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Tyga - Swag Inspiration 2008 Interview Interview: Tyga - Swag Inspiration 2008
Mike Ivey Jr. At a pit stop in South Carolina, on his way with eccentric cousin Travis McCoy (Gym Class Heroes) to sunny Dayton Beach, Tyga of Compton linked with NBS to build on the future. Hip hop, popular culture in general, is vibr... continued
Killer Mike - Grind Time Interview Interview: Killer Mike - Grind Time
John Burnett Some rappers are here just to flip words, get money and move on to the next hustle. To them, Hip Hop is a just a bitch they put out on the stroll. Once it dries up, it’s on to the next trick. Few rappers realize the power o... continued
Izza Kizza - Cosmic Strictly Skillz Interview Interview: Izza Kizza - Cosmic Strictly Skillz
Mike Ivey Jr. A male rapper has never ridden Timbaland’s galactic production skills to the pinnacle of hip hop success while under his wing. That doesn’t mean Magoo, Bubba Sparxxx and others haven’t penned great records and enthralled f... continued
Nyce Da Future - Outside Views Interview Interview: Nyce Da Future - Outside Views
Dale Coachman Queens, New York has produced some legendary artists and classic albums when it comes to hip-hop. Nyce da Future is attempting to be another artist who puts Queens in the forefront as one of the premiere spots that bree... continued
Hanif Jamiyl - The Current of Creative Juices Interview Interview: Hanif Jamiyl - The Current of Creative Juices
Mina Jasarevic He wants to lick fudge off your fingers with some whipped cream – at least that’s what Maspyke’s lead MC, Hanif-Jamiyl, exclaims to the ladies in his new single “Wet Dream”, one of the 14 tracks driven over R&B/hip-hop/f... continued
Sev One - And The Winner Is… Interview Interview: Sev One - And The Winner Is…
Mike Ivey Jr. I’ll be honest: my knowledge of Massachusetts is limited to major sporting champions, Project Move and The Departed; apparently, now, the streets’ taste-makers identify a fresh “M-A-$-$” channel that provides galling imag... continued
Billy Danze - Who Is Billy Danze? Interview Interview: Billy Danze - Who Is Billy Danze?
Quinton Hatfield What’s been good with one half of the legendary firing squad M.O.P.’s Billy Danze? As you know already, especially for the hardcore M.O.P. fans out there you know that M.O.P. was signed to G-Unit. Time as passed now an... continued
Edreys - The Sidewalk Scholar Interview Interview: Edreys - The Sidewalk Scholar
Mina Jasarevic Edreys (pronounced E-Drease) translates into the “one who masters the pen”. Does the rising rapper/producer live up to the definition? You be the judge. His solo album, The Expensive Hobby, is scheduled to drop in spr... continued
Dolla - Dollas Dream Interview Interview: Dolla - Dollas Dream
Eavvon O'Neal Dolla, the newest addition to Hip-hop by way of Atlanta, is doing an excellent job of turning hype into artistic capital. Its odd when watching something that seems like propagated attention, fueled by celebrity well wish... continued
Michael Shawn - Shawn’s World Interview Interview: Michael Shawn - Shawn’s World
Mike Ivey Jr. A few years back Michael Shawn, the raspy, high pitched comedian, journeyed up I-95 to upgrade from Philly’s 100.3 The Beat (formerly 103.9) to New York’s urban radio juggernaut Hot 97 and it’s been on since; Shawn co-hos... continued
Joe Budden - New Jersey Net-Working Pt.2 Interview Interview: Joe Budden - New Jersey Net-Working Pt.2
Mike Ivey Jr. Nobodysmiling.com : Can you give me a gage of how well ‘MM3’ is moving on the Amalgam Digital website? I mean, it’s bootlegged heavily and I know that’s what it’s for-to be heard-but are people logging on and b... continued
Joe Budden - New Jersey Net-Working Pt.1 Interview Interview: Joe Budden - New Jersey Net-Working Pt.1
Mike Ivey Jr. A whole is only as impacting as the sum of its parts. GMs and team owners, who each year help bring us NBA entertainment from fall to summer, work together to deliver fans the best product. Now LA, Boston and Atlanta spor... continued
Akrobatik - One Man Show Interview Interview: Akrobatik - One Man Show
Silver Garnier Once upon a time the city of Boston, Massachusetts was synonymous with the famed “Curse of the Bambino.” The legendary hex that Babe Ruth ‘supposedly’ placed on the Boston Red Sox for trading him away to the New York Yan... continued
Dj Felli Fel - No Halting His Grind Interview Interview: Dj Felli Fel - No Halting His Grind
Slav Kandyba He's a well-known radio DJ in Los Angeles and beyond whose name rings bells throughout the industry. Needless to say, he's probably eating healthy and can afford to stay in his lane. But that's not in him, and definitely ... continued
Marvo - Chicago Statesman Interview Interview: Marvo - Chicago Statesman
Melanie J Cornish As Obama gears up for a possible residency at the Whitehouse, Chicago has never been more amped. Well not since the White Sox won the World Series perhaps. Getting your fellow country men onside in the windy city is n... continued
Guilty Simpson - Slinging Rap Interview Interview: Guilty Simpson - Slinging Rap
John Burnett Anyone could get clapped in the D. No one’s prone to the violence that’s clutched Motown as of late—not even the rappers who’ve “made it.” When poverty is amidst, so are the hammers. D-12 rapper, Proof, was slain from a gu... continued
Young Buck - Ups and Downs Interview Interview: Young Buck - Ups and Downs
