HipHopDx Interviews
Day 26: It's All Real
Get to know the guys from Making The Band, see about reality, love, fact, fiction and family asking for money.
Blu: A Kind of Blu
HipHopDX's 2007 "Rookie of the Year" and a star of the A3C Hip Hop Festival, Blu breaks down his background and approach.
Underground Report: Theory and El Michaels Affair
Meet the band that's bringing Ghost and Rae back out, and a female emcee/activist that practices what she preaches.
EMC: The Show Must Go On
Masta Ace, Punch N' Words and Strick discuss the strenuous making of an album that almost wasn't, and their strong chemistry.
Charles Burnett: The Big Picture
The first African American independent filmmaker, Charles Burnett (Killer of Sheep, Glass Shield) breaks down Hollywood, burning or not.
Sheek Louch: Point Blank
The quietest member of The L.O.X. talks his creative control at Koch, Diddy's decency and the J-Hood falling out.
Consequence: Unbreakable
Don't Quit Your Day Job might be the only '07 album still being worked in '08, read about Cons' mastermind marketing hustle.
Chuck Philips: All Eyez On Me
Was Diddy and Henchman involved in Pac's attack? Chuck Philips knows and speaks exclusively to DX about his explosive article.
Producer's Corner: Souldiggaz
Multi-talented producers for Mary and Missy break down the hit-making sound, and why a songwriter is essential to the team.
Young Chris: Future of Da Roc
Jay-Z made a promise that 2008 was going to be Young Chris' year. Will the hard work pay off, or is it too late?
Ed Burns: The Psychology Of The Wire
The Wire's co-creator talks police and the dope game, what makes it differ from The Sopranos & if Omar (the homo thug) was real?
Bun B: Trill Recognize Trill
Bun B talks about the profits of peace, his respect for Lupe Fiasco, and why the media needs to fall back on Wayne.
Eric Hudson: The Funky Technician
A co-producer on "Flashing Lights," this musician has arranged quite a career for himself as a budding Pop producer.
Hip Hop And Darfur: Part Three
Oscar-nominated actor Don Cheadle and UCLA grad student Adam Sterling focus their lens on Darfur.
Charles S. Dutton: The Actor's Studio
Though he might be best remembered as the star of Roc, Charles S. Dutton's voice resonates in a chronicle of black acting.
Producer's Corner: 88-Keys
The slept-on producer waxes about friendships with Kanye and Busta, giving Black Star a helping hand, and an album on the Letter P.
Kool G Rap: These Are Our Heroes
The legendary lyricist tells all about Eric B., Nas' discovery, a young Papoose and Juice Crew chronicles.
David Banner: U, Black Maybe?
"I got about four or five more years before they do me in. I just look so good that they wanna marvel at me first before they kill me."
Blitz The Ambassador: Last Line Of Defense
This unsigned artist is working nearly every night, alongside Akon, Snoop and Rakim. Hear the music and get the vision.
Hip Hop And Darfur: Part Two
Ankh Amen Ra was convinced that the tragedy of Darfur ought to be exposed in song, get the full story and his compelling views.
