HipHopDx Interviews
Producer's Corner: No I.D.
Kanye's mentor talks 808's & Heartbreak co-production, reuniting with Common, and how he isn't accountable for the lyrics.
Big Mike: Still Serious
From Geto Boy pinch-hitting, to almost Death Row stardom, Big Mike pioneered swamp swagger, see why he's still something serious.
Bishop Lamont: For All Seasons
The Aftermath future star talks Dre's present whereabouts, the Hip Hop essence of his album, and the root of the Game dispute.
Cassie: The Rebirth
Cassie's well-aware of your criticisms, but Bad Boy's princess has grown up, worked hard, and earned her spot.
Soulja Boy: Haterz Everywhere
The self-admitted
Producer's Corner: Evidence & Alchemist
The two high school buddies calling themselves Stepbrothers talk Layover, learning, and out-smoking Red and Meth.
Mixtape Wrapup (October)
Budden and Max B showcase the east coast, Mick Boogie goes '90s, and Stat Quo and Rosco P. let off after patiently waiting.
J-Zone: It's A Treat To Never Trick
It's Halloween, and Zone states horror rap classics from Bushwick Bill and Ganksta Nip, and why his bag ain't out.
Trends Of Culture: The New Gatekeepers
Is the independent "blog" site the 2009 Hip Hop deejay, historian and rap variety show rolled into one?
Ill Bill: Positive Mental Attitude
Billy Idol explains serenading his daughter with Bad Brains, the support of Uncle Howie, and being called a "White Nigger."
MC Ren: RenIncarnated
Ren explains working with 8Ball & MJG early, the word "gangsta rap," and how $1 million held the N.W.A. alum from a major comeback.
Producer's Corner: Quincey Tones
Presently battling cancer, the producer for EMC, Lil Wayne, Talib and others might be the UK's biggest rap star.
Ludacris: Audio Cinematic
Ludacris explains how he cast his album with Common and Spike Lee, and how listening may ease the recession.
Hurricane Chris: Moving The Ratchet
Chris explains why he's not from Soulja Boy movement, getting a Barack Obama chain, and star-studded new album.
Karina: Year Of The Young Lady
Karina might be the most daring artist on Def Jam, her "16 @ War" challenged teens everywhere, get close to Quincy's god-daughter.
Bargain Bin Classics #5
Tash, Group Home, RJD2 and Camp Lo crate classics for the thrifty budget are celebrated in Bargain Bin's underground edition.
Underground Report: Mr. Lif & MOOD
In time for the election, two '90s underground vets discuss politics, Palin, and the state of Hip Hop as we love it.
Joe Budden: Battlecry
Jump Off tells all regarding beef with Jay-Z, Prodigy, The Game, Saigon, Royce Da 5
Cryme Tyme: Monday Night's Alright For Fightin'
Hip Hop's representation in the the WWE speaks on stereotyping, and John Cena's rap abilities.
Diamond D: The Hiatus Is Over
One of the founding fathers of D.I.T.C. talks his new album and living up to expectations set by his classic debut.
