De-Haven: I Am My Brother's Keeper

In his first interview in years, Jay-Z's street mentor clarifies old statements, remembers glory years, and moves upward and onward.

Anthony Hamilton: Soul Food

One of Hip Hop's favorite Soul voices explains label patience, life changes, and the recipe to his southern fried musical charm.

Producer's Corner: Black Milk & Elzhi

Producer and emcee talk about chemistry, the Detroit Hip Hop renaissance, and money vs. integrity.

Paul Wall: The Champ Is Here

The "People's Champ" says Barack Obama has him cleaning up his lyrics, hopes for Koopa collabo and livens up his stage-show.

Mixtape Wrapup (2008 Edition)

How did Royce Da 5'9" have the year of his career - with no album? Ghostwriters and DMV artists stood tall in our mixtape lookback to '08.

Underground Report 2008 Year End: Torae

DX revisits the year with the man who made a slept-on gem. From working with DJ Premier to Dipset, Coney Island shines.

Juelz Santana: The Understanding

After nearly a decade in the game, Juelz dishes on Christmas in Harlem, coming of age and why it's still Dipset for life.

Capone-N-Noreaga: The Raw Report

N.O.R.E. breaks down CNN

Big Daddy Kane: Nobody's Equal

Saul Williams: Gifted Unlimited

After selling 300,000 units this year, a film directed by Scarlett Johansson coming, Saul Williams' redefines artistry.

Producer's Corner: Drumma Boy

The "Put On" producer compares Jeezy to T.I., explains the genesis of 'Ye's auto-tune, and his keys to Memphis.

San Quinn: Fillmore's Finest

San Quinn explains why he wants to get on Diddy and T.I.'s radar, and why the Bay has always been about musical freedom.

Raiders Of The Lost Arts: CYPHER & Vandal Squad

CYPHER's Charles Peterson & The Vandal Squad's Joseph Rivera talk about universal B-boys and girls and graffiti warfare.

Akon: The Future Is Now

The superstar explains his new alternative to the CD, his album's broad spectrum, Kardinal Offishall, and his philanthropy.

Mixtape Wrapup (November)

What's stronger, Dedication 3 or the unofficial Drought 6? Zion I reinvents themselves, Kanye gets remixed.

Slim: 112 Percent

The 112 front-man explains his transition to solo, making rap dreams R&B, and how Puffy almost dogged out Mase on "Only You."

Reef The Lost Cauze: Rebel Without A Pauze

Reef explains putting a film school tenure into his music, cheese steaks and fighting for fans.

Scarface: The Grand Finale

Brad Jordan says he's trading mics for guitars, explains departure, confirms collab album, and wipes his hands of Lil Troy.

Underground Report: B-Real

Cypress Hill's frontman talks his long-awaited debut on Duck Down, self-production, and west coast underdog status.

Chef Roble: The Recipe

On honor of Thanksgiving, DX spoke to the only chef with a deejay on his cooking show who cooks grouper listening to Ghost.