Drake Interview With Tim Westwood In England

July 22nd, 2010 | By YoungMoneyHQ

Tim Westwood speaks to Drizzy Drake while he was London promoting Thank Me Later (which is now platinum). They speak about the album, “Find Your Love” music video, Nicki Minaj and Lil Kim beef, Lil Wayne and their ‘upcoming’ collaboration album, Jay-Z, influences and plenty more. You can watch part two after the jump:

Nicki Minaj – Your Love [Official Music Video]

July 21st, 2010 | By YoungMoneyHQ

Check out the official music video for Nicki Minaj’s “Your Love” single above. This is the second single from the Barbie’s upcoming debut album dropping on November 23rd. Don’t forget to leave a comment below with your thoughts on this video.

Cory Gunz Teams With Nike & Working On Debut EP

July 21st, 2010 | By YoungMoneyHQ

Bronx rapper and newest Young Money signee Cory Gunz will team with Nike to promote the brand’s classic Air Force 1 sneaker.

The son of NY rapper Peter Gunz will star in Nike’s new ad campaign, shot in his home borough of the Bronx, and will also perform at a Nike-sponsored concert on August 18 at the Apollo Theater.

The 2009 XXL Freshman is currently prepping his yet-to-be-titled debut EP for an early 2011 release through After Platinum/Young Money, and a new MTV reality show, Son of A Gun, that is executive produced by Nick Cannon.

Via XXL

Behind The Scenes For Drake’s “Fancy” Music Video (Feat T.I. & Swizz Beatz)

July 20th, 2010 | By YoungMoneyHQ

“It’s a dedication to the ladies who take pride in being the flyest and finest that there are out there to be noticed,” T.I. told MTV News on the set of the sleek clip, which reflects the song’s sultry vibe. The video features Drizzy, Tip and Swizz in all-black everything, spitting suave lyrics and flanked by leggy dancers in formfitting bodysuits.

In his cool Atlanta drawl, T.I. chatted about participating in the collabo and sang the praises of Drake and Swizzy. “I was offered the opportunity and given the pleasure to be a part of this monstrosity of a record by young Drizzy and my big homie O.G., player, partner Swizz Bizzy,” Tip said. “I’m honored, privileged and absolutely pleased to be a part of this extravaganza that you are witnessing before you here today.”

Anthony Mandler, who has helmed all the clips from Drizzy’s Thank Me Later, said the singer/MC’s approach to his work influences how the director develops the accompanying visuals. “For me, there’s a lot of pressure, because I feel like he’s creating music from a place that’s so pure and so unique and so original that it pushes me to try to create imagery that stands in the same zone,” Mandler said.

Drake also lavished Mandler with respect and said his work with the director has changed his perspective when it comes to making videos. “As far as me evolving as a visual artist, I started in a place where visuals weren’t my strongest aspect. Me and Anthony shot ‘Over’ together, and for the first time, I really felt like, ‘This is how I’m supposed to look,’ ” Drake said. “From there, it’s sorta been like an inseparable bond.”

Via MTV

Videos: On The Set Of Bow Wow’s “Put It On My Hood” Video Shoot x Cameos

July 20th, 2010 | By YoungMoneyHQ

Derick G released some behind the scenes footage yesterday of Bow Wow’s “Put It On My Hood” music video featuring DJ Khaled and Sean Kingston, which is Bow Weezy’s latest single. Young Money’s President Mack Maine makes a cameo along with Birdman and a few other Cash Money artists.

Bonus: Hit the jump to watch Soulja Boy’s “Digital” music video with Mack Maine making a cameo, and Fred The Godson’s “So Crazy” music video with Cory Gunz making a cameo.

Soulja Boy – Digitial [Mack Maine Cameo]

Fred The Godson – So Crazy [Cory Gunz Cameo]

Lil Twist – Drumma On The Beat

July 19th, 2010 | By YoungMoneyHQ

DJ Ill Will just released this new track from Lil Twist called “Drumma On The Beat“! This song was produced by Drumma Boy and will be on Twizzy’s upcoming mixtape titled Open Mind. You can listen and download the record below:

Download: Lil Twist – Drumma On The Beat

Jae Millz On Power 105.1 x Behind The Scenes At A Photo Shoot

July 19th, 2010 | By YoungMoneyHQ

In the above video, you can watch Jae Millz talk about how his Young Money deal came about with The Cherry Martinez Show on Power 105.1 in New York. You can also see some pictures from behind the scenes at Millzy’s photo shoot and interview with Mute Magazine below. Shouts to Forever Millz!