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Outfitters USA Rock Out To Mic-Control World
Savvy work ethic positions Chicago hip-hop sextet from ghetto celebrity to establishing sovereign rap producing empire on city's underrated South Side.
Boot Camp Clik (Part II): Tryin' to Revamp
Our music has always been able to put people in a trance. No one can bite what we do. What we have to do now is put the music out there. We have never been in this situation at all were we were on a label and put out an album, it does good and we just put out another one.
Afu Ra: Breaking the Mold of "Underground"
As Afu-Ra preps his sophomore Release HipHopDX sat with man behind Life Force Radio. A surprisingly excellent release, the big question on every ones mind:
Boot Camp Clik (Part I): Can They Overcome The Bullshit?
At one time they were on top of the game. Today they struggle to recover the ground they lost and establish themselves as a very important part of today's urban music...Ever asked you're self "What happened to Duck Down and the Boot Camp Click?
This week I am eager, because I'm reviewing albums. Not just any albums, but underground albums that have incredible potential. So let me put it down. Brooknam!! The first stop (a little bias) '<em>Stay Enterprises</em>' releases a compilation album, full of talented artists no question (or I would not review it) the stand out songs, "<em>World Trade Center Memorial</em>".
It's hard work. I'm working. But it's worth it because it is fun. A lot of times people think that if you 're doing what you love for a living that somehow you don't work as hard as everybody else...
Cee-Lo: Green Comes Correct Via 'Imperfections'
Goodie Mob MC establishes himself as a pied piper of politically awakening hip-hop with debut solo album.
Bone-Thugs-N-Harmony: Cleveland's Finest
Wish, Bizzy, Layzie and Krayzie Bone are lounging in their label, Epic's offices in midtown Manhattan. Contrary to rumors, they are still together, continue to call Ruthless Records their...
Nexx School artist steps out from Reno Nevada, P-Dub has persued this business for the purpose of taking his career to the next level, being the one to put his city on the map, while opening doors for others in The Biggest Little City, which is coincidentally the album title.
DJ Feature: Ron G - Mixtape King?
You do not have to tell the denizens of Harlem, NY about DJ Ron G. Most have a story or recollection of Ron rocking a party, slinging his Mixtapes on the corner or hyping up the crowd at a basketball game at the famed Rucker Park...
As for his response to Nas' disses on "<i>Destroy & Rebuild</i>," Mega is more understanding than upset. I had to make "<i>A Slick Response</i>." If I didn't, my fans would be mad at me."
Gravediggaz: Last Man Standing
What makes Frukwan different is Frukwan wants to make the difference. I don't wanna follow what everyone else is doing. I'm not a follower.
Well after a great hiatus, for some rest and rejuvenation, here's what you have been looking for. Queens underground first son Johnny Blanco, returns with his follow up single, "Who want Blanco" b/w "I Wanna" both tracks are outstanding, but...
Choobakka: It's About That Time
Choobakka, whose name translates to 'warrior' in African dialect, didn't necessarily set out initially to pursue a career in rap, but that is the way that things ended up.
Nappy Roots: Aw Naw, They Goin' Out 'N Doin' It!
Kentucky's Nappy Root's rapidly earns a cult following with a universal, no-preservatives Dirty South sound that soulfully invests in the common hip-hop people over player icons.
Cam'ron: The Roc's Newest Star
With his latest album, "<i>Come Home With Me</i>" about to drop, Cam'ron reveals why he's so slim, the reasons he's not promoting his own Greatest Hits album and why you don't want to be flissin'.
As always when people read these interviews they believe you are raking in the money and living large while interviewing these artist. Well nothing can be further from the truth
Royce Da 5'9": Rebuilding After Bootlegging
Royce Da 5'9"'s debut Rock City was pushed back from its April release date because of bootlegging beyond control. Now he's back in the studio recording more hot joints and trying to keep the hype high.
Ali: The "Unofficial" Lord of the Ring
With Nelly's 8-million-plus sales and the St. Lunatics success, it's prime time for the oldest Lunatic to deliver his solo set, <em>Heavy Starch</em> on April 30. Here, he reveals what it's like being part of one hip-hop's most successful crews.
At a house party in 1989 a young man spit some lyrics for a bunch of people they told him he was dope; that was all he needed to hear. It was then he decided he was going to be an emcee, Choclair has been on a mission ever since.
I back to inform you of the new artist and familiar artists releasing music. Unfortunately there's no particular order to today's edition of the Underground Voices, messing around in the crates and with the influx of music. Well here it is.
