July 16, 2010

4Elements: European Grafitti

While making my way around Europe, I was impressed by some of the graf work that has been done in some of the countries I’ve visited.  I find it to be one of the more unappreciated forms of hip hop artistry that there is. This is a work in progress, but check it out.  If you [...] more

June 3, 2010

Israeli, Palestinian Peace Talks: 62 Years of the Same

When American administered indirect, proximity discussions between Israel and the Palestinians this month, 62 years of fruitless negotiation left the talks already tainted by a distinct feeling of déjà-vu. more

May 31, 2010

French Hip Hop Narrates a Generation

As US hip hop has been subject to proclamations of death by those who long for the “Golden Era”, French critics have made similar diagnoses at home. more

May 26, 2010

Hi-Tek on RPMs & producing in Hip Hop’s Digital Era

DJ Hi Tek sat down with Deft Magazine to discuss his production process, his upcoming collaboration with Talib Kweli–Revolutions Per Minute (RPM), and producing in the Digital Era of Hip Hop. more

April 23, 2010

A Conversation with Tony Allen

Tony Allen prefers to speak with his hands and feet. During his concert in Paris, Allen remained camouflaged behind his kit and band, engaging the crowd sparingly. But all evening his hi-hat retained a brisk conversation with Max Roach’s ghost and his snare held a subtle, articulate dialogue with Dilla. more

April 19, 2010

Emcee Ana Tijoux Discusses Chile, Hip Hop

Ana Tijoux truly represents the international reach of Hip Hop. From both French and Chilean backgrounds Ana looks to J Dilla, Jeru Da Damaga, Pete Rock, among others, as strong influences on her work as well as the larger Chilean Hip Hop and social scene. more

Nneka is the Future

Beware of making assumptions about her petite stature and cute exterior. This young woman is something serious. more

April 17, 2010

Tech N9ne: After KOD

Tech N9ne sat down and talked to us about KOD, the Ollie Gates Mixed Plate collabos album, Haiti and his family. more

April 16, 2010

Jazz (He’s Got): An Interview with José James

Vocalist and composer José James appreciates the shoulders of those he stands on. He has a formidable knowledge of jazz and a genuine reverence for its originators. more

April 5, 2010

Kurupt Drops Science

We caught up with Kurupt to talk to him about his upcoming album, “Streetlights,” the war on drugs, the legalization of marijuana, and his family. more

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