MTV's Hip Hop POV - Episode 2 With Lil Wayne, Iggy Azalea & Future [VIDEO]

It's good to see that music is actually a part of MTV again, even if it is for thirty minutes per week. Hip Hop POV is a late night talk show that discusses happenings in rap over the past week and shares exclusive interviews. Last Wednesday, the group-- Devi Dev, Charlamagne, Amanda Diva, Bu, and Sowmya discussed the Tupac hologram, talked to Iggy Azalea about the risky title of her debut album, shared inside information about Lil Wayne's I Am Not A Human Being 2, and let loose when Future hit the stage. Watch the full episode below, and hit comments with your thoughts on the show!



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Ab-Soul ft. ScHoolboy Q - SOPA (Prod. by Nez Rio)

May 11th seems so far away! Ab-Soul and ScHoolboy Q prove to be the dynamic duo once again as the Cali emcee reveals the latest leak from Control System. If you're still trying to regain your sanity after watching "Pineal Gland," this won't be of much help. #HiiiPower



Catch Solo & Q on #THeGroovyTour now! Dates HERE.


Props to AO!

Previously:

• Ab-Soul - Pineal Gland [Music Video]
• ScHoolboy Q - Funkmaster Flex Freestyle

A$AP Rocky & Hit-Boy - Goldie (Studio Session) [VIDEO]

A$AP Rocky's "Goldie" had the Internet goin' nuts when it premiered last week. Check out this behind the scenes footage of Rocky and Hit-Boy's final mixing session captured by Jelani Fresh.



Props to XZ

Previously: A$AP Rocky Brings Out Master P & Romeo At Coachella [VIDEO]

Chester French - Black Girls [Music Video] (NSFW)

I've been a fan of Harvard graduates D.A. Wallach and Max since their 2009 mixtape Jacques Jams, Vol. 1, and I'm glad to hear that Chester French is back in the studio. Never two to reappear quietly, they wasted no time in grabbing the attention of the digital world with their music video to "Black Girls."

It's a courageous act to sing about something like interracial love, something that is still (don't know why) seen as controversial. To take it a step further, the visuals tastefully show models Rie Rasmussen and Jodie Smith acting out the lyrics (if you catch my drift). NSFW!


Directed by Francesco Carrozzini

Purchase: Chester French - Black Girls (iTunes)

Props to The Overfeed

Melanie Fiona - Watch Me Work [Music Video]

Melanie Fiona has become the spokeswoman in R&B for girl power with her new album The MF Life, and she's taking it to the next level with the music video to "Watch Me Work." The visuals include almost every example in film and television you can think of bad ass women. Where am I though?



Props to R4L

Previously: Melanie Fiona Promotes "The MF Life" On 106 & Park [VIDEO]

Wiz Khalifa Talks Kanye West "Way Too Cold" Shoutout, Tupac Hologram & Engagement On Hot 97 [VIDEO]

Funkmaster Flex wasted no time once he got Wiz Khalifa in the studio to address Kanye's reference of him on "Way Too Cold" (*cough *cough "Theraflu"). Watch below as the O.N.I.F.C. shares his reaction to hearing his name on the song, and find out what he thinks about Tupac's holographic return.



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Previously: Wiz Khalifa & Chevy Woods - I Got 5 On It (Freestyle)

Cory Gunz ft. 2 Chainz - Yall Ain't Got Nothin On Me [Music Video]

Cory Gunz lets 2 Chainz kick off his new track "Yall Ain't Got Nothing On Me," the lead single from his upcoming DJ Drama mixtape That's WTF Im Talkin Bout. There's no doubt that the YMCMB emcee can spit, but does he have the starpower to take it to the next level?


Directed by Iroc Daniels

Props to The Overfeed

Previously:

• Cory Gunz - Stay Schemin (Freestyle)
• 2 Chainz Addresses G.O.O.D. Music Affiliation With Angie Martinez [VIDEO]

Neak - Runnin' Right Back [Music Video]

When the Cuervo comes out, you know something's about to go all the way wrong. It's understandale why Neak needs it in this video as his girl leaves him for someone else, only to realize she made a mistake. Check out the music video for the Rashid Hadee produced "Runnin' Right Back" below, one of my favorites from Love Greater // The Prequel (Deluxe Album).



Directed by APJ Films

Previously: Neak - Love Greater // The Prequel (Deluxe Album)

Action Bronson - A Simple Man

Action Bronson is definitely in my top 5 of new rappers and I've been content playing Blue Chips on repeat. Although I think he's been quite generous this year, I'm not complaining at all that he's back with another serving of new heat. Check out "A Simple Man" below!

Action Bronson - A Simple Man (Prod. by Tommy Mas)
Download: Action Bronson - A Simple Man

Props to Stereogum

Previously: Reebok Presents... Behind The Scenes Of Action Bronson & Party Supplies's "Blue Chips" [VIDEO]

A$AP Rocky Brings Out Master P & Romeo At Coachella [VIDEO]

UHN!!!! UHN!!!! (Pause?)

