Exclusive: Nyck Caution Speaks on Finding His Freedom in the Music

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It’s human to not want to feel alone. Every day on some level (subconscious or non) we’re searching for someone who understands our journey and what we’re going through, even if we’re unable to put it into words ourselves. Mainstream rap music is overrun with too many personalities that talk at you, rather than to you and with you. Perhaps that’s what drew us to our latest interview subject.

Enter Nyck Caution, the sole white rapper in the world-famous Pro Era collective. Aside from being a contender for the 2016 XXL Freshman Class, Caution‘s music speaks to the youth of the world that’s desperately seeking for a better tomorrow, even if that utopia only exists in their mind or in their headphones. This summer looks incredibly promising for the Brooklyn kid, who also just turned 22 in January. Hip-hop fans across the country will be able to check out Nyck Caution on tour with Cam’ron on The Smoker’s Club Tour, which also features Smoke DZA, The Underachievers, G-Herbo, and a few more.

In our interview, we got Nyck to dish out his recipe for success in the studio, the moment he realized his own potential, and how his spirituality shaped his latest project, Disguise The Limit, available for streaming on Soundcloud.

Read on, and see all dates for The Smokers Club Tour below.

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(Video) ‘Nessa & Chill’ Episode 3: Ty Dolla $ign & Marisa Mendez Talk How To Slide In The DM + More

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Recently, my girl Nessa invited me and my fav, Ty Dolla $ign, to come hang out for Nessa & Chill. Over some drinks, we talked tactics for successfully sliding in the DMs, our embarrassing sex stories and more!

In perfect celebration of Ty‘s birthday day, check out episode 3 of Nessa & Chill below! Thank you for having me!
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Joe Budden x Marisa Mendez x Rory – I’ll Name This Podcast Later [Episode 61]

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This week, Joey, Rory and I discuss plagiarism, Henny Palooza, the Warriors, Kobe‘s retirement, Badu vs. Twitter, Odell Beckham’s questionable off-field behavior (which you can watch below), Views From The 6, a Hip-Hop Hall Of Fame and more.

Our Sleeper Songs of the Week are as follows:

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Exclusive: Hoodchella Creator Renames Festival, Readies #NoiseInTheHood Debut

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What happens when a black kid from California models the name of his indie music festival after one of the biggest festivals in the country? Well, you get a cease and desist letter, and the threat of a $100 million lawsuit from the lawyers of that bigger festival, apparently.

News of a “Hoodchella” meltdown was taking over our side of social media, and had even made its way to TMZ. A few times. In no time at all, the concert that was originally scheduled to be a 1-day show of performers and DJs, had grown to a 3-day fest with over 100 names filling up the bill.

In February, however, we got to speak with Hoodchella co-creator Bearcap Sunday about what had happened to his brainchild that took after the name of the Coachella Music Festival, now known as Noise In The Hood. The 3-day festival kicks off today and will last until Sunday April 10.

Read below, and purchase tix for the event on the official Noise In The Hood website.

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Joe Budden x Marisa Mendez x Rory – I’ll Name This Podcast Later [Episode 60]

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On this week’s episode, we have what Joey and Rory are calling “the Drake conversation that no one will have.” We also briefly discuss me and Rory‘s outing over the weekend, Chyna and Rob‘s engagement and the Summer Jam Festival lineup.

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Joe Budden x Marisa Mendez x Rory – I’ll Name This Podcast Later [Episode 59]

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Sorry for the wait, but we wanted to make sure all of this week’s craziness wrapped up before we spoke about it! Of course, we discuss the Kehlani situation with PartyNextDoor, Kyrie Irving and Chris Brown‘s unwelcome comments, as well as the D’Angelo Russell x Nick Young debacle, Joey and Rory‘s time in L.A. and more.

Our Sleeper Songs of the Week are as follows:

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