features Detroit players, Royce Da 5’9″ and Elzhi. Now, that’s a deadly combination.

Before Eminem takes the field at Yankee Stadium in The Bronx, he’s set to perform at the Video Music Awards. Em joked about his doubleheader performance earlier this month. “Apparently MTV doesn’t care that I have two massive stadium shows on the other side of the country the day after the VMAs. F me, right?!?! I mean, I’ll be there but don’t expect me to be nice about it.” The ceremony airs September 12th at 9 P.M.