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AZ Interview
Filed under: Underground, Interviews
A true hip-hop vet of twelve years, AZ made his mark when he signed his first record deal in back ‘95. His EMI Records debut album, Doe or Die, epitomizes the impact that the genre of hip-hop and the artistic expression of music mean to his soul. Since the days of Gimme Your’s and Mo Money Mo Murder AZ has seen himself travel from one record …
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E-40 Interview
Filed under: Industry Heavyweights, Interviews
After two decades and twelve albums recorded, how is it possible to remain both topical and trendy? Simple, embody E-40 and make up some original sh*t never heard before. With his new album in stores, My Ghetto Report Card, E-40 comes with a fresh energy and an equivalent flair which all encompasses Hyphy, the new Bay Area youth culture movement. Always one to consider himself “The …
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Shareefa Interview
Filed under: Industry Heavyweights, Interviews
Signed as the first female member of the DTP family to sing, Shareefa looks to accomplish a major goal with her debut album, Point of No Return. Other than DTP CEO and co-owner Ludacris, not a single member has released a platinum solo album (the closest is Bobby Valentino who should reach that achievement before 2007). With high hopes and industry powerhouse Def Jam behind her …
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Jibbs Interview
Filed under: We Got Next, Interviews
As an 11 year old, he lays claim to lyrically murdering any battlers they came his way. Regardless of height or age (sometimes twice his own) he grew a reputation in his hometown of St. Louis (originally from Chicago) as a dual threat. Jibbs could take you down in both the hip-hop ring, and the boxing ring. Influenced by his three older brothers Jibbs became a …
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Donell Jones Interview
Filed under: Industry Heavyweights, Interviews
His fourth and long-awaited album, Journey of a Gemini, arrived this past June. With it came an explanation to his fans and supporters of why it took so long to reunite. The message is simple and can be found easily without question, just reread the title. Donell Jones’ newest R&B offering drops nearly four years after his 2002 release, Life Goes On. Since inking his first …
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J-Shin Interview
Filed under: We Got Next, Interviews
After several years went by during what was a very stagnant career, singer J-Shin decided he needed to look in a different direction. Signed to the formerly independent Slip-N-Slide Records in 1998, J-Shin was his own worst case scenario; An artist who has finally been given a platform to shine with a long waiting list in front of him. With artists such as Trick Daddy and …
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Homebwoi Interview
Filed under: We Got Next, Interviews
Ok, so you know he raps. Song writing, of course. Production, sound editing, mixing, and mastering… check. As we enter a stretch of time in which companies around the world are looking to turn twenty jobs into two and replace human resources with that of computer based programs, Collipark/Asylum recording artist Homebwoi is a rare commodity. Saving himself and his label(s) both time and money, he …
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MayDay! Interview
Filed under: Underground, Interviews
If you peep their myspace page (here), there is one very unique answer to a ‘General Info’ section question. Under ‘Influences’ they write you. Instead of fronting like most artists and bands do on their page, claiming to be influenced by the work of every artist to be on the front of a magazine cover, MC Bernbiz and Plex offer thanks. They truly understand the relationship …
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Khia Interview
Filed under: Street Veterans, Interviews
Her 2002 debut album Thug Misses spawned arguably the most sexual song in hip-hop history. In fact there is a good chance that in five years, researchers will recognize the arrival of Khia and her classic “My Neck, My Back” as the song that sparked a second baby boom. All theories aside, the truth is that Khia is back on the scene and has a brand …
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Lil’ Scrappy Interview
Filed under: Industry Heavyweights, Interviews
“I don’t want to be known as an ‘Atlanta rapper,’ I want to be known as an artist out of Atlanta. I don’t fit with the trend right now; I want to reach a global [audience].” ~ Lil’ Scrappy To many readers the above statement might not make much sense. The difference between being an Atlanta rapper and an artist who hails from the city of …
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