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B.o.B Interview
Filed under: We Got Next, Interviews
In a day and age when delays are the rule rather than the exception, it takes a brave artist to immortalize his debut set’s release date in the title of a pre-album mixtape – especially when said date is still months away. Demonstrating that his boldness and willingness to take risks extend well beyond the studio walls, Best of the Booth award-winning Southern buzzmaker B.o.B has …
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YelaWolf Interview
Filed under: We Got Next, Interviews
Looks can be deceiving, but blown-out speakers don’t lie. Though much has been made of YelaWolf‘s unconventional appearance – he’s white, covered in ink and looks more like a punk rocker than your average emcee… – it’s the Alabama up-and-comer’s fresh, attention-grabbing sound that’s got the ‘net buzzing and subwoofers rattling across the nation. Drawing from classic rock, old-school rap, and the quintessentially Southern style of …
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XV Interview
Filed under: We Got Next, Interviews
There are some mysteries that seem destined to remain unsolved: who was the real Kennedy assassin? How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop? And why wasn’t XV signed to a major, like, yesterday? Though the answers to those questions may never become clear, there’s a very good chance hip-hop heads won’t be asking that last one for much …
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Obie Trice & MoSS Interview
Filed under: Producer, Street Veterans, Interviews
As serious drinkers are likely aware, fine whiskey spends several years maturing in an oak cask before arriving on store shelves, and it’s during this process that the spirit develops much of its distinctive flavor. Similarly, the best hip-hop not only weathers the years, but improves with age – for proof, just take a sip of ex-Shady emcee Obie Trice and producer MoSS’ Special Reserve. Recorded …
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Game Interview (Part Two)
Filed under: Industry Heavyweights, Interviews
In part one of our interview with Game, the Compton heavyweight sat down with DJ Z to talk about his newly “The” free stage name, the status of the D.O.C. (Diary of Compton) project he described in his June ‘08 Booth interview and why, contrary to popular belief, he’s not a big fan of hip-hop beef. Now, we are proud to present the thrilling conclusion to …
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Game Interview (Part One)
Filed under: Industry Heavyweights, Interviews
Like most high-profile ‘retirement’ announcements, The Game‘s claim that last year’s L.A.X. LP would be his final studio album proved to be… well, greatly exaggerated. After six years of grinding, touring and – yes – engaging in high-profile beef with everyone from Jay-Z to G-Unit, the rapper born Jayceon Taylor simply needed a breath of fresh air and a change of scenery. Now, the Left Coast …
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Consequence Interview
Filed under: Street Veterans, Interviews
On a hypothetical list of “Rap veterans who haven’t gotten the shine they clearly deserve,” Consequence would undoubtedly be one of the front-runners. With a musical career stretching back to ‘93 and countless appearances on tracks by the groundbreaking likes of A Tribe Called Quest and Kanye West under his belt, the emcee has a hella fide pedigree to go along with his formidable skills, but …
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I.Y.A.Z. Interview
Filed under: Pop, R&B, We Got Next, Interviews
Next time you’re cleaning out your MySpace inbox and come across a message from a musical megastar like, say, Sean Kingston, don’t just roll your eyes and click ‘delete,’ assuming it was sent by an impostor – that message just might be your ticket to the big leagues! Such was the case for I.Y.A.Z. Smith; though the British Virgin Islands-bred singer was skeptical when the Caribbean-pop …
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Wyclef Jean Interview
Filed under: Industry Heavyweights, Interviews
Having helped to create the highest-selling album in hip-hop history, won multiple Grammys, collaborated with everyone from U2’s Bono to Carlos Santana and established a foundation to provide humanitarian aid to residents of his birth country, Wyclef Jean has accomplished more in his musical career to date than most do in an entire lifetime. Those who simply know Clef as a pop superstar, however, aren’t getting …
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Wiz Khalifa Interview
Filed under: We Got Next, Interviews
As anyone who’s ever flown with a major airline is well aware, getting off the ground is never as simple as it seems. Even after you’ve managed to check your baggage, get through security and find your gate, unforeseen circumstances can leave you landlocked for hours on end. Since last we spoke with him, buzzmaking emcee Wiz Khalifa‘s found himself in a similar situation; tired of …
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