In part 2 of Sway’s sit down with The Roots on Hip Hop Nation’s Townhall at Shade 45, Black Thought and Quest Love chopped it up with the Sway in the Morning leader. 10 years ago The Roots performed with Jay Z at an Unplugged performance, that was deemed controversial. It wasn’t usual that a [cont.]

DJ A-Trak sat down with VladTV to discuss everything from reuniting Just Blaze and Dipset to Cam’ron’s skills in the kitchen. A-Trak revealed that he initially wanted to do a song or two with Cam’ron, but upon meeting they had such an undeniable chemistry that they both decided to do an entire EP together. They [cont.]

Del has a conversation with himself about Rodney Mullen, why his name is so stupid, and hovercrafts.

In this episode, Mark Ronson takes us on a whirlwind tour of his life as a music obsessive, vinyl lover and in-the-know personality with famous followers. Crate Diggers profiles people with extraordinary vinyl record collections, with owners displaying and telling the stories behind their collections.

Questlove and Black Thought talk The Roots album, playing on Jimmy Fallon, and avoiding the Solange topic on The Angie Review.

In part two of his interview with 2 Chainz, Elliott Wilson speaks to the Atlanta rapper about his resurgence, new music, and collaborations.

Fat Joe stops by Sway in the Morning and updates fans on his relationship with Remy Ma, and assures that when she is released she will take over the rap game once again. Fat Joe also shares some rappers who have inspired him growing up in Bronx, NY. Before leaving, Fat Joe kicks a dope [cont.]

Get to know XXL Freshman Kevin Gates in this interview from The Whoolywood Shuffle.

RZA sits in with radio station Power 99, to discuss his new film Brick Mansions, working with Paul Walker, and the status of the new Wu-Tang Clan reunion album.

In this extensive Interview with Montreality, BUN B speaks about: – The type of student he was at school (0:15) – Jobs he had as a teenager growing up (1:00) – His 1st big paycheck (2:02) – His favorite cartoon character (2:40) – His favorite video game (3:10) – The biggest lie in the world [cont.]

Diggin’ In The Crates co-founder Lord Finesse gives us a history lesson on his days as the Funky Technician, discovering the late great Big L, being a part of the Notorious B.I.G.’s classic ‘Ready To Die’ album, running with Puff, working closely to this day with Dr. Dre and his legal issues with Mac Miller. [cont.]

XXL Editor Vanessa Satten in the hot seat with the Hot 97 Morning Show about R&B singer August Alsina being included on the list.

Post-G-Unit Young Buck speaks with ex-50 Cent DJ Whoo-Kid on The Whoolywood Shuffle.

Freddie Gibbs moved away from his hometown of Gary, Indiana, more than 10 years ago. He went to L.A., where he became friends with Madlib, the producer revered for his work in The Lootpack, as a solo artist under the name Quasimoto, for that time Blue Note Records let him do whatever he wanted in [cont.]

Part one of Elliott Wilson’s in-depth interview with Lord 2 Chainz, who recently dropped his downloadable Free Base EP.

While stopping by the Crisco Kidd Block Party, Sage the Gemini addresses XXL’s “no longevity” comment and reasons as to why he and IAmSu were left of the 2014 Freshman cover. Sage also talks about how the Bay gets no respect, everything he’s accomplished this past year and says he has no plans to support [cont.]

Kev tells us: “I got on the phone with the XXL boss lady Vanessa Statten! With the release of the XXL Freshman Class there were alot of questions I had about some folks who I felt might have got snubbed (Rittz, G-Eazy,IAMSU!, Etc.), and some of the reasoning behind those snubs. Plus of course we [cont.]

Rapper and Soundset Festival insider, Atmosphere’s Slug stopped by Sway in the Morning to promote his new album Southsiders. The Minneapolis rapper performed a couple of his songs “Camera Thief” and “Kanye West.” He went on to explain his involvement with the Soundset Music Festival, which Sway in the Morning will be present at, why [cont.]

Zane talks to Eminem and exclusively reveals his headline show at Wembley Stadium, making history as the first rapper to headline the venue.

In this episode of DECODED YG breaks down the meaning behind “Really Be (Smokin N Drankin),” from his album debut album My Krazy Life.