August Alsina Calls His New Album a "Ghetto Gospel"
After a year full of career highlights mixed with personal health issues, August Alsina is getting back to the music.
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Vic Mensa Describes His Debut Album as Melodic, Vulnerable and Raw
Rise 'N Shine
Two collabs with Kanye West and a new Roc Nation deal have Vic Mensa on the fast track to success.
Words Dan Rys
Image Brock Fetch
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Summer 2015 issue of XXL Magazine featuring our 2015 XXL Freshman Class...
Charles Hamilton Is Nervous About Getting Back Into Music
What's Happenin': Charles Hamilton
Once chalked up as a waste of his considerable talent, Charles Hamilton is back with a new label deal and a fresh approach.
Words Dan Rys
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Spring 2015 issue of XXL Magazine...
Big K.R.I.T. Is Good At Separating Business And Music
Told You So
With his sophomore album, Cadillactica, finally in stores, BIG K.R.I.T. is staking his claim for the title of King Of The South.
Interview Dan Rys
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Winter 2014 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now...
Royce Da 5’9″ Wants To Avoid Comparisons To Guru
Slight Work
New projects with Eminem, DJ Premier and Slaughterhouse are making Royce Da 5'9" a busy man.
Words Dan Rys
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the October/November 2014 issue of XXL Magazine.
Some rappers are afraid to put their talents on the line on the highest level...