Yukmouth might be celebrating his freedom with his newest record, but he’s still on the grind and the visuals from this newly released video, appropriately dubbed “Grittin’,” is a testament to his hustle.

Hopefully this doesn’t get caught up in the million other projects Yuk has going, but it’s not likely.

Over the years, since taking the independent route full throttle and simultaneously working his way out of deals with Asylum, Virgin and Rap-A-Lot Records, Yuk has established a machine of an outfit.

And so goes the promotional push for Free At Last…

…due in stores June 1.

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Fresh for West Coast Wednesdays!

This video comes courtesy of the new Death Row 3CD/DVD box set WideAwake Entertainment has been promoting for the past few months. Good to see this footage, but it would be better to know the most powerful West Coast label ever, was still intact.

In any scenario, it’s refreshing to know something like this is possible. The Lady of Rage sets it off. Daz takes the baton and Kurupt absolutely MURDERS it!

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Once a devout soldier and big brother to Long Beach native Snoop Dogg, Tray Deee became the irresistable force of a three man wrecking crew called the Eastsidaz. Prior to realizing their full potential as a group and his as a solo artist, Deee was convicted for his part in a 2003 shooting and is currently serving a 12 year sentence at the California State Men’s Colony State Prison and hadn’t spoken to Snoop in five years – until recently.

“I finally enjoyed a warm conversation with Snoop Dogg after over five years of no communication whatsoever,” Tray Deee said, disclosing the two agreed to leave the past behind… well most of it. “We agreed to let the past go like water under the proverbial bridge and we even shared a few genuine laughs.”

While he and Snoop have once again opened the lines of communication, he does allow the contractual dispute that put them on non-talking terms in the first place, is something that still needs to be addressed in the near future.

“We still have some existing financial discrepancies left to resolve and from our roughly 10 minute conversation, I could not gauge whether or not he is yet prepared to face that reality,” Tray Deee shared further. “Honestly, I once cared for the dude like the little brother that I never had. So, while I detest the circumstances which led to our dissolution and resulting enmity, I can’t proclaim any lingering hatred for Snoop because my love for him was authentic. Insha-Allah which means ‘God-willing,’ everything will work out for the best in due time.”

As for Goldie Loc? Ain’t nutihn’ doin’. Tray Deee feels betrayed by his former road dog and wouldn’t even consider the idea of reuniting with him, let alone an Eastsidaz reunion.

“Now Goldie Loc, he has never exhibited any degree of loyalty toward me,” explained Tray Deee. “When our contractual abuse was uncovered by our then manager, I instructed Goldie that the only chance we had at rectifying the situation is if we stood unified, but he continued to run behind Snoop, which caused me to appear as the trouble-maker/bad guy.

“The few times I’ve managed to speak with him since my incarceration, he’s been evasive or outright lied to me. I have no interest of f***in’ with Goldie Loc ever again — except to be compensated by him for prominently featured on his CD.”

Anyone familiar with Pac Div (Pacific Division) knows this trio is all about fun, fashion and respect. Emphasizing the latter, their new video/track, “Mayor,” is an NWA/Eazy E throwback that begs the head to bob. And don’t be fooled by their penchant to keep it PC, they got ‘killers on the side in case u suckas wanna try em.’

Really tho, this shit bangs! Enjoy!!