HipHopDX Editorials
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HipHopDX Presents Fantasy Drake Collaborations
Editorialsposted 3 months ago
As Drake enters the next phase of his career, the HipHopDX staff takes our pick of artists Drizzy should work with...if given the opportunity.
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Book Review: "Root For The Villain" By J-Zone
Editorialsposted 3 months ago
While J-Zone vows to never touch the mic again or rock a stage, he has absolutely proved himself with one of the best and most sincere autobiographies Hip Hop has ever witnessed.
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Silent Treatment: The Endangered State Of The Hip Hop Interview
Editorialsposted 3 months ago
As today's Hip Hop superstars are not frequently speaking to the outlets that most cover them, who is to blame as the access is losing ground?
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The Kids Are Alright: How Mac Miller Earned My Respect
Editorialsposted 4 months ago
HipHopDX's editor-in-chief says that for the first time, younger emcees are making the year's strongest material. In doing so, he spotlights his hometown's hero, and analyzes the positives.
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Hip Hop Before The Internet
Editorialsposted 4 months ago
From three-line reviews in "The Source" to downloading three albums a day, HipHopDX's J-23 steps in to compare the dedication and listening habits of yesteryear to today's daily operation.
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Until We Meet Again: 10 Times Hip Hop Groups Changed Producers After Acclaim
Editorialsposted 4 months ago
In honor of Jedi Mind Tricks releasing their first album without Stoupe on the beats, DX selected 10 other album instances, including Lil Wayne Common, Goodie Mob, Little Brother and Cypress Hill.
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Symphony Of Fear: Hip Hop's Best Horror Movie Theme Samples
Editorialsposted 4 months ago
Just in time for Halloween, DX breaks down the top ten best horror movie theme song samples in Hip Hop. Featuring gems from Gang Starr, Mobb Deep, Dr. Dre, Cage and of course Necro and Three 6 Mafia.
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Loyalty And Betrayal: A Debate On The Future Of J. Cole
Editorialsposted 4 months ago
Despite a lukewarm reception from critics, J. Cole appealed to a passionate fan base and won with a number one debut album. But will those passionate fans remain loyal to him?
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Critical Beatdown: Saigon Talks Album Ratings...Including His Own
Editorialsposted 4 months ago
The Yardfather has been giving us digital "side-eye" since we gave his album a four-rating back in February. So we gave him a platform to explain why "The Greatest Story Never Told" should be considered a classic.
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Evolution Of A Carter: Lil Wayne's 10 Most Important Songs…And Why
Editorialsposted 5 months ago
With upwards of 82 tracks that have charted, and one of the decade's best-selling albums in any genre, we take a look at 10 songs that cemented Lil Wayne's legacy.
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DJ Q-Bert Honored By Justin BUA With "Legends of Hip-Hop" Portrait
Editorialsposted 5 months ago
One of the heralded painters documenting Hip Hop unveils a print from his forthcoming book of the turntablist wizard, educator and artist, with both speaking exclusively about its significance.
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Politics As Usual: The Curious Case Of Troy Davis
Editorialsposted 5 months ago
Two of HipHopDX's writers--Slava Kuperstein and Omar Burgess--offer a running dialogue to try and make some sense out of Hip Hop and social media's coverage of Troy Davis' execution.
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Game Of Thrones: A Decade-Long Look At Hip Hop's Sales Kings
Editorialsposted 5 months ago
In an era where emcees want to be praised both critically and commercially, what happens when the year's best-selling album is flawed?
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Grandmaster Caz Honored By Justin BUA With "Legends of Hip-Hop" Portrait
Editorialsposted 5 months ago
One of the heralded painters documenting Hip Hop unveils a print from his forthcoming book of The Cold Crush Brothers' Grandmaster Caz, with both speaking exclusively about its significance.
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Book Review: One Day It'll All Make Sense by Common
Editorialsposted 5 months ago
With anecdotes about "Retrospect For Life" and working and living with J Dilla, Common's memoir has some intimate moments, but sheds light on an emcee/actor with an unblemished reputation.
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Get Your Mind Right: Tupac Ain't Back
Editorialsposted 6 months ago
Professor Brian Sims debunks the "Che Guevara with bling on" persona, and says that approaching the 15th anniversary of Tupac Shakur's death, little commonalities can be found in Rick Ross or Meek Mill.
