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Troy Ave Opens Up About "Bricks in My Backpack 3," Claims He's The Bridge To The Streets & Hipsters
Dxnextposted 2 years ago
The Brooklyn emcee reveals that 50 Cent inspired him to rap, and explains his associations with Mobb Deep, Tahiry and Fabolous.
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Joey BadA$$ Breaks Down Golden-Era Sound Influence & Intentions, Support From Mac Miller & Rapsody
Dxnextposted 2 years ago
Still in high school, this Brooklyn teen's sound transcends a time period unfamiliar to him during his come up and provides the New York flavor fans have been hungry for.
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Macklemore Chronicles Recent Successes, Work On New Album With Ryan Lewis
Dxnextposted 2 years ago
Exclusive: The Seattle emcee discusses his early beginnings, his upcoming album with producer Ryan Lewis, and why gaining recognition can be a gift and a curse.
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Logic Explains Using Rhymes To Speak On Race, Poverty & Building The Ratt Pack
Dxnextposted 2 years ago
The Maryland emcee explains how he went from being an opening act fighting for respect to packing venues for headliners.
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Jared Evan Reveals Advice From Pharrell Williams, Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival Epiphany
Dxnextposted 2 years ago
After working with Styles P, Game and Pharrell, Jared Evan speaks about filling a void in Hip Hop, and why rocking a Brooklyn stage was a turning point.
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M-Phazes Explains Breaking In As A Producer From Australia, Working With Saigon & Pharoahe Monch
Dxnextposted 2 years ago
At the forefront of the "Golden Coast Movement," established producer explains going from message boards to working with Talib Kweli and Jean Grae, to release albums Stateside.
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Red Pill States His Spot In "Blue-Collar Rap," Discusses Involvement With Occupy Detroit
Dxnextposted 2 years ago
The Michigan State alum recalls growing up in a place where Hip Hop was hard to find and how he progressed to be part of Detroit's emerging array of talented voices.
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The Doppelgangaz Explain Their DIY Movement, Linking With Marco Polo & "Bamber Cose"
Dxnextposted 2 years ago
The New York duo talks about the success of "Lone Sharks," and their sense of humor in the studio and on records.
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B. James Explains Releasing "Dopeman Music" With Scarface, Lessons Learned From D12's Proof
Dxnextposted 2 years ago
One of Facemob's latest proteges recalls convincing the legendary emcee to cosign him in one listen, and how his Detroit upbringing keeps the "8 Mile" story going.
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A.P. Explains His Late Father's Influence On Music, Finding Inspiration From "Spiderman" & Naughty By Nature
Dxnextposted 2 years ago
The patient New Jersey emcee explains why "Will I.E. The Example" is his most soulful tape to date, and working with the likes of !llmind and Wyldfyer throughout the years.
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Mr. Muthafuckin eXquire Explains Quitting Rap Twice, Brooklyn Influence, Putting Emotions In Lyrics
Dxnextposted 2 years ago
DXnext touches base with one of our favorite new artists, rhyming over Necro and Mr. Len beats, rapping alongside El-P, and keeping Ol' Dirty Bastard and Biggie Smalls' flavor alive in 2012.
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Mike WiLL Made It Explains Convincing Young Jeezy Of A "TM103" Track, Working With Gucci Mane As A Teenager
Dxnextposted 2 years ago
After making "2Pac Back" for Meek Mill and Rick Ross, this Atlanta native is getting "more and more hits," including 50 Cent's first single and an almost-didn't-make-it Young Jeezy album cut.
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BrandUn DeShay Speaks About Leaving Odd Future, Producing For Dom Kennedy And Promoting His Own Rapping
Dxnextposted 2 years ago
The producer/emcee speaks about his role in the recent emergence of new artists and sounds, and why he'd love to produce a mainstream hit for Diggy Simmons.
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Marcus Manchild Explains "Spaced Out" Movement, New Houston Artists Respecting Bun B, Lil Keke
Dxnextposted 2 years ago
Texas' rising star explains how he gained a lot of knowledge from The Smoker's Club Tour and how the class of H-Town spitters hopes to make the Geto Boys, UGK and Screwed Up Click proud.
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Clams Casino Talks Making Strong Connections With Mac Miller And A$AP Rocky
Dxnextposted 2 years ago
New Jersey's Clams Casino opens up about working with Mac Miller and A$AP Rocky and reveals that getting covered in Pitchfork has led to many not seeing his music as Hip Hop.
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DXnext: Has-Lo
Dxnextposted 2 years ago
Philadelphia emcee Has-Lo speaks about his debut album, and the remix treatment he was afforded by J-Zone, Exile and Apollo Brown.
