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Stumbled upon this old interview that was done around the time Nas dropped his Hip Hop Is Dead lp. At the time, I believe him and 50 were having a little back n forth in the industry. Nas talks about their situation & goes on to name who he feels are the true Kings of NY. The video is actually very relevant to what's going on today in hip hop (Kendrick Lamar/Control), and it's a definite must see.
Papoose addresses Kendrick Lamar's 'King Of New York' claim & explains why he went in on him.
"Havoc recently made a stop on Sirius to talk to Rude Jude for promotion of his new album 13 which is in stores now. Hav admitted that he sent the infamous tweet calling Prodigy gay but regrets it. He also tells how it took about a year to sort out the differences between them and that the new Mobb Deep album is half done already.
Hav also reminiscences some of his classic beats, working chemistry with Lloyd Banks, the state of Hip-Hop right now, collaborations on new album 13, upcoming work with other artists and much more. " - Via HHNM.
Via http://www.vladtv.com/. Famed Lox rapper Styles P opens up about current hip-hop beef, revealing that being competitive is a part of the game, not friendliness. Styles P also talks about online beef, 50 Cent beef, Beanie Sigel beef, and more.
Actor Rick Gonzalez a.k.a. Realm Reality speaks on why he chose to sign with Prodigy and Infamous Records. He explains how he got the name Realm Reality, does rapping hurt his chances of certain movie roles and what he would do if a movie company offers him big money to stop rapping. For more exclusive videos and interviews log on to ForbezDVD.com.
http://92Y.org/Talks | Nas—poet, confessor, political firebrand, tongue-twisting genius. Ranked as one of the greatest and most influential rappers in history, Nas shared his remarkable story at 92Y.
Hear about his gifted Queens childhood, the early days with Main Source, his philanthropic work and the insight and inspiration behind his #1 new record, Life Is Good.
Via MTV.com
"On April 16, N.O.R.E. (under the guise of P.A.P.I.) will release his fourth solo LP, Student of the Game. Already, he has dropped singles with 2 Chainz and Pusha T ("Tadow") and one with beloved hip-hop producer Large Professor ("Built Pyramids"), but for Noreaga, his Pharrell collaboration was a special one. So special, in fact the Neptunes hitmaker called the rapper's phone at 8 a.m. one morning, with no regard for his sleep schedule. "He didn't even text me, he just called," N.O.R.E. told "RapFix Live" host Sway Calloway."
Read the rest of the story HERE.
Via http://www.swaysuniverse.com. Never agreed with them (well mostly Havoc) taking their dispute public, but I knew it was only a matter of time before they settled their differences.
By @RobMarkman
"Mobb Deep isn’t linked by blood, but the Queens, New York, rap duo have a brotherly bond that has lasted 20 years. Last year though, all of that unity appeared to be in jeopardy as fans watched Havoc and Prodigy go through what appeared to be a breakup. There were immediate press releases and key photo ops, which were sent out to diffuse the situation, but fans and the media still questioned the future of the group.
On Friday (March 22), Hav and Pee came up to MTV News together to put all the speculation to rest. “Mobb Deep is like brothers, and brothers, we go through things,” Havoc said in an exclusive interview.
“At the end of the day, the music is the most important thing and our love for each other it’s only right we’re gonna get right back to work,” Prodigy chimed in."
Read the rest of the story HERE.
Via http://weekendgabe.tumblr.com. During a recent visit to Chicago for a performance at The Shrine, Gabe caught up with Capital P to discuss Mobb Deep’s place in the history during the Golden Era of Hip Hop. P also discusses Loud Records and working with Big Pun and the Wu Tang Clan at the heights of all their careers. Albert Einstein, the new album from the Alchemist and Prodigy is on the way, and P divulges what to expect on the duo's second album & while also revealing the future of the Mobb.
Via: http://www.grmdaily.com. @GRMDAILY caught up with Queens rap legend Cormega in episode 7 of their Black & White series. Cormega spoke in a deep insightful manner about how substance within music, is something that the powers that be avoid at all costs & how real quality music, goes unnoticed under the radar.
He also speaks on why up and coming musicians should move organically and not solely focus on sales.
Nardwuar interviews Metta World Peace in Surrey, BC, Canada! http://www.twitter.com/nardwuar.
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In this episode of "Rappin With Raven," Raven visits The Beatnuts, Psycho Les and Ju Ju, and Tha Alkoholiks' DJ E-Swift, at Goblin Studio in Queens, New York.
Raven and the rap vets talk about the two groups coming together on the upcoming Liknuts project, their personal history, and their "non-beef" with East Coast or West Coast rap. DJ E-Swift talks about going on tour with Biggie Smalls back in the '90s, and reminds us that Biggie's biggest influence flow-wise was actually a West Coast rapper.
The Beatnuts also discuss being Latino rappers in Hip-Hop and accepting all forms of the genre, and they share a couple of tracks off the new Liknuts EP. Psycho Les also finds time to school Raven in Galactica, Ju Ju drops a freestyle, and DJ Tony Touch drops by.
For more "Rappin With Raven": www.greenstudionyc.com/rwr/beatnuts
Via MSNBC.com. Michael Eric Dyson interviews Nas on MSNBC's The Ed Show. 8/3/12
Via ForbezDVD.com. Ferg Brim used to run with Mobb Deep in the early stages of their career before being sent off to prison for 15 years. He is also Havoc's cousin. After running with Prodigy for 20 years, Ferg now claims Prodigy is gay and a snitch. Below is a preview of the interview of Ferg Brim brought to us by @DoggieDiamonds.
Had to post this because I've been saying the same thing for years....Big ups to Erick Sermon & make sure y'all download the new mixtape entitled Breathe Of Fresh Air. Via @JackThriller & @ThisIs50.
Download Erick Sermon's latest mixtape Breathe Of Fresh Air via @LiveMixtapes.
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(Video) Erick Sermon [ @iAmErickSermon ] ft. Rick Ross [ @rickyrozay ] - ''Ain't Me'' (Dir. by @allaccessdvd )
(Video) Queens-HipHop.com "Fresh Fest" BB Kings - Orlando, FL 9/26/2010 Recap (Part 1)
Mike Deloreon has a few things to say.....
Part 3 in this great @QButta directed series. The Mobb talk about rappers jockin' their style, their previous G-Unit deal, their current label situation, future projects & also an epic performance of "Give Up The Goods" with their live band!!
"Nuclear Winter represents many things. It represents dark times in our lives, it represents the state of NY hip hop & how I feel about it, & it represents my blueprint on how I think the music should be done going forward into the future. This is my manifesto to all the people that doubted me & the kryptonite to all selfishness. It's a journey from darkness into light, & from bondage & the huge amounts of weight on our shoulders to breaking free and regaining our freedom. Nuclear Winter we're coming to take shine....." - Willie Maze
The Generals consist of emcees Willie Maze & Dime.
Released 17 July 2012 Art & Direction: Willie Maze
For Booking & Info Contact: Williemaze@gmail.com
All Songs Recorded & Mixed by SPKilla Muzik
Cover Artwork: Miami Kaos
