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For Love of the Art: The Boutique Labels Behind XXL’s Freshmen

Apr 2nd, '13  •  by Jaeki Cho  •  1 Comment

During the past two decades or so, as owning and managing your own business has become a realistic and easily attainable goal, many musicians and ...

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ScHoolboy Q: “I Want Everything Kendrick Got”

Apr 1st, '13  •  by Jaeki Cho  •  No Comments

After showcasing a monstrous debut from Kendrick Lamar, indie powerhouse TDE’s next batter up is the high-spirited ScHoolboy Q. With his indie success Habits & ...

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Frank The Butcher Speaks On His Love For Streetwear and Butcher’s Block Series

Mar 28th, '13  •  by Ralph Bristout  •  1 Comment

“When my brother died and I woke up the next morning, it was a beautiful sunny day. I felt like it was an insult. I ...

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Hip-Hop’s Go-To Agent on Indie Successes

Mar 28th, '13  •  by Jaeki Cho  •  1 Comment

Believe it or not, rap artists didn't always have to dedicate one-third of the year on tour. At one point, they lived comfortably, doing occasional ...

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Pusha T Explains His Love for Reggae

Mar 26th, '13  •  by Ralph Bristout  •  1 Comment

In our last interview with Pusha T, the VA rhymeslinger (and one half of the Clipse) revealed some key details about his forthcoming G.O.O.D. Music/Def ...

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Raekwon: “There’s Still a Lot of S*** That I Don’t Feel is on My Level”

Mar 25th, '13  •  by Jaeki Cho  •  1 Comment

One of the most visible members of the Wu-Tang Clan, Raekwon the Chef never gave up his spiked bat. He's simply not swinging it as ...

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Ryan Lewis: “I’ve Never Looked at Myself as a Beat Maker”

Mar 22nd, '13  •  by Jaeki Cho  •  2 Comments

For any artist, having a solid creative partnership is key. Michael Jackson had Quincy Jones, Guru had Premier, Frank Ocean has Malay, and Macklemore has ...

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Hoodie Allen: “I’m Going to Have the Next No.1 Indie Album”

Mar 19th, '13  •  by Jaeki Cho  •  1 Comment

In 2013, it's possible for a thugged-out, goon-turned-rap artist to coexist with someone like Hoodie Allen. Originally hailing from Long Island, New York, the 24-year-old ...

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Wyclef Jean: “I Have a Whole Movement Coming”

Mar 18th, '13  •  by Jaeki Cho  •  2 Comments

Grammy award-winning rapper, singer and record producer Wyclef Jean has been a prominent force in hip-hop since he first broke onto the scene with The Fugees. The years that ...

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