KarenCivil.Com got the chance to chop it up with West Coast rapper Chase N Cashe last night, and it was nothing less than complete chaos. The entire evening filled with poured up drinks, some of the dopest editors, and music blasting wall to wall from Cashe’s latest releases “CHARM” was such a refreshing surprise from the rather upscale, snobby & cliche listening party. Read the interview after the jump….
Following the release of his introspective book project “Places & Spaces I’ve Been”, talented multi-faceted artist Pharrell welcomes his iamOTHER behind-the-scenes film crew to his book signing at Marc Jacobs‘ BOOK MARC store in Los Angeles. In the video, Pharrell speaks on his involvement in the project, as well as interviewing Jay-Z during the process. Watch the full video after the jump.
A couple guys in hip-hop who have controlled the headlines lately have been 2 Chainz and Lil Wayne, for obvious reasons. The Playaz Circle/G.O.O.D Music (unofficially) veteran dropped his highly anticipated Based On A T.R.U Story album on August 14, a day before the expected release of Weezy’s Dedication 4, the next addition to the Dedication series hosted by DJ Drama. Wayne came out last week during a NYC concert and t0ld the crowd he decided to push the album back to give his good friend 2 Chainz and his album some breathing room, a generous and surprising, yet not-surprising move by the two friends.
Following the release of the video for his single, “Swimming Pool (Drank)” last week, the West Coast Prince continues his VEVO Uplift campaign in an interview where he discusses growing up in Compton, CA. Kendrick takes us behind-the-scenes, as he walks the halls discussing summer school and more at Centennial High School. Enjoy the full clip after the jump!
Bangladesh made some headlines this week when claiming that Swizz Beatz was “irrelevant”. While on the set of a Slaughterhouse video, the power couple husband, father, businessman, and acclaimed artist told Thisis50 that he’s strictly all about positivity. “Don’t let this clown pump y’all up,” expressed Beatz. For footage of the brief interview, hit the jump. If you ask me, Bangladesh was just trying to get relevant himself with this one.
Gunplay knows how the music industry works. It’s cutthroat, few can be trusted and he only shows love to those who have his back. After years of trying to make a name for himself through Ross’ Triple C’s, Gunplay (Don Logan), has finally found a place where he fits in with the MMG camp. Check out the rest of the interview after the jump.
Rosa Acosta can play a bunch of different roles. Dancer (she started ballet at the age of four at the Centro de la Cultura in Santiago, Dominican Republic and graduated with honors from the ICA and the Ballet School of Norma Garcia), model (obviously), and fitness-extraordinaire. Another role she plays –literally– is co-star of HOT97′s newest show, Los Blancos, a drama, action-packed web series where she plays Sophia Blanco alongside co-star Shakur Sozahdah, who plays the role of Sophia’s sister, Yasmine Blanco. The story is based on two sisters taking over the family cocaine business in a male-dominated trade after their father died. Throughout the series, both Sophia and Yasmine encounter various roadblocks with the boys and end up in some deep trouble, as well as causing some trouble themselves. Directed by Yolande Geralds, the series premieres on HOT 97 TV every Wednesday at noon. KarenCivil.com caught up with the multi-talented Acosta last week to speak with her regarding the series, her Dominican roots, and her goals of becoming a future chef. Check out the rest of the interview after the jump.
Interview by Michael Nguyen.
