HipHopDx Interviews
Producer's Corner: Organized Noize
Sleepy Brown, Rico Wade and Ray Murray declare "We are the South," as they discuss their new album with Nappy Roots. The legendary trio also revisits Outkast's early work and confirms a group deal.
Dame Dash Explains BluRoc Mission, Upholding Lifestyle In Independence, And Being A Candidate To Run Death Row Records
HipHopDX spent a day with the BluRoc team this month. Its famed CEO spoke about "taste and independence - without compromise," how the label began as an experiment, and why struggle helps.
Kurupt Addresses "Superficial” Youngsters," And Declares "Angry Kurupt" Dead
The Kingpin gets surprisingly deep with DX, delving into his personal growth, after attacking ageism in Hip Hop. He also considers "Streetz Iz A Mutha 2," "HRSMN" and reveals second DJ Quik collab album.
Phonte Breaks Down Personal Growth, Philosophy On Bringing Sexes Together Through Music
With his solo debut on the horizon line, the Justus League forefather looks at his family tree with new insights and an olive branch in Hip Hop's battle of the sexes reveals his key to success.
The Outlawz Clarify Last Group Album Claims And Smoking Ashes, Talk Truce With Lil Cease
Noble, E.D.I. and Fatal respond to the response from Tupac's family over smoking 'Pac's ashes and explain why it's sell-or-die time for their career as a group.
Consequence Breaks Down "Movies On Demand 3," Details G.O.O.D. Music Fallout
Consequence talks his new acclaimed mixtape, the old guard at G.O.O.D.'s role in Kanye West's life today, and he credits The Clipse' Pusha T with the "weakest comeback diss ever."
A&R Roundtable: Noah Friedman, DJ Folk, J. Wells Discuss What Labels Want, Industry Trends
The musical minds behind releases at Duck Down Records, CTE Records and Bonzi get together to discuss the game - with experience from Pharoahe Monch, Kurupt and Lil Wayne's "Tha Carter IV."
Producer's Corner: Hit-Boy
From "Watch The Throne" album gems to Lil Wayne and Eminem collaborations, this 24 year-old Polow Da Don protege is living the dream, and he shares some jaw-dropping stories from working with Kanye West.
Young Guru Says Jay Electronica Made Him Love Hip Hop Again, Recalls Confirming Jay-Z Diss To Beanie Sigel
Jay-Z's longtime engineer reveals that it was his friendship with Memphis Bleek that brought him to Hov, recalls Jay calling 9th Wonder "the next Premo" and dues paid with D Dot and Nonchalant.
Boi-1da Explains Finding A Unique Sound With Game, Drake's Sophomore Album
The 24 year-old sensation explains a candid conversation that he and Dr. Dre had, finding a hard-but-emotional sound for "R.E.D.," and confirms upcoming work with 50 Cent and Busta Rhymes.
Game Examines "R.E.D.," Talks The Fall Of G-Unit, And Says "Bipolar Is The New Swag"
Closing out the week Game edits DX, we give you our interview. He explains how he's rededicating himself to everything, and why he doesn't care if his homies are tight with 50 Cent or Jay-Z.
Kendrick Lamar Says "Section.80" Is Just A Warm-Up, Analyzes Work With Game & Dr. Dre
Game suggested DX call on his fellow Compton native K. Dot. The young emcee goes in-depth about his highly successful, critically praised digital debut, and says his work with Dre will soon be heard.
Lex Luger Recalls Working With Game On "R.E.D.," Says His Sound Comes From Pain
The 20 year-old production sensation was Game's first requested interview as editor, as Lex explains that the "B.M.F." copycat beats have to do with artist tastes, and why he wanted to "outshine Dr. Dre"
Mobb Deep Explains "The Infamous'" Affect On Rap, Havoc Crowns Prodigy "The Best"
HipHopDX caught up with M-O-B-B on the road this week, as the duo shows that some things have changed in their growth, but the essence is still there. Hav admits he never noticed how ill Prodigy is.
Lenny Kravitz Talks Album Inspired By Race Relations, Chemistry With Jay-Z
Lenny Kravitz speaks about what he sees going on in Hip Hop right now, draws a parallel with himself and collaborator Drake, and looks at Jay-Z as another class of '89 Brooklyn artist with a message.
Royce Da 5'9 Acknowledges Personal Growth, Trend-Setting, Ignoring Canibus
Nickel Nine says that he is trying to treat Canibus with respect, and explains what jail, beef and bad record contracts taught him as he vows to deliver his last indie solo in "Success Is Certain."
Ski Beatz Breaks Down Improvisational Approach, Avoiding Roc-A-Fella Breakup
One of the busiest producers in Hip Hop explains how DD172 business leads to serendipitous music-making, and why moving to North Carolina in the '00s kept him cool with Dame Dash and Jay-Z.
Producer's Corner: Mr. Porter
The Bad Meets Evil executive producer explains how he nearly brought about his own demises, and cautions fans to be thankful for what they wish for, as well as artists to stop over-saturating.
The Road To Success With Wiz Khalifa & Mac Miller
Peter Schwartz, the booking agent for the two non-stop performers and Wiz Khalifa's road manager Will Dzombak speak to the work ethic and love of showmanship that's been in the making for several years.
Waka Flocka Flame Guarantees J. Cole Collaboration, Talks Industry Fakeness
The Brick Squad 1017 breaks down how he writes his aggression anthems, why he's not an actor but wants only the best roles, and how he struck up an interesting convo with a Roc Nation sensation.
