HipHopDx Interviews
Swollen Members: Come Clean
The veteran Vancouver trio is back to their underground Hip Hop musical roots, but Mad Child, Prevail and Rob the Viking show that they are different Battle Axe warriors than they were a decade ago.
Brotha Lynch Hung: Flesh Of My Flesh
The Sacramento O.G. is back to talk about his new album, helping Gangsta Rap get more creative, his relationship with X-Raided, and being a cold lyrical legend.
Rap, Ink: Hip Hop's First National Emcee With A Tattoo Parlor
Emcee and tattoo parlor owner Isaiah Toothtaker speaks about putting ink on Rapper Big Pooh, Murs, Jean Grae and others, and how this Hell's Angels affiliate feels about co-opting gang culture.
Phonte, 9th Wonder & Peter Rosenberg: The Brotherhood
In their first interview together in years, Little Brother's Phonte and 9th Wonder talk about their reconciliation, their new catalog moment with Lil B, and Peter Rosenberg's Noisemakers this week.
Mack 10 & Glasses Malone: A Gangster And A Gentleman
Glasses Malone speaks about the excitement of his first retail project, while Mack 10 speaks about his revived Hoo-Bangin' Records, and their shared opinions of L.A.'s restored lyricism.
TIMELESS: Smoothe Da Hustler Revisits "Once Upon A Time In America"
Trigger Tha Gambler and Smoothe engage in an epic conversation to commemorate the 15th anniversary of SDH's stellar solo debut, including mentions of M.O.P., The Notorious B.I.G. and Big Daddy Kane.
Big Sean: Detroit State of Mind
From Coney Island hot dogs to social policy, Lions heartbreaks, and Royce da 5'9's influence, HipHopDX asks G.O.O.D. Music's sensation to talk about his city, as Detroit's next big star.
De La Soul's Maseo: Salute The DJ
In honor of Brooklyn Bodega's March 30 event at Southpaw, DX spoke to one of our heroic deejays about the state of the art, De La Soul's consistency and bringing smiles to the stage.
Pharoahe Monch: The War Report
General Monch submits his account of "W.A.R.", after sharing one of Nate Dogg's war stories heard while being recruited by Dr. Dre's Aftermath army.
Producer's Corner: DJ Khalil
One of Dr. Dre's right-hand boardsmen speaks about finally getting a chance to work with Eminem, sharing his personality on Drake's "Fear" and some personality traits about Dre you might not know.
Aceyalone: Bounce These Balls
In advance of tonight's Decon & DX sponsored SXSW showcase, Acey talks his work with Guru, and why he doesn't "give a fuck" about feedback from fans.
Freddie Gibbs: Buhloone Mindstate
In advance of his performance at the Decon & DX sponsored SXSW showcase, Gibbs talks about "slappin' ass" with Young Jeezy, "trying to wake up Dr. Dre," and much more.
Roc Marciano: Brass Knuckles
"Gangsta Rap don't make it to Pepsi commercials. Gangsta Rap don't have a life there. Gangsta Rap can still sell, but they've got bigger plans for the music now." - Roc Marciano
Shad: Best Kept Secret
After the praises of "T.S.O.L." last year, Shad talks about rocking stages with one of his inspirations in Common, and incorporating Biblical punchlines and femininity into his raps.
Classified: In A Major Way
With a catalogue spanning 14 albums, Nova Scotia's Classified explains merging his independent hustle with a mainstream business model and more.
Strong Arm Steady: Hammer Time
DX sits down with Strong Arm Steady to discuss their LP, working with Pete Rock and DJ Khalil, and why OFWGKTA and Kendrick Lamar are the future of west coast Hip Hop.
Producer's Corner: Dame Grease
The man who gave DMX and The L.O.X. a signature sound speaks about mentoring Max B and French Montana, transitioning to rapping, and some interesting words for Diddy's Hitmen.
E-40: Deep Water
Earl breaks down how radio stifled his national popularity, and gave birth to "Captain Save A Hoe," as he speaks about independent freedom, why mixtapes aren't his steez, and Mac Mall's talent.
Hopsin: Something Wicked
The Panorama City sensation speaks about his Funk Volume release, why he doesn't want to rhyme about drugs, and why he's unafraid to call out your favorite rappers, and go shoot a video about it.
LeCrae: Power In Numbers
Lupe Fiasco and Malice are reportedly championing Christian Hip Hop star LeCrae. He's selling more records in the last year than Rap's stars, and he's still new to many. HipHopDX aims to change that.
