interviews

Video: Get To Know Elle Varner

 ThisIsRnB got a chance to talk to the beautiful and talented Ms. Elle Varner about her new found fame, stalkers on Twitter,  learning singing from her parents, and much more. Included in this video is also performance footage from her show at SOBs..which she absolutely killed!

Video: Common On Chelsea Lately

Gosh, Common is such a good looking man…up top Chelsea and Common talk about his love for beautiful women as well as his new show Hells On Wheels and much more…including basketball with Justin Bieber. Enjoy!

Video: Stalley – SoulCulture TV Interview

SoulCulture TV caught up with the Ohio repping Maybach Music member Stalley after his performance at Vibe Bar in London, England and in this segment the respected lyricist gives us some exclusive information about his forthcoming mixtape Savage Journey To The American Dream, the follow up to his well received Lincoln Way Nights project.”

Video: Face to Face with J. Cole



The big homie Jabari sits down with J.Cole while touring in the UK for his latest installment of his Face to Face series, in this interview they speak on touring, the upcoming album (which he’ll be recording in January/February) as well as the biggest surprise in his career so far. Congrats to Cole, he is officially CERTIFIED GOLD with his debut album Cole World: The Sideline Story!

Video: PROFILE: Kendrick Lamar

I am such a fan of these Dee Vazquez interviews, they’re so simple, honest and always interesting. For her latest profile she sits down with the very talented Kendrick Lamar

Video: Lecture: Mannie Fresh

For Red Bull’s latest lecture they sit down with Mannie Fresh, who in my mind is not only one of the greatest producers but one of the most genuine people I’ve come across. I think Mannie’s a genius but don’t take my word for it, here’s what Red Bull had to say, “With a record catalog long enough to fill an encyclopedia, Mannie Fresh has basically been the sound of New Orleans hip hop for the past 25 years: producing hits for Nola staples like Lil Wayne, Juvenile, BG, Big Tymers, and bounce queen Cheeky Blakk among others. In addition, his marching drum snare rolls and 808-heavy production trademarks have been picked up on and incorporated in the dirty south canon at large. In this lecture, hosted by Cocaineblunts’ Andrew Noz, he touches on everything from his humble beginnings with local MC, Gregory D, to the Cash Money heydays, and his more recent approach to DJing and production”  Wish I could’ve been there.

Pusha T – Fear of God II: Let Us Pray (Album Stream)

As Pusha prepares to release his solo album debut tomorrow with Fear of God II: Let Us Pray we’re given a preview courtesy of the good folks over at Rolling Stone. Don’t forget to also check out the interview as Pusha goes more in depth about collaborations, standouts and much more!

Stream: Pusha T – Fear of God II: Let Us Pray (Album Stream)

Video: Donald Glover vs. Childish Gambino

I thought this was so funny! Donald Glover the actor interviews Childish Gambino the rapper. The banter between the alter-egos is so comical, there’s not much you can do but laugh.  Don’t forget folks, Camp is slated for a November 15th release and I’m pretty darn excited to get my copy!

Video: Sir Michael Rocks Talks Signing to Curren$y’s Jet Life Recordins

After headlining a show in Miami Sunday night with partner in crime Chuck Inglish, I caught up with Mikey Rocks to discuss his brand new deal with Curren$y’s label, Jet Life. We talk about how him & Spitta linked up, his decision to sign with the label, possibly joining The Smokers Club Tour, and more. Mikey also says we’ll probably get a collab project for him & Curren$y soon, lets hope for that! - AO

Also congrats to Smoke DZA signing to the imprint as well! Rigghhhhtttt! Happy for everyone involved. *throws up the sign* “Jet Life, Jet Life, Jet Life…”

Video: Verbal Intercourse With Shabazz: Action Bronson

Our very own darling Shabazz (!) sits down with Action Bronson while in Atlanta for A3C to talk about his home borough having the best rappers ever, his means to flip his rap money for his culinary wishes, and more. The comical figure also talks about his latest project, Dr. Lecter, his very relaxed wardrobe selections as well as his upcoming collaboration with Statik Selektah. I’m loving this interview and can’t wait to see more of what Verbal Intercourse has to offer! Visuals shot and edited byFRESHPres for MTV UK’s The Wrap Up.

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