HipHopDx Interviews
Trina Talks Bonding With Nicki Minaj & Glass Ceiling For Females In Rap
Exclusive: Trina gives insight into one of her favorite moments in Hip Hop and how it helped shape her mindset throughout her almost two-decade-long career.
J*Davey Details Label Woes, Working With Miguel & New Music at Red Bull Studios
We caught up with J*Davey at Red Bull Studios in L.A.where we talked their rejuvenation, brand new music, and taking their spot back.
First Listen: Staff Reactions to Kendrick Lamar's "i"
Yesterday, Kendrick Lamar released the hotly anticipated first record off his sophomore album, and we couldn't help but weigh in.
Big Sean Says Roc Nation Signing Is About Having "The Right Connections"
Exclusive: At an intimate gathering celebrating Big Sean's Roc Nation signing at their offices in New York, HipHopDX sat down with the Detroit player to talk the freshly inked deal.
RapGenius Co-Founder Ilan Zechory Details Nas' Involvement & Securing Licencing
Exclusive: Ilan Zechory explains the evolution from RapGenius to Genius.com, the technology behind crowdsourcing and what he thinks of the Isla Vista shooter's annotated manifesto.
The Influencers: Elliott Wilson On Ego Trip, Pioneering HRDCVR & Growing In Hip Hop
Elliott Wilson dropped by DXHQ to break down Ego Trip's influence, HRDCVR, CRWN, and his longevity.
Souls Of Mischief Recall Their 20 Year History & Having A Website In 1995
Exclusive: Phesto and A-Plus describe how they met Adrian Younge and recall their career up to this point, calling it "humbling" and a "blessing."
Boaz Calls Himself A "Ghetto Spokesman" & Previews His Debut Album
Exclusive: Boaz explains connecting with Punch of TDE, why his work ethic separates him from other emcees, and why you should root for the villain.
Easy Mo Bee Traces Ice Cube & Big Daddy Kane's Influence On Biggie's "Ready To Die"
Exclusive: Easy Mo Bee connects the dots from producing for Big Daddy Kane, RZA and GZA to eventually crafting music with Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls.
DJ Skee Explains Why DASH Is The Future Of Radio
Exclusive: It wasnt passionate for me anymore. It didnt move me, DJ Skee says regarding his departure from radio this month. I didnt feel like that type of radio is gonna last. I dont know how much longer FM is gonna be around.
Billy Danze Affirms Radio Disconnect & Jay Z Asking To Join "4 Alarm Blaze"
Exclusive: M.O.P.'s Billy Danze revisits "To The Death" and issues a formal apology to Hot 97 for past comments about Funkmaster Flex and other deejays.
Rittz Analyzes "Next To Nothing" & Calls 2013 BET Cypher His Biggest Look
Exclusive: Rittz describes how "Next To Nothing" relays his struggle in the Rap industry and why his fast-paced rhymes are a marriage of both style and substance.
Joell Ortiz Talks Evolving Past Backpack Rap & Postponing Slaughterhouse's "Glass House"
Exclusive: Joell Ortiz explains why his day one fans will still love the bigger sound on "House Slippers" and why bigger things are in store for Season 2 of "Total Slaughter."
Flying Lotus Says Kendrick Lamar Wanted "Never Catch Me" For His Album
Exclusive: Flying Lotus' "You're Dead!" is set to hit stores next month. Here, he blends his signature spirituality with trill baselines and Jazz synths to create something else entirely.
#DX15: Meka Recalls Creating 2DopeBoyz.com, Beginning Of "Blog Era"
Exclusive: Meka Udoh also explains how he created HipHopDX's most popular blog, "Slap-Boxing With Jesus."
Saigon Details Quitting "Love & Hip Hop" Midseason & Derides Hip Hop's Imbalance
Exclusive: Saigon explains his hopes for a better mix of business and commerce in Hip Hop with his Squid Ink Squad imprint and how actor Omar Epps surprised him with his mic skills.
Adrian Younge Says A '94 Attack On Souls Of Mischief Sparked "There Is Only Now"
Exclusive: Adrian Younge responds to being sampled by Timbaland and Army of the Pharaohs and reveals coordinating Souls of Mischief and Busta Rhymes' collaboration via Twitter.
Lecrae On Ferguson Riots: "We've Forgotten The Government Works For Us"
Exclusive: With his "Anomaly" album on the way, Lecrae explains balancing family, faith and what it means to be a true leader.
Many Men: A Q&A With Producers Of G-Unit's "The Beauty Of Independence"
Exclusive: Havoc, Viruss Beats, LordQuest, 45 Music, D.K.A.D. & Ryu of SQUADRON and G-Unit A&R Tony G weigh in on the process of creating G-Units The Beauty Of Independence EP.
Marsha Ambrosius Talks B-Girl Roots & Asking DJ Premier To Sample "Come Clean"
Exclusive: Marsha Ambrosius details how her love of Hip Hop and honest approach to songwriting led to collaborations with Dr. Dre, Common, Nas and others.
