Mike Posner Interview with Bootleg Kev [Video]

Mike Posner stopped by Bootleg Kev's radio show to give an update on his upcoming sophomore album, music he's been working on with Justin Bieber, and much more. To save some of you the time of watching this interview, Mike announced that Sky High is most likely looking at a late summer/early fall release date. On a positive note, the new single that features Big Sean, called 'Top Of The World', could be dropping very soon.

Waka Flocka Flame Supports PETA [Video]

Not sure whether to say "Awww!" or yell "POW! POW! POW!".

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XXL Magazine Explains Their Freshman Cover [Video]

Well, somebody had some explaining to do! Take a look at this interview between XXL Editor's and the radio crew at NY's Hot97 as they discuss this year's cover and how they go about selecting the freshman class.

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SOJA - Sonic Live Jacob Hemphill Interview

SOJA frontman Jacob Hemphill sits down with Allison Hagendorf from Sonic Live and talks influences, Facebook, and even some folk. Check it out.

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Mac Miller Speaks On Big L, Shows Off Tribute Tattoo [XXL]

Mac Miller's 'Street Struck' Big L Tattoo

With today being the 13th anniversary of the unforeseeable passing of Harlem rapper Big L, XXL spoke with Mac Miller on Big L's influence on him, his Big L tribute tattoo, and more. Great to see a young guy like Mac shedding some light on one of the greatest. Most of his fans can learn a thing or two from him. Head on over to XXL for the full interview.

"I was 15 years old, around 2007, and the stuff on the radio was cool, but I just remember when I heard Big L, it was just so different than everything I was hearing. That interested me, because no one my age that I knew was listening to him. He was my favorite rapper, and at that time it was like, ‘”This is my favorite rapper, and no one else’s that I know. I was doing all this research. He really inspired me to be clever and witty. My early stages of rapping, I was basically trying to be like Big L—trying to be a super raw MC. That’s what he really inspired in me: to always keep that MC factor about myself and about my music."

Big L - Street Struck

Update: The trailer for Mac's 'Missed Calls' tracks is now available under the jump.

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RZA Interview on Conan O'Brien [Video]

RZA stopped by Conan's show last night to chop it up about his part on Showtime's series Californication, his many nicknames, and his new iPhone app called RZA's World. Is there a better late night show then Conan? I think not.

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Double XL - Man On Fire [Micheal Vick's Favorite Rapper] [Video]

Double XL is on fire. In this initial episode, 757 native Michael Vick shouts out Double XL and briefly speaks on their history. Double XL goes on to speak about what has him on fire including gangsters sending e-threats on social networks and girls with Facebook names that include short biographies. Also check out his track 'Clones'.

Mac Miller Gives A Tour Of Blue Slide Park [Video]

Mac Miller takes MTV on a tour of the place that he named his debut album, Blue Slide Park, after.

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It's The Real: The Check-In w/ Miguel [Interview]

These two dudes are just unreal. Watch as they chat it up with Miguel about stalkers, strapping 'Lotus Flower Bomb(s)' to his chest, and more.

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Tony Hawk Speaks With Tyler, The Creator [Video]

Even though they were withdrawn from performing at New Zealand's Big Day Out Festival due to their explicit and alleged "homophobic" content, hip-hop collective Odd Future went on to perform several sold out shows separate from the festival. The Big Day Out struggled to sell most of their own tickets. Now with their very own pop-up shop in New Zealand attracting lines blocks long, it's easy to say that Tyler, The Creator and crew have made a name for themselves around the world. Watch as Tony Hawk gets a piece of the action as they talk about skating, art, and upcoming projects.

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Emilio Rojas Speaks on 'Breaking Point' Mixtape [Interview]

We hope you didn't forget that Emilio's Breaking Point mixtape is dropping tomorrow, because we sure didn't. Take a listen as he chops it up with MTV about the project including what features to expect and how it sounds "different" then the past. You can also hit the jump to check the official artwork for the Billionaire Boys Club hosted mixtape.

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618 Fest Presents: Tayyib Ali Interview

Tayyib speaks out on upcoming projects, how it feels to be a new artist, and more. Always good to hear from our favorite new artists.

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It's The Real: The Check-In w/ A$AP Rocky [Video]

Finally, the first It's The Real interview of 2012 and who better to get in front of the camera than the A$AP Mob. The Rosenthal brothers bring their usual antics to the stage for Rocky, Twelvvy, and Yams. Watch them chop it up about Harlem, A$AP Rocky's eyesight, and the "A$AP wives". Hilarity ensues as expected.

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Mike D Defines "Illin" [Video]

Stephen Colbert calls on the Beastie Boys' hip-hop ebonics expert to lay the law down on what "illin" really means. This argument comes after the word was used in a crossword puzzle, but a reader felt like the clue given did not match the word.

Kendrick Lamar Says His Next Album Is Done [Video]

2012 is shaping up to be a huge year for TDE. In an interview with The Source, Kendrick Lamar says that his next album, Good Kid In A Mad City, is ready, but he is just making sure all of the screws are tightened before he releases it. There's probably a lot of high expectations from this project because of the incredible project he dropped in 2011, Section.80.

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Asher Roth Talks Mac Miller, Def Jam, Frat Rap, & More [Video]

Asher sits down with TheMaskedGorilla to chop it up about apparent "beef" with Mac Miller, the "frap rap" label, and some other topics.

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XV Talks Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole's Production, & More [Video]

Asher Roth Interview w/ Bootleg Kev [Video]

Ash and Bootleg Kev chop it up about his Pabst & Jazz mixtape, football, and more. Go download that project now if you haven't already.

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Frank Ocean Confirms Spring Release For Def Jam Debut [Video]

BBC listed Frank Ocean as runner-up for their BBC Sound of 2012 emerging stars list. During a sit-down, Frank discusses moving from NO to LA after Katrina hit, his new album dropping in the spring, and much more. Watch the video above for the shortened version or head over to BBC to read the whole interview.

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OnCue Interview on Shade45 [Video]

OnCue stops by the Shade 45 station in Manhattan during G-Unit Radio, to talk about the release of Can't Wait, the success of 'Feel Tall', working with Just Blaze and more.

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