Click the image to watch a vintage Kanye West freestyle from 2005
Tim Westwood has been unearthing some fire footage of some of hip-hop’s biggest artist’s recently, and keeps it going tonight with video of Kanye West in his studio from 2005. In this very rare video Ye is rapping over some classic instrumentals that includes Game’s “Dreams” and Jay-Z’s “Encore.”
Check out the footage after the jump.
OS REWIND: Kanye West – Yeezus (Artwork)
OS REWIND: Kanye West Performs “Black Skin Head” & “New Slaves” On “SNL”
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Click image to watch Ludacris’ interview on “Jimmy Kimmel Live”
Ludacris has been a very busy man of late as he is about to drop his new mixtape #IDGAF tomorrow and has also been in the full swing of promotion for the upcoming Fast & Furious 6 film. Luda recently dropped by Jimmy Kimmel Live to talk about the film and even touches on his upcoming studio album Ludaversal.
Check out the entire interview after the jump.
OS REWIND: Ludacris - #IDGAF (Artwork x Tracklist)
OS REWIND: Raised In The South (feat. Young Jeezy)
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After her lecture at Red Bull Music Academy in New York, OKPTV caught up with Erykah Badu for a short conversation about her role on They Die By Dawn movie, when we can expect a new album and how she linked with Janelle Monáe on “Q.U.E.E.N.” and what it was working with Thundercat. The most interesting part is her hilarious commentary about her infamous “Window Seat” video from the Red Bull lecture.
Let Erykah hypnotize you like she did these rappers, in the interview below.
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Game: Grand Theft Auto V | Pre-Order
Release: September 17, 2013
Platforms: PlayStation 3 & Xbox 360
Publisher: Rockstar Games
Developer: Rockstar North
Rockstar Games finally announced their Grand Theft Auto V “Special Edition & Collector’s Edition,” on their newswire page. Pre-Orders start today, as those who participate in the “early bird” special will have access to pilot the Atomic Blimp in-game vehicle.
The Grand Theft Auto V Collector’s Edition and Grand Theft Auto V Special Edition are the perfect way for fans to celebrate the return of GTA, with special digital content and exclusive Grand Theft Auto V physical items. Grand Theft Auto V Collector’s Edition will retail for $149.99, while the Grand Theft Auto V Special Edition will retail for $79.99. All versions are now available for pre-order until September 17, 2013 while supplies last.
You can check below to enlarge to see what’s included for both editions, then hit the jump for more detail in text.
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To commemorate next week’s Snoop Lion One Life To Live week-long takeover (specifically on on May 28th, 30th, June 4th and June 6th), the legendary soap opera series has released their new theme song featuring soul singer IZA and Uncle Snoop.
As a standalone track, IZA and Snoop really channeled that ’90s feel-good sound. We feel a little awkward about this being the One Life To Live theme song, though.
OS REWIND: Snoop Lion – Reincarnated [Album Stream]
OS REWIND: Snoop Lion Performs “No Guns Allowed” On David Letterman
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Click image to watch Sisa documentary
With Greece on the brink of economic collapse, many of its populous is turning to new ways of escape, mainly a new drug called Sisa. With the unemployment rate at 27% and rising, many people in Athens have become addicts through more inexpensive methods, like Sisa. Sisa is a cheap version of crystal meth, cut with ingredients that include battery acid (WTF?) and engine oil. The cost to get high? A whopping 1 euro.
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Only one day after the Black Hippy crew dropped their bars over the Rocko single, Trinidad Jame$ comes through with his own remix. We’re going to take a shot in the dark and say this won’t be the last of the “U.O.E.N.O.” remixes, but this one’s for ATL.
Somebody combine this with the 2 Chainz version for the “Atlanta Remix.”
OS REWIND: Trinidad Jame$ “Over / Under” Interview
OS REWIND: Trinidad Jame$ – Females Welcomed (feat. Reija Lee) [Music Video]
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It probably came as a surprise to most, but Kendrick Lamar’s message in his “Bitch Don’t Kill My Vibe” video was not subtle at all (see: “Death To Molly”). In his sit down with Sway for MTV, Kendrick explains that this is one of the terms that needs to be put to rest because it’s corny and waters down to culture. He goes on to mention that some rappers out there might rap about molly, but don’t really live that lifestyle.
Some trends he approved of that rap spawned? Jerseys and button ups.
If you peeped that Black Hippy “U.O.E.N.O.” remix yesterday, ScHoolboy Q had a little something to say about molly in his verse too.
OS REWIND: Who Is Kendrick Lamar?
OS REWIND: J. Cole “Born Sinner” [Episode #2] (Kendrick Lamar)
OS REWIND: Kendrick Lamar – Bitch Don’t Kill My Vibe (Remix) (feat. Jay-Z)
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Producer: N/A
Album: TBA
Label: R4 So Valid, LLC
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/love-me-long-time-feat.-future/id653164319
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Fat Joe’s been in the headlines all week, but not for music sadly as the BX native is currently facing up to a year in tax evasion. He pleaded guilty in December to charges stemming from over $700,000 worth of income for 2007 and 2008 and could face up two years in prison. While we all await the outcome for that verdict, Joe’s not letting any outside drama be the focus of his life, as he releases his a track with Future.
