HipHopDx Interviews
P-Dub
Nexx School artist steps out from Reno Nevada, P-Dub has persued this business for the purpose of taking his career to the next level, being the one to put his city on the map, while opening doors for others in The Biggest Little City, which is coincidentally the album title.
DJ Feature: Ron G - Mixtape King?
You do not have to tell the denizens of Harlem, NY about DJ Ron G. Most have a story or recollection of Ron rocking a party, slinging his Mixtapes on the corner or hyping up the crowd at a basketball game at the famed Rucker Park...
Cormega: The Realest
As for his response to Nas' disses on "<i>Destroy & Rebuild</i>," Mega is more understanding than upset. I had to make "<i>A Slick Response</i>." If I didn't, my fans would be mad at me."
Gravediggaz: Last Man Standing
What makes Frukwan different is Frukwan wants to make the difference. I don't wanna follow what everyone else is doing. I'm not a follower.
Underground Voices
Well after a great hiatus, for some rest and rejuvenation, here's what you have been looking for. Queens underground first son Johnny Blanco, returns with his follow up single, "Who want Blanco" b/w "I Wanna" both tracks are outstanding, but...
Choobakka: It's About That Time
Choobakka, whose name translates to 'warrior' in African dialect, didn't necessarily set out initially to pursue a career in rap, but that is the way that things ended up.
Nappy Roots: Aw Naw, They Goin' Out 'N Doin' It!
Kentucky's Nappy Root's rapidly earns a cult following with a universal, no-preservatives Dirty South sound that soulfully invests in the common hip-hop people over player icons.
Cam'ron: The Roc's Newest Star
With his latest album, "<i>Come Home With Me</i>" about to drop, Cam'ron reveals why he's so slim, the reasons he's not promoting his own Greatest Hits album and why you don't want to be flissin'.
PoePan: Poetical Pandemonium
As always when people read these interviews they believe you are raking in the money and living large while interviewing these artist. Well nothing can be further from the truth
Royce Da 5'9": Rebuilding After Bootlegging
Royce Da 5'9"'s debut Rock City was pushed back from its April release date because of bootlegging beyond control. Now he's back in the studio recording more hot joints and trying to keep the hype high.
Ali: The "Unofficial" Lord of the Ring
With Nelly's 8-million-plus sales and the St. Lunatics success, it's prime time for the oldest Lunatic to deliver his solo set, <em>Heavy Starch</em> on April 30. Here, he reveals what it's like being part of one hip-hop's most successful crews.
Choclair: An Exported Product
At a house party in 1989 a young man spit some lyrics for a bunch of people they told him he was dope; that was all he needed to hear. It was then he decided he was going to be an emcee, Choclair has been on a mission ever since.
Underground Voices
I back to inform you of the new artist and familiar artists releasing music. Unfortunately there's no particular order to today's edition of the Underground Voices, messing around in the crates and with the influx of music. Well here it is.
Busta's World
Busta rhymed, "There's only five years left!" on "<em>Everything Remains Raw</em>" from 1996's <em>The Coming</em>, Busta does not claim to be a prophet.
Azarel - The Truth Speaker
"...I have messages that cats need to know about, and I believe I do a damn good job of presenting them."
Tha Liks: Drinking (And Rapping) Away The Pain
We've experimented with different types of songs, but basically, we've developed a cult following of people who've followed us from our first album and they've just continued to grow with us.
Underground Voices
As it's a slow start to the new year, only a few labels are putting out music, but it should be the right time for independent labels to do their thing, most do not take advantage of this down time of the Majors.
Redman - The Funk Doctor Is In
"...I'm the guy that makes the Jay Zs and up-above niggaz look good. I love DMX and Jay. They my label mates. You gotta love'em. We on the same goddamn team."
Tame-One - Rockin' The Mic
One of New Jersey's best kept secret and almost a household name, and states there are surprises for the future.
MARVILOUS THOUGHTS
Maybe it's me, but is hip-hop at an all time low right now? It's something that's been bothering me for some time. I don't see it as a musical problem. Today's producers get their respect. It's all about the MC's. No one is coming with that originality, that energy, that next shit.
