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The-Dream & Tricky Stewart Interview
Filed under: Industry Heavyweights, Pop, Producer, R&B, Interviews
Christopher “Tricky” Stewart and Terius “The-Dream” Nash took over the radio in March of 2007, and they haven’t loosened up their grip ever since. As Rihanna’s smash single, “Umbrella,” exploded across the country, the production and writing talents of both men immediately skyrocketed into high-demand. In the months to follow, the duo was courted to create hit records for Mary J. Blige (“Just Fine”), Mariah Carey …
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Nelly Interview
Filed under: Industry Heavyweights, Interviews
Not many musicians can say that they’ve sold millions and millions of albums. Though today’s music industry faces an ever-changing economic climate and a push towards digital sales, it’s simply never been an easy feat. However, despite the many challenges, there are a handful of rappers who’ve placed on the RIAA’s upper-echelon list of Top Selling Artists of All-Time. Representing hip hop music are (in order): …
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DJ Green Lantern Interview
Filed under: DJs, Industry Heavyweights, Interviews
Okay, so you’re a DJ. Well, what kind of DJ are you? Are you a club DJ who works gigs seven nights a week? Are you a tour DJ who backs an artist as they make their way from city to city? Are you a mixtape DJ who collects fresh new music and churns out product for the streets? Or maybe, just maybe, you are a …
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Raphael Saadiq Interview
Filed under: Industry Heavyweights, R&B, Interviews
Nearly six years ago, long-time record producer and performer Raphael Saadiq released his solo debut, Instant Vintage. Similarly to his work with Tony! Toni! Toné! and Lucy Pearl, the project received rave reviews and earned the Oakland native five Grammy nominations. Since then, Saadiq has spent time working behind the scenes with A-list artists like Joss Stone, Snoop Dogg and Q-Tip, among others. On September 16, …
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LL Cool J Interview
Filed under: Industry Heavyweights, Interviews
There is only one hip hop artist, according to our count, whose solo catalog includes hit records from the last three decades. This artist has released twelve albums over the past 24 years, in addition to contributing music to countless motion picture soundtracks, and on September 9 will release his thirteenth and final album off the original record deal he signed as a teenager. His status …
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Clipse Interview
Filed under: Industry Heavyweights, Interviews
Despite dropping a platinum-certified debut (“Lord Willin’”) and a critically-acclaimed sophomore album (“Hell Hath No Fury”), Virginia duo The Clipse are still looking for their big break. After a disappointing and highly frustrating seven-year stint at Jive Records, emcees Pusha T and Malice are sailing a brand new ship; one that the tandem hopes will lead them to a land of musical success. With the release …
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Gorilla Zoe Interview
Filed under: Industry Heavyweights, Interviews
Hip-hop’s history is littered with stars who burned bright, collected a few checks, and then slowly faded into obscurity. In such a constantly shifting musical environment, it’s not making it onto the radio that’s a challenge, it’s staying there. For the few artists that are blessed enough to drop a second album, the pressures of establishing a permanent place in the game can be daunting. No …
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Jim Jones Interview
Filed under: Industry Heavyweights, Street Veterans, Interviews
When Jim Jones’ “Ballinnn!” chant took the hip-hop nation by storm, the Harlem native was more than ready for the mainstream spotlight that would be directly cast upon him. Rapping since he was a teenager, Jones grinded hard and waited patiently for just the right opportunity to come. Thanks to persistence and a catchy single, it came. Due to the overwhelming success of his third solo …
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Slim Interview
Filed under: Industry Heavyweights, R&B, Interviews
In the mid-to-late 90’s, as male R&B groups like Boyz II Men and Jodeci had reached the height of their success and popularity, a singing quartet out of Atlanta began to make its mark on the industry. Starting with the release of their 1996 self-titled debut, 112 (made up of Slim, Q, Mike and Daron) went on to release five albums in total, many of which …
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Robin Thicke Interview
Filed under: Industry Heavyweights, R&B, Interviews
When Robin Thicke released his debut album, “A Beautiful World”, in April of 2003, he was rockin’ the Captain Jack Sparrow hairdo, sampling “A Fifth of Beethoven” and dominating the international charts with his single, “When I Get You Alone.” In October of 2006, the Los Angeles native returned with “The Evolution of Robin Thicke,” and with the help of Pharrell Williams (and a haircut), the …
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