Treach of Naughty by Nature sat down with VladTV and discussed the breakup of the legendary crew, saying that him and Vin Rock needed a break from each other, but that Naughty by Nature as a brand still exists and will still do shows performing their classic material. However, Naughty Nation is just him and DJ Kay Gee, without Vin Roc, who create and perform new material.
The Naughty by Nature frontman reveals that Vin Rock was originally a part of the group as a beat boxer, and when that aspect of Hip-Hop began to become less popular, he was kept in the group out of loyalty and was often given writing credits he didn’t necessarily earn. Hear Treach break it all down above.
THE FULL-LENGTH ALBUM FROM ROYCE DA 5’9″AND DJ PREMIER
On Monday 15-09-2014 an ambiguous video showcasing DJ Premier and Royce Da 5’9″ visiting Adrian Younge’s record store was leaked and in it, a small clip of what sounded like a new DJ Premier and Royce Da 5’9″ track resonated and Royce brought the trailer to a close with the following lyric “This is for the real hip-hop niggas who would never ever, ever ask me am I here to replace Guru.”
Immediately, the discussions and debate began—what are Preemo and Royce cooking up? Are they working on a joint project together? Why is Adrian Younge also in the video?
Well, the foreshadowing is now over; PRhyme (their collaborative alter-ego), is the first official full-length collaboration from two of Hip-Hop’s most respected artists. The album also marks the first time that DJ Premier has been part of a group since being ½ of the legendary Gang Starr.
“I want people to appreciate the fact that we didn’t compromise in lieu of the environment. In order to try to change the way that people digest music, we had to take a leap of faith,” says Royce. Enlisting the likes of Killer Mike, Jay Electronica, Common, Ab-Soul, Schoolboy Q, Slaughterhouse, Mac Miller and Dwele for the album Royce and Preemo are looking to make a huge statement with this project.
“The bar has to be high. For this album to be another body of work and another chapter for both of our lives,” remarks Premier. With PRhyme, Royce and DJ Premier forever cement their names in Hip-Hop’s concrete. All the music for PRhyme is produced by DJ Premier, who decided to take a new approach this time by only sampling the work of musician Adrian Younge.
Like the perfectionist he is, Preemo was initially skeptical about the idea. “I’ve never sampled just one artist, I’m known for my reputation and my creativity. I wanted it to be my traditional thing where I sample everything I find, but I am really proud how the project came out and Royce is one hell of a pusher.” Ultimately, Royce was able to convince Preemo to embrace the idea. “I started going through Adrian’s catalog and it was just making me a fan of his,” Royce explains. “It was really inspiring me to want to make music. As Premier started sending me music and I started writing, it was falling into place. It was making me excited about going into the studio.”
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The 17th releases a new single called “Used To Love U” Featuring Skyzoo. The track is off his album “Inside Jokes With Complete Strangers” which features Havoc (Of Mobb Deep), Joell Ortiz, Rock (Of Heltah Skeltah), Livin Proof, Cortez & more and is available for purchase now on iTunes and all other digital retailers. Limited Edition CDs are also available.
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Following in the success and critical acclaim of 2013’s cinematic epic ‘Thanks For Trying’, producer The Last Skeptik has reunited with BBE for his new EP, lovingly titled: ‘I Don’t Even Like You’. It takes an electronic twist on his previous project, whilst maintaining the emotional, instrumental, soundtrack-rap. 7 tracks deep, the EP features two vocal tracks – one, with MTA Records own Dream Mclean, and the other with pop starlet FEMME.
The first leak from the EP is a trap/rap/electronic madness entitled ‘Show Me’. It’s already been played by MistaJam (1xtra) and Tom Ravenscroft (BBC 6 Music), and premiered on Complex.
French beatmaker Cool FD teams up with Baltimore emcee Senica Da Misfit for this dope track ‘Happy Born Day King’ which you can stream and download for FREE here….
Dubbul O and Pro P release their third video “Slang To Ya Brain” taken from their acclaimed joint album “Omega” released on Room2 Records. With Brain Food Media on the visuals, Dubbul O showcases again why hes one of the fastest rising Mc’s in the scene today.
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