HipHopDx Interviews
Forgotten Elements: The Return of the Fat Lace
The fat laces are back, and you know they could never be wack...unless you're wearing them with Pro-Specs.
Angie Martinez: Sophmoric Jinx?
If you're like me and constantly intrigued by the immutable shift of perception within a specific continuum of space and time, then feel me and the thin foreskin I find myself alone in...again.
Truth Hurts: The Truth Will Set You Free
Signed by the Dr. Dre; this Aftermath mistress is a fine, chocolate, grown-ass woman, who's not afraid to speak her mind.
Naughty By Nature: The Naughty Truth
From Anthems that ruled the 90's, shootin' fair ones in the park, and continuing to do big things, Treach gives up the truth on the Naughty kats for the Double I.
Critical Minded
A tribute to the Golden Age of 1988, my top albums from 1996, more on why Cash Money sucks and more in this month's 'Critical Minded.'
Smilez & Southstar: Orlando's Rap Ambassadors
Since the release of <em>Crash The Party</em> nearly a week ago Smilez & Southstar have been asked by Billboard to serve as presenters for their music conference and awards in Miami in early August, before they head back out on tour.
Voices of The Underground
There was an influx of new Hip Hop, now that the aftermath of Rock Steady has passed us. New joints up for your listening pleasure, Lyricist Lounge presents Word 'A' Mouth song "<em>Crazy</em>", Richie balance & Rack-Lo on "<em>Good Luck, Bad Luck</em>" and The Skeme Team featuring Jean Grae.
Camp Lo: 5 no 6 Years Later?!?!
Many artists get so frustrated after being tossed from label to label. This is not the case with Camp Lo. These brothers turned frustration into their own label and are now searching for the diamond at the end of the crook.
Styles: Laid Back & Going to Jail
It's been nothing but "Good Times" for this Ruff Ryder after dropping his highly anticipated solo debut. But all that may change as he readies to serve an eight-month bid behind bars this Fall.
Jaz-O: It Ain't (H)Ova
Despite lack of interest from major labels, the Originator goes dolo with a new single targeting his former prot
West Coast State of Mind: Cam
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Cocoa Brovaz: Sound-Bombing on Rawkus
Brooknam family, Smiff 'N' Wesson, (Oh!! my bad people) Tek 'N' Steele!!?, better yet you can simply refer to them as The Cocoa Brovaz.
Slum Village:...& It's New Member!
They vibe to artists who they feel push the creative edge like Stereolab and Radiohead. "I hope people identify with Slum Village on this album
Lil' Wayne: Last Standing Millionaire?
Lil' Wayne was raised in the rap game. Unlike a slew of middle-aged rap veterans that have swam in the pool of perseverance for years, the barely 20 year-old Dwayne Carter made it to the top early.
Underground Voices
Voices here it is, dropping another ten or so on the site for those interested in the new and brightest! First off Brooklyn's at it again fresh off the release of the Sound Bombin' III album, the Cocoa Brovaz, make an official single release titled "Spit Again" b/w "Tools Of The Trade".
Forgotten Elements: B-Boys Didn't Always Carry Cardboard
The Rock Steady Crew's 25th Anniversary is coming up, and one of the featured events during the anniversary weekend July 25th-28th will be the Against the Grain: B-Boy/B-Girl Battle on concrete.
Public Enemy: Another Revoution!
His voice has become synonymous with not only Public Enemy but the many different hip-hop, and even house and techno songs, that sample it. Yet it was his artist creativity, not his voice, that got Chuck D involved with the hip-hop recording world.
Critical Minded
I had the misfortune of seeing Lil' Wayne's new video. To be quite honest it sent me into a fucking rage. Jackin' the beat from "<em>Hit'em Up</em>" is blasphemous for one, and watching and hearing the display of ignorance as those fools pose in front of rented cars and houses just blew me away.
KRS
The Blasmaster's got Nelly and the recording industry in his crosshairs. It
Scratch: Where's the DJ?
Catch Scratch live and you might wonder where the one and twos are. As a member of the Grammy
