Omar Burgess
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Full Cooperation: Participating In Hip Hop In The Internet Era
In an era where YouTube fame can lead to a million dollar Rap career, artists and fans have to figure out how some of Hip Hop's five pillars remain relevant.
Yeezus Saves: Kanye West, Black Power & Consumerism
Contextually speaking, Kanye West's broad generalizations about race, wealth & power may be the best we can hope for from a Top 40 emcee signed to a major record label.
Rich Quick "Sad Songz" Release Date, Cover Art & Tracklist
Woodbury, New Jersey's Rich Quick enlists Reef the Lost Cauze & Dilated Peoples member Rakaa Iriscience among others for his latest EP.
Problem Lists His Top Moments In Compton Hip Hop History
Exclusive: Problem explains his bond with IamSU! and respectfully shoots down any rumors about possibly joining T.I. as part of the Hustle Gang.
The White Mandingos - The Ghetto Is Tryna Kill Me
The "Ghetto Is Tryna Kill Me" is a challenging and informative torch-passing moment from vintage Public Enemy both sonically and in terms of subject matter.
Papoose Says "Nacirema Dream" Sales Dispel Myth Of A Digital-Only Marketplace
Exclusive: Papoose shuns the current mixtape scene and points to his multiple-week run on SoundScan as proof that there is still a market for physical albums.
Hayes Discloses Floyd Mayweather Partnership & Ghostwriting Process For Dr. Dre & Timbaland
Exclusive: Hayes gives the motivation behind his "31 Days In May" campaign and transitioning from Dr. Dre and Timbaland's ghostwriter to being a member of The Money Team.
Born Sinner: Predictions On J. Cole's Sophomore Album
An improved understanding of Top 40 radio singles, a desire to provide social commentary and some natural evolution as an artist offer reasons to be excited about J. Cole's "Born Sinner" album.
Method Man & Redman To Perform At LA's Belasco Theatre
"How High" collaborators Method Man and Redman will hit Los Angeles in their continued alliance of Wu-Tang Clan and Def Squad.
Finatik N Zac Reflect On Working With Pac Div & Ludacris Under Jim Jonsin
Exclusive: Australian duo Finatik N Zac discuss their experiences co-producing under Rebel Rock Entertainment.
R.A. the Rugged Man Talks Inconsistency In Hip Hop Censorship
Exclusive: After writing a Rick Ross-related editorial for DX, R.A. the Rugged Man further explains his stance and tells why he'd never apologize for any of his rhymes.
Bangladesh Advocates Independence; Clarifies "Flowers & Candy" Concept
Exclusive: Producer (and now rapper) Bangladesh explains why breaking artists is essential to his creative control and details the multiple themes in his debut album title.
J. Cole - Truly Yours 2 (Mixtape Review)
Casual fans and Cole Stans can package these six songs with the first "Truly Yours" and have something that competes with a lot of albums in the marketplace.
Dressing The Part: Hip Hop, High Fashion & Gender Roles
And as absurd as a man in women's leggings is, taking cues from rappers on fashion or anything else in life may be an equally poor choice these days.
Tech N9ne Addresses Perceived Disconnect With Black Hip Hop Fans
Exclusive: Tech N9ne explains enlisting T-Pain for "Breaking In To Colored Houses" and why fans embraced him for bucking industry trends.
Snoop's most powerful asset--his voice--is misappropriated throughout "Reincarnated," resulting in an album that is middling at best.
"Time Peace" is a solid (if not spectacular) listen that puts a premium on optimism and substance while showcasing the versatility of Mr. Tay & Spends Quality.
Adrian Younge Calls Ghostface Killah's "Twelve Reasons To Die" "A Moment In Hip Hop History"
Exclusive: Adrian Younge explains the significance of Ghostface Killah rhyming over live instruments and why he's not worried about over-protective Wu-Tang fans.
Clyde Carson Recalls Organic Growth Of "Slow Down" & Touring With Game
Exclusive: Clyde Carson remembers borrowing Nate Dogg and Nas vocals via ProTools and the two-year life cycle of his hit single, "Slow Down."
Producer's Corner: Ryan Lewis Explains Spending 3 Years With Macklemore Creating "The Heist"
Exclusive: After "The Heist" was certified gold, Ryan Lewis tells the story behind its creation and using major label resources to promote it while staying independent.
Kid Cudi Announces Split From G.O.O.D. Music
In an exclusive interview with DJ Felli Fell and Yesi Ortiz of LA's Power 106, Kid Cudi details splitting from G.O.O.D. Music while remaining friends with Kanye West.
