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 →
Ash to the Roth
When a rapper with the goodly talents of Asher Roth says that there is no money in rap. I believe him. That he’s able to complete sentences helps. So do figures like these. Add that too those I know personally who haven’t paid for music in years and we’re at full blown fact. At least as far as this post →
FADER TV: Interview With Homeboy Sandman [Video]
Homeboy Sandman talks rap, basketball, and green smoothies.
Jay Electronica – Last Call w/ Carson Daly
We're all waiting on Act II. I think Jay Electronica knows this. What's crazy is that I'm okay with waiting. I appreciate the wait. Hip Hop needs some delayed gratification. Jay is forcing us to be patient(whether it's intentional or not.) I've got no doubt that the finished product with be worth every minute spent waiting. Jay Electronica is the healer. →
Jay-Z and Warren Buffet Interview
Yeah, I know the video is long. But it's Jay-Z and Warren Buffet. This is what Hip Hop can do. Hip Hop can be next to the likes of Warren Buffet, in positions of power and influence. Talking about success. Love him or hate him, Jay-Z is a shining example of what can happen when you use your brain just →
Jay Electronica – Out Da Box Interview
Every once in awhile an MC and interviewer will dare to explore topics that aren't typical in Hip Hop culture. This interview qualifies as one of those times. Props to Out Da Box and Jay Electronica for going there. If you've listened to any of Jay Electronica's music, you understand that it's filled with honesty, compassion, humility and righteousness. This interview →
Blu – The Mash Up Interview (Video)
While Blu stopped in Sacramento to perform, The Mash Up caught up with him to talk about the return of Blu and Exile, track he did with Lupe Fiasco, his new album No York, and so much more that you'd have to watch the interview.
Video: Method Man x TheMashUp Interview
Method Man stopped by Sacramento and The Mash Up had the opportunity to chat with him after the show. The differences between being a rapper now and being one back in the day, advice to all MCs wanting to act, touring he has planned for 2010 and more are featured in this interview. Current Projects: - Crystal Mef (Release Date TBA)
Skillz Presents: Hip-Hop Confessions ep. 6 [Video]
Legendary producers/DJs Q-Tip & Peanut Butter Wolf join Skillz backstage at the Nokia Theater in Times Square to share some hip-hop related stories and reminisce on their memories of the late great J-Dilla.
Nas Interview With Bonnaroo.com at Bonnaroo 2010 [Video]
Bonnaroo.com interviews Nas from the driver's seat his tourbus behind the Main Stage at Bonnaroo 2010. He talks about his collaboration with Damian Marley, Jay Electronica, and Michael Eric Dyson.
Miguel presents his first single “All I Want Is You” [Video]
TRACE sat down with new Hip hop soul singer Miguel in New York City. The artist presented us his first single, featuring J-Cole "All I Want Is You."
David Banner Talks “Death Of A Pop Star,” Feeling Trapped Musically, and more. [Video]
Look for David Banner and 9th Wonder's collaborative album, Death Of A Pop Star, this summer via Big Face Entertainment.
Fashawn x TheMashUp.Net Interview (Video)
While on the Sacramento stop of Wiz Khalifa's Deal Or No Deal Tour, XXL Freshman Fashawn gave The Mash Up some updates on his career. In this interview, Fashawn talks about the collab he has with "the greatest rapper alive", the no-samples route he's going with his next album, The Ecology, and goes over the semi-controversial Ode to Illmatic project. Fashawn also introduces us to →
“Rebelling in a good way” with Rebelution
The California based band that held the #1 Best Reggae Album spot in 2009 continues to raise to the top in 2010: starting the new year with countless sold out shows across the nation. I was lucky to catch them live and and find out what they are all about. NorCalChika: The Winter Tour 2010 has been very successful thus →
Abstract Rude Interview x Performance
Rapper Task 1ne made a guest appearance as an interviewer for The Mash Up and he caught up with Abstract Rude, who just got finished performing at The Blue Lamp. AR freestyled his typical day, dropped some info on his upcoming release, Rejuvenation, and gave a wild description on his dream project. Hit the jump for Abstract Rude's performance at →
TheMashUp.Net x AfroClassics Video Interview (Scarub & Very)
After their performance at Beatnik Studios, Afro Classics (Scarub x Very) and Rose of The Mash Up discuss the history of the group's partnership, the features on their album, Classic Rock, and their developments since their last release, The Classic EP.
Mistah Fab x TheMashUp.Net Interview (Video)
While on tour with The Grouch, Fashawn and Exile, Mistah Fab spoke with Rose of The Mash Up about being on tour and the diversity between its roster, being a leader in his community and then describing where the concept came from for his most recent release, the I Am The Bridge mixtape.
TheMashUp.Net x Illecism Interview x Freestyle (Video)
TheMashUp.Net x Illecism from themashup916 on Vimeo. In this interview Phalary of TheMashUp.Net spoke to Illecism as he drops info about the long-awaited Tengo Un Refresco album, revisits an early influence on his music and discusses his views on Sacramento's hip hop scene. He also speaks on diversity being more present within Sacramento than in LA. As touchy as that subject →
TheMashUp.Net x The Prime (Lucky I Am x Sapient) Video Interview
TheMashUp.Net x The Prime (Lucky I Am & Sapient) from themashup916 on Vimeo. Bobby James sat down with The Prime (Lucky I Am and Sapient) in this hilarious interview as they talk about their latest project, how they came together, their solo projects, Nick Diamond vs. LRG, independent artists vs. major labels and they send out a message to Murs.
C Plus Twitterviews Chuuwee
Here's a really dope interview Twitterview between C Plus & Chuuwee that went down last week. For those that don't know, Chuuwee is 1/18th of the T.U.S. (The Usual Suspects) crew as well as 1/2 of the group The Avengers with J.Good. He recently released his mixtape Mauve Monster & is prepping multiple projects for the next few months. PlusMoney RT →
Stretch Armstrong Reminisces
Being a radio host (ATF Radio; ask about me) the Stretch & Bobbito Show was a big inspiration to me. I didn't grow up listening to it (The World Famous Wake Up Show was more my steeze) but going back & hearing clips & seeing video of it, it's obvious these guys were one of the greatest duo's ever. Up →
Jump Clubb Interview
Jump Clubb is an anonymous band from Berverly Hills. Their music is a mix of disco, dance, and electro. They are a band that chooses to do things their way, and I must say it seems to be working out quite well. I got to ask the group a few questions about why they are choose ot be anonymous and →
Treasure Island: Crown City Rockers Interview
On Saturday we got to ask Crown City Rockers' Raashan Ahmad a few question before they went on stage. Crown City Rockers is composed of 5 members:Woodstock(Sampler/Percussion),Kat O1O (Keyboards), Headnodic (Bass), Raashan Ahmad(Emcee), and Max MacVeety(Drums). As a group they are from Oakland CA, and despite their INCREDIBLE talent this was their first year at Treasure Island and they would easily →
