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4-Ize Interview
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Originally from Chicago, rapper and transplant resident 4-Ize currently calls the oh-so-popular Atlanta his new home. Bringing a diversified style that includes street smarts, wit and pure talents, 4-Ize hopes that his extensive mixtape and remix work will make 2006 the year he makes plans to have a tea party with one of the “majors.” With major industry affiliation (Ludacris/DTP), and a strong underground following worldwide… …
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Bone Crusher Interview
Filed under: Industry Heavyweights, Interviews
With absolutely no pun intended, Bone Crusher has simply become too big for the rap game. Despite the huge success of his So So Def/Arista major label debut, AttenCHUN!, BC was left off of the artist roster when head CEO Jermaine Dupri took his label to Virgin and became the head of the urban department . However despite the label situation, Atlanta-born and based Wayne “Bone …
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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 …
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DJ Khaled Interview
Filed under: DJs, Street Veterans, Interviews
With his powerful persona and energetic vibe, to quote UK singer Craig David: DJ Khaled was “born to do it.” Originally from the N.O. and a transplant citizen of the 305 (Miami), Khaled has been doing his thing for years. Not only does he have the #1 rated hip-hop show in all of South Florida, but on the horizon is his highly anticipated solo debut album …
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Papoose Interview
Filed under: Street Veterans, Interviews
Born in Africa and raised in the Bed-Stuy section of Brooklyn, the rapper known as Papoose (Born Shamele Mackie) has built himself a gigantic fan base. Through a ridiculous amount of mixtape work his buzz has been created without the presence of an actual full length. His introduction to the game came back in 1998 when NYC mixtape extraordinaire DJ Kay Slay featured his work on …
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DJ Toomp Interview
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When he isn’t working with TI, Young Jeezy, Ludacris, 8 Ball & MJG, Stat Quo, Pastor Troy, Lil Jon & The East Side Boys or Boyz N Da Hood... he is just like you or I. Well, not really. While on the grind for two full decades and then some, DJ Toomp is the production mastermind behind many of the radio singles ATL superstar TI has …
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Remy Ma Interview
Filed under: Industry Heavyweights, Interviews
In the male dominated industry of hip-hop, few female MC’s can hold their own. However, at the top of that list you’ll without a doubt find the first lady of the Terror Squad, Remy Ma. Guided by the late great Big Pun, Remy Ma stands proud as one of the few highly successful female’s to pick up a mic. As a young girl growing up in …
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Mobb Deep Interview
Filed under: Street Veterans, Interviews
Known as “The Infamous” Mobb Deep, Queens Natives Prodigy and Havoc make up one of the most notable hip-hop duos of all time. Their 1999 release, Murda Muzik, went platinum and issued the hit singles “Quiet Storm” and “It’s Mine” featuring fellow NYC rapper, Nas. Since then, the duo has released two albums from two different labels. Both Sony and Jive couldn’t give the group the …
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Proof Interview
Filed under: Street Veterans, Interviews
Known to the general public as Proof, DeShaun Holton a.k.a. “Dirty Harry,” was a rap icon in his home city of Detroit. Revered by many as being equally responsible as D12 band mate Eminem for the start of true hip-hop in the Motor City, Proof’s sudden and untimely death on April the 11th has left music lovers and fans world wide in shock. In 2005 Proof …
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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 …
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