Jake Paine
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Jr. Gong talks about The Distant Relatives album and recording sessions, deduces his father's opinion of Hip Hop, and says that Reggae and Hip Hop share beginnings and destinies.
Sandman Releases New Street Album, Talks 2010 Plans
Exclusive: Philly's own talks about Heart Of The City, download included, branding Cannons Inc., and says "swag" is a substitute for talent.
Game tells DX about reuniting with Dr. Dre while chasing down DJ Premier, refusing to get "murdered on his own shit" and the '70 Chevelle that got away.
Kid Sister Says She's Creating New Genre, Talks Album
Exclusive: With a major label deal, Kid Sister told DX she has to rep her brand of Electronic/Hip Hop right, compares genre to race.
Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 11/15/2009
Wale gets Top 25, Wyclef returns to the charts, as Kid Cudi crosses 200,000, and Beyonce climbs 50+ spaces.
Duck Down Releases 2005 "Triple Threat" Box Set
Sean Price's Monkey Barz, Buckshot & 9th Wonder's Chemistry and Smif N' Wessun's Reloaded re-release as box set for price of one album.
Wyclef Jean & Cyndi Lauper To Perform On David Letterman
'Clef gets up with "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" singer to perform "Slumdog Millionaire" with a free show in New York tomorrow.
These Are Our Heroes: Just-Ice
The O.G. talks about his new LP, why he loves Tech N9ne's raps, Herc and Bambaataa in the '70s, and how he or Ice-T are the pioneers of Gangsta Rap.
Black Sheep Announce December EP
Dres is back with an EP preview to his album, boasting production from longtime homie Showbiz from D.I.T.C.
Black Dynamite Announces Nationwide Midnight Screenings
The fan favorite film thrives in a 1970s-like midnight matinee presentation, screenings provided to DX by Scott Sanders are included.
Sha Money XL Signs Stat Quo, Whoo Kid To New Label
Exclusive: Sha tells DX about signing Stat Quo and Whoo Kid to Dream Big, and why Reflection Eternal made a classic.
Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 11/8/2009
Jay-Z, B.E.P. and Eminem all chase '09's top-selling, while Tech N9ne pushes 10,0000 more, and Triple C's responds.
Obie Trice Announces First Album Since Shady Departure
Obie Trice's next round, called "Special Reserve" is a partnership with MoSS, DJ Premier's protege. Tracklisting included.
Bekay Shoots Video In Famed Gleason's Boxing Gym
Exclusive: The Brooklyn emcee premiers his video on HipHopDX, explains significance, and how he's spending Hunger Pains release day.
Mos Def, Wu-Tang Clan, M.O.P. To Appear On BlakRoc
The Black Keys partner with Dame Dash for a Black Friday project that includes lots of former Roc stars.
KRS-One Announces New York Area Book Signings
Tha Teacha will autograph copies of his Gospel Of Hip Hop Book in NYC and New Jersey this week.
Kanye West Explains "Welcome To Heartbreak" In New Book
'Ye writes for "Chicken Noodle For The Soul": The Story Behind The Song" about track 2 off last year's chart-topper.
Mr. Chop Talks Pete Rock-Inspired Instrumental LP
Exclusive: The UK-based producer talks about working on DOOM's comeback, and getting CL Smooth on board to pay tribute to the Chocolate Boy Wonder.
This album's vocal presence is masterfully matched with production, most notably led by Insight. This one of the best Boston-related Hip Hop debuts since transplanted Edan burst on the scene at the top of the decade.
Mia X Returns With 2010 Album, Betty Rocka Locksmith
The former gold-selling No Limit tankstress is returning with a new album, after a decade away.
Hoodman Clothing Sued By Bergdorf Goodman
Exclusive: Edwyn Huang tells DX about the department store catchin' feelings, starting the Tonk brand, and his Hip Hop/sports radio show.
