Both “Pure” and “Theres Only One” are so great records that I cant even decide which one I like more. Many artists have failed to live up to expectations after a successful debut album. You have, however, succeeded in this field. What is your recipe for success? I dont know, I guess just love for…
Interviews
B-REAL: I am a west-coast rapper with east-coast love
Rappers usually release their debut albums after 2 or 3 albums of their group. You are, however, releasing it after 8 Cypress Hill albums and 18 years in the game. When did the idea to record a solo record come up? I had always wanted to release a solo album, but my contractual obligations through…
HELTAH SKELTAH: We are not about soft rap
You have known each other since forever. Can you share some funny stories from your childhood? What was it like growing up together? Sean Price: We were actually the good kids growing up. DJ Logic who runs with Boot Camp Clik and Smif N Wessun was the bully. It wasnt until we hit growth spurts…
NICOLAY & KAY: We felt really comfortable working together
Dutch producer Nicolay and Houston rapper Kay released a collaborative album “TIME:LINE” earlier this year. The album received mainly positive reviews. There is a dual evolution at work in “TIME:LINE”. Lyrically, it is the loose story of one person’s life, taking the listener from birth through the ups and downs of life, to death, and…
KOOLADE – Nowadays it’s much harder to get beats placed out there
When the first time you felt that Croatia is too small for you and you’d like to break through the worldwide scene? Hmmmm… When i made my first couple beats. that was like, late 96. I first heard of you on the Masta Ace album in 2001. Was that your first collabo with a foreign…
TORAE: I wanted Premier beats as a kid. Now I have them
Brooklyn MC Torae has made for himself performing along the Ruff Ryders and Cash Money Millionaires, kicking it with Cam´Ron and releasing a 12´ on AV8 Records with his group The Coalescence. His new mixtape called Daily Conversation is a next step for him – beats provided by today´s top producers like Premier, 9th Wonder,…
ROYCE DA 5’9″: „I knew (the Mistah F.A.B. beef) should be squashed before it gets serious.“
No need to introduce Royce Da 5’9″. Being in the game for more than 15 years with classic records under his belt he has made a name for himself. Currently, Royce is working on three new projects – a follow up to The Bar Exam mixtape and two albums independent Street Hop and The Revival…
LITTLE BROTHER: „Another album with 9th? It´s not going to happen.“
The album should be released on 25th October. Is this release date definitve? What caused the delay? Rapper Pooh: The album is actually being released on October 23rd. It is a definitive date. The delay was caused by people not moving at the pace they were suppose to be moving at. We, the artist, did…
SA-RA CREATIVE PARTNERS: „Our music embodies the true essence of hip-hop.“
When I told my friend that I was going to interview you he was like I don´t know who they are or how they look like, I just know that they make great music. Do you feel like that? Is it important for an artist to have a well-known face? Om´ Mas Keith: It´s most important…
BUDDY PEACE: “(Performing with Prince Po) was definitely a time that I will never forget.”
Hello Buddy Peace how are you? You are a DJ, a shop owner, etc. Can you tell us what your typical day looks like? Greetings. I’m pretty good thanks. Not too bad at all. I hope things are good out there too – thanks for the questions! Most days for me are pretty much sets…