HipHopDx Interviews
Tech N9ne: Someone To Believe In
Tech explains what Lil Wayne's desire to collab means to him and fans. He talks a past Eminem-intended track, and reveals that Jay Rock and Strange may pair.
Dusty Fingers: My Vinyl Weighs A Ton
Read a rare interview with DJ Danny Dann The Beat Mann, the creator of the "Dusty Fingers" volumes, responsible for hits such as Dre & Em's "Guilty Conscience"
Bad Azz: Crew Love
Snoop Dogg's longtime protege speaks about working with 2Pac, his years on Priority, and how the originally Doggystyle Records LBC Crew is coming back to life.
dead prez: Let's Get Free 10th Anniversary Feature
M-1 & stic.man look back at their classic debut, and reflect on Kanye West and Lord Jamar's contributions, the six years it took to create.
N*E*R*D: Colors
Pharrell, Chad and Shay talk to DX about the inspiration behind "Nothing," tattoo removal, and why can make you sing and dance for a Big Mac at 5am in Paris.
Slum Village: Forever Slum
Rapper T3 and producer Young RJ discuss Slum Village's legacy, having Drake as a fan, and the state of the group in the wake of Baatin and J Dilla.
Underground Report: RADIx & Cool Nutz
DX's monthly column catches up with Quite Nyce & Seek, whose RADIx group is in the lab with Statik Selektah, and Portland's Cool Nutz, who's worked with Living Legends and E-40 alike.
Black Sheep: This Is Kind Of Fat
Dres tells DX about making "The Black Pool of Genius," his relationship with Chi-Ali, and his thoughts about Kia's using a true classic for the heads.
These Are Our Heroes: Greg Nice
One of Hip Hop's true masters of ceremony talks about making his solo album, inspiring Biggie Smalls, KRS-One and even reveals that DJ Premier and 2Pac indeed worked together on One Nation.
GLC: Space Age Pimpin'
The original Go Getter tells DX about his long-awaited debut coming to light, getting down with Kanye West back when, and what Ice-T, Too Short and UGK taught him.
Producer's Corner: Stoupe
A super-rare with the reclusive producer for Jedi Mind Tricks, as he talks about working with Canibus, the late Guru and his new Trip Hop group, Dutch.
The Roots: Growing Pains
?uestlove tells HipHopDX about going to NBC HR training, the 1,700 unreleased songs the band has, revisits the catalog, and how Dilla mentored him through some amazing music.
Rakaa Iriscience: Eye Know
Dilated Peoples' emcee talks about waiting for the inspiration to release his solo debut, remembering Guru, and the '90s L.A. underground's views on Fashawn, Blu and company.
Game: Human Nature
DX follows Game around New York for a series of events that show the man behind the star, as he talks about "R.E.D.'s" significance, and additional recording with DJ Toomp & DJ Premier.
David Banner: My Philosophy
David Banner thinks very deeply. Read about his unique working relationship with 9th Wonder, why he didn't get his Masters, and why he thinks mixtapes can be bad for Hip Hop.
Chuck D: How To Rap
One of Hip Hop's true masters of ceremony reveals if it's true that he "doesn't freestyle much, but he writes 'em as such." Word.
Nappy Roots: Kentucky Fried Music
Skinny DeVille and Fish Scales of Nappy Roots talk to DX about their latest album "The Pursuit of Nappyness" and the independent music industry.
Mixtape Wrapup (May 2010)
DJ Drama releases three of the top mixtapes - in one month. Royce Da 5'9" drops a new "Bar Exam", while T.I. gives a polished body of work, and Rick Ross unloads another free EP.
Yukmouth: Survival Skills
The Luniz' front-man defends Suge Knight's name after the March incident, recalls his Rap-A-Lot years, and working with his idol, Kool G. Rap, in this weeded walk down memory lane.
Underground Report: Sage Francis & Grieves
Providence, Rhode Island's veteran emcee talks about his new release and how N.W.A. shaped him, while Rhymesayers' newest artist introduces himself with candor, and some personal journals of his own.
