Dana Scott
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Even As A Raiders Fan, Too $hort Has The Perfect Opinion Of Colin Kaepernick's Protests
On his 30th year in the game, Short Dog catches up with DX contributor Dana Scott to give his take on 510 history in the past (Freddy B and those early albums) and current (such as the Raiders leaving for Vegas and anyone who's sitting for the National Anthem). It's an Oakland thang, baby.
Hip Hop Lives: Top 8 Moments Of The 2016 A3C Festival
Outkast "ATLiens" gets a ceremonial rendition, Bone Thugs are back, CeeLo Green and Killer Kill from Adamsville get honored big time.
Kool Keith's Unpredictability Triumphs On "Feature Magnetic"
The Bronx maverick once again demonstrates neurosis is bliss, and anything less would be unmagnetized.
The Real Blueprint: How ATCQ’s “The Low End Theory” Inspired Today’s Rap Hits
Respect the architects.
Young Thug: Yes, His Drag Imagery Is Meant For Exploitation
"No idea's original, there's nothing new under the sun." Even when it comes to wearing dresses.
Stretch and Bobbito Speak On The Greatest Hip Hop Radio Show Ever. Their Own
The Internet has birthed an infinite amount of opportunities for Hip Hop's reach but in the process, a handful of avenues that mattered have found themselves things of the past. Before The Breakfast Club, there were Stretch and Bobbito and their mission was 100% about the culture. Dana Scott gets an update from the architects of our airwaves.
EPMD On Drake Sampling "You're A Customer" & New Rap Making Kids Dumb
Exclusive: Thirty years ago, Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith made the type an album HipHopDX would have given a perfect 5.0 rating had we been around to report on it. Today, EPMD prove their legacy has been fulfilled, evidenced by the biggest artists in the rap game using their classics as a template.
Consequence On "Beats, Rhymes & Life" 20-Year Anniversary, J Dilla & Westside Connection Friction
1996 played such a pivotal time in Hip Hop not only for mainstream cultural dominance but for one of the most important groups in rap history. Consequence exclusively recalls how his alliance with A Tribe Called Quest would forever alter the course of his career.
Cousin Stizz Dedicates "MONDA" To His Friend Who Died From Cancer
EXCLUSIVE: The Boston rapper talks about his new mixtape and his late friend who inspired the title.
Rakim Tackles "Paid In Full," Will Smith & Mafioso Rap
Relax and peep a lesson from The God MC.
People Under The Stairs Compare A$AP Mob To MC Hammer, Reflect On Disco Rap
The legendary Los Angeles duo also reflect on their legacy while condemning Afrika Bambaataa.
Rakim Speaks On Police Racial Profiling and #BlackLivesMatter Movement
EXCLUSIVE: "The god MC" explains the power of social media.
Exclusive: Having more than thirty years in the rap game will give you plenty of stories to share and the longtime Hiero member gives us a couple.
Redman Is Doing An EDM Album But Don't Think He's Out Of Bars
We caught up with Mr. Reggie Noble following a show in Boston and he's more charged up than ever.
Redman On Irving Plaza Shooting & Handling Beef: "It Should Be Done On Your Own Ground"
Exclusive: Reggie Noble knows the rules of the streets, which he says doesn't involve innocent bystanders.
Masta Ace - The Falling Season Review
The Music Man literally takes it back to the old school when boy meets world.
Kool DJ Red Alert Can Attest To Prince's Impact Towards Hip Hop Radio
The cultural founding father exclusively notes how the Purple One's records fit perfectly inside Hip Hop gatherings.
The Queens crusader displays his fun with big names in high places, while remaining on the run eating and living healthier, plus more mature.
8 Things We Learned From Pusha T's Harvard Q&A
G.O.O.D. Music's President spit a master's thesis and DX was there to witness it.
