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New Video: Big K.R.I.T. Talks Mixtape, Album, Project w/ Yelawolf
Awesome interview here with TheMaskedGorilla.com talking to Big K.R.I.T. about some great topics and awesome news. K.R.I.T. talks about his new mixtape 4eva N a Day and also discusses his album being pushed back and how he intends not to let that happen again. He also discusses that very soon he will be releasing a mixtape with his “country cousin” and Shady 2.0 rapper Yelawolf that will be produced K.R.I.T. him as well. This will surely be a project to keep an eye out for.
New Video: Wiz Khalifa Interview w/ Hard Knock TV
Wiz Khalifa fresh off of dropping his new mixtape, Taylor Allderdice, on the world touches base with Hard Knock TV for an interview. He discusses collaborations on the mixtape and for his upcoming album, O.N.I.F.C. including Cam’ron, an artist Wiz has stated as one of his favorite rappers ever. He also discusses Mobb Deep, Snoop, his new clothing line, Mary3x, and more.
New Music Video: Wale feat. Meek Mill & Rick Ross – Ambition
Wale has dropped the official video for the title track off of his sophomore album Ambition which was released November of last year. This is a really great track and this video is pretty epic and inspiring. Check it out and if you’re really late to the party get Ambition on iTunes.
New Video: Grand Hustle 2.0 Interview w/ DJ Drama
T.I. stopped by the studios of Hot 107.9 in Atlanta to introduce his new memebers of the Grand Hustle Records family to the world. In case you haven’t heard, T.I. recently signed Trae Tha Truth, Chip aka Chipmunk, and XXL Freshman Class member Iggy Azalea to be the new wave of Grand Hustle Records icons.
New Music Video: Big K.R.I.T. – Boobie Miles
New video for KRIT’s incredibly smooth and deep track Boobie Miles off of his mixtape 4eva N a Day which dropped earlier this week. The mixtape as a whole is pretty incredible. This video is the perfect fit for the song with the usage of black and white and slow motion shots.
New Mixtape: Big KRIT – 4eva N a Day
New mixtape from one of the hottest younger MCs from the South right now. Big KRIT was a 2011 XXL Freshman Class member and spent last year dropping incredible mixtapes with smooth, laid back instrumentals and the lyrics to match. Listening to this really is a flashback to the country southern rapper greats of all-time. KRIT is truly a on the path towards being a true southern hip-hop legend and the anticipation for a debut full length LP grows even more. Until then, we enjoy the incredible original music KRIT continues to release to the fans for free. I don’t see any hip-hop fan having a problem with that at all.
New Music Video: Waka Flocka Flame feat. Drake – Round of Applause
New music video from none other than Flocka with his hit Round of Applause featuring YMCMB’s very own Drizzy Drake.
XXL Announces 2012 Freshman Class Cover
XXL has released their annual Freshman Class cover showcasing the hottest up and coming youngsters in hip hop. This year’s class includes:
- Future
- Roscoe Dash
- Kid Ink
- Machine Gun Kelly
- Danny Brown
- French Montana
- Macklemore
- Don Trip
- Hopsin
- Iggy Azalea
Although this list doesn’t guarantee the success of these youngsters (Lil B, OJ da Juiceman) it does put them with likes of such successful acts as J. Cole, Wiz Khalifa, Big Sean, Nipsey Hussle (2010 Class members), Mac Miller, Yelawolf, Lil Twist, Kenderick Lamar, Diggy Simmons, Meek Mill, & Big KRIT (2011 Class members). You may notice the absence of ASAP Rocky, possibly the biggest new name in hip hop. Well, that seems to be his own doing. Keep and eye out for the XXL 2012 Freshman Class Mixtape and until then bump the 2011 and 2010 tapes. There has already been tons of critical response to this list; both positive and negative. What do y’all think?
New Music: DMX feat. Machine Gun Kelly – “I Don’t Dance”
Here’s the first single off DMX’s next project, Undisputed, which is set for a March 27th release date. It will be X’s seventh studio album and his first official release since 2006. The album will feature unreleased material from the past years and with features like MGK, you know its gonna be raw!
New Music: Wiz Khalifa, Juicy J & Chevy Woods
Wiz Khalifa and the Taylor Gang have been hard at work in the studio and as promised, they dropped off some hot new music! Check out all the exclusives:
Download: Wiz Khalifa – “Mary x3”
Download: Wiz Khalifa – “Morroco”
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