Mina Jasarevic If rap stops today, he’s still doing his thang, but fortunately for us rap’s not going anywhere - and neither is Young Buck. Set aside his temper as you set aside the controversies surrounding the VIBE Awards incident a... continued
Tray Chaney - Reality Rap Interview Interview: Tray Chaney - Reality Rap
Michael Ivey The last crisis moment for Tray Chaney’s “Poot,” from HBO’s The Wire, found him pealing off a corner at top speed as D-Boy cohort “Bodie” lay fading into the concrete near the close of Season 4. Tray’s role as a ghetto gi... continued
Sha-Money XL - Business Futures Interview Interview: Sha-Money XL - Business Futures
Dale Coachman Sha-Money XL has decided to give back to what has benefited him so much over the last decade. With the worldwide success of 50 Cent and the solidified team that is G-Unit the creator of the Wanksta has made moves. On Marc... continued
Chop Dezol - Got Next Interview Interview: Chop Dezol - Got Next
Quinton Hatfield The south is dominating hip-hop as you hear over and over again. Texas is in the game with the all stars in Houston & Dallas, Georgia’s making noise especially in ATL, North Carolina has dope lyricist with Little Brot... continued
B5 - Family Affair Interview Interview: B5 - Family Affair
Nikki Drag ABC. Can You Stand the Rain? Bump, Bump, Bump. The Jackson 5, New Edition and B2K all gave us boy band classic hits. Like the revolving door of the music industry, a new group is stepping in. B5 consists of the five Bree... continued
Ali Vegas - The Young Veteran Interview Interview: Ali Vegas - The Young Veteran
Dale Coachman Coming up at twelve years of age with the likes of Nas, the Bad Boy era and Jay-Z, Ali Vegas has been through the good, the bad and the ugly of the record business. Almost to a fault, his loyalty may have slowed him soli... continued
Nino Bless - A Fan First Interview Interview: Nino Bless - A Fan First
Mina Jasarevic He’s clever, witty and highly intelligent - and he knows more about the game than the friend of a friend of a friend of yours who knows everything about the game. Nino Bless left his footprints in the industry through ... continued
MeMpHiTz - Do Work Interview Interview: MeMpHiTz - Do Work
Mina Jasarevic You heard of J-Kwon, you heard of HUEY, and you most definitely hear T-Pain in every Top 40 hip-hop/R&B club in North America. Now you will read about the man responsible for their come-up, Micky “MeMpHiTz” Wright. A... continued
Raheem DeVaughn - Love Prolific Interview Interview: Raheem DeVaughn - Love Prolific
Nikki Drag Raheem DeVaughn is doing something right. His sophomore album, Love Behind the Melody dropped last week and he also is nominated for a Grammy for best Male R&B Vocal Performance for his hit, “Woman.” Besides the normal m... continued
Class The King - New York Minute Interview Interview: Class The King - New York Minute
Quinton Hatfield When you say you’re the king you draw a lot of attention. Look back to the medieval times when something didn’t go right in a town or country they blamed it on the king. When something went good for the people the king... continued
Cheri Dennis - Moments of Clarity Interview Interview: Cheri Dennis - Moments of Clarity
Dale Coachman Bad Boy has been known to put out many artists but very few have been through and been consistently successful. Singer and songwriter Cheri Dennis is patiently waiting to get her opportunity to expose her God give talent... continued
Nicolay & Kay - Timeline Interview Interview: Nicolay & Kay - Timeline
Lee Tillman Nicolay is best known as the producing half of The Foreign Exchange (the other half being Phonte Coleman of Little Brother), whose debut album Connected made a huge impact on the underground hip-hop and soul scene. Since t... continued
L.E.P. - Street Tellers Interview Interview: L.E.P. - Street Tellers
Mina Jasarevic Chi town has blessed us with Common, Lupe, Kanye and Rhymefest. The depth and truth in their lyrics has made every hip-hop devotee stop and ask what it is about Chicago that produces such quality writers and performers... continued
Rhymefest - The Better Man Interview Interview: Rhymefest - The Better Man
Mina Jasarevic Stop with the weeping and whining, stop with the grousing and groaning, and please, stop riding Nas’s *&^% and robotically repeating the catch phrase of 2007 - ‘Hip-hop is dead’. A sharp attempt on Nas’s end to open di... continued
Prodigy - Apostle’s Warning Pt. 2 Interview Interview: Prodigy - Apostle’s Warning Pt. 2
Danielle Stolich Nobodysmiling.com : You explained that your arrest is a classic case of racial profiling by the NYPD Hip-Hop Police Unit…what is your take on the Hip-Hop Police? Prodigy : When I first heard abo... continued
Prodigy - Apostle’s Warning Pt. 1 Interview Interview: Prodigy - Apostle’s Warning Pt. 1
Danielle Stolich Prodigy, the always controversial half of rap duo Mobb Deep, sat down with Nobodysmiling.com to discuss his upcoming new album, HNIC2 (due March 2008) as he prepares for a three-year bid starting on January 9, 2008. L... continued
Kidz In The Hall - Epoch Interview Interview: Kidz In The Hall - Epoch
Mina Jasarevic They don’t need an introduction, they need your attention. For some reason, a number of hip-hop fans are still walking around unaware of Kidz In The Hall. Unconscious of the producer/MC duo Double O and Naledge who wo... continued
Drawzilla - Stirring The Pot Interview Interview: Drawzilla - Stirring The Pot
Mina Jasarevic Some would argue that hip-hop producers have to work twice as hard than MCs/rappers in order to please. And the list of people that need to be satisfied includes not only those rhyming over melodies, but also the crit... continued
