HipHopDX Editorials
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Yeezus Saves: Kanye West, Black Power & Consumerism
Editorialsposted 4 days ago
Contextually speaking, Kanye West's broad generalizations about race, wealth & power may be the best we can hope for from a Top 40 emcee signed to a major record label.
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Father Emcees: 10 Hip Hop Songs Celebrating Fatherhood
Editorialsposted 5 days ago
In anticipation of Father's Day, we look at examples of fatherhood through the lyrics of rappers that present themselves as not only people who can spit dope rhymes, but also as doting daddies.
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All Samples Cleared: The Importance & Rules Of Hip Hop Sampling
Editorialsposted 18 days ago
Apollo Brown lists his 20 favorite Hip Hop samples and runs down the significance and proper etiquette of sample-based production.
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13 Great Hip Hop Songs For The Summer
Editorialsposted 22 days ago
HipHopDX compiles a list of great Rap songs perfect for summer.
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Born Sinner: Predictions On J. Cole's Sophomore Album
Editorialsposted 25 days ago
An improved understanding of Top 40 radio singles, a desire to provide social commentary and some natural evolution as an artist offer reasons to be excited about J. Cole's "Born Sinner" album.
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Digitally Divided: Technology's Impact On Hip Hop Music & Culture
Editorialsposted 2 months ago
Big Daddy Kane, 9th Wonder, Needlz, Benzino, Statik Selektah and Adrian Younge weigh in on the role of technology in Hip Hop.
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An Underground Documented: Indie Rap 2003 Revisited Via DVDs
Editorialsposted 2 months ago
The 2003 Indie Rap scene saw Def Jux, Eastern Conference Records and Rhymesayers all thriving. A 10-year retrospective on their DVDs offers early insights into Murs, Brother Ali, El-P & others.
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Death Is Silent: Addressing Hip Hop's Rash Of Suicides
Editorialsposted 2 months ago
In a short span, many notable or fringe Hip Hop contributors took their own lives. Somehow, nobody wants to talk about it.
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Dressing The Part: Hip Hop, High Fashion & Gender Roles
Editorialsposted 2 months ago
And as absurd as a man in women's leggings is, taking cues from rappers on fashion or anything else in life may be an equally poor choice these days.
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Keep It Real: Hip Hop's Changing Views On Authenticity
Editorialsposted 2 months ago
Though many Hip Hop listeners hate to hear this, rappers have a right to write fictional songs. The great part about it is that you also have a right to decide if that's what you'll listen to.
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No Half Steppin': Rick Ross & Hip Hop's Double Standard On Offensive Lyrics
Editorialsposted 3 months ago
R.A. the Rugged Man gives his unfiltered thoughts on the recent controversy surrounding Rick Ross' lyrics on "U.O.E.N.O" and the hypocrisy displayed toward similar rhymes.
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Get Your Mind Right: Hip Hop & Mental Illness
Editorialsposted 3 months ago
There's often shame and guilt associated with mental health issues. But as the country becomes more transparent about mental illness Hip Hop should follow suit.
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Spin Cycle: The Evolution Of Deejaying Culture
Editorialsposted 3 months ago
As technology and genre blending change the definition and role of being a deejay, Jazzy Jeff, A-Trak, Bonics and Z-Trip weigh in from the Red Bull Thre3Style competition.
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Seizures & Shootouts: Rick Ross, Lil Wayne & Hip Hop Yes-Men
Editorialsposted 3 months ago
Recent, near-fatal events surrounding Rick Ross and Lil Wayne may serve as an example that it's always wise to watch who's in your circle.
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Nothing Was The Same: Predictions On Drake's Next Album
Editorialsposted 3 months ago
While only time will tell, his sense of self-awareness and the release of "Started From The Bottom" and "5 AM In Toronto" hint at an aggressive third album from Drake.
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Lucky Me: Celebrating 13 Artists And Their Good Fortune
Editorialsposted 4 months ago
In anticipation of St. Patrick's Day, we look at artists that got lucky either in their business or personal dealings.
