Ural Garrett

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Ural Garrett is a Los Angeles-based journalist and HipHopDX's Senior Features Writer. When not covering music, video games, films and the community at large, he’s in the kitchen baking like Anita. Follow him on Twitter @Uralg.

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Red Bull BC One North American Finals Takes Over Orlando

For this special edition of DX Daily, contestants, judges, Sway and Phife Dawg talk the importance of Breaking in Hip Hop culture.

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D.O.C. Premieres Recovered Voice & Jeff Weiss Talks POW Celebration

Fat Tony comes by the DXHQ to talk recent “Sushi” collaboration with Asher Roth and upcoming project.

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From Atlanta Crunk To EDM: The Ying Yang Twins’ Madcap Party Continues

Kaine and D-Roc talk their collaboration with Pyramid Scheme for “Thundercat.”

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Being Out Of Date Has Been Jurassic 5’s Key To Career Resilience

Members Akil and Marc 7 discuss the group's enduring tour life despite possibly never releasing another album.

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All Eyez On Memes: The New N.W.A. & Deez Nuts For President

Another One from DJ Khaled and Fetty Wap a dish washer.

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The Public Meltdown Of Jay Electronica

From Twitter rants to the unnecessary trolling of Drake and J. Cole, the New Orleans emcee is slowly unravelling into a pit failed potential.

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Focus... Answers If Kendrick Lamar’s “To Pimp A Butterfly” Had An Effect On Dr. Dre’s “Compton”

Producer explains his role on an album Hip Hop fans waited 16 years for.

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Nicki Minaj’s Wax Figure Problems & Dee Barnes Breaks Silence

Dean Risko talks latest single and upcoming project.

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Dr. Dre, Eminem & A Few Extremely Uncomfortable Moments On “Compton”

Violence against women doesn’t seem so cool when it hits close to home.

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All Eyez On Memes: Young Thug’s Dazed Cover Feature & More “Straight Outta Compton”

What “In Living Color” sketch prophesied modern rap fashion?

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Five Significant Things "Straight Outta Compton" Covers & Omits

Since the N.W.A. biopic hits the silver screen this weekend, here are some things one should expect during a viewing.

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Hip Hop’s Other Battle Element: Red Bull BC One Competition Places Spotlight On B-Boys

For the energy drink provider, the culture’s most underappreciated leg provides entertaining competition.

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Action Bronson Gets Confronted By Popa Wu & Focus Explains Contributions To “Compton”

Tigo B talks his latest release, "The Preylude EP."

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The Day I Became A Sean Price Fan

And all it took was one night spent in a worn out nightclub in Houston.

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Dr. Dre - Compton: A Soundtrack by Dr. Dre

"Compton: A Soundtrack By Dr. Dre” is equal parts biopic companion piece and topical insight into West Coast Hip Hop’s greatest success story.

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All Eyez On Memes: The “Straight Outta _________” Campaign & R.I.P. Sean Price

The internet understands DJ Khalid’s two new favorite words and Drake’s OVO set is the final blow against Meek Mill.

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Receiving Pep Talks From Big Sean & Vision Boards: K Camp’s Motivation

Sitting down with DX, the Atlanta rapper talks making the XXL Freshman List and debut album “Only Way Is Up.”

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Stray Shots: Is Cyhi The Prynce's Anger At Kanye West Justified & Will We Ever Get New Frank Ocean?

This week, DX looks into if Cyhi The Prynce has the right to come at Kanye West and if we'll see an album from Frank Ocean eventually.

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West Coast Luminary Warren G Continues The Legacy Of Himself & Nate Dogg Through “My House”

Dropping “Regulate...G Funk Era Part Two” EP this week, the Long Beach emcee/producer talks resurrecting Nate Dogg for “My House.”

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Going For Three: Chances Of "Compton" Living Up To The Hype

The anticipation for Dre’s first full-length album in 16 years is at an all-time high. However, will it actually be any good?

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Meek Mill Sends More Shots To Drake & 50/Ja Rule Beef Comes Back From The Dead

Horseshoe Gang explains KXng Crooked’s influence on them.

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