S.A.S. – Raw, Uncut & Unedited Interview Interview: S.A.S. – Raw, Uncut & Unedited
Mina Jasarevic They’ve been called “hip-hop’s rock stars” due to their chic fashion feel (they look so mean in jeans and fresher than farm strawberries ever since they stepped on the scene). Aside from unique fashion sense, good looks... continued
Lupe Fiasco - Anakin Skywalker of Hip Hop Interview Interview: Lupe Fiasco - Anakin Skywalker of Hip Hop
John Burnett Artistically, Hip Hop was in a major slump but when Wasalu Jaco emerged onto the scene the Hip Hop community had a reason to rejoice. Fans were set to anoint Lupe Fiasco as the chosen one; the one who would propel Hip Hop ... continued
Styles P - Duality Interview Interview: Styles P - Duality
Quinton Hatfield The streets have the most respect for the LOX. Through-out the years the LOX continued to give hip-hop that raw and uncut hardcore sound that the hood loved. The group has been in the game for over a decade and even t... continued
Sic Osyrus - Overdrive Interview Interview: Sic Osyrus - Overdrive
Quinton Hatfield Sic Osyrus sounds like the name of some kind of deadly disease. One thing about a deadly disease though is that nine times out of ten once it makes it’s invasion it can not be stopped. You simply can’t do nothing abou... continued
Nina Sky - Show & Prove Interview Interview: Nina Sky - Show & Prove
Nikki Drag Meeting Nina Sky was reminiscent of hanging out with two girls from the block. Just kicking it and talking about life. No cockiness or arrogance, just a fun and blunt conversation amongst friends. Upon meeting them it is ea... continued
Killah Priest - The Iron Sheik Interview Interview: Killah Priest - The Iron Sheik
Mina Jasarevic His personality alone deserves a full article, one that would carefully attempt to decipher his thought process. But since we’re in the business of hip-hop journalism and not psychology, I had to satisfy my curiosity b... continued
Guru & Solar - The Ownerz Interview Interview: Guru & Solar - The Ownerz
Pharoh Talib Guru knows a thing or two about finding quality producers. In Gangstarr’s early days Guru dabbled with a variety of producers until he found a staple after DJ Premier sent him a beat tape. The gruff voiced emcee knew he h... continued
Hi-Tek - Making The Masterpiece Interview Interview: Hi-Tek - Making The Masterpiece
Mina Jasarevic Innovative, intriguing and inexorable – perhaps not the first impression one would get from the mega-producer Hi-Tek; though when studied closely, this lavishly-humble craftsman exhibits all the ingredients required to ... continued
Cormega - Drop A Gem On ‘Em Interview Interview: Cormega - Drop A Gem On ‘Em
Danielle Stolich In 2007, Cormega needs no introduction. Love him or hate him, ‘Mega has solidified himself as not only a premier lyricist but a self-made entrepreneur and budding mogul in a cutthroat industry that many thought he wou... continued
Frank Lucas, Jr - Son Of A Gun Interview Interview: Frank Lucas, Jr - Son Of A Gun
Danielle Stolich For many people, Denzel Washington's portrayal of drug kingpin Frank Lucas in the new movie 'American Gangster' will be a cautionary tale. For others, the rags-to-riches story of of a country youth turned gangster wil... continued
Chamillionaire - Ultimate Victory Interview Interview: Chamillionaire - Ultimate Victory
Quinton Hatfield Chamillionaire has been one of the most successful new-comers in hip-hop lately. If you look at his past accolades they are something many MC’s would love to achieve. The last album “The Sound of Revenge” slowly reached... continued
Yung Joc - Hustlenomic$ Interview Interview: Yung Joc - Hustlenomic$
Quinton Hatfield Yung Joc is not a lyricist as many would agree, but at the end of the day he just doesn’t care. Yung Joc is all about getting the club popping off which is what he does best. Whether you were doing the motorcycle bounc... continued
DJ Envy & Red Red Café - I'm The DJ He's The Rapper Interview Interview: DJ Envy & Red Red Café - I'm The DJ He's The Rapper
Quinton Hatfield When was the last time The DJ and the rapper actually put out an album together. Yeah you probably can’t remember, because it’s been a while hasn’t’t it? In the history of hip-hop the relationship between the DJ and t... continued
Median - And Just-Us For All Interview Interview: Median - And Just-Us For All
Serge Fleury The beautiful thing about Hip-Hop is that no matter who’s contributing; they’re still able to bring whatever they do best to the table. When you hear artists such as The Game, Snoop Dogg, or Kurpt; there’s not doubt that th... continued
Hell Rell - A Hell Of A Time Interview Interview: Hell Rell - A Hell Of A Time
Serge Fleury Back in 2001, the Harlem-based group known as the Diplomats were on easy street. They were signed to power house, Roc-A-Fella Records, and Cam'ron's album, "Come Home With Me" went on to sell over 1,000,000 copies. Riding t... continued
The Clarke Boyz - Bigger Is Better Interview Interview: The Clarke Boyz - Bigger Is Better
Quinton Hatfield Houston, TX never went no where and now the H-Town is about to introduce to you a duo like no other that goes by the name The Clarke Boyz. Meet Ticket and Starr two high school friends from the south side of Houston who... continued
40 Cal - Locked & Loaded Interview Interview: 40 Cal - Locked & Loaded
Serge Fleury Lets play "word association." If you're unfamiliar with the game; it's when one person says something, and another person tries to connect the previous word or phrase, with one of their own. For example, if someone were ... continued
