The Hustle Hard MC went on to reminisce about how he's grown from being that rapper that cared so much about "being real," and how he's adapted to today's genre of Hip-Hop. "I have a more broad perspective than that, which is what I want people to understand...it's not about I'm a real dude, that's from the street," said Maino. "This is the music business, and we are all entertainers... Nobody's in the street. The people that really are, want to get out."

After applying this new outlook to his approach in music, Maino spoke about collaborating with artists, that he typically wouldn't have worked with in the past. "I don't think I should hold myself down," he said. "I did a song with Roscoe Dash, and some people asked why I did that...I should be able to rock with, whomever I want to rock with. I've done songs with Good Charlotte and Junior Sanchez. Artistry is artistry, and if good music can come out of it, then it can be done."

Maino went on to elaborate: "If you continue to think  like that, then you won't progress. I had to learn that everyone doesn't have the same morals and principles that I have. This is business."

The business at hand for the Brooklyn representative, is releasing his second album, The Day After Tomorrow, on Feb. 28th. Prior to the album, he released a new mixtape, I Am Who I Am, which is available now.

"If I'm a fan of your music, it's always a possibility and I'm a fan of Emilio" Ross stated.

Hip-Hop Wired spoke with Rojas to find out what the New York MC had to say about Ross' comments and the idea of joining a crew like MMG.

"They're about bringing good music over there, and everybody over there is incredibly talented...I really appreciate all the love and respect they've shown me and my music," Rojas told Hip-Hop Wired. "It's a blessing to have someone on that level, reach out and tell you, that they're a fan of your craft."

MMG is currently the home for several young and talented MC's, including Meek Mill, Wale, and up and comer Stalley, which can make for a very crowded roster. With a full slate of projects to be released in 2012, it would be interesting to see if Emilio would be a good fit with the team. The 'Breaking Point' MC responded to that question with the following: "I mean I don't know if it's a fit or not, only time will tell. Right now I'm just working on a lot of my own stuff, anything that happens, it just has to be right."

Rojas revealed that some future collabs with MMG may already be on the horizon. "I don't know, they have some records of mine, over there, so we'll see," he said. "One thing they do well is work well with one another, and they'er always doing records with each other."

A roster such as MMG can easily provoke competition within the camp, but Emilio doesn't see that coming from him. "I'm a competitive person, but I don't really compete with other artists. I feel like everybody can eat, if they work together. I'm just gonna continue doing what I've been doing, which is what made [Rozay] reach out to me in the first place."

Listen to the interview below.

Rojas also spoke with us about being in the running to make XXL Magazine's Freshman list. "To be on the cover is a huge honor. It's a major publication...the things that come with being nominated; its a blessing. XXL has been very supportive to me, especially the website, and everyone at the magazine."

The issue that displays the Freshmen to watch will be hitting the stands very soon, so we'll have to way and see who makes the cut. In addition to those topics, the indie MC touched on his label situation, and what he thinks of being signed to a major imprint. "We've done all of this on our own, without y'all!"

See what else Emilio had to say regarding these topics, and much more.

Breaking Point is available now.

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The lead single, "I Still Love You," from the mixtape features rhymes that seem be about Lil Kim.

Kendrick Lamar Performing Benefit Concert

Kendrick Lamar is doing good in the hood nowt that he's prepping for a charitable performance this November.

K Dot will take stage at L.A.'s 'The Music Box' on November 18th for a benefit concert presented by 93.5 KDAY.

The show will raise funds for two Los Angeles based nonprofits, Project RISHI and DWC (Downtown Women's Center of Los Angeles). Opening performers include popular up-and-coming artists Azad Right, ScHoolboy Q, TiRon, Ayomari, DJ Green Lantern and Fuze the MC.

The concert will begin at 8:45 p.m. and doors will open at 7:45 p.m.

Tickets are available online through Eventbrite Ticketing at http://prdwcbenefit.eventbrite.com; general admission is $25 and the VIP seats start at $40.

More concert details regarding charity info, artist bios, and concert updates are available online at the official event website: www.prdwcbenefit.com.

Last week Rick Ross suffered a seizure or two and scared his entire team as well as fans of the big fella. His MMG artist and friend Pill spoke to DJ Green Lantern about The Bawse's recovery.

"Ross go hard, he don't really take no breaks, so I think that was a result of him not taking breaks," said Pill.

Green and Pill talked about Ricky's work ethic and his commitment to doing the show he was scheduled for. Green also has some words for Ross hoping to remind him that his health is most important. View the interview.

The interview is roughly four years old and it's interesting to watch a Young Khalifa, before the fame, tattoos and Amber Rose, giving an interview where he talks about grinding to get his first deal with Warner Bros. Records.

Of course, Wiz's deal with Warner didn't pan out back then, but he eventually ended up down the hall at Atlantic Records.

Four years and a gold selling Rolling Papers album later, the Wizzle Man has turned out alright.

Watch the interview here:

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