HipHopDx Editorials
Deja Vu: A Deeper Look At The Rap Sequel
One writer looks at the history of this album-sequel trend, and who deserves credit for saving careers, and who's been looking for short-run paychecks.
The ATLiens Have Landed
This comprehensive piece interviews half a dozen Atlanta underground Rap vets, who recall a healthy harbor for NYC talent, and DJ Drama's little-known transition from Binkis Recs to Gangsta Grillz.
Shyne: Life And Def
During a candid phone call, Shyne explained his new sound and why Jamal Barrow had to die. He's made peace with the decision, and tells why we should too.
No Country For Old Men: Ice Cube vs. The New West
One writer raises two questions: "Hasn't Ice Cube done enough for the west coast?" as well as "Are his blogs a publicity stunt?" Do the knowledge and you decide...
Let's Stay Together
One writer looks at the "Sexual Healing" it will take to take the R. Kelly & Trey Songz era back to making meaningful making-love music.
Rap Served Soft: The Knit Cap Era
The Bishop Adisa Banjoko compares his Golden Era upbringing of revolution-but-gangsta emcees to today's conscious class.
Get Your Mind Right: Dear Tarica
Professor Brian Sims writes an open letter to emcee Tarica June, who changed his personal and academic views on Hip Hop and women at once.
You Sampled It Wrong, Part 2
Part 2 in J-23's series comparing sample flips, from the likes of Kool G Rap, Jay-Z, Brand Nubian, WC, Spice-1 and Rap-A-Lot O.G.'s. Weigh in.
Thieves & Vultures: Nas, Gil Scott-Heron & Music Videos
One writer looks at the similarities in style and theme between Gil Scott Heron's "Me & The Devil," Nas' "Thief's Theme" and the Black American Gothic movement.
We Won't Be Fooled Again
General Steele looks at the undelivered Presidential promises, and the unrest of the people, and how information holds us back from our Constitutional rights.
Fiddy - More Like Diddy
The Company Man pens an editorial that looks at if post-Massacre 50 Cent's musical descent was actually a step up to mogul longevity.
When The Casket Dropped: An Obituary For Conscious Rap
By citing The Clipse, KRS-One, Freddie Gibbs and Gucci Mane one of DX's editors documents the death of Conscious Rap, and illuminates why it needed to happen.
Waking Up From "Amerikkkas Nightmare"
General Steele of Smif n' Wessun pens the second part of his editorial series, this time contrasting America's ugly history with its potential for beauty.
B Please: Race, Class & Linguistics. Where Does The "Bitch" Stand Today?
KRS-One, Talib Kweli, MC Lyte, Joell Ortiz, Eternia, Ras Kass and B-Real assist in an academic look at the word "bitch" and its origins and impact in Hip Hop.
Get Your Mind Right: NBA Puppets
What does Nike's recent commercial with LeBron, Kobe and KRS-One say about Hip Hop marketing, and what should we think?
Is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Dream Deferred?
General Steele of Smif n' Wessun begins his editorial series at HipHopDX looking at why Dr. King's "Dream" is hardly deferred.
Life Goes On: Properly Remembering Johnny J Jackson
One writer looks at why Tupac Skakur's in-house producer deserves to proper memorial and recognition, and why he broke barriers and brought out the best in 'Pac.
HipHopDX 2009 Video Viewer's Choice Awards
A Top 10 review of the DX videos that YOU watched most in 2009. Kanye West, Jay-Z, 50 Cent and Drake are all there, but none of them are #1.
Who's Gonna Take The Weight: Young Money Without Lil Wayne
A breakdown of the Young Money roster's strengths and weaknesses in asking, while Wayne's away, who will reign? Drake? Nicki? Mack Maine?
HipHopDX's Top 25 Albums Of 2009 Pt. 2
Part 2 of DX's 2009 best includes Fif, Wale, Sha Stimuli, Jay, Rae and Slaughterhouse. How does your list compare?