Adina Howard - Give To Receive Interview Interview: Adina Howard - Give To Receive
Quinton Hatfield Let’s keep it real sex sells and to be honest most people that stood out in the entertainment business took it to a whole different level. People love things that deal with sex as this is something that’s in our dail... continued
DJ Bedtyme - Breaking New Music Interview Interview: DJ Bedtyme - Breaking New Music
Quinton Hatfield The DJ is the person in hip-hop that deserves the most respect. The DJ is the reason why some of our favorite MC's are in the game today. While many artists with hunger dream of getting into the game everyday the DJ he... continued
Raekwon - The Strongest Link Interview Interview: Raekwon - The Strongest Link
Serge Fleury It's been over 12 years since every die- hard Wu-Tang fan popped Raekwon's purple tape in their cassette player; "Only Built 4 Cuban Linx." Before then, everyone's focus was on the charismatic Method Man as the officialm... continued
Talib Kweli - Individual Movements Interview Interview: Talib Kweli - Individual Movements
Quinton Hatfield Having the respect and recognition as being a dope lyricist to come in hip-hop Talib Kweli is back to give the conscious fans of hip-hop another round. After quite some time after the release of his last album “The B... continued
Dame Grease - Main Ingredient Interview Interview: Dame Grease - Main Ingredient
Serge Fluery When it comes to the art of making noise, some producers might excel more than others. Now [we] all have our favorites; and we're all guilty of disregarding lyrics at times to just focus on the beats. That's just the way o... continued
9th Wonder - It’s A Wonderful Life Interview Interview: 9th Wonder - It’s A Wonderful Life
Serge Fluery Hip-Hop has always been pretty easy mathematics. Good lyrics, plus solid production, equals great success. If you're an extraordinary lyricist, then the people will love you for it. But if you're an exceptional beat techni... continued
Keith Murray - The Beautifullest Interview Interview: Keith Murray - The Beautifullest
Quinton Hatfield It’s the most beautifullest thing in this world and if you love hip-hop you know that’s the well known slogan by the lyrical monster Keith Murray. Many of us remember the days not too long ago when the Def Squad with K... continued
Blitz The Ambassador - What It Is Interview Interview: Blitz The Ambassador - What It Is
Quinton Hatfield Born and raised in the African country of Ghana is Blitz The Ambassador. After living in the rich continent for quite some time Blitz went on and moved to the U.S. for his own personal reasons. Heavily influenced by hi... continued
Trel Mack - Mack of the Year Interview Interview: Trel Mack - Mack of the Year
The city of Philadelphia definitely has made its mark in hip-hop over the years. In the early stages the city was first put on the map with Jazzy Jeff and Will Smith, Schoolly D, The Roots, and many others Philly has brought it’s share of hip-hop wi... continued
Lil Wyte - Tennessee Titan Interview Interview: Lil Wyte - Tennessee Titan
Serge Fleury The South has pretty much been in the driver's seat when the subject of Hip-Hop comes to mind. By now, phrases like; "Hip-Hop isn't dead, it lives in the South" are a little cliché, but is also very true. No matter where y... continued
Poison Pen - Mighter Than The Sword Interview Interview: Poison Pen - Mighter Than The Sword
Serge Fleury Some of the things that may impress the average person, probably won't impress a native New Yorker; especially if he/she is from Brooklyn, New York. In a place were rappers are just as common as gum on the concrete, it's p... continued
Omilio Sparks - Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop Interview Interview: Omilio Sparks - Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop
Blaksicilian Omilio Sparks Listening Party, NYC Clad in a designer jeans and a matching white tee, Omilio Sparks is as sharp as a tack. One has to admire how he gregariously works his invite-only listening party, greeti... continued
R.E.U.B. - The Black Rapper Show Interview Interview: R.E.U.B. - The Black Rapper Show
Nikki Drag R.E.U.B. is on a mission. He talks to us after he has just put in a long day as a behavior manager at a school for troubled teens. He looks like an average guy in jeans and a T-shirt, unlike most artists; he is absent of ob... continued
Lumidee - Unexpected Interview Interview: Lumidee - Unexpected
Quinton Hatfield It’s been a little over two years since you heard the girl Lumidee. Yeah I know that rings a bell as the first tune that comes to your mind is the song “Uh Oh”. The name of the album that featured that track was her fi... continued
J.A.M.E.S Watts - The Game Needs James Interview Interview: J.A.M.E.S Watts - The Game Needs James
Eric Adisa An artist that promotes the slogan, “The Game Needs James”, must have profound confidence, certainty, and conviction in his craft. Yet, since the New Jersey emcee, J.A.M.E.S Watts, embarked upon his mission to immerse himse... continued
DL - Diversification Interview Interview: DL - Diversification
Claudio E. Cabrera Few rappers fail to get it in today’s day and age. It’s rap or bust for many. Not even a thought as to what to do if rap doesn’t work out. One person who I cant apply that school of thinking to is Queens rapper, DL. ... continued
Midi Mafia – Adversity Interview Interview: Midi Mafia – Adversity
