HipHopDX Features
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Rhymesayers' CEO Siddiq Explains Branding Without Distribution, Chart Skepticism & Atmosphere's Success
Interviewsposted 2 days ago
For President's Day, DX spoke to the leader at RSE, who recalls his Midwest DIY approach leading to Top 5 chart appearances and helping pioneer a model since used by Mac Miller and Kendrick Lamar.
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Samsonite Man: Breaking The Cycle With Cambodia, Crips & Education
Editorialsposted 3 days ago
DX writer Alex Dwyer concludes his travels abroad with a stop in Phnom Penh, where break-dancing is guiding the youth through Hip Hop.
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M-Phazes Explains Breaking In As A Producer From Australia, Working With Saigon & Pharoahe Monch
Dxnextposted 6 days ago
At the forefront of the "Golden Coast Movement," established producer explains going from message boards to working with Talib Kweli and Jean Grae, to release albums Stateside.
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Talk Like Sex: 15 Rap Songs That Are Euphemisms For Sex
Editorialsposted 9 days ago
In a season about finding the right words, let Snoop Dogg, AMG, De La Soul and Lil Wayne do it for you.
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Samsonite Man: Catching Up With Jin In Hong Kong, Talks Career, Gimmick Stigma, Fellow Asian Emcees
Editorialsposted 10 days ago
HipHopDX's Alex Dwyer caught up with the former Ruff Ryders sensation about his decision to leave New York for China, making Christian Hip Hop, and the moving target life of being a battle emcee.
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Looking At The Front Door: 15 Rap Duos & Groups That Ended In Break-Up
Editorialsposted 11 days ago
The artist version, featuring recent departures like Pill and Ras Kass to legendary exits from Ice Cube and Game. Here are 15 examples that really impacted Hip Hop.
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Red Pill States His Spot In "Blue-Collar Rap," Discusses Involvement With Occupy Detroit
Dxnextposted 12 days ago
The Michigan State alum recalls growing up in a place where Hip Hop was hard to find and how he progressed to be part of Detroit's emerging array of talented voices.
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The Dead End Theory: 15 Rapper Relationships That Ended In Break-Up
Editorialsposted 12 days ago
From Eminem and Mariah Carey's bittersweet triste to Darlene's immortal gangsterism, and the Kelis and Nas shakedown, HipHopDX looks back at some high-profile Rap relationships.
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Ain't No Love: The Demise Of Radio Friendly Hip Hop Ballads
Editorialsposted 13 days ago
DX's Editor At Large, Omar Burgess, takes issue with the cottage industry of watered-down Hip Hop love ballads and the motivation behind making them.
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Book Review: "Love Goes to Buildings on Fire: Five Years That Changed Music Forever" By Will Hermes
Editorialsposted 15 days ago
"Because the music didn't have any recorded sound documents to look back on the author's recreation of the (often illicit) block parties that founded Hip Hop are impressive."
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Samsonite Man: Live From Planet China With DJ Wordy
Editorialsposted 17 days ago
In part two of DX's four-part series of Hip Hop globe-trotting, writer Alex Dwyer visits Beijing, China speaking with Hip Hop messenger DJ Wordy, a friend of Dame Dash who is helping bridge the gap.
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Mannie Fresh Discusses Possibly Signing To G.O.O.D. Music, Reveals Kanye West's Cash Money Past And His Current Relationship With Mystikal
Interviewsposted 19 days ago
One of the South's original sonic architects says he is "proud" of Big K.R.I.T., confused by Cash Money's newest signee, thankful to Kanye and humbled by Dr. Dre.
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The Doppelgangaz Explain Their DIY Movement, Linking With Marco Polo & "Bamber Cose"
Dxnextposted 19 days ago
The New York duo talks about the success of "Lone Sharks," and their sense of humor in the studio and on records.
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Book Review: "The Toilette Papers: The #1 Number 2 Book" by Sha Stimuli
Editorialsposted 21 days ago
"'The Toilet Papers' seems to mimic Stimuli's actual rhyme writing style. His music is notoriously self-aware - often dissecting precisely why, in his opinion, his career has yet to hit mainstream."
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Erick Sermon Details His History With Rick Ross, Says He "Coulda Had Biggie" And Reveals EPMD Is Done Making New Music
Interviewsposted 22 days ago
Exclusive: In a revealing convo with DX, E Dub breaks down his career intersections with notable names like Game, Ludacris, Rick Ross, Wu-Tang Clan, DJ Quik, 50 Cent and The Notorious B.I.G.
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Samsonite Man: A Look At Hip Hop's Diplomatic Affairs
Editorialsposted 26 days ago
In DX's new four-part series of Hip Hop globe-trotting, writer Alex Dwyer chronicles Toni Blackman's mission to use Hip Hop within the context of international governments and diplomacy.
