The Roots nor John Legend appear in this video. Instead director Rik Cordero used actors for the band’s new visual. Here he explains why. “‘The Fire’ is one of my favorite tracks off HIGO and really feels like something you’d hear in the theater. The line ‘you don’t say good luck, you say don’t give up’ inspired me to create a period piece narrative that stays true to the lyrics while adding another layer to the interpretation.” okp

The Aphilliates’  youngest in charge was in Chi-Town last Thursday and performed at The Wild Hare. Here’s a brief clip of his set above. His Never A Dull Moment EP will be available on iTunes within the next 24 hours. chicago now

The cipher is complete? Dipset’s reunion track gets a breath of fresh air with Vado adding a verse. Salute to that. UN! miss info

The deal is signed and sealed. Now it’s time for XV to deliver after inking a deal with Warner Bros. His new mixtape, Vizzy Zone should be hitting the ‘net before summer’s end.

Before Nipsey wrapped up his new video, he and Lloyd gave Rap-Up an all access pass to their new video. Remember, South Central State Of Mind drops October 19th, marks. Previously: On The Set: Nipsey Hussle x Lloyd “Feelin Myself”

Ski Beatz recently appeared on Grind Music Radio and talked about Roc-A-Fella and how Camp Lo wanted the “Politics As Usual” instrumental, but got “Luchini” instead. This is it what!

[vodpod id=Video.4101697&w=425&h=350&fv=] Haters move to the side. The hottest in the hood drops off another video off his latest mixtape, No Witnesses. Play on playa. os

[vodpod id=Video.4101703&w=425&h=350&fv=] In Joey Crack’s second installment for his Tales From The Darkside series, Joe takes us down memory lane with his recollection of booking Biggie’s very first show. The Darkside Vol. 1 album in stores mañana. os Previously: Part 1

Cam’ron and Vado celebrated DJ Nam’s birthday this past weekend in New Jersey. Cam recited his verse from “The Roc (Just Fire)” and then spoke in “Tungs”. Press play and pretend you were there, squares. Karen Civil

[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”foxy_brown_and_guests”] Foxy wasn’t by herself last night at B.B. King Bar & Grill. She brought out Spragga Benz for “Oh Yeah” then AZ and Cormega assisted on “Affirmative Action”. Of course, Nas was nowhere to be found. This will take a lil’ diggin, but have they ever performed that song together? Anyway, before the close of the set, Fox said her long delayed album Black Roses will be out later this year. Flowers for the dead?