Rap Radar's Elliott Wilson Interviews Jay (Video)

Another week, another Jay-Z interview.

After last week's great discussion with Zane Lowe , next up is Rap Radar's Elliott Wilson to see what he can get out of Jay-Z. Check the two part video below.


 

Statik Selektah on Mass Appeal's Rhythm Roulette (Video)

Statik Selektah is the lastest to make an appearance on Mass Appeal's series "Rhythm Roulette". The premise is for a producer to go to a record store, be blindfolded, randomly select three records and then see what can be cooked up in the studio.

Here's Statik's attempt.



Statik Selektah's album "Extended Play" is available now.

Spike Lee Launches Kickstarter Campaign

The current climate for independent filmmakers is tough. Ask Spike Lee. Yes, Spike is an independent filmmaker and he's been doing it for the best part of 30 years. The problem is, being backed and getting the money behind a project isn't that easy. Unless, of course, you're making a superhero sequel.

That being said, Lee has turned to the people to hopefully fund his "Newest Hottest Spike Lee Joint". His remake of "Oldboy" is wrapped and will be with us shortly but he already has the next movie planned. Yesterday he launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise the money needed to produce the next addition to his brilliant catalogue.

Watch his campaign video below and read his letter to the "Faithful" here.  
If you're unfamiliar with Kickstarter, visit their site.

P-Money - The Professional feat. Roc Marciano (Video)

P-Money drops his second video in a month from his current album "Gratitude". This time he's joined by Roc Marciano on the track "The Professional". Look out for Roc's own album, "Marci Beaucoup", coming later in the year.

"Gratitude" is out now on iTunes.

J-Zone Announces New Album (Video)

So J-Zone is actually releasing his latest solo album after a nine year gap. He's still been around doing production here and there, releasing his first book, "Root for The Villain: Rap, Bullshit & A Celebration Of Failure" and on top of this, trying to make a living outside of the music business.

Thankfully he's back and he caught up with Rob from Unkut to speak on the new album, why he's returned and growing old as a hip hop head. Watch the interview below. 



Check out Zone's own website here. 

Garnett, Pierce & Terry to The Brooklyn Nets

Even though this news is three weeks old, I just wanted to say that I'm looking forward to the new season.

Press conference short below. 

Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival 2013 Highlights (Video)

Last Saturday (13th July), NYC played host to the annual Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival. This year's headline performances came from G.O.O.D. Music's Pusha T, every rapper's favourite rapper, Redman and 80's pioneers, EPMD.

Mass Appeal were there to capture footage from the event and you can check some highlights of the artists mentioned below. Youtube user paraspider1 managed to upload all of Reggie Noble's set!

Pharoahe Monch on The Process (Video)

Pharoahe Monch is the latest guest to chop it up with Peter Rosenberg for his Complex TV series "The Process". Monch remembers the early work in his career and how he structures and builds a song from writing to beat selection.

Watch the video below and catch other episodes with Raekwon, Ab-Soul and more at Complex.

Souls Of Mischief Interview on Sway In The Morning (Video)

Recently, Souls Of Mischief caught up with Sway Calloway on his Shade 45 show, "Sway In The Morning". They discuss a number of topics including new music, tours, going back to school and also drop a freestyle too.






The Hieroglyphics collective also dropped their new album "The Kitchen" this week.

Stalley - Raise Your Weapons (Download)

Perhaps the most underrated and underexposed artist in Rick Ross' Maybach Music Group, Stalley has been putting out quality music for a number of years. I still don't see the role he plays on that label but it certainly hasn't stopped me from checking for this Cleveland native's output.

As many other artists have voiced their opinions on the Trayvon Martin case, it was inevitable that a slew of songs would come out of the woodwork. To be honest, I haven't listened to any of them. This track seems like it was made way before that verdict so I just take it for what it is. Good music. No Yeezy.

Listen/download below. After the track, watch his most recent video for "Swangin" featuring Scarface.

Breaking Bad - The Final 8 Episodes

Not long now until we see the return of Breaking Bad for the final eight episodes of season 5. The penny has dropped for Hank and I can't wait to see what happens next. Walter has dug such a hole for himself and it looks like his time is up.

Anyone who hasn't watched the show before might want to skip watching the video below. It's basically Breaking Bad from the start to where we are now, in 9 minutes. So don't spoil it for yourself if you plan on watching it some day.

Breaking Bad returns August 11th on AMC in the US. It should follow shortly after in the UK.


Check out the "Epic Refresher" below.

Event: In The Loop & STANdbYStudios present Gimme The Loop

If you're out and about in Manchester this Friday night, you should get yourself down to The Roadhouse for In The Loop's monthly party. However, this is a special one. Read below:

"IN THE LOOP as standard but a cypher special to celebrate partnering up with STANdbYStudios!!

plus it's Wes Standby and Agent J's birthday celebrations .PLUS. DJ A-UP's graduation flex!

So we're in a giving mood - - -- £50 cash prize on the cypher - that means THE singer or rapper judged to have entertained the crowd the most. Judged by Loop crew, judges decision is final, there will be no favouritism etc etc. Good times - positive vibes.

£1 ENTRY BEFORE 12 // £3 AFTER // NO GUESTLIST IT'S £1

DJ A-UP / AGENT J SPINNING HIP HOP & SOUL WITH BEDOS ON THE MIC"

Get on down.

Uptown XO (of Diamond District) - Finding My Way (Video)

Uptown XO, one third of Washington DC's Diamond District, unveils the new video for "Finding My Way" from his album "Colour de Grey". Hopefully we'll be seeing a new Diamond District album with Oddisee and yU in the near future.

Find XO's album on Mello Music Group along with a host of other great artists.

Drums Of Death - True featuring Yasmin (Video)

Drums Of Death releases the video to his track "True" which was out early last month. Guest vocalist is the lovely Yasmin who also appears in the video clip. Another track that will no doubt be heard throughout the summer. The tune is available on iTunes.

Watch the video below.

Mystro - Keep Doin It (Video)

MysDiggi is back with a new track produced by Strange Neighbour. "Keep Doin It" is from a AA Side 7" Vinyl being released on Revorg Records. The other track features Cappo. It can be ordered here and it drops on August 2nd.

Check the video.



Mystro's album Mystrogen is also available on Bandcamp.