This is dope.

This is another time lapse video by J “masaro” G on Grandmaster DJ Roc Raida (R.I.P., May 18, 1972 September 19, 2009), the first skratch DJ from NYC to win the DMC champ back in 1995.
The beat is track 3 from his Champion Sound Mixtape (2003).
The illustration is done in Ball Pen & Ink within a 6.5 hours period. The video is complied with still pictures taken approx every 5 minutes.
Roc Raida is one of the pioneers for the turntablist culture and also one of the infamous members of the Xecutioner crew.
Anybody that had met him before can tell you that he got this charismatic ” humble swagga” to him….!!!
Roc You will be missed but def not forgotten!

Follow the artist on Twitter: @rollers_studio. After the jump, check out the clip he did for Mos Def’s “Priority”.

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In Part 2 of our conversation, Canibus gets open about the early stages of his career when he was balancing a corporate job with emceeing and the constant need to push back and follow a dream. He also touches on whether or not another HRSMN collab would happen. Keith opens up about his experience recording with Red & Meth and his relationship with Def Squad. They both give some details about the title of their upcoming album, set for release in early 2010, “In Gods We Trust, Crush Microphones To Dust.”

Previously: The Undergods (Keith Murray & Canibus) Interview w/ John Public Pt. 1 | Canibus – The Undergods Are Coming

“A lot of albums sound like f#ckin mixtapes.” Fat Joe speaks on all these albums that are coming out that are sounding like mixtapes and not real albums.

One a day until Friday, #5-#1 will be revealed during Diddy’s Starmaker this Sunday.

Full write-up: MTV News – #10 Hottest MC In The Game: Raekwon

Jay speaks briefly about the first two albums and the idea behind part 3 during a press run in Paris. Video courtesy of Trace TV, via Young Kingz.

Previously: J. Cole – 16 Bars

If Lil Wayne is 27, I’m 12.

If Lil Wayne is 27, I’ll eat my hand.

If Lil Wayne is 27, Nicki Minaj is a nun.

Bonus audio: Lil Wayne Interview w/ DJ Drama

Props to RR for the rip, and 2DBz for the single mp3

Fashawn performs “Life AS A Shorty” off Boy Meets World, with Exile on the 1′s & 2′s, at HHO HQ. And in case you missed it, check out the official video here.

Previously: Fashawn & Exile – The Score (Live)

Unfortunately, I couldn’t make the recent listening session for this, so this is the first little taste I’m getting of this project. I understand the joint with Phonte is the business.

Tracklist and link after the jump.

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In this extra clip from his conversation with Green Lantern, Joe speaks on Pun’s widow and her financial situation.

Previously: Fat Joe Calls Cipha Sounds & Rosenberg (Audio)