Interviews

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Original Content Ladies First: Tinashe On Major Label Limitations, Not Being Respected Creatively As A Woman & More We're launching our "Ladies First" series with a compelling interview with Tinashe. The alternative multi-genre singer opens up about the obstacles she's faced, the importance of keeping women on her team, advice she received from Madonna, and why artists like Megan Thee Stallion, Doja Cat, Normani, and Chlöe x Halle deserve praise. By Erika Marie March 07, 2022
Interviews Pharrell Says Songs Like "Grindin'" & "I Just Wanna Love U" Were Just A Phase For Him Pharrell speaks on reconsidering his early career in a new interview with GQ. By Trevor Smith March 25, 2014
Music Jay Worthy, L.A.’s Funk Pusher: On Working With DāM Funk On "Magic Hour," Kendrick Lamar & Bringing Kai Cenat To Compton With the spotlight back on Los Angeles, Jay Worthy and DāM Funk's "Magic Hour" feels like an excellent exploration of the roots of West Coast hip-hop. The Compton rapper talks about the state of West Coast hip-hop after "Not Like Us," Meet The Whoops and giving back to his community. By Aron A. August 01, 2024
Original Content Rise & Grind: Kalan.FrFr Talks Signing With Jay-Z's Roc Nation & Marveling At His Height Kalan.FrFr details his love for Kanye West, signing to Jay-Z, and the state of Los Angeles' hip-hop scene on Rise & Grind. By Aron A. October 25, 2021
Original Content LARRENWONG’s Next Play: "4th & Long" EP, NFL Roots, And Reviving Old School R&B *EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW* Former professional football star LARRENWONG is making his mark in R&B, delivering classic vibes with a modern twist. The Bay Area native chatted with us about "4th & Long," his musical background, and bringing back old school values in his music. By Erika Marie March 07, 2025
Original Content Rise & Grind: BIG30 Says He & Pooh Shiesty Are Bringing Back "Real-Deal Street Music" Memphis' "King Of Killbranch" BIG30 talks Pooh Shiesty comparisons, co-signs from Juicy J and Yo Gotti, and how he's bringing back "real-deal street music." By Aron A. September 27, 2021
Original Content Funk Flex Gives His Take On The New Generation Of Rappers & Hip-Hop's Melodic Evolution INTERVIEW: Funk Flex reveals which rappers today he would want to appear on "Ride With Funkmaster Flex," details working with King Von, and talks new music releases on the InFlexWeTrust imprint. By Aron A. April 27, 2021
Profiles Meet Anderson .Paak: The Most Exciting New Voice In R&B Interview: Anderson .Paak talks about growing up in Oxnard, CA, music school days, and working with Dr. Dre. By Danny Schwartz January 19, 2016
Original Content Mike Dean, In Conversation: The Origin Of "Hold My Liquor" & Scarface Jam Sessions Mike Dean reflects on jam sessions with Scarface, becoming a Twitch streamer, and the moment Kanye West's "Hold My Liquor" was born. By Mitch Findlay June 25, 2021
Original Content Logic Speaks On Being Biracial & Says He's Working With Hit-Boy On Debut Album Logic talks about being biracial and his upcoming debut album in an exclusive interview with HotNewHipHop. By Rose Lilah November 07, 2013
Original Content Gucci Mane's New 1017: How Wop Is Shaping The South Get to know the New 1017 through exclusive interviews with five members of Gucci Mane's newly re-established roster. By Aron A. October 29, 2021
Music J.I.D On Coca-Cola, Atlanta's Global Influence & If “Stick” Is The Definitive Festival Banger JID talks to HotNewHipHop about his recent foray into K-Pop, courtesy of Coke Studio, his European shows, and Atlanta's global influence. By Aron A. July 21, 2023