Exclusive Interview With Cast Out Outcast DOOM
Adult Swim is hard to come by in England, but DOOM has his ways. Speaking to us from the London …
Hip Me To … Jeru the Damaja
His music has been featured on popular video games such as Grand Theft Auto IV, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4, …
Exclusive Interview: Masta Ace, son of Yvonne, Speaks On MA_DOOM: Son of Yvonne
Capable of coaching high school football while concurrently making albums, Masta Ace clearly isn't an ordinary rapper. Considering his double …
Exclusive Interview: Nitty Scott, MC Discusses Upcoming EP, Plans for the Future, Boomboxes and Nicki Minaj
Since her appearance on the 2011 BET Cypher, and long before, Nitty Scott, MC has been busy. Within a two year …
An Exclusive Look at Aloe Blacc’s Many Musical Faces
Much like Meshell Ndgeocello, Aloe Blacc can't be confined to one genre. While his catchy and soulful song, "I Need …
Hip Me To … Lord Tariq & Peter Gunz
This rap duo from the Bronx is responsible for one of the biggest hip hop records in the 1990's, "Deja …
From the Archives: “Double Up” — Exclusive Interview & Pictures of 2 Chainz
Yeah, we knew 2 Chainz was going places. From now on, just trust us. Words by Benjamin Meadows-Ingram Images by Diwang Valdez It’s a Tuesday …
Skateboards & Skinny Jeans: The Opening of Hip-Hop’s Identity
Asymmetrical hair, tight pants, cheetah-print sneakers and a toothless smile. If you guessed hip-hop up-and-comer Danny Brown, pat yourself on …
The Rose That Grew From The Concrete: Philly Rapper Asaad Breaks Through
It was a beautiful night on the rooftop of the Wythe Hotel’s bar in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. We sat overlooking the …
Hip Me To … Souls of Mischief
This rap quortet from Oakland was formed in 1991 with members A-Plus, Phesto, Opio, and Tajai. After signing with Jive Records in …
Exclusive Review and Pictures: Trillectro Solidifies Washington D.C. As A Hotbed For Hipster Culture
Washington D.C. has always been a formidable market for live music and culture. Known particularly for its college party scene …
“Love and Schwaza” — An Exclusive interview W/ Jesse Boykins III
Jesse Boykins III is more than just a singer, he's an artist. His music is appropriately dubbed "World Soul" by …
disRESPECT. To All The Earl Haters: He Hasn’t Fallen Off, Your Relationship Was Just A Lie
When Earl Sweatshirt returned form Samoa, the hip-hop community accepted him with open arms. As the young emcee has gotten …
RESPECT. Volume 3 Issue 4 On Newsstands 8.28.12
We just keep spitting fire. You and your other magazine can't do nothing about it. Rick Ross, DJ Khaled, Pusha …
Concert Review: Aloe Blacc Brings A Touch of Soul To MetroTech Commons
Though the 60's and 70's were turbulent times, they paved the way for a very powerful and moving musical tradition: …
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