For “Long Time” he starts Memorial Day Weekend a bit early to clear his head with some new material that the ladies should have in rotation enjoying starting, now. Stay tuned for Joe’s next project, “The Darkside Vol. 3” coming at a later date.
OS REWIND: Fat Joe – Ballin (feat. Wiz Khalifa & Teyana Taylor) [Music Video]
OS REWIND: Fat Joe – Ceilings To The Sky [Music Video]
OS REWIND: Fat Joe – Angels Say 2 [Music Video]
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Click image to listen to Daft Punk “Horizon”
We haven’t really sat down with the Daft Punk album like we should have but after giving the Japanese-only release “Horizon,” we might have to tonight. The way it starts, , very spacy and slow, gives you that Pink Floyd I Wish You Were Here album feel. By the time the drums hit, the tune gets a bit muffled and more vintage. It really sounds like an outro or the end of a movie that you float away to on a cloud.
Do remember, Random Access Memories is out worldwide now.
OS REWIND: Daft Punk – Get Lucky (feat. Pharrell & Nile Rodgers)
OS REWIND: Daft Punk – Random Access Memories [Album Stream]
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For all East Coast heads, The Roots picnic should be an automatic festival to go to every Summer. The lineup for this year’s 6th annual event in Philadephia looks as good as any other year they’ve thrown the party and to get people who are going prepared, they have linked with Cosmo Baker for the official mixtape.
Weaving in and out of the mix with cuts from Gang Starr to How To Dress Well, Solange, AraabMUZIK, The Roots, Sonnymoon, Duck Sauce, Trinidad Jame$ and everything in between. Pick up your tickets for the June 1st date here.
OS REWIND: The Roots Announce 6th Annual “Roots Picnic”
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Click image to watch Problem & Iamsu! “100 Grand” music video
After three months and counting we’ve still had Problem & Iamsu!’s “Million Dollar Afro” album on repeat like it just came out (album really got bangers all day). One track we had on repeat the most, was the Juvenile & Kool John-featured “100 Grand.” You already know it’s only Diamond Lane Music Group and the Heart Break Gang affair still as they get the legendary one Juvenile out the N.O.L.A. to head west one time.
In the visuals, the four put it down for the crowd with onstage and behind-the-scenes footage the “Million Dollar Afro Tour” in Oakland. You know them ratchets stay twerking when this one comes on so just hit the play button above and turn-up. Stay tuned for Iamsu!’s upcoming mixtape “Kilt” due out June 6th, Like Whaaaat!
Directed by Giovani Hidalgo.
OS REWIND: Problem – Twerk (feat. Bad Lucc) *NSFW*
OS REWIND: LA Leakers – Leaks Of The Industry Freestyle 2 (feat. Iamsu!)
OS REWIND: Iamsu! – Goin’ Up (feat. Wiz Khalifa) [Music Video]
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For the upcoming 2013 Fall/Winter season, Bag and accessories brand, Eastpak links up with french label A.P.C for a capsule collection meshing the two worlds of mature menswear and high-quality accessories. The capsule collection features a variety of custom premium material backpacks, giving us a fresh camo hiking-style bag, and also a fresh book-bag style backpack, available in a couple colorways. The collection also consist of a customized golf bag, great for a collectors item.
The A.P.C x Eastpak (Capsule Collection) will be available worldwide at all Eastpak and A.P.C retailers in September. Check out detailed images of the collection below, and after the jump.
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OS REWIND: A.P.C. x Nike (Spring Collection 2013)
OS REWIND: A.P.C Winter Sneaker Collection
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Click image to watch The-Dream “The Man” Documentary (Part 1)
The-Dream’s fifth studio album, “IV Play” is nearing it’s releases for this Tuesday, as he brings us into his life a little bit with the semi tell-all documentary “The Man.” The three part series begins with the pilot episode we have, as Terius discusses his childhood passion for drawing cars and moving from North Carolina to Bankhead Atlanta. He goes on to share some of his difficult life lessons including his mother’s passing which led for him to become a better and stronger person. You watch part one of the documentary now and listen to his new album “IV Play” available on iTunes May 28th.
OS REWIND: The-Dream – IV Play [Album Stream]
OS REWIND: The-Dream – IV Play [Music Video]
OS REWIND: The-Dream – Where Have You Been (feat. Kelly Rowland) (Live On Jay Leno)
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Click image to watch L.E.P. Bogus Boys “Commas” music video
After watching the viral video, L.E.P. Bogus Boys return with the official video for “Commas” street single, starring Lil Wayne. The visual takes the Chicago crew to Miami to fuck with YMCMB, as they ride around in luxury whips alongside Birdman. It’s not even about bands with them, their bank account has commas.
Directed by Clifton Bell.
OS REWIND: L.E.P. Bogus Boys – Coroner Van
OS REWIND: L.E.P. Bogus Boys – Rush Hour (feat. Meek Mill) [Music Video]
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