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Birdman On Tyga And Young Money Beef: “That Sh*t Ain’t Cool”
Birdman On Tyga And Young Money Beef: “That Sh*t Ain’t Cool”
Last night, Birdman held a private listening session at NYC’s Quad Recordings for selected media outlets in preparation for another Rich Gang album dropping on Nov. 24. While Rich Homie Quan and Young Thug were absent, the YMCMB CEO entertained his guests by previewing about seven records from the LP that predominantly features rising stars Thugger and Quan. In b...
Omelly Speaks On His New Mixtape ‘Gunz & Butta,’ Lil Snupe, And The Best Advice Meek Mill Has Given Him
Omelly Speaks On His New Mixtape ‘Gunz & Butta,’ Lil Snupe, And The Best Advice Meek Mill Has Given Him
While the world awaits the release of Meek Mill, Dream Chasers, the label that Meek put on the map, is gearing up to release another project strictly for the streets. However, since Meek is out of the picture, for the time being, it's up to his blood cousin and fellow Philly spitter Omelly to represent for the crew...
Power 106’s DJ Carisma Isn’t Afraid To Give New Artists A Platform
Power 106’s DJ Carisma Isn’t Afraid To Give New Artists A Platform
DJ Carisma always puts on for the West. Originally from Santa Ana, Calif., the 25-year-old Power 106 personality is Los Angeles’ ear to the streets. Coming up as part of the radio’s street team called the Flava Unit, Carisma impressed Power 106’s PD/Music Director E-Man who gave her a shot at mixing on air. After she passed...
Casey Veggies Wants To Come Out The Gate Like Nas
Casey Veggies Wants To Come Out The Gate Like Nas
Casey Veggies is still striving to be the best. Earlier this year, Young Veggies impressed everyone with his Life Changes mixtape that proved he’s grown as an artist exponentially. Since then, the 20-year-old has had a great year so far; appearing on Earl Sweatshirt’s Doris and making waves as a must-see act of CMJ 2013. XXL got th...
Harry Fraud Talks Sampling, ‘Adrift’ Mixtape [Download]
Harry Fraud Talks Sampling, ‘Adrift’ Mixtape [Download]
Brooklyn-based producer Harry Fraud has come a long way in the past few years. After building upon a close working relationship and friendship with French Montana, Fraud has expanded his catalogue by working with everyone from potheads like Wiz and Curren$y to New York rap revivalists Action Bronson and Meyhem Lauren...
Project Pat Talks Forthcoming “Mista Don’t Play 2,” Three 6 Mafia’s Hiatus, and Blue Dream
Project Pat Talks Forthcoming “Mista Don’t Play 2,” Three 6 Mafia’s Hiatus, and Blue Dream
Project Pat stopped over in New York City earlier this week to perform a sold-out show at Santos Party House that included openers DJ Austin Millz, Black Dave and Reese. Before Pat headed back home to Memphis, Tennessee, he sat down with XXL and talked about his relationship with Wiz Khalifa, Juicy J’s success, and the status of Three 6 Mafia. He a...
Sir Michael Rocks on The Cool Kids: “We Need to Develop Ourselves on the Solo Side”
Sir Michael Rocks on The Cool Kids: “We Need to Develop Ourselves on the Solo Side”
The Cool Kids made their stamp in the Chicago rap scene in 2007, cultivating a fanbase with their throwback style reminiscent of the golden era of hip-hop. In late 2012, Sir Michael Rocks and producer Chuck Inglish announced they would be focusing on their solo careers, which meant The Cool Kids would be on an indefinite hiatus...

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