HipHopDx Interviews
Kool Keith: Red Light District
The legendary emcee talks about his VHS and DVD collection, different cities' varying porn selections, why porn stars are better than basketball wives, and urges women to embrace lingerie.
Medley For A V-Day Part 2: Kno & Sha Stimuli
In Part 2 of DX's Valentine's Day content spectacular, the emcee who wrote "The Smelly Cat Song" weighs in on feminine hygiene, while the Cunninlynguists' co-founder reveals he's dated a stripper.
Medley For A V-Day: Freekey Zekey & Donny Goines
DX brings you a two-part Valentine's Day feature on love, sex, and turnons/turnoffs with The Diplomats' Freekey Zekey, and independent New York Hip Hop veteran Donny Goines being candid as ever.
"Freeway" Rick Ross: Reality Check
The real Rick Ross says that his legal battle with his rappin' namesake is far from over, and that his forthcoming biopic will be "the black Godfather."
Producer's Corner: The Olympicks
Detroit's production squad breaks down making big hits for Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, and provides a heavy dose of advice for bedroom producers how to get on-the-spot placements.
Talib Kweli: Pot Of Gold
Talib Kweli talks about what he sees and hears in Blu, Jay Electronica and J. Cole, and making potential Black Star album tracks with Mos Def at MC Hammer's house.
TIMELESS: DJ Premier Revisits Gang Starr's "Step In The Arena"
Preemo engages in an epic conversation to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Gang Starr's stellar sophomore album, including mentions of Ice Cube, Group Home, Lady of Rage and Showbiz.
Raekwon: Unstoppable
In anticipation of his third project in 18 months, Rae reveals why RZA "didn't really wanna co-sign" Shaolin Vs. Wu-Tang, how he reunited with Nas on wax, and why he respects teen idol Justin Bieber.
Kendrick Lamar: The West Coast Got Somethin' To Say
Top Dawg's second up to bat explains how today's L.A. is more than Daytons and 40s, but all about reality, as he traces back his influences to DMX and Tupac, and touches about work with Dr. Dre.
Producer's Corner: Andrew Dawson
Kanye West's secret weapon talks about why engineers are making the difference in today's musical renaissance, 'Ye's studio rules, and the joys of working with Common and Game.
Underground Report: Copywrite
Copywrite opens up about his relationship with the late Camu Tao, explains about his growth as an artist, and talks reuniting with RJD2.
Tinie Tempah: Bridging The Gap
South London's star talks about his #1 single, sharing the stage and a serious conversation with Snoop Dogg, and if he can really kick off American Rap's British Invasion.
James "Groove" Chambers: Escapism
The veteran producer of hits for Nappy Roots and Lil Mama talks about achieving his musical mission through Tree Sound Studios, home of classics of yesterday and tomorrow.
Producer's Corner: Red Spyda
From hits with Eminem, Royce Da 5'9", 50 Cent and Sheek Louch, the Miami native talks about paying dues, never dealing with A&Rs, and why video game money may be a misnomer.
Michel'le: The Silent Partner
She was a top-selling R&B artist with Hip Hop production first. She was Dr. Dre's girlfriend and had a child, and then she was Suge Knight's wife. Michel'le tells HipHopDX what we've always wondered.
Soulja Boy: Headliner
Soulja Boy explains why he remains a fixture of DX headlines, and why you - supporter or hater - will continue commenting on the most talked about man in Hip Hop
Slim Thug: I Live By My Own Rules
Thugga tells DX why he likes when girls kiss girls, how his own fast-paced making of this album halted Lil Wayne's appearance, and how the 6'6" rapper needs no bodyguards.
Underground Report: 7L & Esoteric And The Left
DX chops it up with Boston vets 7L and Esoteric and Detroit newcomers the Left (Journalist, Apollo Brown and DJ Soko) about their recent projects - both of which are great.
Sheek Louch: True Blue
The L.O.X. emcee talks about taking his reach to the next level, why D-Block never compromised for sales, and an update on the prospects of a Bad Boy reunion, and Kanye West studio sessions.
Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth: Breakup To Makeup
The dynamic duo catches up with HipHopDX in Los Angeles to discuss influences, Nas' "Lost Tapes 2" and enjoying the ride more the second time around.
