HipHopDx Interviews
J-Doe Explains Ghostwriting, Difference Between Producers & Beat-makers
The California-talent also details his latest release, "Welcome To My Fan Club," and working on Tyrese's Grammy-nominated album, "Open Invitation."
Crooked I Shares Hopes For A Slaughterhouse/Black Hippy Collaboration
Exclusive: Crooked I tells how the Trayvon Martin verdict impacts class warfare & why Joe Budden & Joell Ortiz can still be on a track with Kendrick Lamar after their "Control" responses.
Big Sean Dissects "Hall Of Fame," Says He "Hates Battle Rapping"
Exclusive: Big Sean recalls turning down a scholarship to sign with G.O.O.D. Music and shares plans to build his own dynasty soon.
Big K.R.I.T. Describes Upcoming Work With Chad Hugo, Terrace Martin & DJ Dahi
Exclusive: Big K.R.I.T. offers a thorough breakdown of the song "Purpose," and shares his hopes for a collaboration with Andre 3000.
Phil Ade Discusses His Hiatus From Rap & His "R.O.S.E." Concept
Exclusive: Phil Ade chronicles the Washington DC Hip Hop scene and explains drawing inspiration from "Illmatic."
Killah Priest Reveals His Battle Rap Origins & Praises Loaded Lux
Exclusive: Killah Priest explains why he feels the need to bring back certain elements of Hip Hop and why he and Ghostface watch Battle Rap "like it's a story."
Kevin Gates Describes Overcoming Depression & Incarceration On "Stranger Than Fiction"
Exclusive: Baton Rougue native Kevin Gates explains why it's better to be Luca Brasi than Don Corleone and the true price of being loyal to friends.
Demrick Shares His Concept For "Wings Up" & Recalls Work With Jim Jonsin
Exclusive: Demrick explains his journey from unsigned artist to performing in front of thousands and details his latest vision for "Wings UP" with Polyester the Saint.
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.
Ty Dolla $ign Talks Joining Taylor Gang & Evolving Past Ratchet Music
Exclusive: Ty Dolla $ign Explains why one of his biggest hits wasn't his favorite, how he joined Wiz Khalifa's Taylor Gang & where he was the day Tupac died.
Stevie Stone Says Tech N9ne "Set The Record Straight" On "The Baptism"
Exclusive: Strange Music emcee Stevie Stone provides advice for independent artists, including how to balance business and personal life and grow a fan base organically.
Redman & Method Man Remember Meeting At Kris Kross' Album Release Party
Exclusive: Redman & Method Man look back at over 20 years in the industry including their first encounter and the time Red tried to light Method Man's foot on fire.
Pete Rock Explains Uniting Hip Hop Generations On "80 Blocks From Tiffany's pt.II"
Exclusive: Pete Rock explains adapting his sound to fit CL Smooth, Mac Miller, Ab-Soul and Mack Wilds from "The Wire."
Madchild Points Out Hip Hop's Reluctance Discussing Mental Health
Exclusive: Madchild checks in from the "Vans Warped Tour" to speak on his Battleaxe Warriors family & balancing a social drink with the responsibility of being honest about past addictions.
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.
Tech N9ne Hopes "I Am Not A Saint" Helps Fellow Sexual Assault Victims
Exclusive: Tech N9ne explains his shocking admission on "I Am Not A Saint," and how the concept of "E.B.A.H." came to him in a dream.
Vince Staples Acknowledges Friendly Competition With Earl Sweatshirt & Mac Miller
Exclusive: Vince Staples explains how gang culture influences Long Beach's perception of Hip Hop and why he thinks rappers have become corny.
Krayzie Bone Says Fan Mail Sparked Three 6 Mafia Beef
Exclusive: Krayzie Bone looks back on his 20-year career, discussing the first time Bone Thugs-N-Harmony met Tupac Shakur, the "E. 1999 Eternal" and "The Art Of War" recording sessions, and reconciling with Twista. He also highlights the differences between working with Pac, Eazy-E and The Notorious B.I.G.
The 10 Laws Of Success: An Independent Artist's Hip Hop Guide
A panel of industry veterans including LEP Bogus Boys and Torae weigh in on how to launch an independent Hip Hop career.
REKS Explains Balancing Mainstream Appeal With Social Commentary
Exclusive: REKS details branching out on his own for "Revolution Cocktail," why Budapest is a must visit location and his "Best Kept Secret" status.