Claudio E. Cabrera Things were all good just a week ago. Whether it was laying down tracks for Jennifer Lopez or exploding on the scene with 50 Cent’s “21 Questions,” production duo extroadinaires Midi Mafia could do no wrong. Their ph... continued
Red Grant - Good Energy Interview Interview: Red Grant - Good Energy
Quinton Hatfield On the grind and now in line for the next generation of comedians is Red Grant. The Washington D.C. native is much known for his signature geeky laugh after every joke and ugly facial expressions. After realizing he was... continued
Ca$his - Ruling Everything Around Him Interview Interview: Ca$his - Ruling Everything Around Him
Serge Fleury Lets go on a little history lesson. In 1990, a record company named Interscope was formed. From there, they signed Gerado, a Latin artist who scored a hit called "Rico Suave." Riding the high of that success, they later si... continued
Numskull - Tripping On Nothing Interview Interview: Numskull - Tripping On Nothing
Quinton Hatfield Remember the duo The Luniz from back in the day with Yukmouth and Numskull. If not well how about the hit single from back in they day 'I Got Five On It'. Yeah these Bay area vets were doing they thing back in the day ... continued
Quik - Longevity Interview Interview: Quik - Longevity
Quinton Hatfield DJ Quik or now as he wants to be known, Quik is definitely a pioneer of the west coast hip-hop scene. While through the years you had other west coast legends such as Dr. Dre, Too Short, Snoop Dogg, E-40, and others, ... continued
Killa Kyleon - Gangstatainment Interview Interview: Killa Kyleon - Gangstatainment
Quinton Hatfield Meet Killa “Gorilla” Kyleon. Repping the south side of Houston you may recognize this dude or heard his name from Houston star Slim Thug and his crew The Boss Hogg Outlawz. Having a rep in Houston on the underground mi... continued
Tangled Thoughts - Don't Get It Twisted Interview Interview: Tangled Thoughts - Don't Get It Twisted
Serge Fleury The "Hip-Hop Group" has a very long time line. From innovators, Run DMC, to the infamous 2 Live Crew, to the soulful sounds of Pete Rock and C.L. Smooth, not to mention, A Tribe Called Quest. The chemistry between MC and D... continued
David Banner - Transcend Music Interview Interview: David Banner - Transcend Music
Kevin L. Clark This is a hip-hop website, so you should be familiar with the legendary Mississippian named David Banner. The Incredible Hulkian rapper-slash-producer-slash-actor has kept you nodding your head ever since 1999. Since the... continued
Brother J - Rejuvenation Interview Interview: Brother J - Rejuvenation
Claudio E. Cabrera Not too many people know, but the blueprint and the start of the Afro-Centric Hip Hop movement was not started by Public Enemy, but by the X-Clan. The fearsome four-some of the late Professor X and late Sugar Shaft a... continued
Rich Boy - Another Day, Another Dollar Interview Interview: Rich Boy - Another Day, Another Dollar
Serge Fleury Nas' latest CD suggested that Hip-Hop is dead; then Ludacris won the Grammy for best Hip-Hop album, and let the world know that it actually lives in the South. Hip-Hop has always been one of the most unique music genres aro... continued
Quincy Jones III - Father Figure Interview Interview: Quincy Jones III - Father Figure
Claudio E. Cabrera Imagine growing up in Sweden far away from the States where your father is revered as one of the greatest music minds ever. Growing up in poverty, while your father is producing the classic “Thriller” album for Micha... continued
Pacific Division – Invest In Good Stock Interview Interview: Pacific Division – Invest In Good Stock
Melanie J Cornish When you think of the West, more often than not you will think of the traditionalistic values the coast has constantly pushed forth. However when you hear the recent blend tape from Pacific Division you understand tha... continued
Rage - Verbal Abuse Interview Interview: Rage - Verbal Abuse
Quinton Hatfield One argument in hip-hop right now is the lack of dominance by the female MC. Though we all know that rap music is a male dominated genre and has been from the beginning, but with all this hip-hop is dead talk maybe it ... continued
Twista - Street Edge Interview Interview: Twista - Street Edge
Quinton Hatfield Having been ten years after releasing the highly acclaimed album “Adrenaline Rush” to ever come from the Windy City is Chicago rap pioneer Twista. Many people don’t realize that the fast-rapping MC Twista was one of the... continued
Juice – Two Sides to Every Story Interview Interview: Juice – Two Sides to Every Story
Melanie J Cornish If the Gods were to select a rapper to work against, you would think Chicago’s own Juice had been offered on a silver platter. The predicaments he faces are not seen as a hindrance to him per say but to many or most t... continued
DJ Khaled - Its Just Crucial Interview Interview: DJ Khaled - Its Just Crucial
Kevin L. Clark DJ Khaled has a booming voice. The radio and mix tape DJ had major radio and television success with the release of his first album ‘Listennn... The Album’. Almost an exact year later, Khaled hopes to continue with his b... continued
Brick & Lace - The Right Way Interview Interview: Brick & Lace - The Right Way
Quinton Hatfield Meet Nailah and Nyanda, sisters and Jamaican natives who make up the new sexy duo “Brick and Lace”. Coming from a country where Dancehall and Reggae dominate the music scene “Brick and Lace” will definitely have somethi... continued
Boo The Boss Playa – Who’s the Boss? Interview Interview: Boo The Boss Playa – Who’s the Boss?
