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Drake Wants Thank Me Later To Be Relatable

dopevideo — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:34:00 +0000

“At the end of the day, one of the biggest things I’ve been toying with on Thank Me Later is that it’s kind of hard for me to come out and be like, ‘I’m still the underdog,’ ” Drake told Mixtape Daily. “I can’t rap about the same things [as I did] on So Far Gone, so it’s just really trying to tell the greatest story that’s never been told, which is the story of a rapper’s come-up, and tell it without being corny or over bragging or sounding like, ‘Feel sorry for me.’ It’s going to be a very interesting record because I’m really going to have to dig deep and tell stories that people can relate to. But it’s kind of hard, because my life is at a very different place now.

“I’m excited for next year, and I got some great records coming out with people too,” the #3 Hottest MC in the Game added. “I got little projects on the horizon that I’m doing just for the people, to give people the free music that I’ve been known to give. I’m just going to keep up with being Drake. That’s it.”

By “free music,” does Drake mean he’ll be doing another mixtape?

“Yep, definitely a possibility,” he said with a chuckle. “I’m working every day, and I know the requests. I get all the requests like, ‘Oh, we can’t wait to hear you and Jay spit together, and we need another mixtape.’ I mean, I listen to the people, and there’s just consistent requests that come my way almost every day or every other day. With that said, sometimes you have to listen to them and give them what they want. So, that’s my goal.’

Previously: Drake: #3 Hottest MC In The Game

Lupe Fiasco Speaks on "Fire"

dopevideo — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:27:00 +0000

Lupe Fiasco commented on his recent and controversial track “Fire” thorough the comment sections over at the LupE.N.D. blog. A lot of people were speculating that “Fire” was a response to Lupe being left off MTV’s ‘Hottest MCs In The Game’ list, here is what he has to say;

Not a diss of the list…knew I wasn’t gonna make it ha!…but I’m using the fact that I wasn’t on it as an excuse to just start wrecking shit on a frequent basis so by the time the next one comes out I’ll be number 1,2,3,4 and 5…

Previously: Lupe Fiasco- “Fire”

Video: Cory Gunz – Shut ‘Em Down

dopevideo — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:24:00 +0000

Off Cory’s Heir To The Throne Gangsta Grillz.

Whadafunk- New York State of Mind T-Shirt

dopevideo — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 04:53:00 +0000

Whadafunk presents to you our newest piece, “New York State of Mind” T-shirt. Just one piece out of our new upcoming collection.

Some people speak New York. They walk and breathe New York. For some people New York is not just a state- it’s a state of mind. Let the sleeping masses know with a Whadafunk-”NY state of mind” tee.

This is most likely the first time you are hearing about the street-wear clothing brand Whadafunk. They are a super underground, super dope, graphic T-shirt company based out of New York City. The “New York State of Mind” T-Shirt is only 15 bucks! Personally, I’m about to cop one myself. You can check out Whadafunk as well as purchase the “New York State of Mind” T-shirt at http://www.nakedpresidents.net/

Detailed images of the “New York State of Mind” Tee bellow.

Lupe Fiasco – Fire

dopevideo — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 03:16:00 +0000

Supposedly a response to MTV’s Hottest MC’s list. I don’t know…

DOWNLOAD: Lupe Fiasco – Fire

Supra Holiday 2009 Footwear | Suprano Hi, Thunder, Diablo 1.5

dopevideo — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:22:00 +0000

Here are some more looks at the Supra Holiday 2009 Collection, which is currently getting into stores. The Suprano Hi comes in some very solid colorways. In general Supra seems to be successfully moving in a more subtle direction. The Thunder is a very solid casual sneaker that almost looks like a mix between the Skytops and Converse’s ‘Chuck Taylors,’ which comes as part of a Deathwish collaboration in red suede with black graphics

Take a look at the Supra Holiday 2009 Suprano Hi’s, Thunder’s and Diablo 1.5’s bellow. (Click to enlarge)

Charles Hamilton – Rockin That Pink

dopevideo — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:16:00 +0000

Over The-Dream’s single. Probably an unreleased freestyle that’s just coming out now.

DOWNLOAD: Charles Hamilton – Rockin That Pink

Max B, Curren$y & Young Riot – Living The Life

dopevideo — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:13:00 +0000

Young who? Spitta’s Jet Files is available through Amalgam Digital as we speak.

DOWNLOAD: Max B, Curren$y & Young Riot – Living The Life

Video: B.o.B. Interview w/ Bandwagon Mobile Pt. 1

dopevideo — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:13:00 +0000

In Part 1 of our interview, B.o.B. sits down with Tineya and discusses his name change, how he fits in with Grand Hustle and being compared to Andre 3000. B.o.B. goes on to talk about the first song he ever remembered hearing and who were his influences musically growing up. He expands on the effects of T.I.’s incarceration on his own career, how he switches it up depending on what tour he’s in and how he made someone cry at a show. Performances are intercut between questions from his performance at the Highline Ballroom in NYC. Part two coming soon!

Kid Cudi – I Get It In

dopevideo — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:11:00 +0000

Turns out this was recorded in 2007, It kinda sounds like it right?

DOWNLOAD: Kid Cudi – I Get It In (Produced by Omen)