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Apathy & Diabolic Join Forces As Sleeper Cell
Exclusive: The Army of The Pharaohs/Get Busy Committee emcee/producer links with Viper Records' Diabolic for a new group.
Mickey Factz Signs To Battery/Jive Records
Representatives confirm that the Bronx, New York DXnext alum is now labelmates with Chalie Boy & Swagg Team.
Game Talks Dr. Dre & Pharrell, Brotherhood With Shyne
Exclusive: Game speaks about having the master of melody and the prince of percussion on "R.E.D.," and says he's been blessed by the Rap gods.
A.G. Gives Away His "Oasis" Album With O.C. For Free
The Giant gives away his Lord Finesse and Showbiz-produced LP with O.C. from 2009, and tells DX that it's "D.I.T.C. for life."
Havoc Speaks On Prodigy's Return, Guru, Eminem's "Recovery"
Exclusive: Mobb Deep records will not be started without both members in the studio, while Havoc demands proper honoring for Guru.
DJ Doo Wop Holds Star Studded Benefit For Guru's Son K.C.
Guru's longtime friend and deejay joins Chris Medina & Larry Jenkins for a May 18 tribute, with Jeru, Black Sheep, Brand Nubian & A.G.
News Bits: Casual, Jake One, Slaine, Kutt Calhoun
Hiero's Casual readies his next LP "Return of the Backpack," produced by Jake One, while Strange Music & Suburban Noize announce tour.
Distant Relatives Unveil Lyrics, Premier "Dispear" At DX
Nas and Damian Marley's May 18th album lyrics are officially released, while "Dispear" is provided on DX.
KRS-One Readies "Lyrical Ass Beating EP" With All-Star Producers
Blastmasta reunites with DJ Kenny Parker, Freddie Foxxx and Da Beatminerz for a six-track verbal molly-whop.
Yung Joc Signs To RCA/Jive With Swagg Team
The platinum-selling rapper signs a joint venture deal, that brings GS Boyz and Hotstylz on his Swagg Team Entertainment along.
Diddy Signs Exclusive Sean John Deal With Macy's
Puffy went from working in a Macy's at 16, to selling exclusive rights to his brand beginning in 2011.
Based on its fluidity, this work is a mixtape much more than it could ever be revered as an album. However, that is not to say that the moments where Essman and his Detroit and California friends find their zone, that they are not spectacular.
Marc Live Talks New Album, Working With Ice-T & Kool Keith
Exclusive: The Raw Breed co-founder explains "The Revenge of Marc Rippin'" and talks about why he's dissing Tim Dog.
Havoc Wants To Work With J. Cole, Talks Production Renaissance
Exclusive: Mobb Deep's Havoc recalls appearing on Black Moon's "Enta Da Stage," and says "I'm in love with New York Hip Hop, period."
Dice Raw Releases First Official Single In 10 Years, "100"
Exclusive: The longtime Roots affiliate readies his album, "Greatest Rapper Never" and speaks about his just-released new single.
Duck Down Celebrates 15 Year Anniversary At Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival
The Boot Camp Clik takes the stage this July with performances from Buckshot, DJ Evil Dee and Smif-N-Wessun.
DX News Bits: Rakaa Iriscience, Marco Polo, Cold Heat
The Dilated Peoples emcee readies his debut featuring Fashawn & KRS-One, while Marco Polo preps another '10 LP.
Keak Da Sneak To Release "Mobb Boss," Considers 3x Krazy Reunion
Exclusive: The "Super Hyphy" alum drops a new LP, featuring San Quinn & Big Hollis, and may reunite a '90s Bay area staple.
Distant Relatives' Management Addresses Leaks
Exclusive: With three major songs from Damian Marley and Nas' May 18th LP leaking, the group says this project is about the sum of its parts.
Consequence Explains "Life Is Short," Balancing "Cons TV"
Exclusive: The G.O.O.D. Music vet describes his growth in one key song, and says he's keeping Cons TV balanced between Kanye West sounds and Q-Tip sounds.
MC Eiht & Nik Bean Talk "All Starz & Strapz 2", New West Debate
Exclusive: Compton's Most Wanted's front-man and Nik Bean speak with DX about the unified front of west coast O.G.'s restoring the region's Rap legacy.
