HipHopDx Interviews
Redman: Till I Collapse
Red talks about respecting family, introducing Reggie Noble the emcee, Eminem living in Newark, and what he'd do if Lil Mama bum-rushed his performance.
Wyclef Jean: Rebel Without A Pause
'Clef talks about how DJ Drama inspired his new persona, why he takes Rap seriously again, and reconnecting with the underground.
Underground Report (Kam Moye & LMNO)
Kam talks about his evolution, name change and depression, while LMNO recalls Ruthless days and waves off "underground."
Consequence: Next Plateau
EZ Pimpin' Cons says his new album sounds like Blueprint-meets-Midnight Marauders, and how he upgraded his career.
Producer's Corner: Oh No
Madlib's baby brother is all grown up, as clear by his work with Mos Def. Hear about LPs with Alchemist, Prince Po, Pete Rock & Chino XL.
Triple C's: I Want It All
Carol City Cartel talks about plans to surpass The Hot Boys' success, contrasting styles, and how Ross-gate backfired into more money.
Glasses Malone: Restless
The patient emcee gives evidence why Cash Money is the greatest label ever, and gives DX an early free album before Beach Cruiser.
Producer's Corner: The Breakestra
Miles Tackett from L.A.'s The Breakestra talks about the funkier side of things, and even getting interest from Jay-Z.
Yo Gotti: The Recipe
DX finds out how the rapper manages to talk about real issues and still whip a Lamborghini through Memphis streets.
Strong Arm Steady: Best Western
The trio reveals how blunted years with Madlib equated to their first LP, and how they represent all of the west coast in one unit.
DJ Hero: Built From Scratch
Forget a review. DX went behind the scenes with actual deejays and gave developers to see if DJ Hero is worth the money.
Cormega: Suspended In Time
'Mega tells DX about the applicable jewels in his verses and how we glorify yesterday's criminal, but ignore yesterday's artist.
Papoose: Dream On
The matured emcee explains why Jive A&R's resented him, his early days with G. Rap, and why the Nacirema Dream isn't deferred for long.
KRS-One & Buckshot: Business Minded
The Survival Skills tag team explain Hip Hop's new, old business model and why Buckshot thinks KRS should supplant Barack Obama.
D.Black: Thoughts At Work
One of Seattle's most patient emcees talks about not listening to Rap, studying under Vitamin D, and why Drake can't really be next.
Royce Da 5'9": Man On Fire
Nickel Nine clears up once and for all rumors regarding Slaughterhouse signing with Shady, and reveals his current stance towards Raekwon.
Daryl "Chill" Mitchell: Survival Skills
Star of House Party and Brothers tells DX about childhood friend Rakim, onetime group Groove B Chill, and much more.
Underground Report: Ras Kass
Razzy Kazzy updates about his Capitol obligations, why his catalog is misunderstood, and why the HRSMN will always be.
Mixtape Wrapup (August/September)
Nipsey Hussle, Cam, Freddie Gibbs and others drop gems, while Mick Boogie gives DX the liners to his Peter Bjorn & John mix.
K'Naan & J. Period: Flash The Message
The emcee and the deejay talk about channeling Bob Marley, Bob Dylan and Fela Kuti on The Messengers.
