HipHopDx Interviews
Producer's Corner: The ILLFONICS
Producers for Jim Jones' latest single, The Clipse and LL Cool J talk TV licensing, and attacking the game.
Grand Puba: Back To The Future
The Brand Nubian frontman explains why he
Lloyd Banks: Hungry Like A Wolf
Banks talks about leaving Interscope, his personal growth, and how his best verse might be Rick Ross' least favorite.
Mixtape Wrapup (May)
Joell Ortiz looked back, Lloyd Banks looked forward, and Raekwon did both, in a big month for mixtapes.
Underground Report (Blaq Poet & Busdriver)
DJ Premier's latest voice talks about new era of boom-bap on his Blaqprint, while L.A.'s Busdriver says underground means local.
PackFM: The Hate That Rap Made
The QN5 veteran states why he lies about being a rapper, his love/hate with Kanye West, and why rappers should be on Monster.com.
These Are Our Heroes: Smoothe Da Hustler
Smoothe talks about writing for Foxy Brown, discovering Papoose, and Brownsville cyphers that tested the "talk about it, be about it" mantra.
Willie Isz: Something Else
Khujo Goodie and Jneiro Jarel talk about their group, Organized Noize sound, Cocteau Twins and Z-Ro.
Mike Epps: Release Therapy
Funnyman talks about Next Day Air, getting his break in the biz, and how acting can be therapy.
Rapper Big Pooh: Give And Go
Pooh explains why he's comfortable in the background of Little Brother, ESPN aspirations, and why he made four versions of one album.
Producer's Corner: Jim Jonsin
The "Lollipop" and "Whatever You Like" hit-maker talks his Miami Bass roots, and branding B.o.B. as a star in the wings.
Raekwon: Stakes Is High
The Chef reveals exclusive details on the highly anticipated OB4CLII, and discusses dealings with Dr. Dre, RZA, and more.
Tiallondra Kemp: Tia Told Me
In this jaw-dropping interview, Rick Ross
DJ Quik & Kurupt: Big Bang Theory
Having evolved from the era of gangsta rap, Kurupt and Quik explain their futuristic new sound and share Tupac stories.
Mike Jones: The Vapors
Mike Jones explains how "Back Then" and "Grandma" are life anthems, and how the Ozone Awards challenged his image.
Fabolous: The Good Life
Fabolous analyzes Carlito's Way, speaks about accommodating men and women listeners, and Hard Knock Life Tour memories.
The Fat Boys: The Boys Are Back
Kool Rock details the rise and fall of the Fat Boys, and how the group plans to continue their legacy.
Underground Report (Finale & Mike Posner)
Two Michigan artists with very different styles, as Finale paid dues for years, and Mike Posner struck a golden sound.
Mixtape Wrapup (April)
Rhymefest and Styles P drop monsters, Stat Quo keeps the streak going, and Fabolous and Chester French have some fun.
Producer's Corner: Sir Jinx
Jinx recalls making demos with Ice Cube and Snoop, Suge Knight's good side, and working with cousin Dr. Dre after 20 years.