Melanie J Cornish Mississippi isn’t necessarily known as a Hip-Hop stronghold, nor is J Records infamous as a purveyor of Hip-Hop. But bringing some shine to the state that has delivered David Banner and heading up a new division within... continued
Joell Ortiz - Not Your Average Joe Interview Interview: Joell Ortiz - Not Your Average Joe
Serge Fleury New York, New York, the city so big they had to name it twice. The Mecca of culture, the birthplace of Hip-Hop, and also the home to a large percent of Latin Americans. But when you take that percentage and add Hip-Hop to i... continued
Omarion - A Lot More Swag Interview Interview: Omarion - A Lot More Swag
Quinton Hatfield In this time and day in the music business the fad of the boy-band just seems to be dead. Don’t get it wrong these young teenage boys usually fifteen-eighteen years old are marketable as a “motherf*ka” and have girls a... continued
Sean Kingston – Age Ain’t But A Number Interview Interview: Sean Kingston – Age Ain’t But A Number
Melanie J Cornish With a lot of attention being directed towards the ‘thirty something’s,’ timing for the break away teens may never have been worse. However Sean Kingston has no worries or concerns of being huddled into a corner while ... continued
Heatmakerz - Obsession To Profession Interview Interview: Heatmakerz - Obsession To Profession
Kevin L. Clark In 1999, the Heatmakerz entered the hip-hop music scene as producers. Within a year, they were blasting out tunes for Harlem’s own Dip Set. It wasn’t a fluke as they formatted the Diplomats sound of sped-up soul samples o... continued
Red Café - A Shakedown’s Upon Us Interview Interview: Red Café - A Shakedown’s Upon Us
Michael Ivey Red Café is proof that patience, even in the got-to-get-it world of music biz, still pays dividends. The Brooklyn native kept busy ghostwriting and blessing various mixtapes in the underground-unwilling or unable to take hi... continued
Hell Razah - Hell Hath No Fury Interview Interview: Hell Razah - Hell Hath No Fury
Serge Fleury When the legendary Wu-Tang Clan first debuted back in 1993, they took the entire Hip-Hop world by storm. They came on the scene with a new style of rap that didn't include how big your gold chain was, or how many females y... continued
Mistah F.A.B. - Some Feel Good Music Interview Interview: Mistah F.A.B. - Some Feel Good Music
Quinton Hatfield The Bay area has a rep of hip-hop legends from the area with E-40, Too Short, San Quinn, and Mac Dre. Unlike other regions in hip-hop, especially in California the Bay area is known for their fun and crazy sound that c... continued
Jaz-O - Once Bitten Twice Shy? Prt.2 Interview Interview: Jaz-O - Once Bitten Twice Shy? Prt.2
Melanie J Cornish Nobodysmiling.com : That’s like the fixation with hip hop right now the whole age thing. Jaz-O : But to me, of course me.. I am young, I can do everything, and I look like him but I’m my age. Th... continued
Jaz-O - Once Bitten Twice Shy? Prt.1 Interview Interview: Jaz-O - Once Bitten Twice Shy? Prt.1
Melanie J Cornish Apparently not in the case of Jaz-O. The Hip-Hop world has in some cases doubted, ridiculed and sympathized with the MC/Producer who directed the career of one of raps most prestigious figures, Jay-Z. Having guided an... continued
Black Milk - Phat Beats, Phat Rhymes Interview Interview: Black Milk - Phat Beats, Phat Rhymes
Claudio E. Cabrera How much time goes into coming up with a rap name? If you look at artists in Detroit, it must take a long time because they come up with some weird, yet creative names. Guilty Simpson, Eminem, etc. But from the new b... continued
Huey - Pop, Lock & Drop'n Interview Interview: Huey - Pop, Lock & Drop'n
Claudio E. Cabrera St Louis has been known for bringing us party anthems to rock out in the club. Now, comes an artist who brings the classic "Lou" sound but with a twist of consciousness and street tales. It's crazy when the most dang... continued
Slim Thug - Serve And Collect Interview Interview: Slim Thug - Serve And Collect
Quinton Hatfield In the rap game it seems the current trend seems to follow a loyal code of “Once I’m on, ya’ll get on”. I’m sure its obvious what it means, as who ever out the crew is the first to make it big the promise is to go back... continued
Serius Jones - Serious As A Heart Attack Interview Interview: Serius Jones - Serious As A Heart Attack
Serge Fleury In the movie ''Fight Club'' the main character, Tyler Durden (played by Brad Pitt) has one simple rule; ''No One Talks About Fight Club.'' But if you're talking about the MC version to this event, then there is plenty to t... continued
Prodigy - Project P Interview Interview: Prodigy - Project P
Michael Ivey Whether you believe he was a ballerina before “Shook Ones” or not, Prodigy of Mobb Deep seriously aided in laying a foundation for the gutter aesthetic of mid-nineties hip hop. Partner Havoc’s murky soundscapes blended with... continued
J.R. Writer - Back At Ya Interview Interview: J.R. Writer - Back At Ya
Michael Ivey Dipset’s young gunner, J.R. Writer, isn’t running from anyone, not even a street soldier commissioned by Def Jam President/CEO Jay-Z. Once his name started getting thrown around in the midst of the Roc-A-Fella/Dipset lyrica... continued
Devin The Dude - Just Having Fun Interview Interview: Devin The Dude - Just Having Fun
Slav Kandyba With the days of bicoastal beefs pitting L.A. and New York rappers against each other gone like the 90s, the new thing to do is find that ‘it’ city. In 2006, it was unquestionably Atlanta. T.I. went out on a limb and calle... continued
