Nadine Graham
DJ Timbuck2: Inside the DJ Booth
Timbuck2 keeps himself in the mix; he doesn't need a co-sign. The Chicago-based DJ has always taken pride in creating new avenues and being self-sufficient. It's a lesson he learned early.
"As far as everything I've done with my life and my career, I've never had no help from nobody," he tells The BoomBox...
Eric Roberson Hints at ONE MusicFest Set, Will Stick to His Soul Standard
On Saturday (Sept. 1), Eric Roberson will be on stage at Atlanta's One Music Fest doing what he loves, while thinking of the people he loves.
Due to his intense work schedule, the Mister Nice Guy creator revealss that he's cut back tremendously due to his growing family...
Big Boi Reveals Surprising Favorite Musicians — Exclusive
Big Boi is quickly approaching two decades in hip-hop, but he routinely finds inspiration in other genres. The upcoming release of his second solo LP, Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors, due Nov. 13, will feature a few of the Atlanta MC's favorite artists, both within and outside of rap...
Slaughterhouse Share Five Memorable ‘Welcome to: Our House’ Moments — Exclusive
The men of Slaughterhouse -- Joe Budden, Joell Ortiz, Crooked I and Royce da 5'9" -- are beyond proving their rap skills to doubt-filled keyboard gangsters. In fact, when asked directly about feeling the need to set new standards with their latest mixtape, On the House, Budden offers an emphatic "No...
DJ Yonny: Inside the DJ Booth
DJ Yonny was raised in Delaware, but his childhood dream was to have a job mixing on Philadelphia radio, just down the freeway. At 11 years old, he'd gotten his first set of turntables, and a few years later, he relocated to New York. But the Big Apple was only supposed to be a stepping stone for Yonny...
Bad Poetry Day: 10 Worst Hip-Hop Verses of 2012 (So Far)
Making good rap music is hard work, and it's certainly not for everyone. While any MC can string together a few simple lines, the best rappers strive for great poetry -- an electrifying verse that competes with the beat to grab your attention...
Lil Twist Talks Lil Wayne’s ‘Big Influence,’ Justin Bieber Collaboration, 4,000 Album Songs
Lil Twist believes that patience is a virtue. He started his career with the Young Money imprint six years ago, at 13, carefully making a name for himself and waiting in the wings for his turn to shine. Now, that day has finally come, and at Lil Wayne's direction, the 19-year-old rapper is well-prepared to take the industry by storm...
Sonny Digital Shares Conversations With Kanye West, Working With Wiz Khalifa, DJ Khaled
The past couple of years have been good to Sonny Digital but the Atlanta-based producer thinks his success is long overdue. He may be right. Taking delight in proving his capabilities, the 21-year-old is just getting started. When rapper YC dropped "Racks" in 2011, Sonny followed his production on the smash with a string of equally infectious bangers...
R&B Gripes: Producer Bryan-Michael Cox Tackles 10 Fans’ Issues With the Genre
R&B fans have one very valid argument: the genre has abandoned rhythm and blues for hip-hop and house. R&B does seem to have lost its endearing quality -- trading stories of love and passion for some of the more tawdry elements of other music categories. Some s...
Wiz Khalifa’s ‘O.N.I.F.C.’ Album Cover Inspiration Revealed by Stylist Fatima B.
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Wiz Khalifa has been hip-hop's biggest hippie for some time now, but in the early morning hours on Wednesday (Aug. 8), he showed just how committed he is to the concept with the release of his sophomore album artwork. For O...