A few hours ago I had the opportunity to interview the Mighty Souls Of Mischief (minus A Plus). It was a pretty long interview so I had to cut it into two parts.

Part 1

 In Part 1 The group explain how KRS-ONE was one of the rappers who taught them how to put songs together. They also speak to me about diversity in their music and in Hip Hop.

Opio also explains how music companies force negative stereotypes to young Afro-Americans. 

Part 2

In Part 2, The group speak to me about their most memorable studio memories and they reveal how Kenny Parker used to school them back in 1992. 

I also ask them whether the real Morgan Freeman appears on a skit for their new album to which they said “you gotta ask Prince Paul”. They also explain that they arent dissing Webbie, Rich Boy & D4L on the skit.

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Earlier this evening I had the chance to interview Birdman at his hotel in London.

Lil Wayne is in town for some shows and Birdman is also promoting his new album “Priceless”, which is out November 20th.

In this interview I speak to Birdman about whether the music industry makes business sense considering the unpredictability of music sales.

We speak on what Lil Wayne can achieve given that Carter III has given him a great springboard. Birdman speaks on Wayne’s diversity and why it’s important to have that now.

He also addresses whether or not he’s worried about the lukewarm response to Rebirth.

Baby reveals that Rebirth, Carter IV and the Young Money album will all drop on the same day, which is December 14th.

A new track from Kevin Rudolf will be releasing next week. It’s called “Cash Money Hero’s” and will feature Lil Wayne, Birdman & Jay Sean.

Baby also revealed that Cash Money UK has been set up.

We briefly speak on Jay Sean going number 1 in the States!

And finally we speak about Drake. Baby dismissed whether Drake is feeling the pressure of being Hip Hop’s next superstar.

I also spoke to Birdman about The Hot Boys Reunion. He says the summer is the best time for it. The album is pretty much done he says.

Here’s the audio - http://www.zshare.net/audio/66731386d692c419/

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Earlier this afternoon, I had the pleasure to interview Jay-Z’s tour DJ, Neil Armstrong.

In this interview Neil explains how he got into DJing, how his mixtapes got him a spot in with the Roc Boys. He also talks about picking up signals from Jay when on stage.

I ask Neil whether he wants more a role during the performance and finally the DJ tells me about the mixes he has done for Jay’s live show including “No Sleep Till Brooklyn” at All Points West.

I had a chance to kick it with Neil before and after the interview. Not only is he a nice guy but you can tell he’s thought about his career. He is very articulate and intelligent.

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A few hours ago, I sat down with Mr. Scott Mescudi aka Kid Cudi aka Mr. Man On The Moon.

The last time I interview him, he took me for a walk through Hyde Park so I wasnt sure what to expect this time. As I set up my equipment, I had the our previous interview on playing on my laptop. What was fantastic was that Cudi had already seen the interview. He told me the footage and interview showed alot of people back home the love you can get in London.

Back to the interview. From those who have heard the album, they have all told me that Cudi’s new album is “out there” and is something “you wouldnt expect from him”. That had me intrigued because alot of artists play it safe with their first album but Cudi isnt. So we kicked off the interview with whether it was a conscious decision to make an album that was out of his comfort zone.

Cudi also talks to me about a few tracks on the new album including “Heart Of A Lion (Kid Cudi Theme Music)” and “My World”. The artist tells me that “Heart Of A Lion” is like his “Eye Of The Tiger”.

Towards the end of the interview, Cudi breaks down the Acts in the Scene List and the titles behind them.

Finally the rapper reveals that he is working on his next album but before he puts that out, he wants to release a “compilation album” working with the likes of Kenna, Green Day, Chad Hugo from the Neptunes and many others.

Kid Cudi Interview With The Hip Hop Chronicle UK (VIDEO)

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Earlier this afternoon I had the chance to speak to Mr. Next Selection aka Ryan Leslie.

He was visiting London to perform at Carnival and the Sean Paul album release party.

In this interview I speak to Ryan about his new album entitled “Transition” and certain tracks on the album.

The artist also tells me how he visualises tracks. He reveals he makes all the arrangement in his head including melodies and then lays it down. Is he the Jay-Z of R&B??? lol

I also ask him about the album differs from the last and Ryan reveals that his own staff thought his was making music for the sake of it, which he took great offence too.

He also breaks down very eloquently why labels havent embraced the internet unlike artists like himself.

And finally Ryan tells me his favourite part of the creative process.

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Earlier today I had a chance to interview Asher Roth,

 In this interview we speak on the “Sour Patch Kids” track and whether he’s working with DJ Premier, Pete Rock and Nottz for his new album.

Asher talks politics and why explains why George Bush “is the man”.

Asher tells me what artists would teach at a Hip Hop College.

Finally the MC tells my why its important to study and know your history.We

After the interview, me and Asher spoke on Hip Hop albums. We spoke on Guru, Masta Ace, 9 Lives, Preemo and a whole lot more.

The 10 minute freestyle was dope to see. He even has a message for DJ Premier in the freestyle. Asher’s man also steps up to the plate (only for a brief moment).

After the freestyle, Asher said “yo, I only do freestyles like that for people like Semtex and Flex, that was a special one”. That humbled me and as I told Asher, I really appreciated him going in.

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Earlier this afternoon I had the chance to sit down with Wale in London.

We decided to do the interview in Hyde Park after a fire alarm went off in Wale’s hotel.

In this interview, Wale explains how he’s going to get people’s attention with his new album “Attention Deficit”.

Wale also explains what he feels frustrated by Mark Ronson not being easily impressed. He tells me what Jay-Z thought of the album which is followed by his own impression of Jay-Z’s screwface.

He tells me why he’s got so much love for DJ Semtex.

Finally Wale kicks an off the dome freestyle for the UK.

Wale Interview With The Hip Hop Chronicle UK (VIDEO)

Bonus

Wale Shouting Out His Twitter Followers On Twitvid (VIDEO)

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Following my review of the album, I had a chance to sit down with The Chef earlier this evening.

In this interview, we speak on whther OBFCL2 is done or is he still tweaking the project.

He confirms that vocally the album is done. He speaks to me about how Busta Rhymes introduced J-Dilla to Rae and thats how “House Of Flying Daggers” came about.

Raekwon also speaks on the album and the mature sound it has as well as producing on OBFCL2.

Raekwon Interview Part 1 (Video)

In Part 2, Raekwon talks about the Beanie Sigel record and how Beans killed the joint. I also discuss the possibility of the Method Man, Ghostface & Raekwon album Meth was talking about yesterday.

Raekwon Interview Part 2 (Video)

Only Built For Cuban Linx 2 In Stores September 8th

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