Article: Girls Love Beyonce Response

Drake stayed true to his word and released two new songs this week with both coming in on completely opposite ends of the spectrum. “No New Friends”, which is technically DJ Khaled’s record, could very well be the new summer anthem with yet another catchy hook from Aubrey. Similar to “I’m On One”, the simple but repetitive chorus is going to be all over the radio. The record has been received positively and has been considered by many to be average at worst.

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2008 XXL Freshman: Where Are They Now?!?

The other week, the 2013 XXL Freshman list was released and I explained my reaction to it. Now I’m going to dig deep into the past and analyze the class of five years ago. Where is the class of 2008 which includes Lupe Fiasco, Lil Boosie, Joell Ortiz, Plies, Saigon, Rich Boy, Gorilla Zoe, Young Dro, Papoose and Crooked I. (Written By: Mike Epstein @MikeENJ — read below)

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Reaction & Break Down of XXL’s 2013 Freshman Class

Let the games begin. The 2013 XXL Freshman list was revealed yesterday and with that comes the debate of everyone on it. Do they deserve it? Who did XXL miss? Some people are even asking who these guys are. The XXL Freshman list has become something of reverence. To appear on the list is to receive recognition for not only hard work, but the potential that particular has (hence freshman).

These types of lists always spark debate and this is no different. This year’s list is considered one of the strongest freshman classes in recent years. The reason why is because although these rappers are considered freshman, most of these guys have already made a name for themselves. Whether promoting big records or embarking on a successful tour, many of these artists have already achieved a certain level of success. As a result, it’s a little surprising to even consider some of them freshman. It’s not that this class is so amazing or dominating, it’s that most of them have had success and they’re now just being grouped into a category. Let’s break it down and see who’s on the list.

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Exclusive Interview With Power 105′s DJ J-Star

We had the opportunity to interview DJ J-Star, one of NY’s up & coming DJs from Power 105. check out the full interview with DJ J-Star as he speaks about how he started as a intern at rival station Hot 97 & worked his way to his own show on Power 105.

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Exclusive Interview: Motivational Speaker & Author Eric Thomas

Check out the ViewHipHop.com exclusive interview with motivational speaker and author Eric Thomas as he s peaks on success, his impact on youth, &his quest for the nobel peace prize below!

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Exclusive Interview With Krista Ayne

Check Out Our Exclusive Interview With Krista Ayne below!

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Exclusive Interview With NBA Star Marquis Daniels aKa Q6

check out our Exclusive Interview With NBA Star Marquis Daniels aKa Q6 as he speaks about his new mixtape, NBA life, music & what you can expect from his music in the future

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Mixtape Review: Gunplay – Cops n Robbers

As mentioned in our exclusive interview with him, Gunplay was set to release his mixtape Cops n Robbers after being released from house arrest. Gunplay followed through, after being released from house arrest early on January 17th, Gunplay released his highly anticipated mixtape Cops n Robbers a day later. With just seven features, the project looks to showcase Gunplay’s talent and what he has to offer. The project features appearances from Pusha T, Rick Ross, A$AP Rocky, Trina, Yo Gotti, Alley Boy, and more. Gunplay delivers a solid project to kick off the new year as he begins his grind to make up for lost time.

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Exclusive: Colione of J.U.S.T.I.C.E League Discusses Producing, Their Sample Battle with Drake, The Craziest Thing They’ve Seen in the Studio & More!

Their tag is a voice so low it’s almost hard to hear. Despite its subtlety, it’s one of the most recognizable whispers in all of hip hop. I’m talking about the tag found on J.U.S.T.I.C.E. (Just Undeniably Some of The Illest Composers Ever) League instrumentals. With production for guys like Rick Ross, Drake, and Nas, if you’re a fan of hip hop you’ve more than likely heard their music before. J.U.S.T.I.C.E League is composed of three of the best producers in the game and they have an incredible reputation for producing music that sounds more like a movie soundtrack than a song. Composed of Rook, Kenny, and Colione, these guys have been making their mark in music for more than a decade. One of the members of the group, Colione, checked in with ViewHipHop and discussed everything from producing, their sample battle with Drake, and the craziest thing they’ve ever seen in the studio.

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Mixtape Review: Ace Hood – Starvation 2

new mixtape review on “Ace Hood – Starvation 2″ below!

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