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DJ Infamous: Inside the DJ Booth
DJ Infamous didn't even come up with a name for himself until he was setting up for his very first set. The Lansing, Mich., native was more excited to spin at a hired gig.
"I was supposed to change that name," he tells The BoomBox. "I went with Infamous because at the time I had a lot of Mobb Deep records and I had my first booking with no name, just my government name...
Stalley Talks New EP, Nike’s ‘Blessing,’ Rick Ross as a ‘True Fan’
Maybach Music Group nurtures a mishmash of personalities with Stalley's being the most idealistic of the crew. By now, rap fans are at least somewhat familiar with his background. The Massillon, Ohio native had a solid fanbase overseas before Rick Ross welcomed him and gave him the certifiable MMG stamp of approval...
Chiddy Bang Speak on ‘Band World’ Origins, Under the Influence of Music Tour
Philly duo Chiddy Bang have a one-track mind, even when riding under the influence with Wiz Khalifa and Mac Miller. Chidera "Chiddy" Anamege and Noah "Xaphoon Jones" Beresin have success on the brain, as they've been enjoying positive feedback from their first major release, Breakfast, earlier this year...
Hip-Hop Gripes: Expert Sway Calloway Addresses Fans’ Issues With the Genre
Hip-hop fans love their culture -- that's a fact. A lesser known fact is that they hate it too at times. The genre's godfathers are still around to witness rap's development, moving from parties in Bronx, N.Y., to global shindigs and national reality shows with "hip-hop" tacked onto the title...
Family Reunion Soundtrack: Songs to Play When Ratchet Aunts, Drunk Uncles & More Act Up
Family reunions are always fun. But only before it becomes clear why everyone gets together only once a year. Under the sweltering heat of the sun, grown sisters bicker about adolescent incidents and uncles go overboard, blaming their behavior on the alcohol...
Nas, DJ Green Lantern: Countdown to ‘Life Is Good’ Album — Final Day
On the fifth and final day of The BoomBox countdown to Nas' Life Is Good LP, DJ Green Lantern reveals his experience while on tour with the Queensbridge rapper. He's been on the road with Nas promoting the new album until very recently and says that the consensus is the same from continent to continent: hip-hop is ready for what the MC has in store...
Nas, Salaam Remi: Countdown to ‘Life Is Good’ Album — Final Day
Today's the day the world can finally hear Nas' Life Is Good album, his first solo effort since 2008. On the final day of our countdown, The BoomBox speaks with producer Salaam Remi about building the new LP alongside Nas and fellow producer No I...
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DJ Steph Floss: Inside the DJ Booth
For DJ Steph Floss, interest in turntables started early -- with his first viewing of the classic 1990s film 'Juice.' But he didn't get his first pair until his college years. Even then, it was only because he didn't want to have to pay a DJ to spin at the parties he'd begun throwing on campus at Ohio State University...
Nas, June Ambrose: Countdown to ‘Life Is Good’ Album — Day 2
On the fourth day of our countdown to Nas' Life Is Good release, celebrity style architect June Ambrose unveils her thoughts about the MC's fashion maturation. Ambrose has worked as a stylist for more than 20 years, both in and out of the music industry, and her expertise goes far beyond simply dressing superstars...
Nas, Datwon Thomas: Countdown to ‘Life Is Good’ Album — Day 3
On day three of The BoomBox countdown to Nas' Life Is Good album release, we have media professional Datwon Thomas talking about the essence of Nas' artistry. Thomas, a Brooklyn native, has been a fan of the rapper long before making waves in hip-hop media...