Nadine Graham
DJ Kiss: Inside the DJ Booth
It's been said that one can't have their cake and eat it too. DJ Kiss is indulging in every bite. The Baton Rouge native didn't set out on a mission to spin for some of the biggest celebrities of this generation; things just sort of ended up that way...
Deaf History Month 2012: Foxy Brown Suffers Loss, Bounces Back — Video
Wild antics and bold lyrics are synonymous with Foxy Brown but one aspect of her life that has slipped in and out of headlines is the rapper's past hearing struggles. The Brooklyn native, born Inga Marchand, experienced the sensory loss for a full year back in 2005...
DJ Green Lantern: Inside the DJ Booth
By age 18, DJ Green Lantern had finally figured out his career path and deejaying parties had nothing to do with it. Most uber-successful DJs start off relatively young, during their pivotal teenage years but Green tells The BoomBox he wasn't even thinking that far ahead...
Kid Cudi ‘WZRD': MC-Turned-Guitar Hero Has Weathered Highs & Lows — Timeline
Kid Cudi made his debut four years ago, and for reasons beyond his music, he quickly became one of the most intriguing artists to watch. In a short span of time, the Cleveland native has been through more ups and downs than most. Surprisingly, he's managed to remain relevant throughout the roller-coaster ride...
Mike WiLL Made It Reveals Work on Brandy’s New Album & Ludacris Collaboration
Eight years ago, Mike WiLL Made It was working on his autograph. At 14 years old, he was a triple threat in high school athletics and never thought his fame would come through anything other than winning national championships. In a sense, his entry into the hip-hop industry has been just as triumphant as any major league win...
DJ Greg Street: Inside the DJ Booth
The key to DJ Greg Street's success stems from more than spinning records, although music is what inspired him in the first place. The Mississippi native, born Gregory Polk, started off with a guitar -- not turntables -- at the age of 6...
DJ Envy: Inside the DJ Booth
DJ Envy thought he'd be in the NBA by now. It was a chance meeting at a Queens bus stop that prompted him to reconsider his lifetime goals as a teen. "I was on the way to school, and I saw this friend of mine, Ernesto. He used to always drive around in these expensive cars: Beamers, Lexuses, Mercedes...
Schoolboy Q: ‘Habits & Contradictions’ Project Is ‘Rugged’
In 2011, Schoolboy Q made a noteworthy entry into hip-hop with his debut mixtape, 'Setbacks.' With his riot-inciting verse on Kendrick Lamar's 'Michael Jordan,' the Los Angeles native had already established a fan base prior to that first collection...
‘How High': Songs About Drugs From UGK, Afroman + More
Producer The Alchemist and rapper Oh No, under the name Gangrene, recently released their drug-inspired LP, 'Vodka & Ayahuasca.' The hip-hop duo have a knack for keeping things simple yet complex on the effort. The authentic rhymes and beats satisfy rap fans but the album's title keeps them on their toes. Ju...
Lil Lody Is Working With Plies, Says Young Jeezy Is a ‘Teacher’
Producer Lil Lody is feeling the love. About 18 months ago, he laid a track for Miami hitmaker Rick Ross, titled 'Summer's Mine,' which was a diss record directed at trap rapper Young Jeezy. The longstanding rivalry between the two artists was the catalyst in putting Lody on the map as one of the freshest, young producers to watch...