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Infographic - Precious Medals: The 2013 Hip Hop Gold & Platinum Plaques
From Jay Z & Samsung's multi-platium partnership to Pharrell's chart domination, HipHopDX details the artists who brought home plaques this year.
The Most Important Mixtapes Of 2013
They were free, but HipHopDX highlights the top 10 mixtapes we would've gladly paid for in 2013.
Sean Price & M-Phazes - Land of the Crooks
Sean Price and M-Phazes' "Land Of The Crooks" commands respect not for its size, but for the quality of each verse and beat included.
Esoteric & Stu Bangas - Machete Mode
"Machete Mode" is Esoteric and Stu Bangas' way of providing fans of Hip Hop's raw underbelly with further proof that the subgenre is still alive and well.
Esoteric & Stu Bangas Explain Leaving Their Comfort Zones On "Machete Mode"
Exclusive: Esoteric & Stu Bangas speak on the state of hardcore Hip Hop and the current hot button topic of whites in Hip Hop.
Young Skoop Explains Working With Jeremih On His "Blindfold" Mixtape
Exclusive: Atlanta emcee Young Skoop talks a lack of record labels in the south, communicating with fans and his "Blindfold" mixtape series.
Salaam Remi Details Nas & J. Cole's Writing Methods
Exclusive: In addition to explaining his creative process for "One: In The Chamber," Salaam Remi revisits how Nas & J. Cole respectively created "Get Down" and "Who Dat."
Devin the Dude - One For The Road
"One For The Road" finds Devin the Dude in the familiar position of having a lit joint in his hand, but he also hits and misses with a change in subject matter.
Futuristic Shares Lessons From Touring With Krizz Kaliko & Dizzy Wright
Exclusive: Arizona rapper Futuristic talks fast flows, funny raps and how he uses social media to build his brand.
Prince Paul, Ali Shaheed Muhammad Discuss 1993's Significance In Rap History
Exclusive: A panel of Hip Hop professionals give their take on the often-debated "Golden Era" during NPR's "Microphone Check" event.
Foreign Exchange - Love In Flying Colors
A series of successful, calculated musical risks push The Foreign Exchange to new heights on "Love In Flying Colors."
Just Blaze Compares His Deejaying & Production Work With Baauer & Jay Z
Exclusive: Just Blaze explains why giving away "Higher" for free was a lucrative move, why the "EDM" label can put artists in a box and why and it's more acceptable to be different today.
Stalley Reflects On Paying Homage To "Swangin'" Culture With Scarface
Exclusive: Stalley explains how his Midwestern roots have influenced his latest solo work and his time at Maybach Music Group.
Pete Rock & Camp Lo - 80 Blocks From Tiffany's pt.II (Mixtape Review)
While not flawless, "80 Blocks From Tiffany's pt.II" admirably captures and adds to a classic sound many perceive as long gone.
