Power Studio Session: Jay-Z, Rick Ross, Timbaland, and DJ Khaled
By The Hip Hop Writer Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer From the beginning, Jay-Z saw something special in Rick Ross. During his tenure at the helm of Def Jam, Jay-Z brought Rick Ross to the label, beating out Irv Gotti who wanted to add Ross to the Murder Inc. label. At the time, Rick Ross […]
Flava in Ya Ear (Week 22): Cliff Po [VIDEO]
DJ 864 and DJ Hurrikane – “Danger Zone (Nobody’s Safe)”
Several mixtapes drop throughout the course of the day. Those who follow mixtapes know DJ 864 puts them out at a consistent rate. The latest DJ 864 mixtape comes alongside DJ Hurrikane. Danger Zone (Nobody’s Safe) is the name of the new mixtape. Gucci Mane, Casino, Cap1, Scotty, Drake, Future, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Wayne, Trouble, Birdman, […]
Wale talks sound of “The Gifted” with MTV’s “RapFix Live” [VIDEO]
By The Hip Hop Writer Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer Hip hop went through many changes and ended up turning rappers off from 2006-2008 and many emcees turned on each other. During this period of time, the “hip hop is dead” discussion was prominent. Late in 2008, a lot of focus was placed upon Drake, […]
Mos Def premieres Kanye West-produced track in Chicago [VIDEO]
GQ ft. Rapsody and Rocki Evans – “I Know”
Coming next from Miami’s GQ is his upcoming project, Death Threats and Love Notes. Facing off against Lil Wayne, his project is due to be released on March 26. In the meantime, GQ leaks his new song, “I Know.” The track features Rapsody and Rocki Evans. Listen to “I Know” by GQ ft. Rapsody and Rocki […]
West Coast Fest 2013 featuring E-40, DJ Quik, Too $hort, Warren G, Mack 10, Baby Bash, Clyde Carson, and Problem
By The Hip Hop Writer Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer A lot of talk has been going on about the West Coast hip hop scene. Game helped to usher in a new era of West Coast hip hop, but Kendrick Lamar is clearly the fixture. There are many other players out West making things look […]
Action Bronson performs in Toronto [VIDEO]
Kevin Gates – “Kevin Gates”
For those who did not know, Kevin Gates is Kevin Gates. He is continuing the trend of lyrical Southern rappers. Kevin Gates dropped his The Luca Brasi Story last month and he has been rather silent ever since. However, Kevin Gates has since returned with his self-titled track just for those who still do not know. […]
