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Tech N9ne: Deeper Than Rap

Tech N9ne: Deeper Than Rap

The King of Darkness gives a profoundly personal breakdown of the biggest independent Rap album of 2009
11.16.09 | comments: 23
These Are Our Heroes: Just-Ice

These Are Our Heroes: Just-Ice

The O.G. talks about his new LP, why he loves Tech N9ne's raps, Herc and Bambaataa in the '70s, and how he or Ice-T are the pioneers of Gangsta Rap.
11.13.09 | comments: 33
Redman: Till I Collapse

Redman: Till I Collapse

Red talks about respecting family, introducing Reggie Noble the emcee, Eminem living in Newark, and what he'd do if Lil Mama bum-rushed his performance.
11.08.09 | comments: 23
Wyclef Jean: Rebel Without A Pause

Wyclef Jean: Rebel Without A Pause

'Clef talks about how DJ Drama inspired his new persona, why he takes Rap seriously again, and reconnecting with the underground.
11.05.09 | comments: 11
Underground Report (Kam Moye & LMNO)

Underground Report (Kam Moye & LMNO)

Kam talks about his evolution, name change and depression, while LMNO recalls Ruthless days and waves off "underground."
10.31.09 | comments: 9
Consequence: Next Plateau

Consequence: Next Plateau

EZ Pimpin' Cons says his new album sounds like Blueprint-meets-Midnight Marauders, and how he upgraded his career.
10.30.09 | comments: 7
Producer's Corner: Oh No

Producer's Corner: Oh No

Madlib's baby brother is all grown up, as clear by his work with Mos Def. Hear about LPs with Alchemist, Prince Po, Pete Rock & Chino XL.
10.26.09 | comments: 15
Triple C's: I Want It All

Triple C's: I Want It All

Carol City Cartel talks about plans to surpass The Hot Boys' success, contrasting styles, and how Ross-gate backfired into more money.
10.24.09 | comments: 37
Glasses Malone: Restless

Glasses Malone: Restless

The patient emcee gives evidence why Cash Money is the greatest label ever, and gives DX an early free album before Beach Cruiser.
10.22.09 | comments: 8
Producer's Corner: The Breakestra

Producer's Corner: The Breakestra

Miles Tackett from L.A.'s The Breakestra talks about the funkier side of things, and even getting interest from Jay-Z.
10.17.09 | comments: 8
Yo Gotti: The Recipe

Yo Gotti: The Recipe

DX finds out how the rapper manages to talk about real issues and still whip a Lamborghini through Memphis streets.
10.16.09 | comments: 16
Strong Arm Steady: Best Western

Strong Arm Steady: Best Western

The trio reveals how blunted years with Madlib equated to their first LP, and how they represent all of the west coast in one unit.
10.14.09 | comments: 11
DJ Hero: Built From Scratch

DJ Hero: Built From Scratch

Forget a review. DX went behind the scenes with actual deejays and gave developers to see if DJ Hero is worth the money.
10.12.09 | comments: 0
Cormega: Suspended In Time

Cormega: Suspended In Time

'Mega tells DX about the applicable jewels in his verses and how we glorify yesterday's criminal, but ignore yesterday's artist.
10.09.09 | comments: 40
Papoose: Dream On

Papoose: Dream On

The matured emcee explains why Jive A&R's resented him, his early days with G. Rap, and why the Nacirema Dream isn't deferred for long.
10.07.09 | comments: 35
KRS-One & Buckshot: Business Minded

KRS-One & Buckshot: Business Minded

The Survival Skills tag team explain Hip Hop's new, old business model and why Buckshot thinks KRS should supplant Barack Obama.
10.05.09 | comments: 19
Royce Da 5'9

Royce Da 5'9": Man On Fire

Nickel Nine clears up once and for all rumors regarding Slaughterhouse signing with Shady, and reveals his current stance towards Raekwon.
09.30.09 | comments: 43
D.Black: Thoughts At Work

D.Black: Thoughts At Work

One of Seattle's most patient emcees talks about not listening to Rap, studying under Vitamin D, and why Drake can't really be next.
09.30.09 | comments: 33
Daryl

Daryl "Chill" Mitchell: Survival Skills

Star of House Party and Brothers tells DX about childhood friend Rakim, onetime group Groove B Chill, and much more.
09.29.09 | comments: 0
Underground Report: Ras Kass

Underground Report: Ras Kass

Razzy Kazzy updates about his Capitol obligations, why his catalog is misunderstood, and why the HRSMN will always be.
09.28.09 | comments: 23
Mixtape Wrapup (August/September)

Mixtape Wrapup (August/September)

Nipsey Hussle, Cam, Freddie Gibbs and others drop gems, while Mick Boogie gives DX the liners to his Peter Bjorn & John mix.
09.27.09 | comments: 11
K'Naan & J. Period: Flash The Message

K'Naan & J. Period: Flash The Message

The emcee and the deejay talk about channeling Bob Marley, Bob Dylan and Fela Kuti on The Messengers.
09.25.09 | comments: 8
LaMarr Woodley: Back In Black

LaMarr Woodley: Back In Black

The NFL sack-man talks about Superbowl rings, his University of Michigan maturation, and the hardest defense in football.
09.24.09 | comments: 0
Queen Latifah: Singin' In The Reign

Queen Latifah: Singin' In The Reign

The Queen talks about her depression in the rising years, building Flavor Unit around fairness, and how Jay and Wayne are saving Rap.
09.24.09 | comments: 12
Asher Roth: The Hangover

Asher Roth: The Hangover

The frat-house favorite reveals his late Rap education, and why the critics and bloggers aren't on his radar.
09.20.09 | comments: 45
Skyzoo: It's All Real

Skyzoo: It's All Real

Skyzoo explains the importance of storytelling, and why the degrees of separation between Talib and Maino are not many, if we really listen.
09.18.09 | comments: 19

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