HipHopDx Interviews
Cappadonna Reveals Reaching A Higher Consciousness On "Eyrth, Wynd & Fyre"
Exclusive: Wu-Tang's Cappadonna explains why he doesn't care if his album "goes wood," and tentative plans for appearing in a reality TV series.
Midi Mafia Details Work With Frank Ocean And Organically Crossing Over
Bruce Waynne and Dirty Swift explain how 50 Cent's "21 Questions" eventually led to projects with Justin Bieber, Frank Ocean and Viacom/MTV.
Phonte Says He's "Done Remaking Songs;" Won't Rap "To Stay Relevant"
Exclusive: The Foreign Exchange reflect on their long working history, a new album of remixes and why Phonte is in no rush to put out a sophomore, solo Rap LP.
Dizaster Recalls Beating Canibus At KOTD; Offering $100K To Battle Meek Mill
Exclusive: Dizaster details life as a battle rapper on King of the Dot and now SMACK/URL with fans like Q-Tip, Wyclef, Crooked I and Eminem.
Eve Says Building A Fan Base Is Lost On Overnight YouTube Artists
Exclusive: Eve details her mentor work with Big Brothers Big Sisters and taking control of her career in the age of viral Hip Hop artists.
Turk Revisits Birdman's "Ruthless" Business; Compares Heroin Battle To Ray Charles'
Exclusive: The "black sheep of Cash Money," Turk, gets biblical regarding his criminal past, drug usage, Hot Boys role and current standing with Cash Money.
Tyga Discusses Respecting Older Emcees While Courting Younger Fans
Exclusive: During the launch of his T-Raww Reebok shoe, Tyga explains discovering Dr Dre And Snoop Dogg's "Deep Cover" and drawing inspiration from young fans.
Benzino Details Production Work With Hangmen 3 And Book Plans
Exclusive: Benzino says his ouster from The Source "tainted" his name and that an expanded role in Love & Hip Hop Atlanta may land him in more movies.
Havoc Recalls Almost Losing Notorious B.I.G.'s "Last Day," Explains His "13" Album
Exclusive: Havoc says his new album takes its name from his "lucky number" and remembers nearly losing a classic Notorious B.I.G. song with The L.O.X.
Sean Garrett Shares Advice From Michael Jackson; Lessons Learned From Usher's "Yeah"
Exclusive: In addition to his work with Usher and Beyonce, Sean "The Pen" Garrett breaks down how Michael Jackson inspired him as both a songwriter and a producer.
Inspectah Deck Says Esoteric Is "Up There" With Eminem & CZARFACE Is A "Friendly Duel"
Exclusive: Boston-based 7L & Esoteric join Shaolin's Inspectah Deck to explain merging eras, friendly competition on "CZARFACE," and INS' book plans after possible Rap retirement.
Master P Defends "Wearing Dresses" Shot; Refutes Mannie Fresh's "Bout It" Claims
Exclusive: Master P says he's "here to take my corner back," he "can't change" his rowdy content and that one man is not to blame for the fall of No Limit Records.
Ill Bill Says "The Grimy Awards" Is "A Tribute," Proclaims He's "Never Been Happier"
Exclusive: Brooklyn-bred Ill Bill does some reflecting on his career and speaks on the importance his family has on his life and music.
Brotha Lynch Hung Shares Admiration For Yelawolf, Hopsin And Hopes To Meet Eminem
Exclusive: In addition to his experience meeting Tupac, Brotha Lynch Hung speaks on the importance of lyricism and not being pigeonholed as "Horror-core."
Lil Chuckee Compares Himself To LeBron James, Shares Advice From 2 Chainz
Exclusive: Young Money's Lil Chuckee explains how the "Bet Hip Hop Awards" helped his career, his LeBron James aspirations and why 2 Chains is his "big bro."
Alexander Spit Details "A Breathtaking Trip" Music Video, Joining Decon Records
Exclusive: The LA native discusses filming the music video for "A Breathaking Trip" with Jason Goldwatch. He also credits labelmates Alchemist and Evidence as being valuable mentors.
MC Eiht Praises Kendrick Lamar, Recalls DJ Quik's "Clever Line," And Tupac's "Menace II Society" Days
Exclusive: MC Eiht reflects on co-starring with Kendrick Lamar on "m.A.A.d city," his infamous wax war with DJ Quik and how the Hughes brothers plotted to fire Tupac from "Menace II Society."
Kitty Pryde Reveals Receiving Death Threats For Using A J Dilla Beat, Opens Up About Backlash To Her Music
Exclusive: The artist also known as Kitty speaks on J Dilla, "If you want to talk about how great he was, he was great, but why are certain people not allowed to appreciate that? I don't get it."
Oh No Chronicles Blu Collaborative History, Confirms Work With Pete Rock
Exclusive: With "Jones's" spinning, the Gangrene co-founder reveals that he has nearly a decade of tracks recorded with Blu. He also admits to having full unheard albums with Pete Rock and Madlib.
T.I. Explains Why "Addresses" Went Nameless, Comparing Himself To Tupac
Exclusive: T.I. says "the punishment must fit the crime" as far as his "Trouble Man" gun-slinger. The Atlanta native also reflects on the role "Trap Music" plays in his life a decade after "Trap Muzik."
