Maybach Music Group‘s latest signee, Omarion, recently caught up with Karen Civil in the heart of Los Angeles to discuss his upcoming ventures and what the future holds for him. From his newest label deal, a B2K reunion, and his newest tattoo, ‘Maybach O’ is sure make a great comeback. Check out the video above.
Last week in Los Angeles, CA, Curren$y held a listening session for his upcoming album The Stoned Immaculate at Diamond Supply. Drawing a huge crowd that had the store packed, Karen Civil managed to get the one and only exclusive interview where the Jet Life general discusses the making of the album, unexpected collaborations that his fans can look forward to, his relationship with the Cash Money team and Lil’ Wayne, and more. Debuting on KarmaloopTV, this is the first a new new series to come so check out the interview above and stay tuned for more. Expected The Stoned Immaculate in stores on June 5th.
The man known as Quincy Hanley – better known to the Hip-Hop world as Schoolboy Q – is seeing his name grow exponentially it seems with each song release. And where, on the surface, it may possibly appear it has spawned overnight, the growth and maturity of Q is something that’s been in the works for quite some time. In present day terms, he’s apart of one of the game’s most powerful and respected up and coming crews in Black Hippy/Top Dawg Entertainment. Where fellow members Jay Rock, Ab-Soul and Kendrick Lamar saw solo recognition (and continue to), Q’s time to shine is evolving as he establishes himself as a highly productive member of the team as well as creative and innovative solo artist.
The TDE affiliation rings bells, yet Schoolboy’s connection with Tyga and the G.E.D. movement is where his career saw his roots planted. And prior to that, the material for Q’s music was cultivated on the streets of Los Angeles which involved a role in its infamous gang banging culture, as he noted in a 2012 Complex interview.. Using music as an escape from the streets and the dead end it affords so many who flirt with its temporary treasures, Schoolboy’s catalog kicked off with 2008′s Schoolboy Turned Hustla – he attended several colleges before ultimately dropping out – followed by Gangsta & Soul some 10 months later. By the time he released Setbacks in January of 2011, the sharpness in his flow and natural adaptation to his style of music was becoming more apparent. Schoolboy sounded focused and more importantly, he was sounding comfortable. Fans were beginning to catch notice to as his brand of music began standing on its own feet as opposed to those around him.
The momentum had reached such a peak that by the time his most recent project dropped, Habits And Contradictions, it received widespread coverage and acclaim from blogs and publications alike. With Q and his entire camp continuing to sharpen their crafts, the possibility of him not even being near his peak is a beautiful possibility, but also a scary realization for the rest of the game. It’s either rapping or back to the streets. And Q’s just too damn good to ever let that happen.
Must Read: Black Hippy: A View From The Center
Living in Los Angeles, one of te staple music capitals of the world, you always hear of in demand and respected artists. A name I’ve heard since making the move out West has been Nipsey Hussle.
Neighborhood Nip is the latest guest on our “Civilized Talk” series because then news that surrounds him. From shocking more than a few people who believed he was signing with Rick Ross’ MMG only to sign with DJ Skee, to what the word “marathon” actually means to him and several other topics, Nipsey sheds light on everything you wanted to know.
For Kendrick Lamar, the future couldn’t appear brighter. At least until he drops new music that makes you question how he manages to out do himself. It’s safe to say K Dot is one of the games premiere lyricists, regardless of tenure, which is the exactly reason Drake made sure the Compton native was apart of his Club Paradise Tour which is going on now.
Kendrick and I crossed paths once again at the video shoot for Game’s “The City” so it was only right I threw a few questions his direction, all of which he was more than willing to answer. We first dive into his head scratching omission from MTV’s Hottest MC’s List.
Last Night in Los Angeles, WE TV held a private dinner with the Braxton Family to preview tonights new episode of “Braxton Family Values” and give media a chance to have one on one time with your favorite sisters. Tamar, Trina, Towanda, Traci and mom “Miss E” were their usual gorgeous selves as they dished on their upcoming Braxtons album (featuring Miss E?), Miss Evelyn’s recent engagement, Tamar and Vince’s spin-off, and Trina and Towanda’s marriage drama. Toni was absent, however WE tv president Kim Martin read a statement from the R&B diva, explaining that she’d checked herself into a hospital due to a lupus flare-up, but that she was ok.
I got a chance to chat with Tamar Braxton about rumors of a rift between her and Toni as well as speak on the health state of her husband Vince.
Trina Braxton, whose husband Gabe Solis, set the net was on fire a few weeks back, after an “alleged” women he was cheating on his wife with uploaded a very personal skype video of Gabe discussing his marriage and “pleasing” himself.” Trina sets the record start about them being separated and how she deals with the negative black lash from blogs & press.
Make sure you tune into “Braxton Family Values” tonight on We TV at 9pm EST!
T.I. & Tiny hit the Big Apple last night for the premiere screening of their upcoming reality documentary ‘The Family Hustle’ held at the Yotel hotel. Set to air this coming Monday, December 5 at 9 p.m on VH1, the documentary will give us a sneak peak into the life of T.I as he balances his family alongside his career.
“Tameka and I have a strong, loving family,” said T.I. “In this family documentary, you will see the challenges of raising children while balancing a career. It’s like a lot of families, only our home is in the spotlight.”
If there’s one thing Tip knows well, it’s how to hustle.
By now, you know the name and more than likely have heard the music and formed some sort of opinion from doing so. ASAP Rocky is one of the more talked about rappers in the game for a variety of reasons. He’s a mysterious, yet easily accessible artist and one who has never hid his true influences. Last week, the Harlemite became the newest MC to grace our “Civilized Talk” series. The entire conversation was engaging, informative and one that lasted much longer than what’s seen above. That being said, he opened up about a variety of subjects that ranged from:
– The thoughts that run through his head when he hears other dub as “the future of New York rap.”
– The most important lesson has afforded him this year.
– The importance that the entire ASAP crew receives the type of love and recognition he is right now.
Visit the official homepage of the ASAP movement by clicking here and be sure to download his latest tape Live.Love.A$AP.
