HipHopDx Interviews
Kat Stacks: Hell Hath No Fury
She's talking, and whether they believe it or not, the industry's listening. Kat Stacks tells DX about her motives in airing out Young Money, as well as if she considers herself a prostitute.
Industry 101: Travis O'Guin
Strange Music's CEO explains why retailers prevented Brotha Lynch Hung from a potential Top 25 debut, his hugely successful philosophy, and why he had the "So Far Gone"-business model seven years early.
Pharoahe Monch: Back On My B.S.
One of Hip Hop
Olivia: Broken Silence
G-Unit's former First Lady speaks about leaving the house that 50 built, why there's no bad blood, and her upcoming Vh1 reality show.
Producer's Corner: J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League
The producers behind Rick Ross' "Maybach Music" series tell DX about the Part 3, and having worked with Gucci Mane, Jeezy and Buck, the trio reacts to getting a Grammy on their third placement.
Too Short: Digital Dope
Short Dog tells DX if digital albums remind him of out-the-trunk sales, the state of the Bay, and why he won't be tweeting cocktails anytime soon.
GZA: Drunken Master
The Genius talks about his South By Southwest performances, and Bill Murray's influence. He also touches on his '91 debut, proudest verses, and new album.
Brotha Lynch Hung: Cannibal Vox
The Horrorcore Rap pioneer talks about why he's going to make Avril Lavigne his wife, why Insane Clown Posse helps Rap, and his first LP in seven years.
Emmitt Smith: Hall of Game
Number 22 talks to DX about tracing his genealogy, advice he'd offer Westbrook and LT, and where he keeps his Dancing With The Stars trophies.
A&B Conversation: Bun B
UGK's Bun B tells DX about being a fan of Radiohead & Vampire Weekend, Pimp C's interests in Jazz greats, and why he's the trillest grandfather you'll ever meet.
These Are Our Heroes: Ice-T
The Original Gangsta tells DX about his potent verses, new material with Immortal Tech & Canibus, and why there's so much in an album cover.
Donwill: Music Loves Misery
Tanya Morgan's Donwill talks in depth about the parallels between High Fidelty the film, and his new album, plus if making mixtapes for ladies is a dead art.
Capone-N-Noreaga: Still Reportin'
The Queens duo talks about making their War Report sequel, Tragedy's involvement, the pressure that comes with it, and breaking bottles to patch up the partnership.
Mixtape Wrapup: February
B.o.B., Bun B, Curren$y and Slim Thug bring jewels from the south, Mistah FAB makes a yellow bus drop-off, and Joell & Novel may've outdone Shawn & Robert.
Inspectah Deck: Pawn To King
INS the Rebel tells DX about his career-long triumph in life and within Rap's greatest group. He speaks about working with Gang Starr, and learning production from RZA.
Underground Report: Dessa & Rob Swift
One of the true innovators of turntables talks about his Classical-inspired album & Roc Raida, while Doomtree's Dessa explains her rich lyrics, and touches on real life experiences.
Devin The Dude: The Last Laugh
Hip Hop
Galactic: A Touch Of Jazz
Anti Records' Jazz/Funk outfit talks about working with Juvenile, a full album with Chali 2na, and breaks down the Bounce movement.
Antonio Fargas: On The Books
The former Starksy & Hutch supporting star talks about aiding literacy, and influencing Flava Flav and Snoop Dogg, and his NFL son.
The Year Of The Showoff, Part 2
In this second half of our definitive story on the Showoff squad, Statik, Reks, Term and J.F.K. talk Boston haters, 1982 and much more.