Salaam Remi - The Way We Rock Interview Interview: Salaam Remi - The Way We Rock
Melanie J Cornish There are many who aspire to be a producer, there are some who actually make it a successful career choice and then there are those who are easily deemed in a class of their own. Dre easily heads up the West Coast team... continued
Tre Williams - Let There Be Light Interview Interview: Tre Williams - Let There Be Light
Kevin L. Clark Tre Williams isn’t your average R&B crooner. You won’t see him pop-lockin’ on a slick video set. You won’t see him being a fiend for 106 & Park scream teens. But you will see him alongside Nas. Particularly, on the track... continued
Mathematics - Common Denominator Interview Interview: Mathematics - Common Denominator
Serge Fleury One of the most essential ingredients in Hip-Hop has always been the production aspect. Regardless of how well the lyrics or flow might be put together, the song will ultimately fall flat if the production isn't top notch.... continued
Crime Mob - Hated On Interview Interview: Crime Mob - Hated On
Claudio E. Cabrera The art of making a crowd throw bows at each other, get crunk, and shake the club to its core has been lost. One group figured out how to accomplish all three of those before they were even signed. Crime Mob. The qua... continued
Sullee - Real Talk Interview Interview: Sullee - Real Talk
Serge Fleury Ok, whether we want to admit to it or not; we have all done it. Either you've watched one faithfully, or just caught a glimpse of one just to see what everyone else was talking about. The cardinal sin that many of us are f... continued
Sickamore – The Cure Interview Interview: Sickamore – The Cure
Melanie J Cornish As a topic of conversation, New York Hip-Hop is never far from media headlines, message board discussions, lyrics and general street chatter. Who is going to save it? Who killed it? Is it dead? Everyone has opinions, m... continued
Uncle Murda - Too Hard For Hip-Hop Interview Interview: Uncle Murda - Too Hard For Hip-Hop
Quinton Hatfield The term that many rappers in this game nowadays get knocked for is “Studio Gangsta”. To be a “Studio Gangsta” as many of you already know is an MC who talks about the street life, but probably never did any of the thin... continued
Termanology - Can’t Forget About You Interview Interview: Termanology - Can’t Forget About You
Michael Ivey Lawrence, Massachusetts native Termanology is striving to play a key role in the open war to make hip hop “real” again. Co-signed by renowned producer and scratch mechanic DJ Premier Term is making waves on the indie circui... continued
Persia - Reality Bites Interview Interview: Persia - Reality Bites
Melanie J Cornish You may have passed her by on the street a month ago without a second glance, not having any indication that the chick who you just walked by was soon to become one of VH1’s token white girls. The industry literally si... continued
Mixtape Mayhem Interview Interview: Mixtape Mayhem
Melanie J Cornish With all the drama (no pun intended) surrounding the infamous mixtape scene as one of its most favored denizens was found face down and surrounded by cops in his own domain last week, consumers and pushers in the mixta... continued
HDott - Behind The Grind Interview Interview: HDott - Behind The Grind
Kevin L. Clark Everyone is looking for the next 50 Cent to bring resuscitation to the rap game, but with powerful offerings from Lil’ Wayne, Chamillionaire, and The Clipse – no one should really bat an eye. But in the spotlight driv... continued
Sean Price - Priceless Interview Interview: Sean Price - Priceless
Serge Fleury For any true Hip-Hop connoisseur, there's no doubting the time period from 1991-98. That was when some of the greatest songs and MC's came to light. The only events that tarnished this golden era were the senseless deaths ... continued
Ca$his - Be Very Afraid Interview Interview: Ca$his - Be Very Afraid
Michael Ivey Shady fans who ‘Re-Up’ in ‘07 won’t need to blast the volume to pick up intense vibes from the varied voices of Chi-Town native Ca$his on “Everything is Shady” and “Talkin All That.” The Orange County transplant crafts tal... continued
Jeru The Damaja - Jeru'damus Interview Interview: Jeru The Damaja - Jeru'damus
Quinton Hatfield In the early to mid ‘90’s hip-hop was getting bigger and bigger and this era definitely was the period when the motivational music genre was on its way to cultural, mainstream, and worldwide dominance. Just think about... continued
DJ Unk - Walk It Out Interview Interview: DJ Unk - Walk It Out
Quinton Hatfield Every time you turn around it’s seems hip-hop’s current dominant region the south is always coming up with a new dance trend. First there was snap dancing, leaning and rocking wit it, the shoulder lean and now in the c... continued
Theodore Unit - Every Man Is A Boss Interview Interview: Theodore Unit - Every Man Is A Boss
Michael Ivey The bare manila walls leading to Howard University’s WHBC 830 AM studios probably reminded Trife and Shawn Wigs of a Staten Island project hallway. Though the two roll with hip hop’s grizzled style guru Ghostface and his T... continued
Elliot Ness - The Lockness Monsta Interview Interview: Elliot Ness - The Lockness Monsta
Quinton Hatfield Now I know most hip-hop fans remember the show that P. Diddy produced called “Da Making of the Band”. While each artist had strong personalities, there was one who stood-out among all. With his hunger and hustle Elliot... continued
Big Tuck - Mount Up! Interview Interview: Big Tuck - Mount Up!