A$AP Rocky switched up his set for his second Coachella performance when he surprised the crowd and brought out Master P and Romeo to perform "Make 'Em Say Uhn" and "I Miss My Homie" in tribute to Trayvon Martin. Watch below as sheer chaos ensues, and hit the comments with your thoughts on the return of the No Limit soldier.



Props to XZ

Previously: A$AP Rocky - Goldie (Prod. by Hit-Boy)

Wiz Khalifa & Chevy Woods - I Got 5 On It (Freestyle)

Wiz Khalifa stopped through Hot 97 last night and delivered his new single "Work Hard Play Hard" to Funkmaster Flex. While he was there, Wiz and Chevy Woods spit some new bars over The Luniz's "I Got 5 On It."



Props to Rap-Up

Previously:

• Wiz Khalifa - Work Hard Play Hard (Prod. by Stargate & Benny Blanco)
• Chevy Woods - U.S.A.

Goodie Mob Premieres New Single "Fight To Win" Live On The Voice [VIDEO]

Goodie Mob hasn't released an album as a quartet since 1999, and I'm over here like a kid in a candy store (or me in a candy store) because they're officially back together working on their new album Age Against The Machine.

Last night, Cee-Lo used his spot as a judge for The Voice to premiere the group's new single "Fight To Win," which happens to be the official song of the NBA Playoffs this year. Watch below as Cee-Lo, Khujo Goodie, T-Mo and Big Gipp traverse the stage dressed as futuristic gladiators, and hit the jump for the CDQ audio!

Jill Scott - Blessed [Music Video]

The beautiful Jill Scott is joined by some puppets and quick moving backup dancers in the music video to "Blessed," one of my favorites from Light Of Sun. If you need a pick me up, this is definitely a song to get you through. Check out the visuals below (I see you BJ!), and hit the jump to see if Jill's Block Party concert series is coming to your town!

Joell Ortiz - I Do (Freestyle)

Joell Ortiz has already been busy on the blogs today thanks to the release of the "Hammer Dance" video, but he's dropping a solo gem of his own as he adds some "Yaowa" to Jeezy's "I Do." It gets a little graphic though...

Joell Ortiz - I Do (Freestyle)


Props to Dajaz1

Previously: Slaughterhouse - Hammer Dance [Music Video]

Wiz Khalifa - Work Hard Play Hard (Prod. by Stargate & Benny Blanco)

After delivering Taylor Allderdice, Wiz Khalifa's focus is solely on his sophomore album O.N.I.F.C. Listen to the album's lead single "Work Hard Play Hard," which I'm sure will be a crossover hit thanks to the pop tinged hook. The combination of Stargate and Benny Blanco on the production can make this an urban hit as well. What do you think?


Wiz Khalifa - Work Hard Play Hard Lyrics

Props to AO!

Previously: Wiz Khalifa & Mac Miller Announce "Under The Influence" Tour

Rockie Fresh - Into The Future [Music Video]

Rockie Fresh turns the Driving 88 introductory track into a stylish music video as he and his girl let the Delorean doors fly.


Directed by Nem Perez

Previously: Rockie Fresh - Life On The Otherside: "Driving 88" [VIDEO]

Jadakiss ft. Wale, Styles P & French Montana - Paper Tags (Prod. by Jahlil Beats)

Hold up. Jadakiss with hair? Now in all my 22 years of life, I've never seen this man with any sort of anything sprouting off the top of his head. While I stare at wonder at the mixtape cover to his April 27th release Consignment, go ahead and check out "Paper Tags" which features verses from Wale and Styles P, and French Montana on hook duty.




Props to HypeTrak

Previously:

• Emanny Ft. Jadakiss - Young & Ready [Music Video]
• Sabi ft. Wale - Where They Do That At? [Music Video]
• N.O.R.E. ft. Styles P & Raekwon - Google That
• French Montana - Coke Boys 3 [New Mixtape]

QuenT x NiGE HOOD - The Basquiat (Sampler) [FreEP]

NC emcees and GUE favorites QuenT and NiGE HOOD have been working hard on their collaborative project The Basquiat, and decided to share 7 of the EP's tracks as a sampler of what's to come. Check out "Choices," one of my favorites, below, and hit the jump to download The Basquiat sampler.

Killa Kyleon - Drank In My Cup (Freestyle) [Music Video]

Killa Kyleon takes a codeine bath in the visuals to his freestyle over fellow Houston rapper Kirko Bangz's "Drank In My Cup." T.R.I.L.L. is coming soon!


Directed by Be El Be

Props to XZ

Previously: Killa Kyleon - Time Machine [Music Video]

Erk Tha Jerk - Thirds Eye View [New Mixtape]

Erk Tha Jerk gives you his Thirds Eye View with his new fifteen track project showcasing his production skills as well as creative growth since Nerds Eye 2. Download the full tape below, which features the Bay area emcee rhyming over production from Traxamillion, The Invasion, JustinKase, and my homie Matcy P.

Download: Erk Tha Jerk - Thirds Eye View [New Mixtape]

Props to OS

Previously: Tez McClain ft. Erk Tha Jerk - Right Now