Thad Reid chops it up with MusicNinja.com about everything from the direction of hip hop to what Thad brings to the game.
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Interviews
When you first think of the DMV (DC, MD & VA for those that don’t know), you probably think about Wale, go-go music or the ex-mayor Marion Barry. The DMV is more than that, we have the world’s best kept secret that is about to blow up on the national spotlight. Today we want to introduce you to RAtheMC. As an emcee, singer and songwriter RAtheMC has a talent that is rare. There are not many that can do all three, let alone do one. Enough talking, now it’s time for you to get to know RAtheMC.
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DJBooth.net sits down with top newcomer J. Cole to talk about a variety of subjects in this exclusive interview. Check it out after the jump.
DJ Booth: Does [rapping and producing] turn you into the ultimate perfectionist?
J. Cole: Yes, it does, it definitely does. But, like I said, I’ve gotten to the point where I’m trying to get out of that. Like, for instance, I got in the studio with No I.D., that’s who I’ve been in the studio with. I’m breakin’ out of that mold of just hoverin’ over my sh*t and just huggin’ it so hard and sayin, “No! Nobody else!” Cause his sound is the perfect sound. Like, I’ve finally found someone I can learn from, and [his] sound matches my sound. So it’s a perfect setup, and the joints we’ve been doing have been absolutely incredible.
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247HH.com chops it up with the god emcee Rakim about everything from Kool G Rap getting punched to his favorite lines from Paid in Full.
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Spotted this over at my homie JD’s spot…. via NYMag. A great read if you dig Jay… dude is cocky as fuck… lol. How was the show last night Baltimore?
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The “Charlie Rose” of Hip-Hop Emilio Sparks has Emilio Rojas on the program and they talk about his upcoming project The Natural, his relationship with Green Lantern, having dreadlocks back in the day, and much more.
The Natural is now slated for a November 4th release!
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When most people think of Southern hip hop, they immediately think of prominent artists from Georgia, Texas, Louisiana & Tennessee. Alabama is now making a name for itself and the leader of this new emerging talent is G-Side, the duo of ST 2 Lettaz & Yung Clova. The Alabama group, along with their crew Slow Motion Soundz, has brought lyricism to the forefront along with their progressive sound provided by The Block Beataz. With their latest album Starshipz & Rocketz receiving critical acclaim, G-Side are following in the same vain as legendary Southern duos like Eightball & MJG, OutKast & UGK. Here’s you chance to get to know the group after the jump.
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When you hear the name JFK the first thing you think about is the assassinated president or the airport in New York. Today we are gonna introduce you to JFK aka Jay Fre$h Kick$. The kid has went from local producer to the dude supplying hot tracks for some of today’s hot artists, such as EPMD, Eve and Julez Santana. With artists like this under his belt he is definitely an artist to look out for. He’s a humble cat that will never tell you “I told you so” but he’ll show you so… JFK aka Jay Fre$h Kick$ is in the building!!!
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Tentatively titled “No Comment,” witness UGHH.com versus Joe Budden! Foregoing formalities UGHH.com CEO Quest descends upon an unsuspecting Joe Budden as the rapper turned Internet personality is busily conversing with his fans via his blog backstage at Rock The Bells. UGHH’s Van Stylez doesn’t hesitate to add injury to insult as he berates Budden with a slew of questions concerning his recent beef with members of Wu-Tang along with allegations that the idea for Joe Budden TV was birthed by recently incarcerated Amalgam Digital label mate Max B’s Biggaveli TV. Weeks after this interview Amalgam Digital released Joe Budden’s new album “Escape Route” featuring the track “No Comment.” Which came first the chicken or the egg?
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It’s been over a year since we gave Emilio Rojas the artist spotlight treatment here on the site. I’ve been eagerly awaiting the release of his upcoming mixtape, The Natural (which finally drops at the end of the month) and since Recession Proof dropped earlier this year, I have been catching up on some of Emilio’s back catalog. All of that just sort of prompted this interview and a really dope Emilio Rojas Collection that I threw together. If you’re not up on Emilio, this collection will definitely get you up to speed. So hit the jump to catch up with Emilio and to download some great music…
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Life’s still not easy for European producers. Even though we are living in the Myspace era and the beats don’t have to hide, the production contributions from Euro beat-smiths are still rare on American major LP’s.
Same thing happening in Germany. Producers are working with German heavyweights, having hits, while they still slightly known in the US. Unlike Crada.
The Frankfurt based producer/songwriter is responsible for the latest D-Block single “Get That Paper” and most recently landed a beat on Kid Cudi’s major debut album Man On The Moon: The End Of Day. Crada has the German rap media going nuts, reason enough to invite the shooting star to a little interview.
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While I was out in Cali a few months ago, I had the opportunity to meet this cat by the name of E Reece. The hard penetrating, self-reflective vocals of this MC poignantly illustrate that true school hip hop is alive and well. Born in the Midwest, raised in Maryland, and schooled in the business in NYC, E Reece is unlike any artist you have ever heard or seen. This talented and hard-working lyricist, songwriter, poet, and musician keeps your attention at every turn and will make you challenge yourself. His music speaks of love, life, and staying true to yourself.
His latest album, L.I.S.n 2 This Live.In.Studio, with his live band Core Elements is everything jazz hip hop fans are craving. Hit the cut to get to know E Reece and check a preview of the album…
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“Who’s to say Slaughterhouse and Eminem ain’t did a record already?” And then he laughed. John Public caught up with Slaughterhouse member and Detroit emcee Royce Da 5′9 yesterday after his MTV interview made hip-hop headlines when he confirmed the Shady Records rumors. He answered three of the biggest questions fans have been asking and compared the situation to what Young Money has been able to do, which, in my opinion, was a great analogy. He finished by saying, “Slaughterhouse signing to Shady Records is not a guarantee to me or to Slaughterhouse.”
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Canibus and Keith Murray’s debut EP The UNDERGODS is available today, and in Part 3 of their conversation with John Public, the emcees talked about writing their album and what they hope to achieve with it’s release, along with collaborations and unity in hip-hop today among the super-groups. Canibus also talks about the experience of the Shades of Hip-Hop Roundtable with DMX, Mos Def, Big Pun and a few other notable emcees. Cop the EP today, support good hip-hop and hit the jump for a new leak from the EP, “No Brainer.”
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In Part 2 of John Public’s conversation, Canibus gets open about the early stages of his career when he was balancing a corporate job with emceeing and the constant need to push back and follow a dream. He also touches on whether or not another HRSMN collab would happen. Keith opens up about his experience recording with Red & Meth and his relationship with Def Squad. They both give some details about the title of their upcoming album, set for release in early 2010, In Gods We Trust, Crush Microphones To Dust.
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