We recently caught up with Rapper, Activist and Sociologist AWKWORD, the man behind the the first-ever 100% for-charity global Hip-Hop album, World View, which we posted last month. We chatted about his background, how the project came together, his relationship with the late Proverb, his upcoming projects and more. Interview after the jump.
Enter XVRHLDY (pronounced Xavier Holliday), the new face and sound of the Chicago music scene. With a vocal range that (sonically) makes us think of a young 3 Stacks (Andre 3000), Xavier is bringing a unique style/sound – and it's not going unnoticed.
Coming off a sponsored Datpiff release, a slew high profile website features and opening slots for major industry artists, Brooklyn-based Mac Money is ready to take his career to the next level. Check out our interview after the jump.
From 1994 — 1999 comedian Joe Clair, and co-host Big Les, brought us the best in hip-hop culture on BET’s Rap City. We recently chatted with Joe, who shared some stories, fond memories of Rap City, his thoughts on 106th & Park going off the air and his mixtape. Be…
If you’ve been following the kid Boogz Boogetz, you’ll know that his latest project, a collaborative album with Prodigy (of Mobb Deep), is far from his intro to the rap world – hell it’s not even his first time working with Prodigy. The Far Rockaway rapper has been making some…
We recently caught up with unsigned rapper/model Young Nik aka Saki Bomb – a Japan-born Brooklynite poised for great things in the industry. She’s been heard on major radio and was even recognized by Source Magazine in their coveted Unsigned Hype column. Check out our interview with Ms. Saki Bomb…
Meet DJ Boogie Blind – one third of (the most recent iteration) of the NYC based turntablist crew The X-Ecutioners. Aside from being the current tour DJ for Pharoahe Monch, and having some notable production credits he has literally DJ’d pretty much everywhere [on earth]. He recently sat down with…
Jason Harris performing under the moniker “Da Hater” is a Memphis born and raised hip hop artist. Da Hater is best known for his contributions with producer Empee in the group Kontrast, and the Hip Hop collective Iron Mic Coalition [IMC]. He’s opened for 50 Cent, Black Moon, Dead Prez, and…
