Read the full interview on BallerAlert.com! On the heels of a crazy 2020, with the COVID-19 pandemic and racial injustice, nowadays more than ever does mental health need to be part of the conversation. Insert Vic Mensa, who’s been extremely vocal about this topic specifically,…
Hit-Boy Thinks Nas’ ‘King’s Disease’ Has Some Of The Best Production Since ‘Watch The Throne’
Read the full interview on Okayplayer.com! Hit-Boy is having a real moment. So we caught up with the producer to break down how exactly his collabo album with Nas, King’s Disease, came together. Drake was serious when he famously rapped, “I should probably sign to…
Read the full interview on Okayplayer.com! Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion broke the internet when they released the very explicit “WAP.” Not only did the recording debut at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, but it made history — garnering 93 million streams in the US in its first…
Read the full interview on Okayplayer.com! The Lox have dropped the latest single from their upcoming album, Living Off Xperience. Despite being one of the greatest rap groups of all time, The Lox, comprised of Sheek Louch, Styles P, and Jadakiss, have only released three albums together in 20…
Terrace Martin Talks Growing Up in LA, Collaborating w/ Artist & Mourning Kobe Bryant’s Death [Interview]
Read the full interview on Okayplayer! We sat down with Terrace Martin to discuss his work ethic, obstacles in the music industry, and why women artists are killing it more than men artists. “I’m servicing the artist. I want to give you an experience.” That’s…
Read the full interview on Okayplayer.com! We spoke to Royce Da 5’9” about the production on his new album, his working relationship with Eminem, the Detroit rap scene, and more. It’s the middle of the week and Royce Da 5’9” is in the middle of the…
RZA Talks About His Camp TAZO Retreat, Mentorship, & What Current Rappers Inhabit the Spirit of the Wu-Tang Clan [Interview]
Read the full interview on Okayplayer.com! We talked to Wu-Tang clan leader RZA about his Camp TAZO retreat, his early days as Prince Rakeem, his love for kung-fu and anime, who his mentors are, and more. While RZA is most notably known for being the mastermind behind hip-hop’s…
Big Daddy Kane on His Legendary Career: “It Was Never About the Money, It Was Really to Showcase My Skills” [Interview]
Read the full interview on Okayplayer.com! We talked to Big Daddy Kane about his legacy, the making of the posse cut “Show and Prove,” and why he likes It’s a Big Daddy Thing more than Long Live the Kane. There is no rapper who embodies the word…
Remembering Nipsey Hussle: Mike & Keys, the Masterminds Behind ‘Victory Lap,’ Tell the Story of the Legendary Rapper’s Come-up
Read the full interview on Okayplayer.com! Nipsey Hussle’s death came as a complete shock for not only Los Angeles but fans all across the world. We talked to Mike & Keys about the legendary rapper’s come-up and the legacy he lives behind. Money Mike and J-Keys are…
Common Talks About Using J Dilla Production on New Album: “I Had to Make Sure…I Wasn’t Doing Something He’d Be Against” [Interview]
Read the full interview on Okayplayer.com! We caught up with Common to discuss his friendship with J Dilla, linking with Swizz Beatz, and how he feels about “I Used to Love H.E.R.” 25 years later. Common is an actor, writer, philanthropist, and activist. While his…