HipHopDx Interviews
Noreaga: God's Favorite Thug
In light of the superthug image that engulfs the Hip-Hop genre today only a few rappers can say that that truly live, or have lived that life. N.O.R.E is one of those few.
Nelly: The Don Of St. Louis
With his new album <em>Nellyvile</em>, Nelly shows how hot the Loonies from the 'Lou can get.
Underground Voices
After seeing major success on Dr. Dre's <em>The Wash</em> sound-track, Elektra Entertainment snatches the artist direly needed for their roster. Knoc-Turn'al. He releases a double sided effort produced by none other but Dr.Dre "<em>STR8 West-Coast</em>" and Kayne West "<em>Muzik</em>".
Wyclef Jean: Returns to the Roots
Wyclef Jean says he's got like five Grammys, sold 22 million records worldwide and is the only rapper to play Carnegie Hall. Looks like Clef may be the real King of New York.
Major League Ent: Life As an Indie
Major League CEO Matt Marcus tells us what it's all about when it comes to running an independent label. Just off the heels of signing a distribution deal with EMI owned Caroline Distribution the big question is, does Major League have what it takes?
Joe Summa
"I got something they don't got yet, they're not ready for me yet." And I see why, performs with a veteran's confidence and the appropriate selection songs.
Swizz Beatz
Swizzle Stick>n. a small thin rod for stirring mixed drinks. Swizz is a thin rod of a human being that mixes and serves up some of the hottest drinks; or Beats if you will, in the industry today. Can he emerge from under the Ruff Ryders umbrella as an emcee soloist and be considered one of the best?
J-Live: Schooling the Hip-Hop Nation
J-Live raps and produces tracks reminiscent of Tribe's <i>The Low End Theory</i> and De La's <i>De La Soul Is Dead</i>. But these days skills don't always pay the bills. Is rap ready for this enlightened MCee?
Critical Minded
If Russell Simmons cares so much about the hip hop culture then why doesn't he sign an artist that will make a positive difference through his message and pimp him as hard as he does DMX or Ja Rule? Music of the business, you said it Ras.
AZ: Spiritual Scriptures
Spirituality is a god given gift that lingers within the core of ones being. It produces focus, serenity, and motivation in today's world if you look you'll find very few who posses this quality. AZ is one of those few.
Blackalicious: Black Panthers
Though the struggle's a little different now, Blackalicious is still fighting for true hip hop. Huey, Bobby and Stokely would be proud.
Paris: Rap's most controversial emcee
The world's most dangerous lyricist is ready to release his fifth CD, Sonic Jihad. Discussing everything political and private, Paris makes new enemies while keeping the old ones.
Outfitters USA Rock Out To Mic-Control World
Savvy work ethic positions Chicago hip-hop sextet from ghetto celebrity to establishing sovereign rap producing empire on city's underrated South Side.
Boot Camp Clik (Part II): Tryin' to Revamp
Our music has always been able to put people in a trance. No one can bite what we do. What we have to do now is put the music out there. We have never been in this situation at all were we were on a label and put out an album, it does good and we just put out another one.
Afu Ra: Breaking the Mold of "Underground"
As Afu-Ra preps his sophomore Release HipHopDX sat with man behind Life Force Radio. A surprisingly excellent release, the big question on every ones mind:
Boot Camp Clik (Part I): Can They Overcome The Bullshit?
At one time they were on top of the game. Today they struggle to recover the ground they lost and establish themselves as a very important part of today's urban music...Ever asked you're self "What happened to Duck Down and the Boot Camp Click?
Underground Voices
This week I am eager, because I'm reviewing albums. Not just any albums, but underground albums that have incredible potential. So let me put it down. Brooknam!! The first stop (a little bias) '<em>Stay Enterprises</em>' releases a compilation album, full of talented artists no question (or I would not review it) the stand out songs, "<em>World Trade Center Memorial</em>".
Talib Kweli: Kwelity Hip Hop
It's hard work. I'm working. But it's worth it because it is fun. A lot of times people think that if you 're doing what you love for a living that somehow you don't work as hard as everybody else...
Cee-Lo: Green Comes Correct Via 'Imperfections'
Goodie Mob MC establishes himself as a pied piper of politically awakening hip-hop with debut solo album.
Bone-Thugs-N-Harmony: Cleveland's Finest
Wish, Bizzy, Layzie and Krayzie Bone are lounging in their label, Epic's offices in midtown Manhattan. Contrary to rumors, they are still together, continue to call Ruthless Records their...
