HipHopDX Interviews

  • TIMELESS: Smoothe Da Hustler Revisits "Once Upon A Time In America"

    TIMELESS: Smoothe Da Hustler Revisits "Once Upon A Time In America"

    Interviewsposted 11 months ago

    Trigger Tha Gambler and Smoothe engage in an epic conversation to commemorate the 15th anniversary of SDH's stellar solo debut, including mentions of M.O.P., The Notorious B.I.G. and Big Daddy Kane.

  • Big Sean: Detroit State of Mind

    Big Sean: Detroit State of Mind

    Interviewsposted 11 months ago

    From Coney Island hot dogs to social policy, Lions heartbreaks, and Royce da 5'9's influence, HipHopDX asks G.O.O.D. Music's sensation to talk about his city, as Detroit's next big star.

  • De La Soul's Maseo: Salute The DJ

    De La Soul's Maseo: Salute The DJ

    Interviewsposted 11 months ago

    In honor of Brooklyn Bodega's March 30 event at Southpaw, DX spoke to one of our heroic deejays about the state of the art, De La Soul's consistency and bringing smiles to the stage.

  • Pharoahe Monch: The War Report

    Pharoahe Monch: The War Report

    Interviewsposted 11 months ago

    General Monch submits his account of "W.A.R.", after sharing one of Nate Dogg's war stories heard while being recruited by Dr. Dre's Aftermath army.

  • Producer's Corner: DJ Khalil

    Producer's Corner: DJ Khalil

    Interviewsposted 11 months ago

    One of Dr. Dre's right-hand boardsmen speaks about finally getting a chance to work with Eminem, sharing his personality on Drake's "Fear" and some personality traits about Dre you might not know.

  • Aceyalone: Bounce These Balls

    Aceyalone: Bounce These Balls

    Interviewsposted 11 months ago

    In advance of tonight's Decon & DX sponsored SXSW showcase, Acey talks his work with Guru, and why he doesn't "give a fuck" about feedback from fans.

  • Freddie Gibbs: Buhloone Mindstate

    Freddie Gibbs: Buhloone Mindstate

    Interviewsposted 11 months ago

    In advance of his performance at the Decon & DX sponsored SXSW showcase, Gibbs talks about "slappin' ass" with Young Jeezy, "trying to wake up Dr. Dre," and much more.

  • Roc Marciano: Brass Knuckles

    Roc Marciano: Brass Knuckles

    Interviewsposted 11 months ago

    "Gangsta Rap don't make it to Pepsi commercials. Gangsta Rap don't have a life there. Gangsta Rap can still sell, but they've got bigger plans for the music now." - Roc Marciano

  • Shad: Best Kept Secret

    Shad: Best Kept Secret

    Interviewsposted 11 months ago

    After the praises of "T.S.O.L." last year, Shad talks about rocking stages with one of his inspirations in Common, and incorporating Biblical punchlines and femininity into his raps.

  • Classified: In A Major Way

    Classified: In A Major Way

    Interviewsposted 11 months ago

    With a catalogue spanning 14 albums, Nova Scotia's Classified explains merging his independent hustle with a mainstream business model and more.

  • Strong Arm Steady: Hammer Time

    Strong Arm Steady: Hammer Time

    Interviewsposted 12 months ago

    DX sits down with Strong Arm Steady to discuss their LP, working with Pete Rock and DJ Khalil, and why OFWGKTA and Kendrick Lamar are the future of west coast Hip Hop.

  • Producer's Corner: Dame Grease

    Producer's Corner: Dame Grease

    Interviewsposted 12 months ago

    The man who gave DMX and The L.O.X. a signature sound speaks about mentoring Max B and French Montana, transitioning to rapping, and some interesting words for Diddy's Hitmen.

  • E-40: Deep Water

    E-40: Deep Water

    Interviewsposted 12 months ago

    Earl breaks down how radio stifled his national popularity, and gave birth to "Captain Save A Hoe," as he speaks about independent freedom, why mixtapes aren't his steez, and Mac Mall's talent.

  • Hopsin: Something Wicked

    Hopsin: Something Wicked

    Interviewsposted 12 months ago

    The Panorama City sensation speaks about his Funk Volume release, why he doesn't want to rhyme about drugs, and why he's unafraid to call out your favorite rappers, and go shoot a video about it.

  • LeCrae: Power In Numbers

    LeCrae: Power In Numbers

    Interviewsposted 12 months ago

    Lupe Fiasco and Malice are reportedly championing Christian Hip Hop star LeCrae. He's selling more records in the last year than Rap's stars, and he's still new to many. HipHopDX aims to change that.

  • Kool Keith: Red Light District

    Kool Keith: Red Light District

    Interviewsposted 12 months ago

    The legendary emcee talks about his VHS and DVD collection, different cities' varying porn selections, why porn stars are better than basketball wives, and urges women to embrace lingerie.