In the midst of his time travels, learning about hip-hop history, Will arrives in Philly circa 1987. He mistakenly winds up in the studio with none other than DJ Jazzy Jeff, and cuts his own version of “Parents Just Don’t Understand.”

Again, the illustrations are by Profesone, and directed by legendary hip-hop visual artist Skam 2, who was the creative force behind artwork for Eminem’s The Slim Shady LP and A Tribe Called Quest’s Beats, Rhymes and Life, among others. The video was written and produced by Matt Fingaz.

These animated comic book shorts will be accompanying Will’s upcoming DJ Skee/DJ Whoo Kid-assisted mixtape, Know My Name Vol. 1, as digital downloads. .

Will Roush – Parents Just Don’t Understand

Previously: Video: Will Roush Calls Biggie For Help (Ep. #2) | Video: Will Roush Meets Biggie (Ep. #1)

Here’s the b-side to the Japanese release of the Lo’s “On Smash” single. Produced by Grindhouse (Ski and Apple Juice Kid).

Camp Lo – Get Em Low Gang

You can find On Smash” on Stone And Rob: Caught On Tape, which is available now on iTunes.

Previously: Camp Lo feat. Styles P – On Smash/‘89 Of Crime (Video)

Previously: Murs – The Science

For mobile readers:

MAN I WANT TO THANK EVERYBODY. THIS IS A REAL HONOR! THIS WHOLE YEAR HAS BEEN SO OVERWHELMINGLY POSITIVE…. FROM THE YEEZY’S TO THE LOUIE VUITTONS…. FROM HEARTLESS BEING THE NUMBER ONE SONG ON RADIO FOR THE FIRST QUATER OF THIS YEAR TO AMAZING BEING THE THEME SONG FOR THE NBA PLAYOFFS. IT MEANS A LOT TO BE ABLE TO GET RESPECT FROM MY CORE AND PEERS EVEN THOUGH EVERYBODY KNOWS I GET A LITTLE CRAZY WITH THE CLOTHES SOMETIMES. I’M ON VACAY RT NOW WITH A WHITE T ON. IT’S NICE TO READ SOMETHING POSITIVE FOR A CHANGE! PHARRELL PIONEERED WHAT I DO NOW. HE WAS THE ORIGINAL TO BREAK DOWN DOORS BETWEEN “REAL FASHION” AND HIP HOP WORLDS, DOING BEATS FOR NOREAGA AND RUNNING AROUND WITH THE MODEL CHICKS. ROSS GET’S REAL FRESH. TI HAS A GREAT EFFORTLESS SINCE OF STYLE. JAY HAS SET MAD TRENDS AND IS THE SINATRA OF OUR ERA. NOBODY IS AS FRESH AS RALPH LUAREN HIMSELF, ONLY ANDRE 3000 AND BENTLEY GET CLOSE BUT THERE’S STILL WORK TO DO. I THINK OLD MEN DRESS THE FRESHEST, NOT TRENDY AT ALL BUT SOMETIMES STILL COLORFUL AND INTERESTING. THEY’VE FIGURED OUT WHAT LOOKS GOOD ON THEM AND THEY STICK IT. THE UP HILL BATTLE WE HAVE AS HIP HOP ARTIST IS HIP HOP IS ROOTED IN TRENDS. TRUE STYLE AND TRENDS VERY SELDOMELY MEET. THAT’S WHY WE HAVE A TENDENCY TO WEAR STUFF THAT’S LAUGHABLE 2 YEARS LATER. WHEN I CAN SEE CRAZY STUFF I’VE WORN AND PEOPLE LAUGH AT ME, ALL I CAN DO IS LAUGH WITH YOU AND THINK, I HAD FUN THOUGH. THANKS AGAIN, MR. WEST

via Ye’s blog

Previously: Complex & Nah Right Present: Style War (Winner)

“I Got Cha Opin” album version > the more popular “I Got Cha Opin” (Remix) > this shit, but that’s pretty much what I expected.

Buckshot & Kardinal Offishall – I Got Cha Opin ’09 (Smirnoff Signature Mix)

Here’s the first leak off Tek of Smif-N-Wessun’s upcoming solo project, 24KT Smoke, which will feature guest spots from General Steele, Freeway, Smoothe Da Hustler, Trigger Tha Gambler, Jakk Frost, and others, as well as production from Drawzilla, Cookin’ Soul, Don Notz, S-Type and Gsus187.

Tek – New Luv

Propers to WeLiveThis

Uh oh, there they goooo…talking bout how your boy clothes extra tight/I just remember that my limelight extra bright…

Shawn may have a few years in the game over Yeezy, but he never stood a chance against his younger sibling. In the final round of Complex & Nah Right’s Style War competition, Donda’s baby boy handily beat Gloria’s warrior with 77% of the vote to Hov’s 23%.

Click here to check out the final Style War bracket.

Pause.

Spotted over @ Randy Exclusive’s, who hints at some fuckery in the Ross interview. DJ Paul alternate cover after they jump.

Continue reading this post…