ThisIs50 & Young Jack Thriller Exclusive Interview w/ Hopsin

Young Jack Thriller of ThisIs50.com met up with Hopsin this week, for the second time. They discuss signing to a major label, the XXL Freshman List, and consistently crack jokes about everything that's brought up. It's a pretty funny interview and they made a lot of fun out of the situation. Check out more interviews by ThisIs50 here.

J.Gunn Featured In XXL Mag, Drops "Pinot Noir" Music Video

North Carolina rap artist J.Gunn was recently featured in "The Break" section on xxlmag.com. Also featured were the videos for "Pinot Noir" & the promo video for J.Gunn's album "Earl Manigault" (available May 31 at www.jgunnmusic.com).

The promo video features a snippet from the new track "Shiraz Life", produced by The Jake. "Pinot Noir" will be available on both J.Gunn's album, and The Jake's upcoming project. "Shiraz Life" will be available on J.Gunn's album only, so make sure you go pick that up for free download on May 31st @ www.jgunnmusic.com!

As always, big thanks to The Jake from www.thejakemusic.com for keeping us updated!

Earl Manigault Promo Video/Shiraz Life Snippet:

Vast Aire Sits Down For This Exclusive Interview With MTV's Rob Markman

Current MTV writer (and former Music Editor of XXL Magazine) Rob Markman recently sat-down for a very revealing interview with Vast Aire, where they discuss (among other things) his forthcoming LP Can Ox 2010: A Street Odyssey, which will be released on 5-31-2011 on Man Bites Dog/Fat Beats Records.

Cesar Luciano Drops "The Great Depression" Mixtape for Free Download

After a few delays, Cesar Luciano's "The Great Depression" mixtape is finally ready to go. Cesar Luciano would like to Thank Uheardthatnew.com, Kevinnottingham.com, Musicremedy.com, Greenhitz.com, Ballerstatus, XXLmag.com, Freeonsmash.com, Knoxnation, ihiphop.com and everyone/anyone elso who helped Cesar create his buzz and online presence as it is imperative for any new artist.

Download Cesar Luciano's"The Great Depression"

Download Cesar Luciano "Black Thursday" mixtape

For more information on Cesar Luciano please visit:
Twitter: @CeezLuciano
http://www.ceezluciano.com/

Alert! Money Being Scammed From Artists Seeking Coverage In XXL Mag

XXL Magazine has recently posted this alert on their website, xxlmag.com. I would like to help create awareness to this scam, to prevent other independent hip hop artists from getting ripped off.

This is outrageous! Hip hop artists are being taken advantage of by this fraud, not to mention the damages this could have on the advertising department of XXL mag. In the rap music business, there will unfortunately always be those who try to unjustly profit from deceiving others. Whether it be in a case such as this, or through other methods.

The only thing a rap artist-entrepreneur can do as a precaution is to question everything. Still aren't clear? Run it by your attorney, he should know whats up, and if he doesn't it's time to look for a new lawyer. It is very important to keep your eyes peeled for any potential scams, protect your self!