Michael Ivey Dirty South Rydaz front man Big Tuck attempts a transition from indie powerhouse to potential major contender with his Universal/Motown debut ‘The Absolute Truth.’ Originally set for a Spring release, the album was pushed ... continued
Jean Grae - The Phoenix Interview Interview: Jean Grae - The Phoenix
Kevin L. Clark Jean Grae is a busy woman. Having signed to Talib Kweli’s Blacksmith recording label in 2005, Jean has been trying to put on the finishing touches of her latest album. The ordeal is taxing, as Ms. Grae has to deal with t... continued
8 Ball & MJG - Relax & Take Notes Interview Interview: 8 Ball & MJG - Relax & Take Notes
Kevin L. Clark 8 Ball and MJ-f*ckin’-G have been making that ride out music for over a decade now. The Tennessee duo is set to release their new album “Ridin’ High”. As the spotlight resides on the South, the partners-in-rhyme continue ... continued
Ma Baker - Warm It Up Ma Interview Interview: Ma Baker - Warm It Up Ma
Claudio E. Cabrera You’ve been away from the game, but many people still consider you the best in your gender. The same way they consider your husband one of the greatest rappers ever, many industry people consider you the best of your ... continued
Freekey Zekey - All In The Same Gang Interview Interview: Freekey Zekey - All In The Same Gang
Serge Fleury These days, when you think of Harlem New York in a Hip-Hop sense, the individuals that first come to mind are the Diplomats. The collective has arguably brought notoriety back to Harlem, but not without enduring their fai... continued
Triple Seis – Third Times a Charm Interview Interview: Triple Seis – Third Times a Charm
Serge Fleury During the infant stages of Hip-Hop, the new genre was basically represented by one nationality of people; African Americans. But just as life, everything must evolve in one way or another and Hip-Hop became this world kno... continued
Dres - Lost and Found Interview Interview: Dres - Lost and Found
Claudio E. Cabrera Fifteen years ago, Black Sheep dropped the classic “A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing.” Three years later, brought the collectives next album, "Non-Fiction". Industry disputes, bickering, seperation amongst other issues left... continued
Consequence - How Many Mics? Interview Interview: Consequence - How Many Mics?
Michael Ivey If you think Consequence is content with high profile features-“Gone,” “Grammy Family”- and ghostwriting, you’ve got another thing coming; specifically, his G.O.O.D. Music debut ‘Don’t Quit Your Day Job.’ The Queens, NY nat... continued
Skyzoo - Brooklyn Water Interview Interview: Skyzoo - Brooklyn Water
Michael Ivey Bedstuy to Brownsville, Brooklyn’s propensity for churning out searing spitters is almost as automatic as native Michael Jordan’s jump shot…used to be. The majority of the borough’s best said hi to a decade in rap a few yea... continued
Lil Dap - Supa Star Interview Interview: Lil Dap - Supa Star
Claudio E. Cabrera Gangstarr and Group Home are one in the same. If you’re a Hip-Hop fan and your not familiar with any of those names, your Hip-Hop pass should be revoked. The former consist of Guru, DJ Premier, Big Shug, Group Home, ... continued
Maino - Brooklyn Made Me Interview Interview: Maino - Brooklyn Made Me
Quinton Hatfield When is the east coast region of hip-hop going to come back, especially New York City? Not saying all east coast music is wack right now, but I’m sure it’s hip-hop fans out that miss the dominance of the east coast in ... continued
Tracey Lee - About The Business Interview Interview: Tracey Lee - About The Business
Kevin L. Clark It is popular to say that “hip-hop is dead” right now. But at one time, it was alive and well. Tracey Lee, at the time, was leading the way with his breakout hit 'The Theme' (It’s Party Time). It’s subsequent remix featu... continued
Alchemist - Chemistry 101 Interview Interview: Alchemist - Chemistry 101
Melanie J Cornish 1999 was the year and the album was Murda Muzik, grimy, gritty New York Hip-Hop at its best. It could be said that it was this album that launched the career of a ‘white Jewish boy from Beverly Hills’ who was previous... continued
Amanda Diva – Hip-Hop’s EMT Interview Interview: Amanda Diva – Hip-Hop’s EMT
Melanie J Cornish The followers of the Hip-Hop world are obsessed with the super super stars, the Diddy’s, the Jay’s, the 50’s; the ones that have had triumph after triumph, amassed money that would encourage some third world countries... continued
Vakill - Something Wicked This Way Comes Interview Interview: Vakill - Something Wicked This Way Comes
Kevin L. Clark Most people would say that 1995 was one of the last few glory years left in Hip-Hop. Classic and influential albums like “Only Built 4 Cuban Linx,” “E. 1999 Eternal,” and “The Infamous” was just a few of the albums that ... continued
Cadillac Don & J Money - Positive Attention Interview Interview: Cadillac Don & J Money - Positive Attention
Claudio E. Cabrera Outkast, UGK, 8Ball & MJG, Cadillac Don & J Money. Your probably looking at the last of the four and wondering who they are or why there in that company. Because that's where the Crawford, Mississippi natives envisio... continued
Swollen Members - Enter With Caution Interview Interview: Swollen Members - Enter With Caution
Michael Ivey Welcome to the dark side, where vulnerability is cool and content isn’t confined to roughness or the finer things- though not the same “I’m different” song. Swollen Members is beyond the “conscious,” atypical rap group; P... continued
Willie The Kid - Say ‘The F#ck’ Hey! Interview Interview: Willie The Kid - Say ‘The F#ck’ Hey!
Michael Ivey Aphilliates Music Group makes sure bets - T.I., Atlantic Records, Lil Wayne and Young Jeezy- but the pot is way chunkier these days. Those Philly cats flipped a street mixtape/production monster into a full-on Atlantic di... continued
Defari – Last Man Standing Interview Interview: Defari – Last Man Standing
Defari Herut isn’t the typical rapper. The Los Angeles native doesn’t rhyme about gangbanging or backpacks, and when Duane Johnson, Jr. isn’t in the studio, h