HipHopDx Interviews
Brother Ali Details His Efforts To Help The Homeless With "Day Of Dignity"
Exclusive: Brother Ali also discusses praise from fellow rappers, while explaining inspiration for sincerity in his lyrics.
Mack Wilds Says Urban Music Is The New Pop & Cites Lauryn Hill As A Hero
Exclusive: Former "The Wire" star Mack Wilds explains why now is the best time to publicly release his music and recalls partying in Prague with Method Man.
DJ Paul Says Da Mafia 6ix's Music Is Crazier Than "Mystic Stylez"
Exclusive: DJ Paul & Gangsta Boo explain why 2013 was the right time for a reunion, and champion the solo success of fellow Three 6 Mafia member Juicy J.
Inspectah Deck Confirms Lost "C.R.E.A.M." Verse & Wu-Tang Reunion Album
Exclusive: Inspectah Deck stands by previous statements to retire after his "Rebellion" album, and he explains why the Wu-Tang 20-year reunion album won't happen in 2013.
Yo Gotti Talks Songs With Wale & J. Cole; Says, "There Ain't A Beat I Can't Rip"
Exclusive: Yo Gotti breaks down how a six-figure check from Birdman took him off the streets and what he learned by buying out his own $400,000 contract from TVT Records.
Bun B Talks Upholding UGK's Legacy In His Travels, Teachings & Relationships
Exclusive: Bun B backs up his claim as "The best that ever did it" and why his new food blog and coloring book fit in perfectly with the rest of his catalogue.
Skeme Reflects On West Coast Unity & Being Influenced By Dolla
Exclusive: Skeme looks back on "Pistols & Palm Trees," his work with peers like Kendrick Lamar & Nipsey Hussle and why the late Dolla had such an impact on him.
Bone Thugs-n-Harmony Detail Eazy-E's Impact & Remember His Death
Exclusive: Krayzie Bone and Flesh-n-Bone remember meeting Eazy-E, detail the Ruthless Records years and explain what the future holds for them as a group.
Xzibit, B Real & Demrick Call "Serial Killers" An "Artistic Take On Raw Hip Hop"
Exclusive: Xzibit, B Real & Demrick detail their partnership and how "Serial Killers Vol. 1" sheds light on subjects as diverse as Halliburton and L.A. gang culture.
Hopsin Calls "Knock Madness" A "Moment Of Truth;" Notes Eminem's "MMLP2"
Exclusive: Hopsin explains the dark tone of his upcoming "Knock Madness" album, adjusting to his growing popularity and why Eminem is such an influence.
Bubba Sparxxx Addresses Overcoming Drug Addiction & Relaunching His Career
Exclusive: Bubba Sparxxx explains how he went from being a "a human garbage can" to landing back on the iTunes charts with the help of some old friends.
Chris Webby Introduces His "HomeGrown" EP & Talks "A.D.D. Generation"
Exclusive: Chris Webby explains dropping seven mixtapes & one EP independently & why he says, "I'd be nothing without fans."
RJD2 Discusses His "More Is Than Isn't" Album, Fatherhood & Working With Phonte
Exclusive: RJD2 also updates fans on the progress of upcoming Soul Position and Icebird albums and explains how boredom & "Game Of Thrones" fit into his creative process.
Young Skoop Explains Working With Jeremih On His "Blindfold" Mixtape
Exclusive: Atlanta emcee Young Skoop talks a lack of record labels in the south, communicating with fans and his "Blindfold" mixtape series.
Mike WiLL Made-It Describes Mixing Rap & Pop With Miley Cyrus & Juicy J
Exclusive: Mike WiLL Made-It details his work with Future & Kendrick Lamar & also proclaims Miley Cyrus "the new Pop queen."
Lil Debbie Recalls White Girl Mob Memories & Addresses Miley Cyrus Controversy
Exclusive: Lil Debbie reveals why she pushed forward as a rapper after her falling out with White Girl Mob and notes that the Bay continues to assert silent influence over Hip Hop.
Joey Bada$$ Says He's Being "Pigeonholed In A '90s Era Box"
Exclusive: On the heels of "Summer Knights," Pro ERA's Joey Bada$$ gives his thoughts on a gentrified Brooklyn and Statik Selektah chimes in about the perception of sample-based Hip Hop.
Boldy James Revisits "My 1st Chemistry Set;" Calls Alchemist "One Of The Greats"
Exclusive: The Detroit emcee breaks down working with Alchemist, Earl Sweatshirt and Action Bronson, plus explains his obligation to rep his hometown.
Salaam Remi Details Nas & J. Cole's Writing Methods
Exclusive: In addition to explaining his creative process for "One: In The Chamber," Salaam Remi revisits how Nas & J. Cole respectively created "Get Down" and "Who Dat."
YDB Says Ol' Dirty Bastard's Spirit Jumped Into Him When He Passed
Exclusive: YDB reveals the conversations that led to him participating in "Rock The Bells," and shares his memory of Ol' Dirty Bastard's final day alive.
