We The Best Rapper, Ace Hood (@AceHood) dropped by Hot97 in NYC with Funkmaster Flex (@FunkmasterFlex) to bring his new single “We Outchea” feat. Young Money’s own Lil Wayne (@LilTunechi). The song is off of Ace Hood’s sophomore project “Trials & Tribulations” set to drop on July 16th. To peep the track, click below.
As we wait on Owl Pharaoh in the wings, G.O.O.D Music and Grand Hustle’s new face Travi$ Scott dishes some quick news about being in the studio with the musical mastermind that is Kanye West. Scott also gives us a tidbit about what it’s like to be with the G.O.O.D. Music crew, as well as Ye’s new project being something like “next-level” hip-hop. To peep the video, hit the jump.
Interview Magazine is known for their particularly cutting edge pieces on some of hip-hop’s frontrunners and fresh faces (strongly recommend reading the A$AP Rocky March 2013 Cover Story). In the newest issue of Interview, the soulful songstress Erykah Badu gets to chop it up with Kendrick Lamar for a dope Question and Answer session. Badu taps into questions about K.Dot’s family life, his top ten MC’s (in no particular order), and even offers him some veteran advice for the future of his career. To peep the the full article and a link to the images and article from the shoot, hit the jump.
Our very own, the lovely Karen Civil recently sat down with MMG front-runner Meek Mill for an exclusive all access BTS interview. Opening up on tour, fresh on the stage, Meek Mill claims “fu** Reebok” in recognition of their decision to drop MMG President Rick Ross. Meek feels like brands as large as Reebok, take advantage of the popularity of urban culture music, make the money off of the rappers and then drop them when they aren’t worth anything. To read more and check out the entire interview, hit the jump!
While in Seattle for a show, the homie Serm had the honor of interviewing Compton’s own YG. During the interview, the two discuss the situation YG ran into with Def Jam, Drake showing up for a cameo in his video as well as a potential collaboration, Young Jeezy executive producing his album and much more. An important piece of information that YG revealed in this interview is that Nipsey and himself are working on a project and it will be released soon, so stay tuned for more information regarding that project. YG’s debut “I’m 4rm Bompton” coming soon
Just two weeks ago, KarenCivil.com had the opportunity to take our camera’s live on the road. We caught up with seasoned rap veteran Bleu Davinci‘s most recent signee Tabius Tate and followed his journey to headline the BET Music Matter’s Showcase at S.O.B.’s in New York City. The all inclusive behind the scenes footage features Tabius’s event appearances, touring life, an intimate setting interview and rehearsal show footage; all leading to his closing show performance at the famous New York City music venue. With drops from Tabius and Bleu themselves, hit the jump to catch up with their “Road To BET Music Matters”
The beautiful former American Idol Judge Jennifer Lopez recently sat down with Mario Lopez on “Extra” TV to discuss a plethora of topics that inquiring minds have been wanting to know. Although Lopez has had swift and incredible amounts of success in the world of Pop Culture, the core of the J.Lo fan base has been patiently waiting for the return of the old, Bronx repping, hoop earring wearing “Jenny From The Block”. Well the singer confirms that she will again be offering that vibe through some of newest projects with singing icon Chris Brown. Read more on the story and watch a clip from the interview after the jump!
The soul-singer John Legend recently stopped by Power 105.1′s the “Breakfast Club” to sit down with Charlamagne, Angela Yee and DJ Envy and talks everything new that’s going on within his career. The “Tonight” singer talks about hitting the road on tour with singer Sade (where he says he would never open for anyone else, but it’s SADE); he then goes into detail of his label “Home Grown” and his signing to Kanye’s G.O.O.D Music. John Legend say’s Kanye West no longer makes beats, but is very involved with the details of the labels constant releases. Bringing along his new signed artist “Stacy Barthe”, check out the interview after the jump!
