The DJ Booth… We never miss a beat…
Hip Hop Artist Interviews
Industry heavyweights and fast rising phenoms step inside the DJBooth for exclusive interviews with DJ Z
Trae Interview
Filed under: We Got Next, Interviews
Born and raised a product of Houston’s south side streets, rapper Trae is bound and determined to paint a true picture of his beloved city. A member of the Screwed Up Click and ABN Gang, a cousin to fellow Houston artist Z-Ro, and a label mate of Bun B at Rap-A-Lot Records, shows that Trae has no doubt all the industry affiliations he needs to succeed. …
Tweet
334 MO.B.B Interview
Filed under: We Got Next, Interviews
Originally from Alabama, the duo of Sawed-Off (aka Dreads) & Big Ken (aka Supa Star) have been performing since 1994 when they joined their father’s gospel group in church. Although Def Jam head honcho LA Reid was not in attendance at church, he was in his office when the guys made a visit. After a quick performance full of introspective song writing, unique flows and a …
Tweet
Ak’Sent Interview
Filed under: We Got Next, Interviews
DJBooth.net’s “Z,” & Caliente interviewed 18-year-old Capitol Records sensation, Ak’Sent. Capitol Records recognized Ak’Sent’s star power immediately, signing the then 16-year-old only a day after seeing her perform at a Los Angeles showcase. Since then she has recorded her debut album, International, and grabbed self-proclaimed dancehall “King” Beenie Man to join her on the smash hit, “Zingy.” Contributing on International is the legendary DJ Quik, who …
Tweet
Young Capone Interview
Filed under: We Got Next, Interviews
DJBooth.net DJs “Z” & Caliente have interviewed So So Def/Virgin artist, Young Capone. Atlanta-born and bred reigning from the infamous Southside all the way to Decatur, this promising athlete enjoyed football and attending school until problems at home and street temptations led him astray. With the CD single “I’m Hot,” Young Capone approached local show promoters, Wallo and Lil Lowe, asking them to help distribute his …
Tweet
Javier Interview
Filed under: We Got Next, Interviews
DJ “Z” of DJBooth.net has interviewed R&B singer from Capitol Records, Javier. With the release of his self-titled debut in 2003, newcomer Javier proved himself a welcome addition to the canon of intriguing R&B singers. On Javier’s latest opus, Left of Center, the Connecticut native brings even more talent to the table. Embracing diverse musical palettes that include splashes of R&B, hip-hop, rock, pop balladry and …
Tweet
Young Noah Interview
Filed under: We Got Next, Interviews
DJ “Z” from DJBooth.net has interviewed up-in-coming Jive recording artist, Young Noah. First signed to Suave House Records by CEO Tony Draper at the age of seventeen, Noah began to collaborate with the likes of then unknowns Ciara, Nivea, Rick Ross and super-producer Scott Storch. Six years later he is signed to a label deal at Jive and expecting his debut album to officially be released …
Tweet
Da Backwudz Interview
Filed under: We Got Next, Interviews
DJ “Z” from DJBooth.net has interviewed Atlanta hip-hop duo signed to Rowdy/Major Way/Universal, Da Backwudz. These lyrical assassins have been grindin’ for years, starting with Milwaukee Black’s Major Way Entertainment where they developed their sound. Then in 2004, they linked with Rowdy Records, headed by super producer Dallas Austin (Drumline, TLC, Boyz II Men). Now in 2006, Da Backwudz is emerging from the bushes with their …
Tweet
Ryan Leslie Interview
Filed under: We Got Next, Interviews
DJ “Z” and DJ Caliente from DJBooth.net have interviewed Casablanca/Next Selection recording artist/producer, Ryan Leslie. Drawing comparisons to Pharrell Williams and R. Kelly, for his ability to write, produce, and perform, Leslie’s passion for his craft has impressed label executives from Antonio “LA” Reid (Def Jam) to Tommy Mottola (Casablanca/Universal) to Sean “Diddy” Combs (Bad Boy/Universal) who have all solicited music from him for their top …
Tweet
Royalty Interview
Filed under: We Got Next, Interviews
DJ’s “Z”, Caliente & Arcen from DJBooth.net have interviewed R. Kelly protigee and Chi-Town artist on the rise, Royalty. Always on the grind and trying to do big things, Royalty had a recording deal as a solo rap artist with RCA in 2001 and in 2004 became the youngest black record label executive in music history when Capitol Records hired him as director of A&R (and …
Tweet
Big Tuck Interview
Filed under: We Got Next, Interviews
DJ “Z” from DJBooth.net has interviewed Dallas native and T-Town/Universal recording artist, Big Tuck. Big Tuck continues to prep himself for his major label debut - The Absolute Truth - which drops on March 28. With guest appearances by Slim Thug, Bun B, Paul Wall, Chamillionaire and Erykah Badu, and beats by the T-Town production staff (Milk, Willieboy & O’E,) Play-N-Skillz, Mr. Lee and Big Tyme,“The …
Tweet
More Hip Hop Interviews
< Previous Page |
Next Page >
Editor's Picks
DJ Booth Newsletter
Sign up to receive a weekly recap of our top stories, downloads, and mixtapes.
DMCA / Legal | About Us | Contact | Advertise | Site Map | Privacy Policy | Privacy Policy | RSS Feed
© The DJ Booth LLC. Original material is licensed under a Creative Commons License permitting non-commercial sharing with attribution.
Design by purenine Hosting by
Proudly Made in NYC