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Producer Mike Dean Offers DX Readers Production Tips
The Rap-A-Lot Records hit-maker, who mixes Kanye West's classics has offered to do a column answering DX readers' production questions.
Junior Reid & One Blood Band Announce March US Tour
The Reggae veteran known from Game's single, has a new Lil Wayne-assisted track and a west coast tour. Audio included.
N'AP BOULE Art Exhibit & Auction Organized For Haitian Relief
The couple & Anonymous Gallery organize March 7th exhibit and silent auction to raise awareness and aid for Haiti, which includes work from Jean-Michael Basquiat and Henry Chalfant.
Method Man, Mathematics Announce European Tour
Allah Mathematics, Cilvaringz & Streetlife join Johnny Blaze for a journey through Europe, on a March & April tour.
INS the Rebel tells DX about his career-long triumph in life and within Rap's greatest group. He speaks about working with Gang Starr, and learning production from RZA.
Bun B Moves From Asylum To Universal, Still With Rap-A-Lot
The Trill O.G. and his album of the same name make a move, though it's still "Rap-A-Lot 4 life," though rest of RAL is unclear.
Akon Signs Ya Boy To Konvict Music
San Quinn's protege, who worked with Kevin Federline on his album, is the latest rapper to go to Akon's imprint.
Bay Area Veteran Mac Shawn 100 To Release "Tha Bigg Fish"
The Funk Mobb front-man and former Death Row/DPG Records hopeful has an LP in the works, featuring Daz, Snoop Dogg, E-40 & Turf Talk
Kidz In The Hall, 88-Keys, Izza Kizza, Donnis Announce Crowd Control Tour
Decon Records & Duck Down Records bring a month-long tour from four buzzing independent acts, with HipHopDX as media partner, so we're giving away 2 tickets to each show.
T.I., Ludacris & Nicki Minaj On Usher's "Raymond v. Raymond"
Usher Raymond's sixth album features some southern mainstays, as well as will.i.am and Young Money's heiress, Nicki Minaj.
Tony Yayo Says Bun B, Twista On Next Album, Sha Money XL To A&R
Exclusive: 50 Cent's right hand man tells DX about his summer sophomore album, and why he respects friend/collaborator Cormega.
Shyne, Kanye West No Longer Appear On DJ Khaled's Victory
UPDATE: Khaled tells Jesse Mcguire that "hackers" ruined the chances of Shyne's first post '04 appearance.
Cut Chemist & Arabian Prince Offer Free Deejay Lessons
UPDATE: Cut Chemist tells DX about last week's events, and explains how he found utility in teaching children about deejaying.
Flying Lotus Tours With Radiohead's Thom Yorke & Red Hot Chili Peppers' Flea
The DXnext alum opens for Atoms For Peace in the States, leading up to Coachella. Yorke set to appear on Flying Lotus' May album.
With a style that could be described as Cee-Lo Green-meets-Elvis Costello, Vegas lives up to his entertainment name, incorporating props and anecdotes to his show in a way that pulls him past the typical unsigned talent.
Rapper Big Pooh, Joe Scudda, Jozeemo, Chaundon Injured In Car Accident
The Justus League affiliates and manager Big Dho were in snow-related accident in Vermont, presently in hospital, recovering.
Lupe Fiasco Announces The Steppin' Laser Tour
UPDATE: Dates announced, with many feature Lu's Atlantic label-mate B.o.B.
Lil Jon's "Crunk Rock" Finally Set To Arrive June 8th
The East Side Boyz are back it, with an album on a new label that features Game, Pitbull, R. Kelly and a new sound.
Brother Ali & Fashawn Announce Spring Tour
Two highly respected emcees join forces for a North American tour in March, April & May to support acclaimed albums.
Method Man, Raekwon & Ghostface Killah's Wu-Massacre Tracklisting Releases
UPDATE: Revised tracklisting reveals that RZA, Scram Jones, Ty Fyffe and Mathematics produced on 12 track LP.
Former Dubb Union Member Damani Releases Free Album
Exclusive: The Inglewood emcee plans to release On Vacation From Vacation with help from Snoop, Daz & Pharrell.
