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Crooked I Interview
Filed under: Street Veterans, Interviews
As it’s been said so many times before, West Coast hip-hop is ready to make its comeback in a big way, and one of the most prominent – and hardest-working – figures in the ‘gangsta’ revival is street veteran Crooked I. Fresh off the success of lyrical supergroup Slaughterhouse‘s self-titled, Booth-acclaimed debut album, the Long Beach mainstay’s not resting on his laurels. In addition to cultivating …
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J. Cole Interview
Filed under: We Got Next, Interviews
For most up-and-coming emcees, the prospect of stepping onstage in front of 10 thousand-plus fans to spit a verse alongside the great Jay-Z would sound like nothing more than a nice dream (or a nightmare, if you’re performing in your underwear). For J. Cole, however, this incredible scenario has become a reality. The Fayetteville, N.C.-bred, NYC-based emcee had just a single mixtape (‘07’s The Come Up) …
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Jaicko Interview
Filed under: Pop, R&B, We Got Next, Interviews
Situated just east of the Caribbean Sea, the island of Barbados is well-know for its scenic beaches, its immaculate – and, in recent years, its uncanny knack for churning out pop/R&B talent. Since Rihanna opened the floodgates earlier this decade, the nation has produced a steady stream of promising artists, including “T-Shirt” singer Shontelle and Jive signee Livvi Franc. The latest rising star to emerge from …
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Emilio Rojas Interview
Filed under: We Got Next, Interviews
If Emilio Rojas comes off as a little “Bold and Arrogant,” you can rest assured that he’s earned it. As an up-and-comer who left his hometown for Brooklyn with no job, no cash, and no clear plans, and then proceeded to quickly establish himself as one of the crowded NYC hip-hop scene’s most promising young talents, the rapper has a lot to be proud of. Already …
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Three 6 Mafia Interview
Filed under: Industry Heavyweights, Interviews
As a group who have stayed inspired and relevant for nearly two decades, ascending from underground acclaim to chart-topping, Oscar-winning superstardom without ever alienating their core, street fanbase, Memphis’ Three 6 Mafia could write a book on how to gain and maintain a position of prominence in the music game. Fans will be happy to hear that, rather than penning a self-help manual, members Juicy J …
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Jason Derulo Interview
Filed under: Pop, R&B, We Got Next, Interviews
We in the Booth pride ourselves on spotlighting emerging talents before they reach the big-time, and 19-year-old singer/songwriter Jason Derulo is a prime example of our knack for early adoption. When we first featured the Miami up-and-comer way back in August of ‘08, we had no doubt that his commitment to his craft would take him to the top of the game, and the overwhelmingly positive …
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Fashawn Interview
Filed under: We Got Next, Interviews
In recent months, the Booth has been abuzz over the burgeoning West Coast revival, spearheaded by such talented artists as Nipsey Hussle, Pac Div and U-N-I (to name just a few). Another major player in the growing movement, Fashawn is an up-and-comer we know very well. With an acclaimed mixtape discography stretching back to the age of 15 and a long list of reader-approved features (including …
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Pac Div Interview
Filed under: We Got Next, Interviews
With a sound that never quite fit into the SoCal box, scrappy rap trio Pac Div may have seemed like a long shot, but if there’s one lesson we’ve learned from sports movies, it’s that the underdog always wins (unless you’re Rocky, in which case you have to wait for the sequel). In true cinematic fashion, brothers Like and Mibbs and longtime friend BeYoung have triumphed …
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Kid CuDi Interview
Filed under: We Got Next, Interviews
A lot can change in a year. Just last summer, a recording artist named Scott Mescudi was a working a nine-to-five job to make ends meet and pursuing his musical dream in his spare time. Fast-forward to 2009 and the “lonely stoner” we all know as Kid CuDi has grown from relative unknown to unlikely pop megastar, thanks in large part to the breakout success of …
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D.Focis Interview
Filed under: Producer, Street Veterans, Interviews
The path to musical success is hardly ever a straightforward one, but D.Focis’ career has taken more twists and turns than most; though he began as just one of countless aspiring emcees dreaming of getting their moment in the limelight, Focis’ artistic journey has since taken him all the way from his hometown of Detroit, Mich., to Tokyo, where he spent just short of a decade …
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