Preview: Kidz in the Hall’s “The Occasion”
The Kidz in the Hall album preview party was not only popping (there was Hennessy overflowing out the bottle), it …
Interview: Trademark Da Skydiver Talks Lex Luger Collab, Canadian Weed & Issue #4
RESPECT. was lucky enough to catch up with JETS member, and Curren$y's boy, Trademark Da Skydiver, yesterday evening at the …
Masters of Lyricism – An Interview With Jedi Mind Tricks
“As a lyricist, you got to know how to command the crowd and entertain.” Jus Allah's words speak on one …
C.O.P. Interviews Syd Tha Kid
RESPECT.'s own Peter Marrack interviews Syd Tha Kid for the upcoming issue of C.O.P. Magazine. The Odd Future producer/DJ/engineer reveals …
Amazing Waka Flocka Flame NOW Interview
In anticipation of Waka Flocka Flame's debut performance north of the border (Toronto) on Friday, October 14, NOW Magazine brings …
Interview: Scoop DeVille – Exotic Ice Cream
If there ever existed such as a thing as a young veteran, Cali-bred hip-hop producer Scoop DeVille would surely fit …
Diva/Boss – An Interview With Syleena Johnson
For someone who woke up at 6 a.m. last Friday morning to start a full-day of interviews, Sylenna Johnson looks …
Interview: Al Shipley Is Writing the Book on Baltimore Club Music
You may not know it, but you've heard it. Its infectious five-thump loop has gone global thanks to international DJs …
Interview: Bei Maejor – Talks New Mixtape, J. Cole, & Big Ten Sports
Bei Maejor’s music career began while he was still attending the University of Michigan, producing records like Bun B’s “Hold …
Interview: Slim The Mobster – Alternative Hip Hop
Slim The Mobster is probably best known, right now, as Dr. Dre’s protege, which isn’t necessarily a good thing considering …
Interview: Rockie Fresh – Driving 88
Rockie Fresh is a Chicago rapper on the verge of gaining nationwide acclaim, for a pair of mixtapes, The Otherside, …
Messengers Of The ‘Ghetto Gospel’ – An Interview With Outlawz
Everybody has a favorite Tupac record. For the rider who blasted the street anthem “Hit’ Em Up,” ‘Pac’s lyrical assaults …
Raw Hip-Hop Under a DJ’s Control – An Interview With Statik Selektah
The Massachusetts-bred, New York-based producer/DJ Statik Selektah has done nothing but live by creating his own lane. For over the …
RESPECT. Interviews Photographer Trevor Traynor
In case you wondered where those ephemeral glimpses into Lil B’s world came from, besides pages 54 to 60, and …
Too $hort Says He’s On “Detox”
In a recent interview for Yo! Raps Magazine, Bay Area veteran Too $hort opened up about his work on Detox. I’ve …
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