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Throwback Thursday Revisits "All I Need" By Method Man And Mary J. Blige
In honor of Nick Ashford's passing, we take a look back at a visual inspired by the 1968 hit he penned for Marvin Gaye and Tammy Terrell.
Lil Wayne Praises Tech N9ne At Kansas City Show, Recalls Rikers Island Visit
UPDATE: Strange Music provided DX with an exclusive photo from last night's barbeque, where the Strange staff hosts Cash Money/Young Money at their Missouri compound for a cook-out.
Evidence Recounts His Formal Introduction To Hip Hop Via QD III
Graf writer-turned emcee/producer, Evidence recalls how QD III put him on a path to becoming an emcee and looks forward to his "Cats & Dogs" album and a new Dilated People's project.
Yelawolf Recalls His Pre-"Trunk Muzik" Sound
After getting passed on by multiple labels, Yelawolf says he formed a band featuring a banjo and a fiddle player.
Jay Electronica And Jeymes Samuel Plan "Mos Eisley" Joint EP
In addition to working together as part of The Bullitts, Samuel and Jay Electronica are also working on a five-song EP together entitled, "Mos Eisley."
Throwback Thursday Revisits Kool Moe Dee's "How Ya Like Me Now"
Synchronized dance moves and an all leather outfit were just par for the course, as Kool Moe Dee bridged the gap between old school and New Jack Swing.
David Banner Speaks On Lil Wayne's "Tha Carter IV" Sessions
After producing 2008's "La La," David Banner tells Rolling Stone about his chemistry with Lil Wayne and working on "Tha Carter IV."
J. Cole Explains "Work Out" Video Leak, Upcoming "Any Given Sunday" Releases
For fans complaining about "Work Out" appearing "low budget," J. Cole explains he had to shoot his latest video twice to shore up an online leak.
Mercedes Spokesmen Hint At Partnership With Jay-Z And Kanye West
A report by the Wall Street Journal suggests Mercedes Benz was involved with Jay-Z and Kanye West's "Otis" video, and the custom Maybach that will be auctioned.
Throwback Thursday Revisits Da Brat's "Funkdafied"
Many femcees came after her, but Da Brat was the first woman in Hip Hop to bring home a platinum plaque with her 1994 single, "Funkdafied."
Cee-Lo Green Compares Gnarls Barkley, Goodie Mob And Solo Strategies
The Lady Killer explains how he plans to balance his solo career with upcoming albums with Danger Mouse and Goodie Mob.
Nicki Minaj's "Super Bass" Becomes Highest-Charting Female Rap Song Since 2002
Rap singles by solo female emcees rarely crack the Pop chart's top ten, but Nicki joins a short list that includes Missy Elliott, Lauryn Hill and Da Brat.
Game Clarifies Statements About Signing With Cash Money Records
While promoting "The R.E.D. Album" on "106 & Park" Game said signing with Cash Money is only one of a few potential post-Interscope moves he's considering.
Em And Them: Hip Hop's New Generation Of Teen Angst
One of DX's editors takes a look at how Eminem's successors inherited and that other taboo topic in Hip Hop--"teen angst."
Mike Dean Talks Jay-Z & Kanye West "Watch The Throne" Snippet Leaks
One of the key contributors on "Watch The Throne" calls Dallas Penn and Combat Jack's PNC Radio to address the leak of low-quality snippets from Jay-Z and Kanye West's joint album.
Throwback Thursday Revisits Dr. Dre And Snoop Dogg's "Deep Cover"
Dr. Dre sets off his post-NWA career with an assist from a relatively unkown emcee named Snoop Doggy Dogg.
Method Man Reminisces On Wu-Tang's Influence And Ol' Dirty Bastard
During an interview with Tim Westwood, Method Man and U-God talk about how Wu-Tang's influence spread into the U.K. and all the way to the Illinois Senate Floor.
Akon Addresses Lupe Fiasco's Criticism Of President Obama
Taking a look at the international impact of our 44th President, Akon addresses Lupe Fiasco's statements that Barack Obama is "the biggest terrorist."
Roy Ayers Talks Hip Hop Sampling, Touring With Guru
The 79-year-old Jazz legend recalls touring with Donald Byrd and Guru for "Jazzmatazz" and says being rediscovered via Hip Hop samples "is a delight."
Throwback Thursday Revisits "The 6th Sense" By Common
Despite its commercial and critical acclaim, this collaboration by Common and DJ Premiere was almost abandoned twice.
