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Profiles Meet J-Doe: Conglomerate Records' Next-Up Meet J-Doe: The first signee to Busta Rhymes Conglomerate Records, who's been writing other people's hits for over five years. By Angus Walker June 10, 2015
Profiles Meet Marc E. Bassy: The Bay Singer Embracing Cali's Expansive Hip-Hop Scene Marc E. Bassy tells us about his days in a boy band, living in Nic Nac's studio, why he's been welcomed by the hip-hop community, and his new "Groovy People" EP. By Angus Walker August 23, 2016
Profiles Behind The Beat: Lex Luger Lex Luger is the star of the latest Behind the Beat. The Virginia producer speaks on the legacy of "Flockaveli," producing for Kanye West at 19, and exploring EDM with A-Trak. Now 25, he feels that his best work is yet to come. By Angus Walker May 18, 2016
Profiles Meet Tate Kobang: The Dance Machine From Baltimore INTERVIEW: Tate Kobang talks "Bank Rolls (Remix)", signing to 300 Ent., Baltimore music culture, and much, much more. By Danny Schwartz March 29, 2016
Profiles Meet Maxo Kream: Houston's Next-Up Maxo Kream talks "Maxo 187," collabs and his ever-evolving flow. By Patrick Lyons July 29, 2015
Profiles Behind The Beat: Sounwave Interview: TDE in-house producer Sounwave details his contributions to ScHoolboy Q's "Blank Face LP" and explains what sets TDE apart. By Danny Schwartz August 25, 2016
Profiles Behind The Beat: Chuck Inglish Chuck Inglish of The Cool Kids shares a few drum secrets and calls out rappers who are only making music to get famous. By hnhh July 28, 2016
Profiles Meet Wifisfuneral: The Hottest Thing Out Of Palm Beach Since Serena Williams Interview: Wifisfuneral discusses Palm Beach adolescent rebellion, meeting Earl Sweatshirt, and his excellent album "Black Heart Revenge." By Danny Schwartz September 20, 2016
Profiles Behind The Beat: Zaytoven Interview: Zaytoven speaks on his long history as church organist, the remarkable making of "Beast Mode," and how he's managed to remain a devoted family man while serving the streets with combustible trap beats for the past 15 years. By Danny Schwartz June 22, 2016
Profiles Meet Sosamann: Houston Sauce Guru & The Newest Member Of Taylor Gang HotNewDripHop presents Sosamann. The Houston sauce evangelist talks The Sauce Factory, signing to Taylor Gang, and how the sauce saved his life. By Angus Walker June 21, 2016
Profiles From Local To Platinum: Dreka Gates On Her Role In Kevin Gates' Success INTERVIEW: From $250 shows to rap superstardom, Dreka Gates has always been a driving force in her husband's career, and that's just one of many ventures she's involved in. Now that Kevin Gates is a free man, where will 2018 take the hip-hop power couple? By Trevor Smith January 16, 2018
Profiles Behind The Beat: Southside Southside of 808 Mafia recently received three production credits on Future and Drake's "What A Time To Be Alive." Now we go Behind the Beat with him, as he discusses getting his start as a producer, blowing up with Waka Flocka Flame and crafting Future's "DS2." By Patrick Lyons September 23, 2015