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RZA Gets Green Light On Directorial Debut, Studies Tarantino
The Man With The Iron Fist gets its budget, as RZA's love of film will transfer to a feature. The Wu-Tang Abbott talks about Quentin Tarantino's aid.
Lil Wayne & Beyonce Both Among Highest Grossing 2009 Tours
Wayne and Young Money sold $42 million in tickets, Beyonce came a few spots behind, as U2 and Bruce Springsteen set the bar.
No I.D. To Produce Album For The Verve's Richard Ashcroft
Exclusive: Kanye West's mentor tells DX working with the "Bittersweet Symphony" hit-maker on the strength of "D.O.A."
The man behind the music of Reflection Eternal talks about the new album, devoting all his time to the LP, and how Rawkus respected him, while Babygrande soured him on making solo albums.
Producer's Corner: The Breakestra
Miles Tackett from L.A.'s The Breakestra talks about the funkier side of things, and even getting interest from Jay-Z.
Your favorite producer's favorite producer explains making "Barry Bonds" with Kanye, hating dance crazes, and why a emcee legend pulled a sucker-move.
The legendary Detroit Rap manager talks about finding success in the indies, handing out '89 ass whoopins, and e-thuggery. <br />
The Eminem and J-Live producer talks about his early days, the death of mixtapes, and why Jay Electronica reminds him of '91 Nas.
The "Lollipop" and "Whatever You Like" hit-maker talks his Miami Bass roots, and branding B.o.B. as a star in the wings.
Havoc explains why he'll never reveal the "Shook Ones Part II" sample and why he'd still be inclined to produce for Jay-Z.
Producer's Corner: Black Milk & Elzhi
Producer and emcee talk about chemistry, the Detroit Hip Hop renaissance, and money vs. integrity.
Kanye's mentor talks 808's & Heartbreak co-production, reuniting with Common, and how he isn't accountable for the lyrics.
Producer's Corner: Quincey Tones
Presently battling cancer, the producer for EMC, Lil Wayne, Talib and others might be the UK's biggest rap star.
Muggs is responsible for getting Rock on your iPod and ink on your arms, but are you worthy of his respect?
The co-producer for Jermaine Dupri and the keyboardist for Lil Jon steps from behind the curtain as a hitmaker.
Producer's Corner: Teddy Riley
Teddy Riley discusses his financial affairs, the QDT project and how working with The Game is like working with Michael Jackson.
Mama Said Knock You Out: A Look Back At 50 Cent Beef
In honor of Terminate On Sight, one writer has penned an editorial looking at 50's battle history; you decide the overall record.
Arguably the best producer in Bad Boy history tells DX about his return, managing Kanye West, and why Hitmen are no more.
Nice guys don't always finish last night, as this Cool Kid affiliate is going Back To Lyrics in Chicago.
D12 member, Pharoahe Monch executive producer and Detox assistant takes off his many hats to show DX his talents.
"My dad passed away when I was 11, so Jeru the Damaga, Jay-Z and Nas were all like my pops, just as DJ Premier." - Don Cannon
