Sleeprockers x Tajai: Machine Language Interview (Video)
Ever since Mix Master Mike made Sacramento, Cali his home in the late 90's the love for Turntablism has always played a big role in our Hip Hop scene. Spawning amazing Producer/DJ's like Craig G, Fooders, Mad Planet, Kodac Visualz, Crush Delight, Epik, Riff Raff, Phaze and the list goes on. But in most recent years we've seen a decline →
Evidence is Relevant…
Last week we, Sacramento, witnessed first hand how underground artists make a difference in our musical world. How the Grouch Stole Christmas Tour came into town and blew our caps back with tracks of ol’ and a guest that reached deep into eardrums pumping new hits that deserve a standing ovation. But I am not here just to talk about →
Kendrick Lamar Speaks On His Debut Album & More (Video)
Kendrick Lamar recently trekked out to Sacramento, CA and spoke with The Mash Up in detail about an upcoming tour with highly-buzzing artists Drake and new comer Asap Rocky, hints of a Schoolboy Q and Asap Rocky collaboration, his desire to work with R&B Goddesses Erykah Badu and Sade, the HiiiPower movement, and talks about his debut album set for a 2012 release.
Interview with the Cool Kids by Miss Special
Cool Kids chop it up with Miss Special of Special Sundays about the myspace days, origin of their group name, working with Pharrell Williams, Ghostface and more! Check it out... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJfrEZ3aDX0
CurT@!n$ – The Mash Up Interview (Video)
CurT@!n$ was one of the openers for Fashawn's Higher Learning Tour and he granted The Mash Up with the opportunity to see what his stance is on being an indie artist, how it is to make it as a rapper today and what he's up to this year in music. "Anything the government doesn't want to be spoken about isn't going →
Fashawn x TheMashUP.Net Interview (Video)
Fashawn's Higher Learning Tour landed in Sacramento and he spoke with The Mash Up about making it as a rapper today, The Ecology, Paid Dues and fatherhood as a rapper.
Hard Knock TV – Blu Talks Common, Outkast, The Roots, XXL Mag…
The boy Blu chops it up with Hard Knock TV
Evidence – The Mash Up Interview (Video)
While on the Sacramento stop of Fashawn’s Higher Learning Tour, Evidence spoke with The Mash Up about his I Dont Need No Love project, the Cats and Dogs album and Dilated Peoples new album, Directors of Photography, along with other topics.
Game Changers [Part 1] – Lupe, Estelle, B.o.B. and Janelle Monae
It's not often we get to see artist's sit down together and have a convo. I can't help but share the positive energy. Don't forget LASERS drops 3.8.11. Props to iamthenublack.com
Bambu Speaks On Albums, Andre 3000 & More
"The appreciation and the art of creating is kind of slowly dying in hip hop. Albums should sonically mesh, they shouldn't be a bunch of singles. You should go in there and create a body of work." - Bambu. While Bambu stopped in San Francisco to perform, P of the The Mash Up, caught up with him to talk about the →
Questlove – What’s In My Bag
There's nothing like shopping for music...in an actual store...that sells music as it's primary commodity. Watching this makes me want to take a trip to Everybody's. Happy Birthday to Questlove. RIP Dilla.
STS – MTV/XXL Show And Prove
Sucker Free - MTV Shows My first time hearing dude was on the Roots 'How I Got Over' album. He made an impression. If he's dope enough for the Roots he's definitely worth a listen. Not to mention, you've got to respect someone that's out to be the 'king' of Hip Hop.
Stalley – MTV Mixtape Daily
MTV Shows O-H-I-O! I had to show Stalley some love since we're both from Ohio. Check out the interview and make sure you score 'Lincoln Way Nights' when it drops 2.8.11.
Nas Talks Cassette Tapes
If you're of a certain age you remember tapes very well. You probably did your own fair share of recording music off the radio. Here's Nas talking with TDK, taking you on a trip down memory lane.
Itsthebino Catches Up with Jon Connor
itstheBino Interview: Jon Connor from itsthebino on Vimeo. In support of Jon Connor and #freeonsmash...
Murs x TheMashUP.Net Interview pt. 2 (Video)
In Part 2 of this exclusive interview with Murs and Peas of the The Mash Up, Murs speaks very candidly on blogs, press, hip hop and has a message for rappers.
Pooh, Joe Scudda & Chaundon on Rap Is Outta Control
Rapper Big Pooh, Joe Scudda and Chaundon chop it up with DJ Eclipse and Torae from The Rap Is Outta Control Show. Chaundon's 'No Excuses' out now! Go pick it up, it's dope...
Kweli Interview w/ LA Stereo
Talib Kweli talks with LA Stereo about some of the new talent in Hip Hop (Blu, Wiz, U-N-I). As always, Kweli shows why he's so well respected by artists and fans alike. When you can effectively take away from the music what is useful then you find a greater appreciation and a clearer understanding.
Murs x TheMashUP.Net Interview pt. 1 (Video)
While Murs stopped in Sacramento to perform, The Mash Up caught up with him to talk about the story behind Paid Dues, what he has planned for 2011 and more are featured in part 1 of this interview.
Murs Talks Independent vs Major Label
Listen up. You might learn something...or learn how to learn something. Gotta love Murs for his honest and humble approach to music and life. Not to mention he always makes sense. Good look by the folks at TheWellVersed.
Video: Dom Kennedy – The Mash Up Interview
Dom Kennedy trekked out to Sacramento, CA during his tour and spoke with The Mash Up about a tour with highly-buzzing artist Curren$y, goals and inspirations for his music and speaks on his favorite verse that he's written.
Young Guru Talks Music Biz
For Hip Hop News & Entertainment at DimeWars.Com If you haven't noticed Hip Hop (and every other genre of music) is searching for new ways to define it's relationship with record labels. In this video, Young Guru let's us know that Hip Hop might want to leave the relationship behind completely. I agree with what he has to say...after →
“The Solution” by Styles 1001 drops 12.05.10
Producer Styles 1001 will release his album "The Solution" on December 3rd 2010 which features some of Sacramento, CA's finest: Random Abiladeze, Floe Montana, La Undadog, Chuuwee, R.I., DJ Rated R, Keno, Tribe of Levi and more. I sat down to ask him a couple questions so YOU would get to know him a little better. Can you introduce yourself please? My →
Common at UMKC
I'm as much a fan of Common's humanity and humility as I am a fan of his music. He continues to be an example of the limits Hip Hop can comfortably stretch beyond. Common continues to show Hip Hop that growing up doesn't have to mean leaving behind your Hip Hop sensibilities. While his debonair style of dress is a →
