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Cypress Hill Signs To EMI/Priority, Snoop Dogg's First Signing
UPDATE: Tracklisting included, as Cypress enlists help from Pete Rock, Pitbull, Mike Shinoda, Everlast & Alchemist.
KRS-One & DJ Premier To Release "Return Of The Boom Bip" Album
Premo and Kris follow-up the 1993 solo breakthrough album, with Ice-T, Grand Puba and Q-Tip already on board.
HipHopDX x SMC Records 2010 South By Southwest Showcase
Killer Mike, Pill, Mistah FAB, The Jacka, The Pack, Cool Nutz and several others take the stage March 18th in DX's first SXSW event.
L.E.P. Bogus Boys Explain Chicago Rap Diversity, Gang Culture
Exclusive: The Low End Professionals tell DX about changing Chicago's Rap legacy, getting California love, and why Gangsta Rap is alive.
Tony Yayo Talks About "Gunpowder Guru", And Respect For Producers
Exclusive: Yayo tells DX about his new digital album, a "Pyrex King" remix with Soulja Boy, and his platform to help discover new producers.
Brotha Lynch Hung Prepares Video Trilogy With Dan Gedman
UPDATE: The revised tracklisting now features Snoop Dogg, Tha Dogg Pound, Tech N9ne, Krizz Kaliko & C-Lim.
Inspectah Deck Announces "Manifesto" For March 23 Release
UPDATE: Alchemist, Moss and Agallah lend veteran hardcore production on the 20-track return from Rebel INS.
Freeway Speaks On Fan Influence, Being "Guard Dog" Of The Roc
Exclusive: Philly Freezer told DX whether the fan-mail he reads on his album is real, learning from Brother Ali, and being a "Microphone Killa" again.
Aziz Ansari Joins TV On The Radio's Dave Sitek For Hip Hop Mixtape
The popular stand-up comedian and Parks & Recreation star joins up with Wale's producer to revive his Funny People character.
Kokane Reunites With Above The Law On "Gimme All Mine"
One of Rap's most featured artists drops his tenth solo release in May with ATL and Tha Chill assisting.
Cali Agents' Rasco Returns With "Global Threat" Solo
The Soulfather releases his first album in over five years with production from Khrysis & assistance from Royce Da 5'9".
Danny Boy Gets DJ Quik-Assisted Debut "It's About Time"
The longtime assisting R&B star at Death Row Records gets his debut, 15-plus years later, with help from DJ Quik & Roger Troutman.
K'Naan & Wale Announce East Coast/Midwest Tour
Two of IGA's newest artists join forces for equal billing to hit the road this March & April.
Messy Marv To Release 12-Disc Album "Project Superstar"
The Bay Area veteran will give fans a 12-disc album in April as a thank you-promotion to his Scalen clothing line.
Black Dynamite Releases To DVD, Announces Adult Swim Series
Scott Sanders' film drops Tuesday with special features, he also tells DX an animated show is coming to Cartoon Network.
Janelle Monae Announces Tour, The ArchAndroid Album
Big Boi and Diddy's mosaic musical protege reveals two songs from her May album, featuring Daddy Fat Sacks, and tour dates.
T.I.T.S. Collaborates With Dyme Def For The Sex Tape LP
Clothing line Two In The Shirt joins the Seattle-based DXnext alums in making designs based on songs from their Sex Tape album.
Grand Daddy I.U., Sadat X, Shyheim Appear On New Compilation
April's Krillz N' Skillz Volume 1 features several former Cold Chillin' artists, and members of Brand Nubian, X-Clan, and Lords Of The Underground.
Wiz Khalifa Announces The Deal Or No Deal Tour
Two DXnext alumni, Wiz Khalifa and Yelawolf take the road with Wu-Tang Clan's U-God for 40+ dates.
Torae, Mr. Porter Featured On Little Brother's LeftBack
The tracklisting for Little Brother's final album boasts hit-makers for Eminem, Duck Down, Slum Village and more.
DX News Bits: The Wu-Tang Clan Edition
February 25 sees a new group-endorsed Wu documentary (trailer included) while Rae celebrates signing Capone-N-Noreaga.
