HipHopDx Interviews
#DX15: Jeff "J-23" Ryce Recalls HipHopDX's First Breaking Story, Split With 2DopeBoyz
As part of our 15 year anniversary celebration, DX interviews music expert and first Editor-in-Chief, Jeff "J-23" Ryce.
Mali Music Talks Commercial Success & Being Embraced By The Pop World
Exclusive: With a top 10 R&B debut of "Mali Is..." Mali Music details the influence OutKast and his family have had on his material and musical outlook.
Remy Ma Says Most Female Emcees Are Pressured Into Beef By Fans
Exclusive: Remy Ma reveals how many songs she's recorded since her release and says she was eyeing an independent deal before her 2008 arrest.
#DX15: Jake Paine Recalls HipHopDX's Rebuilding Period, Pimp C's Passing
As part of our 15 year anniversary celebration, DX interviews music expert and previous Editor-in-Chief, Jake Paine.
Statik Selektah Calls Out New York Emcees Making Wannabe Trap Records
Exclusive: Statik Selektah revisits selling 10,000 Nas mixtapes in an hour and reveals that Joey Bada$$'s debut will feature a previously unheard J Dilla beat courtesy of Ma Dukes.
#DX15: Andreas Hale Recalls HipHopDX's Blog Era, Creation Of 2DopeBoyz.com
As part of our 15 year anniversary celebration, DX interviews music expert and previous Editor-in-Chief, Andreas Hale.
Wiz Khalifa Confirms "How Fly 2" & Advocates Family Values In Hip Hop
Exclusive: Wiz Khalifa details how he connected with Nas and Mannie Fresh and why fans are partially responsible for the Taylor Gang sound.
Stray Shots: Michael Brown's Death & Ferguson, Missouri's Eruption
This week, citizens in Ferguson Missouri protesting the killing of Michael Brown were met with officers wearing body armor and carrying assault rifles. Hip Hop asked, "What can we do?"
Steve Rifkind Explains Shunning 360 Deals & Urges Executives To Stop Being Lazy
Exclusive: Steve Rifkind runs-down his long going evolution of artist promotion and being one-half of All Def Digital with Russell Simmons.
Dilated Peoples Assert Its Independent Mindstate & L.A.'s Diversity
Exclusive: Reporting live and direct from the "Word of Mouth Tour," Evidence, DJ Babu & Rakaa Iriscience reflect on producing each other and the evolution of turntabalism.
Ab-Soul Addresses "These Days..." Critics; Says Mac Miller Made "Ride Slow" In 10 Minutes
Exclusive: Ab-Soul details bonding with Rick Ross, Jay Electronica & Lupe Fiasco via Twitter and why he thinks fans haven't fully digested his latest album.
Ces Cru Recall Tech N9ne Asking Them To Challenge Him With "Power Play"
Exclusive: Ubiquitous and Godemis explain their career evolution and experimenting with other genres on "Codename: Ego Stripper."
Jack Thriller Says Tupac Is Still Alive & Calls Solange Ungrateful
Exclusive: Jack Thriller weighs in on Slowbucks getting his chain snatched, "Total Slaughter" and why he'd only meet Suge Knight near a police station.
Slaine Reveals Recent Sobriety & Moving From A Warehouse To A-List Movies
Exclusive: Slaine says the process of putting his personal life on wax is brutal, and he also reflects on the gentrification of both Hip Hop and parts of Boston.
Sir Michael Rocks Talks Finding His Sound & A Possible Mac Miller EP
Exclusive: Sir Michael Rocks sounds off on Seaworld, the process for making "Banco," seeing sounds, and leveling up before returning to the studio with Chuck Inglish.
DJ Felli Fel Explains Assembling Juicy J, Cee Lo & Pitbull For Have Some Fun
Exclusive: DJ Felli Fel weighs on the ingredients for a summer hit, recalls wild times with Puff Daddy and makes a case for longevity in Hip Hop.
DMC Blames Hot 97 & Chuck D Rift On Information Gap; Says Pete Rock Saved Run DMC
Exclusive: DMC confirms a friendly rivalry with KRS-One, spiritually healing himself via Sarah Mclachlan and paying homage to the Blues with Sugar Blue and Sonix the Mad Scientist.
Kid Vishis Discusses Debut Album; Says Eminem Will Destroy Any Battle Rapper
Exclusive: Kid Vishis explains why Hip Hop needs more raw lyricism, advocates for more Detroit unity and recalls rocking thousands while wearing flip flops.
Young Chop Says, "I Don't Even Know What Drill Music Is"
Exclusive: In addition to running down his work with Puff Daddy and Kanye West, Young Chop explains why Chicago artists determine the definition of "Drill."
Cormega Charts His Growth After Industry Blacklisting Following The Firm Split
Exclusive: Cormega reflects on the joys of fatherhood, Mobb Deep's impact on his career and his hope to educate listeners and artists about the major label system.
