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Profiles Behind The Beat: Dun Deal For the latest installment of Behind the Beat, we chatted with Dun Deal about his come-up with Young Thug and Migos, the effect of Gucci Mane's absence on the Atlanta music scene, and his young production group The Remedy. By Angus Walker February 17, 2016
Profiles Meet Jacquees: Cash Money's Next Up Read our exclusive interview with Jacquees, Birdman's newest protege. By Danny Schwartz February 16, 2016
Profiles Behind The Beat: C-Sick Meek Mill & Lil Durk producer C-Sick filters Chicago's musical history through his knocking beats. By Trevor Smith February 03, 2016
Profiles Meet Lais: "Drake & Young Thug's Lovechild" Read our exclusive interview with Lais, the 22-year-old Toronto artist about to make it "Cocaine Rain." By Danny Schwartz February 02, 2016
Profiles Behind The Beat: Mr. 2-17 Bankroll Fresh and 2 Chainz producer Mr. 2-17 is creating Atlanta's future by pulling from its past. By Trevor Smith January 27, 2016
Profiles Behind The Beat: Murda Beatz For the latest edition of Behind the Beat, we talk to the 21-year-old Canadian trap sensation known as Murda Beatz, who's managed to become a fixture in Atlanta trap. By Angus Walker January 20, 2016
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
Profiles Behind The Beat: DJ Spinz DJ Spinz on working with Future, creating Ty Dolla $ign's "Blasé," and the collaborative approach of Atlanta producers. By Trevor Smith January 13, 2016
Profiles Behind The Beat: London On Da Track For the latest installment of Behind the Beat, we talk to London on da Track about growing up in church, the breakup of Rich Gang, and the rare chemistry he has with Young Thug. By Angus Walker January 07, 2016
Profiles Meet Chaz French: Upstart DMV Rapper An interview with Chaz French, one of the DMV's most promising rappers. By Danny Schwartz January 05, 2016
Profiles Behind The Beat: Christian Rich We talked to Taiwo of the duo Christian Rich, the twin brothers behind Earl Sweatshirt's "Doris" and Vince Staples' "Señorita," about how producers can hold on to their artistry while fighting for high-profile credits. By Angus Walker December 10, 2015
Profiles Behind The Beat: Young Chop By Danny Schwartz November 18, 2015