Interviews

What Is “Boofing”?

Friday, September 3rd, 2010

DJ Vlad sits down with Tony Yayo, Maino, Mysonne & Styles P (rappers that have done extensive jail time) and asks them to explain what “Boofing” is. Maino is one funny mofo.

DJ Premier & Fat Joe Talk “I’m Gone”

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010

Primo and Crack talk about one of our favourite tracks ‘I’m Gone’ off of Joe’s latest album ‘The Darkside’. RIP GURU.

MADE: Visions of Visionairies with Levi Maestro

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

Here’s an interesting piece on Levi Maestro’s outlook on such topics as creativity, social networks, his visions, goals and whole lot of other ish. Props to the kid for having an open mind, and as always props to MADE for doing her thing. Keep your minds, visions, and goals open ya’ll.

Derek Fisher Interviews Kobe Bryant

Saturday, August 28th, 2010

Derek Fisher was the fill-in host on Jim Rome’s ESPN talk show yesterday. This is why guys want to play in places like L.A. and New York. Sure, the network could’ve flown in a personality like Mo Williams or Aaron Brooks, but Fisher is right down the street.

illRoots Profile with Lupe Fiasco

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

For the Spring/Summer run of merchandise, Lupe decided to stick with a simplistic theme that focused more around iconic imagery than complex design. A true innovator in both fashion and music, Lupe goes in depth on his clothing line, how he separates the two and what he hopes people will take from it.

Jeff Soto “Off the Wall”

Saturday, August 21st, 2010

During Jeff Soto’s recent visit to New York City, Design collective Friends We Love spent some time with the artist to record footage of his wall mural which he was working on for EYEBEAM.

DJ Neil Armstrong’s MADE Interview

Friday, August 20th, 2010

For our latest “Visions of Visionaries” we got together with acclaimed DJ Neil Armstrong to talk about his passion for music, how it all got started, his work with Jay-Z and much more.

Visions Of Visionairies – Andrea Rosso

Thursday, August 19th, 2010

MADE Berlin present their latest episode of their Visions of Visionaries video interview series. This time they sat down with Andrea Rosso, the son of Diesel founder Renzo Rosso, and head of 55DSL. As usual MADE manages to give an interesting and personal insight into somebody’s life.

T.I. On The Today Show

Monday, August 16th, 2010

TIP plugs Takers and his secret show tonight in Manhattan.

MADE: N.E.R.D. Interview

Wednesday, August 11th, 2010

The folks over at MADE had an opportunity to sit down chat with Pharrell and Shay not too long ago. While there, they the two visionaries talked about their passion, side projects and the elements that drive them to success. Check it out.

Karmaloop TV: Eli Morgan Gessner

Tuesday, August 10th, 2010

Writer, director, and Zoo York maven, Eli Morgan Gessner joins SkeeTV and KarmaloopTV for a special interview at his home. Amongst other topics, Eli speaks of his role in the beginnings of Phat Farm and his rise with Zoo York Skateboards.

Terrell Owens VIBE Interview

Tuesday, August 10th, 2010

It’s been a busy summer for National Football League wide receiver Terrell Owens. After sitting on the NFL free agent market for the first half of the year, T.O. signed with the Cincinnati Bengals in late July—just days before the start of training camp. He also kicked off the second season of his reality TV show, The T.O. Show, in July and appeared alongside teammate Chad Johnson Ochocinco on ESPN SportsCenter’s “Sunday Conversation” earlier this month, where the two revealed their new nickname: Batman (Owens) and Robin (Ochocinco). And this week, Owens is planning to launch his official iPhone app through a partnership with Rock Software.

Gridiron Greats: Jerry Rice & Emmitt Smith Inducted To Hall Of Fame

Saturday, August 7th, 2010

When it comes to dudes who catch balls or take it up the middle, there’s not too many who did it better than Jerry Rice and Emmitt Smith. The two will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame tomorrow afternoon in Canton, Ohio. Watch their inspirational and touching speaches on their “Road To Canton” after the JUMP…

Cam’ron Says Reunited Diplomats Have ‘Eight, Nine Songs Done’

Saturday, August 7th, 2010


Killa Cam tells MTV that the reunited Dips have knocked out 8-9 songs, but stresses that they all have solo projects they’re obligated to turn in before really moving forward. As far as a new label home for The Dips, he says “there’s offers but the money’s not where we want it to be.”

illRoots Profile with Ibn Jasper

Friday, August 6th, 2010

A name you may have heard or a face you may have seen, Ibn Jasper is one of those unique individuals that manages to always stay on top of things at his own pace. Most known for his relationship with Kanye West, many people credit Ibn as one of the most talented barbers in the game.

What’s Beef? Game & Nas Diss Pharrell & 50 Cent

Thursday, August 5th, 2010


DJ Skee talks about Nas’ unreleased Pharrell & 50 Cent diss verse on “Street Riders” and explains the Brake Lights title to MTV Mixtape Daily.