HipHopDX Interviews
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Havoc Recalls Almost Losing Notorious B.I.G.'s "Last Day," Explains His "13" Album
Interviewsposted 4 months ago
Exclusive: Havoc says his new album takes its name from his "lucky number" and remembers nearly losing a classic Notorious B.I.G. song with The L.O.X.
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Sean Garrett Shares Advice From Michael Jackson; Lessons Learned From Usher's "Yeah"
Interviewsposted 4 months ago
Exclusive: In addition to his work with Usher and Beyonce, Sean "The Pen" Garrett breaks down how Michael Jackson inspired him as both a songwriter and a producer.
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Inspectah Deck Says Esoteric Is "Up There" With Eminem & CZARFACE Is A "Friendly Duel"
Interviewsposted 4 months ago
Exclusive: Boston-based 7L & Esoteric join Shaolin's Inspectah Deck to explain merging eras, friendly competition on "CZARFACE," and INS' book plans after possible Rap retirement.
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Master P Defends "Wearing Dresses" Shot; Refutes Mannie Fresh's "Bout It" Claims
Interviewsposted 4 months ago
Exclusive: Master P says he's "here to take my corner back," he "can't change" his rowdy content and that one man is not to blame for the fall of No Limit Records.
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Ill Bill Says "The Grimy Awards" Is "A Tribute," Proclaims He's "Never Been Happier"
Interviewsposted 4 months ago
Exclusive: Brooklyn-bred Ill Bill does some reflecting on his career and speaks on the importance his family has on his life and music.
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Brotha Lynch Hung Shares Admiration For Yelawolf, Hopsin And Hopes To Meet Eminem
Interviewsposted 4 months ago
Exclusive: In addition to his experience meeting Tupac, Brotha Lynch Hung speaks on the importance of lyricism and not being pigeonholed as "Horror-core."
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Lil Chuckee Compares Himself To LeBron James, Shares Advice From 2 Chainz
Interviewsposted 4 months ago
Exclusive: Young Money's Lil Chuckee explains how the "Bet Hip Hop Awards" helped his career, his LeBron James aspirations and why 2 Chains is his "big bro."
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Alexander Spit Details "A Breathtaking Trip" Music Video, Joining Decon Records
Interviewsposted 4 months ago
Exclusive: The LA native discusses filming the music video for "A Breathaking Trip" with Jason Goldwatch. He also credits labelmates Alchemist and Evidence as being valuable mentors.
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MC Eiht Praises Kendrick Lamar, Recalls DJ Quik's "Clever Line," And Tupac's "Menace II Society" Days
Interviewsposted 4 months ago
Exclusive: MC Eiht reflects on co-starring with Kendrick Lamar on "m.A.A.d city," his infamous wax war with DJ Quik and how the Hughes brothers plotted to fire Tupac from "Menace II Society."
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Kitty Pryde Reveals Receiving Death Threats For Using A J Dilla Beat, Opens Up About Backlash To Her Music
Interviewsposted 4 months ago
Exclusive: The artist also known as Kitty speaks on J Dilla, "If you want to talk about how great he was, he was great, but why are certain people not allowed to appreciate that? I don't get it."
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Oh No Chronicles Blu Collaborative History, Confirms Work With Pete Rock
Interviewsposted 4 months ago
Exclusive: With "Jones's" spinning, the Gangrene co-founder reveals that he has nearly a decade of tracks recorded with Blu. He also admits to having full unheard albums with Pete Rock and Madlib.
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T.I. Explains Why "Addresses" Went Nameless, Comparing Himself To Tupac
Interviewsposted 5 months ago
Exclusive: T.I. says "the punishment must fit the crime" as far as his "Trouble Man" gun-slinger. The Atlanta native also reflects on the role "Trap Music" plays in his life a decade after "Trap Muzik."
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Producer's Corner: Mike WiLL Made It Details "Mercy" Co-Production, Working With Chief Keef & 2 Chainz
Interviewsposted 5 months ago
Exclusive: The Atlanta-native also shows support for Trinidad James and explains why he didn't sign with Brick Squad.
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Game Makes "Peace" Offering To 50 Cent, Compares Jay-Z To Usain Bolt, & Defends Frank Ocean's Manhood
Interviewsposted 6 months ago
Exclusive: Chuck Taylor reveals his religious convo with Lecrae and compares Jay-Z to the fastest man on earth and Frank Ocean's coming out to "David taking down Goliath."
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Big Boi Responds To "Dangerous Rumors" About He And Andre 3000, His Marriage And Diverse New Musical Direction
Interviewsposted 6 months ago
Exclusive: A rejuvenated Big Boi tells DX why his brotherhood with Andre 3000 is unshakable, he and his wife's union is unbreakable, and his new solo set is "unskippable."
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Freeway Describes Performing With Jay-Z Again, Recording For Eminem's "8 Mile Soundtrack"
Interviewsposted 6 months ago
Exclusive: Freeway also details how Jay-Z gave everyone a shot and why "Early" is not a reunion with Just Blaze. He also explains what makes Will Smith a Philly legend away from his movie career.
