The Making of Jay-Z’s “Hard Knock Life”
Jay-Z and producer 45 King talk about making the hit record “Hard Knock Life”.
“I was lucky enough to see Jay lay down the vocals, he didn’t have no papers, he did it in one take, and thats Jay-Z.”
45 King talks about working with Jay and what he remembers from producing the track. He also made the Eminem song “Stan”.
DAMN…no pen, no paper, 5 minutes and 1 hit song!
DJ Khaled – Road To Victory Episode 16
DJ Khaled “Road To Victory” Episode 16.
“I ain’t sleep for 34 years. I’m out here grinding!”
In this episode DJ Khaled is on the road promoting his latest single “All I Do Is Win”. He stops by some radio spots and night clubs in Atlanta and Jacksonville.
Check out the full All I Do Is Win Lyrics.
“Victory” in stores March 2nd. Available to pre-order on iTunes now!
Classic Kanye West Interview Before His Car Crash in 2002
This is a classic interview by DJ Whoo Kid with Kanye West right before his car crash in October 2002.
“What if a n-gga from the Chi that was ill, got a deal on the hottest rap label around!”
Kanye talks about working with Jay-Z and being on stage with him when they announced his Roc-a-fella signing.
Kanye West also mentioned another car crash in which he flipped his car 3 times but managed to walk away unharmed. Moral of the story – Don’t get in a car if Kanye’s driving!
Kanye West also drops an Acapella freestyle which is an early version of verse 2 from “Through The Wire“.
What do you think of the early Kanye?
OFFICIAL VIDEO: Kanye West – Coldest Winter
Kanye West’s official video for Coldest Winter from his album “808’s and Heartbreak”.
This video is a long time coming and was directed by Nabil.
“If spring can take the snow away, can it melt away all our mistakes?”
Kanye West’s new album is reportedly called “Good Ass Job” and will be out later this year.
Let me know what you think of this video.
PICTURES: Cash Money Young Money Before They Were Famous
Cash Money slash Young Money are arguable the hottest rap label around at the moment. They have come a long way since their humble beginnings.
“Came from the gutter, lookin like my motha,
made it to the goal line, straight out the huddle”
Weezy is the MVP of the group. As you can see he was a fresh faced boy before the tats started creeping up his face.
Check out further pictures of Cash Money and Young Money members even younger after the jump. Including Birdman, Drake, Jay Sean and Nicki Minaj.
J. Cole XXL Freshmen 2010 Freestyle (Lyrics)
J. Cole XXL Freshmen 2010 Freestyle. Lyrics Included below.
“They say anythings possible,
you gotta dream like you never seen obstacles!”
This is a short freestyle but J. Cole kills it. Can’t wait for the album to drop.
Read the full J. Cole 2010 Freestyle Lyrics after the jump.
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