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Big Boi On His Rhyme Skills: “I’m A Jedi” [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO]

The Urban Daily — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 21:55:20 +0000

Who wouldn’t want to have a drink with Big Boi? Since 1994 Antwan “Big Boi” Patton has been one of hip-hop’s most celebrated performers. Both as a member of Grammy Award winning duo Outkast and as a solo artist, Big Boi has continuously elevated “the art of storytellin.”

In our next episode of “Drinks With” the Crown Royal ambassador invited us to his recording home Stankonia Studios in Atlanta, Georgia. He talks to our own Smokey Fontaine about his early years in Savannah and how he has perfected his special brand of poetry.

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Marc Lamont Hill “We Have To Criticize The President”

The Urban Daily — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 19:32:01 +0000

Sr. Editor Claudio Cabrera interviews Marc Lamont Hill about his career and rise to intellectual prominenece. As one of the nation’s leading Hip-Hop intellectuals, Dr. Marc Lamont Hill has built a successful career through education, journalism and television. While many know Dr. Hill for his appearances battling Bill O'Reilly on the O'Reilly Factor, the man Marc Lamont Hill is more than just that; he's a proud father, a Columbia University... Read more..

Kem Sells Out His Intimacy Tour With His Soulful Sound

The Urban Daily — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 20:52:15 +0000

R&B crooner Kem has been making the ladies swoon since erupting on the scene in 2003 with his debut album Kemistry. With hit singles like "I Can't Stop Loving You," and "Why Would You Stay," Kem's moving lyrics and distinct vocals allow the world to take a glimpse in to his soul. We caught up with Kem in New York city while on tour for his third album "Intimacy." Find out what he had to say about performing for a sold out crowd and what it means to be a sex symbol. Take a Look: Read more..

Drinks With Master Of The Mix Champ DJ Scratch [VIDEO]

Jerry Barrow, Senior Editor — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 22:18:30 +0000

In the very first reality TV show to determine the worlds greatest “Master Of The Mix” Brooklyn’s own George “DJ Scratch” Spivey emerged victorious. In the Smirnoff sponsored competition Scratch went head-to-head with world-renowned mix masters like DJ Revolution, Rich Medina, Jazzy Joyce, DJ Rap, DJ Mars and Vikter Duplaix in a series of sometimes bizarre challenges. The grand prize was worth $250,000 along with ultimate bragging rights.

Watch below:

In part one of our interview the New Music Seminar battle champion, producer for Busta Rhymes and DJ for EPMD had some drinks with TheUrbandaily to talk about the competition and what the most difficult challenge was for him.

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dev — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 14:56:35 +0000

DJ Enuff: “Biggie Gave Me His First Album On Cassette”

The Urban Daily — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 11:36:47 +0000

As one of New York’s most in-demand DJs, DJ Enuff has built a career breaking hits. For well over a decade he has been a staple on the New York city airwaves, in the hottest night clubs and backing up some of hip-hop’s legendary MCs like The Notorious B.I.G.

In this edition of “Drinks With” he tells The Urban Daily’s Senior Editor, Jerry Barrow, how he got his hands on his first set of turntables, transitioned from spinning at local jams to the radio and how he survived his worst party ever.

In part two he shares how he became the DJ for The Notorious B.I.G “I picked him up in my mother’s 1989 Nissan Sentra…”- DJ Enuff

Drinks With Jadakiss: My New Album Is Craaaazy!

The Urban Daily — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:31:08 +0000

As many of you may know, rapper Jadakiss just dropped another album (The Last Kiss) this month, so we took him out to NYC’s Philippe Chow for drinks and a quick chat. In the video below, hear what Jadakiss has to say about his album, the characters in Notorious, what’s up next, and more!

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Drinks With LeMarvin: Too Many Patrons

The Urban Daily — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 21:59:40 +0000

Everyone who drinks has a tequila story. EVERYONE. Even if it’s of that one night where you went out and drank anything BUT tequila, then had that one birthday shot/body shot/TGIF shot that either put you in bed or in someone else’s bed or on the floor (which you used as a bed), or just to that point where you really didn’t need to tell that secret, but you did, but “it wasn’t me – it was the tequila!”

Well, someone finally wrote a song about The Tequila Story, and that singer is new R&B artist LeMarvin. His new single, “Too Many Patrons,” is all about beer tequila goggles, shots, and stupid decisions. Which is what tequila’s all about, anyway. So he and I went to New York City’s Union Prime restaurant to chat about his career, background, and what he’s about to hit you with in upcoming months. And we drank Patron… of course.

Check out the video below.

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Drinks With: Charlie Murphy – Part II

The Urban Daily — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 19:00:13 +0000

There was so much action during my interview with Charlie that we had to cut it into two parts. He gave a whole lot of awesome, and we just didn’t know where to stop the tape!

So check us out below, at Maxie’s Grill in New York, drinking more than eating, when it really would have been in our best interest to do the opposite. You’ll get to hear all about his new projects, with some jokes thrown in along the way.

Let us know what you think!

Missed Part I? Click here to watch it!

Drinks With… Charlie Murphy (PART 1)

The Urban Daily — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 16:39:55 +0000

It’s really hard to hear the words “Charlie Murphy” and not say them in the Dave-Chappelle-as-Rick-James voice. But once you start chatting with him, he’s actually a really cool dude.

After an interview that lasted for almost an hour, four drinks, and some delicious appetizers at Maxie’s Grill in New York, the crew went to dinner and talked about politics and current events and whatnot. But of course, the only really profound things that actually get caught on tape are me violating a rum drink and talking about having meat in my mouth. Sigh.

Check out the video below. It was actually so long, we have to post it in two parts, so stay tuned for the next installment.

Murphy will also be doing a stand-up routine at Caroline’s on Broadway in New York today through Sunday, so if you’re in the area this weekend, it’s definitely worth picking up a ticket. I’ll be there too, front and center, if you want to hang out and buy me a drink or something…

It didn’t end here! Click here to watch Part II.

Drinks With Lloyd

The Urban Daily — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 15:04:04 +0000

Lloyd's my dude. As in, he doesn't know my phone number or anything (yet), but when we had our little Lloyd-obsession stint over on The Urban Daily and GIANT, I seemed to always be the one in the mix. So, even though we're not remotely drunk in... Read more..

VIDEO: Drinks With David Banner

The Urban Daily — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:18:14 +0000

When I’m not interviewing, I’m probably having a cocktail, so I figured – why not do both at the same time? So welcome to “Drinks With…”, where we loosen up celebrities with a cocktail or four and chat about anything and everything. Our first victim was David Banner, whose album, The Greatest Story Ever Told, was released on Tuesday (July 15). However, few are aware that, aside from rapping, Banner is a political figure, activist and actor. We met up with him at New York City’s Blue Owl bar to chat, and he had more than a few things to say about the industry today. Check it out below!