Full video coming on Monday, on February 23.

Hit the jump for a promo for Joey’s Padded Room, dropping Feb. 24th. Cameos from Miss Info, Rik Cordero, and more.

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Drake speaks to Complex on a number of subjects ranging from his musical upbringing, to some of his influences, to the theme and plot line of So Far Gone, which makes a lot of sense actually. He also speaks on how he met Lil Wayne, the naming of his latest project, speaks on the XXL Freshmen 10, the comparisons to 808′s along with his own major label debut. He also sorta denies ghostwriting for Wayne but… nevermind. Also speaks a bit on his lifestyle, whether it’s clothing, champagne, Blackberry or maintaining a balanced daily diet of Nah Right.

Complex: Listening to your earlier mixtapes, as well as So Far Gone, a constant theme seems to be the notion that “All That Glitters Ain’t Gold.” It seems like you try to be honest and downplay the rapper lifestyle, like when you talk about buying a Phantom but regretting it.

Drake: Yeah, well, to be even more honest, I leased a Phantom instead of buying one, ’cause I didn‘t have enough money to buy a Phantom, I leased a Phantom because that’s what I thought I needed to do. And I’ve done a lot of things to just enjoy my nights a little more and to feed my ego. And that’s kinda why I rap about it, because a lot of people are like, “If he ever steps out of line, I’m gonna say Drake’s wack.” So the only choice I have is to be honest with my listeners. And that’s not to say it’s not a glamorous life and it’s not fun, but the reality is it’s great for the average person to hear a musician’s reality because we all seem so unattainable and so out of reach that when you bring yourself back to eye level with a fan and do it in the right way…

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KiD CuDi & Yeezy cypher on 106 & Park, who were there premiering Day ‘N’ Nite & Welcome To Heartbreak.

Ye exposes himself as the other guest on Rawse’s Maybach Music Pt. 2 by previewing his verse.

BONUS: 10min intv here. For archival purposes, here’s the audio only of the freestyle.

The return of the original Rip Game Proper (me.) No disrespect to YN.

Yonkers > your hometown

This is the new version that he shot last December, directed by So Me (Good Life). Debut album Man on the Moon: The Gaurdians coming soon.

The vid came out nice.

Shouts to my boy Young @ OnSMASH.

Off Rawsey Bawsey’s upcoming Deeper Than Rap, dropping March 24th.

Rick Ross ft. Avery Storm – On Top Of The World

You think Ross knows that this J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League beat was on a Mick Boogie mixtape years ago (last track).

Ced Hughes feat. Theo – Class Of ‘09

Props to the A&R Extraordinaires at OnSMASH, breaking talent like Nah Right breaks dreams.

Produced by J-Love.

J-Love & Meyhem feat. Thirstin Howl The 3rd – Stay Sharp

Previously: J-Love feat. Killa Sha & Meyhem – 300 | Thirstin Howl III, Meyhem & Lo-Life Bros. on Freestyle 101 (Video) | J-Love & Meyhem ft. Cormega – It’s Like | J-Love ft. Meyhem & Kool G Rap – Major League

In the second segment of Loud’s 3 part interview with Murs, the MC continues his previous thoughts on accountability in Hip-Hop, the notion of at-risk youth and his Paid Dues Festival.

Previously: Murs Interview w/ Loud.com Pt. 1