Hip Hop Artist Interviews

Industry heavyweights and fast rising phenoms step inside the DJBooth for exclusive interviews with DJ Z

Ryan Leslie Interview

DJ “Z” and DJ Caliente from DJBooth.net have interviewed Casablanca/Next Selection recording artist/producer, Ryan Leslie. Drawing comparisons to Pharrell Williams and R. Kelly, for his ability to write, produce, and perform, Leslie’s passion for his craft has impressed label executives from Antonio “LA” Reid (Def Jam) to Tommy Mottola (Casablanca/Universal) to Sean “Diddy” Combs (Bad Boy/Universal) who have all solicited music from him for their top …

Slim Thug Interview

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DJ “Z” from DJBooth.net has interviewed Houston icon and Star Trek/Interscope recording artist, Slim Thug. Slim Thug’s major-label debut solo album was released by Geffen Records through Slim’s Boss Hogg Outlawz label and Star Trak, the label founded by mega-star producers, The Neptunes. The towering MC who made a name for himself standing above a crowded fray of southern rappers has a big, bass-filled southern twang …

Royalty Interview

Filed under: We Got Next, Interviews

DJ’s “Z”, Caliente & Arcen from DJBooth.net have interviewed R. Kelly protigee and Chi-Town artist on the rise, Royalty. Always on the grind and trying to do big things, Royalty had a recording deal as a solo rap artist with RCA in 2001 and in 2004 became the youngest black record label executive in music history when Capitol Records hired him as director of A&R (and …

Big Tuck Interview

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DJ “Z” from DJBooth.net has interviewed Dallas native and T-Town/Universal recording artist, Big Tuck. Big Tuck continues to prep himself for his major label debut - The Absolute Truth - which drops on March 28. With guest appearances by Slim Thug, Bun B, Paul Wall, Chamillionaire and Erykah Badu, and beats by the T-Town production staff (Milk, Willieboy & O’E,) Play-N-Skillz, Mr. Lee and Big Tyme,“The …

Hots Interview

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“Z” and Caliente DJBooth.net have interviewed One Up Entertainment artist and Baltimore native, Hots. Trying to follow in the same footsteps as fellow One Up Entertainment artist Bossman, (who got inked to a deal by Jermaine Dupri with Virgin/So So Def in 2005) Hots is looking to play his cards just right. The single “Movin Up,” is currently hitting charts nationwide featuring the smooth singing of …

Garcia Interview

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DJ “Z” from DJBooth.net has interviewed Miami native and the man behind Crazy Hood Productions, Garcia. Garcia, currently is the most played unsigned MC on Miami Radio. His persistence, dedication and perseverance have given him the title as Miami’s Hardest Working MC”. Garcia is not only an artist, but also a staple in the community whom shows leadership that will bring him longevity in the music …

Gucci Mane Interview

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DJ’s “Z”, Caliente & Arcen from DJBooth.net have interviewed Big Cat Records recording artist, well known for his hit single “So Icy,” Gucci Mane. Adding to the reputation that Atlanta is the current hip-hop Mecca of the world, Gucci Mane is out to prove that he is all business and no play. After serving a six-month stint for assault in Dekalb Country Jail, which stemmed from …

Trick Trick Interview

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DJ’s “Z” & Arcen from DJBooth.net have interviewed Universal/Motown recording artist, Trick-Trick. One of the most respected players in Detroit’s hip-hop scene, Trick Trick has armed his Motown Records debut, The People Vs. with his own quick-witted verbosity along with collaborations with Eminem, Jazzy Pha, and D-12’s Mr. Porter. The album stands as a testament to his aggressive lyrical flair, with the multi-instrumentalist (key board, guitar, …

Warren G Interview

Filed under: Street Veterans, Interviews

DJ’s “Z”, Caliente & Arcen from DJBooth.net have interviewed legendary West Coast rap artist and icon, Warren G. Currently out in stores (his fifth full-length album) called In The Mid-Nite Hour is a realistic and balanced portrayal of the G Funk child’s musical evolution, introduced years ago in his original laaaiiiiidddddd back style. After more then two decades, Warren G is In The Mid-Nite Hour, his …

C-Bone of Konkrete Interview

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DJ “Z” from DJBooth.net has interviewed Purple Ribbon All-Star: Black-Owned C-Bone of Konkrete. Cory “Black-Owned C-Bone” Andrews is joined by Nathaniel “Supa Nate” Elder and James “Lil Brother” Patton to form the rap group Konkrete. The grimy streets of Atlanta’s south side are anything but a playground and acted as an obstacle course of drugs and dirty money… eventually helping them form the music that now …

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