Justin Hunte
987 itemsJustin Hunte is Brand Ambassador of HipHopDX and hosts The Breakdown and #DXLive. A former Editor-in-Chief of DX, Hunte’s been featured on Revolt TV’s “Revolt Live” and the AllOutShow on SiriusXM, as well as in Billboard magazine, digital campaigns for Lexus, Honda, Brisk, and Simple Mobile. Prior to joining HipHopDX, Hunte spent 5 years working in investment banking at Banc Of America/Merrill Lynch and has covered music, politics, and culture for numerous publications. He is currently based in Los Angeles, California. @TheCompanyMan on all socials.
Snoop Dogg Reflects On Protect The West Summit, Says He's The Reincarnation of Bob Marley
Exclusive: The West Coat legend also officially announces his name change to Snoop Lion and previews his upcoming Reggae project, "Reincarnated."
Sadat X Explains Why "There's No Girl Rapper Better Than Him," Hopes To Work With Harry Fraud
Exclusive: The Brand Nubian emcee describes the difference between his solo efforts "Wild Cowboys" and "Wild Cowboys II."
2012 Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival Recap, Featuring Busta Rhymes, Q-Tip, Buckshot
Exclusive: Busta Rhymes reunited with the group that made him famous, as BK's Buckshot, Lil Fame, Smif-n-Wessun and Ka all showed out in Brooklyn Bodega's 8th annual Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival.
La Coka Nostra - Masters Of the Dark Arts
"Masters Of The Dark Arts" is a sinister, happily violent detour from the pop-centric.
Silent Knight Explains "Busy Is My Best Friend," Recalls Rawkus 50 & Loud.com Experiences
Exclusive: The New York emcee breaks down the creation of his 2011 album that has everybody movin'. He also recalls the last wave of Rawkus Records and his experiences as a Loud.com finalist.
Truth Hurts Reveals Why She Left Interscope, Explains "Penthouse" Spread
Exclusive: Dr. Dre's former R&B protege reveals how DJ Quik's neglect to clear a sample led her to leave Aftermath Entertainment and Interscope Records. She also explains posing nude for "Penthouse."
Large Professor - Professor @ Large
"Professor At Large" is an extremely focused listen. Possibly too focused.
MAYDAY!'s Wrekonize Discusses Hostile Takeover Tour, Canibus Vs. Dizaster
Exclusive: Wrekonize recalls his own MTV battle victory in 2003 as he weighs in on Canibus vs. Dizaster. He also explains how world issues influenced MAYDAY!'s "Take Me To Your Leader."
Welcome To The Indie Era: Viable Alternatives To The Major Label System
With quality artists, business savvy and hard work independent labels may be ushering in the end of the predatory major label system.
Somehow "Rugby Thompson" manages to champion its diverse sensibilities without cajoling for mass appeal.
The Maturation Of Jay-Z: The Role Of Fatherhood In Shawn Carter's Life & Times
As "a kid torn apart once his pops disappeared" promising he would "never repeat him," Jay-Z has continued to make big statements in Hip Hop. In 2012, the statement has been about fatherhood.
Exclusive: B-Real and Sen Dog trace back their fusion roots to the "Judgement Day" soundtrack work with Sonic Youth & Pearl Jam. They also apply the approach to their classic albums.
Ab-Soul Explains Firing Competitive Shots At The Throne, Meaning Of "Control System"
Exclusive: Ab-Soul explains rapping: "I used to want to rap like Jay-Z / Now I feel like I could run laps around Jay-Z / Nas ain't seen nothing this nasty / Big and 'Pac got it coming when I pass too."
Exclusive: One of Hip Hop's most inspiring voices, David Banner speaks on the issues that matter to him if he were in the Oval Office, and why Diddy, Tech N9ne and a few others would be getting calls.
Scarface Explains Why Def Jam Rejected T.I., Receiving His Own Trading Card
Exclusive: Scarface looks back at "The Fix" 10 years later, as he discusses Platinum League trading cards and what Ying Yang Twins' "Whisper Song" taught him about the state of Hip Hop.
Immortal Technique Remembers J. Dilla & Roc Raida, Explains Why He Doesn't Hate America
Exclusive: The Revolutionary emcee recalls Roc Raida's generosity, his experience with Ma Dukes, and why he measures his songwriting and lyricism against the works of Chino XL and Pharoahe Monch.
Juvenile Recalls Importance Of "Ha (Remix)" With Jay-Z, Discusses East Coast Influence
Exclusive: After performing in New York City for the first time in eight years, Juvenile explains how he began as an artist signed to Warlock Records and listening to Jay-Z's early works.
Moka Only and Ayatollah - Bridges
"Bridges" is an integrity-laced one-time listen. And integrity is always enough to maintain longevity.
Mayday! - Take Me To Your Leader
"TMTYL" was designed with more in mind than just crafting an entertaining collection of songs.
Tech N9ne Talks "Klusterfuk," Scoring A #1 Album With $0 Spent On Marketing
Exclusive: Tech N9ne explains how his trip to Kuwait and Bahrain inspired the recent EP, recorded in mere days. The charismatic emcee also speaks about trying to top "All 6's And 7's" later this year.
Hieroglyphics' Pep Love Claims "Gentrification" In Hip Hop, Analyzes Modern Sampling
Exclusive: Pep Love breaks down his "Rigamarole" album, and weighs in on the changing faces of Hiero's shows, as well as the White community using the n-word.
