Just Blaze and Baauer talk about collaboration and that time they meet Jay-Z and Beyonce.

Famed producer Just Blaze reveals how he initially met up with Jay Z after Roc-A-Fella sought him out after listening to some of his music. He also reveals the one song that solidified their relationship, and details the differences in working with Eminem and Jay Z.

Carissa Rossi caught up with Joey Bada$$ at the Under The Influence of Music tour to chop it up about a potential Reggae EP, directing music videos, and being on tour with Wiz and A$AP.

In other news, Danny Brown’s Fool’s Gold LP, OLD, will hit 9/30/13.

“A role model for women” and “showcased her being classy” were thrown around by Big Sean. G.O.O.D. Music rapper Big Sean explains why he cast Miley Cyrus is his video for “Fire,” and reveals the extent of their friendship. He also speaks about the artistic direction of the video, how it related to Miley’s actual [cont.]

Famed Brooklyn rapper Fabolous opens up about Kendrick Lamar’s “Control” verse, where he crowned himself the “King of NY,” revealing that he had mixed feelings about the verse. He also explains how he did his research on the situation after the song was released, and how he was prepared to respond.

Questlove tells the story of how he randomly (very randomly) found J. Cole’s iPhone at a gas station.

Kendrick Lamar, keeps it West Coast as he talks Clippers, his relationship with Chris Paul and Arron Afflalo and Dwight Howard leaving the Lakers with Cabbie Richards in Cabbie Presents. They also discuss sneakers, basketball dreams and things that kill his vibe.

Tony Touch recounts classic hip-hop stories on Juan Epstein (Peter Rosenberg + Cipha Sounds).

Big Sean discusses his sophomore album, “Hall of Fame,” talks Kanye West, Nicki Minaj, Miguel and more in this special interview in Billboard’s studio.

Skillz weighs in on the verse the entire industry is talking about.

In this brief clip from Fox’s KRIS, Kanye gives his first interview since the release of Yeezus. Given the album’s quick fall down the Billboard charts (hey, we liked it), we may find some back-peddling here, with multiple press ops popping up over the next few weeks. The full episode airs today on various local [cont.]

A$AP Ferg gives a track-by-track breakdown of his new album, Trap Lord.

Odd Future’s Earl Sweatshirt stops by Sway In The Morning, to speak on his new album, Doris, meeting Eminem, being in a relationship, and his creative process.

A$AP Rocky and the A$AP Mob speak on Kendrick Lamar’s “Control” verse and other topics on this interview with Funk Flex.

Top Dawg Entertainment stunner Ab-Soul takes us on an intimate ride through his old neighborhood, stopping at the record store where he spent more time than he did at home—”a very monumental spot.”

TDE’s capo, Schoolboy Q, talks with STASHED about his upcoming major label debut, Oxymoron.

Roofeeo and Just Blaze discuss the joys of performing live and the thrill of the drums. Brisk Bodega is presented in partnership with Noisey, VICE’s music channel.

One week after Big Sean Control ft. Kendrick Lamar & Jay Electronica took hip hop by storm, Big Sean sits down to talk Control, new music with Eminem, and upcoming music on Hall of Fame. Get the real deal on “Sorry” featuring current girlfriend Naya Rivera and “Ashley” about Big Sean’s now famous ex.

Just Blaze sits in with Sway In The Morning. They speak on electronic DJ culture, Kendrick Lamar’s “Control” verse, “Higher” with Baauer, and more.