Interviews
MusicEXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Queen Naiija is back with her incredible new mixtape, "After the Butterflies." Queen sat down with us to talk about her putting her relationship in her music, becoming comfortable in her solitude, her fire collaborations, and why she's always been a "regular-degular-schmegular girl."ByErika Marie1.6K Views
MusicNonso Amadi discusses his return to music after a hiatus, his album "When It Blooms," and his commitment to using his platform for social change.ByAron A.725 Views
InterviewsWe got to speak to Money Man about his new album, "CROPTOBER," as well as his foray into crypto.ByTallie Spencer1.7K Views
TVEXCLUSIVE INTERVIVEW: Mehgan James has returned to reality television as a veteran—but she's more than just unscripted TV. We spoke with her about "Basketball Wives Orlando," her hit podcast "The Hollywood Group Chat," her "Good Head" manifestation book, and much more. ByErika Marie1374 Views
MusicExclusive: With “Sidharth,” Sid Sriram plants a flag for South Asian talent across the world. Having gained his footing in South Indian cinema, he signed with Def Jam for his first English-speaking record that comprehensively captures his musical identity, blending his roots as a Carnatic musician with elements of R&B, indie rock, and electronic.ByAron A.988 Views
MusicExclusive: Lakeyah wants to emphasize the quality of music over the numbers game. The "Want Em Hood" rapper talks samples, how Flo Milli "shocked" her, and Milwaukee's rap scene. ByAron A.2.5K Views
MusicFrom the streets to the Olympics, breakdancing has come a long way since its inception. We caught up with House Of Dance Twin Cities owners, Jake "B-Boy Boogie B" Riley and Baoie Lee Riley to discuss the 2024 Paris Olympics, the evolution of breaking, and more. ByAron A.224 Views
MusicExclusive: Sa-Roc & Sol Messiah discuss Minneapolis as a hub for hip-hop, producing Dead Prez's "Hell Yeah (Remix)" ft. Jay-Z, and why DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince are among the greatest MC-DJ duos in hip-hop history. ByAron A.2.1K Views
MusicExclusive Interview: Emerging artist Mondaii's story is one of serendipitous circumstances that have led the rapper to living out his dream. The rising star talks about huge moments in his career and why authenticity is at the heart of all he does.ByErika Marie1222 Views
MusicExclusive Interview: Rap icon Mickey Factz co-founded Hip Hop academy Pendulum Ink, a lyricism-centered school that teaches about mental wellness, criminology, financial literacy, as well as performance and content creation. Rah Digga joins as a guest lecturer, and these two legends spoke openly about investing in the Hip Hop's future, artists taking back the culture, and looking out for our OGs. ByErika Marie1346 Views
MusicExclusive: Rap royalty Cheryl "Salt" James from Salt-N-Pepa helped revolutionize women's voices in the culture. She spoke with us about women like Sparky Dee and MC Lyte who have always been supportive, and shared advice about not letting the industry become a trap.ByErika Marie1180 Views
MusicExclusive Interview: Amy Luciani may be the newest member of "Love & Hip Hop ATL," but she's been working on her career for almost a decade. The 313 femcee is making her mark as more than just a pretty face. Learn all about the independent star who isn't afraid of a little—or a lot!—of hard work to reach success.ByErika Marie1269 Views
