A lot of rappers are trying to make their mark in the hip hop game, and DX Next is their chance to get their name out and their music heard. HipHopDX has put the DX Next stamp of approval on the likes of Guilty Simpson, Torae, AC, Western Union, John Sportin and more. You could be next!

Sic Osyrus Monday, May 12, 2008 - Legend | Comments: 9

"'Work smarter, not harder' Sometimes artists feel they need to do more to get more, sometimes its do less,but do the right things, the smarter things. This music industry is like a big chess game, its all about strategies, placement and positioning yourself for success." - Sic Osyrus. With the industry in a state of emergency there's not a lot of rappers coming out and living what they rap about. With cases like Akon and 50 Cent perhaps fabricating or manipulating the truth for more record sales, some artists still keep that integrity that makes them successful and more appealing to the common folks and to the people that can relate to their music through their own struggles. ...

Nicki Minaj Wednesday, May 07, 2008 - Alex Thorton | Comments: 28

A word of advice if you ever meet Nicki Minaj: don’t ask her how she’s doing unless you really want to know. “I’m so tired,” she says today. “I’ve been promoting [my mixtape] Sucka Free so much that I don’t have any time to sleep, I don’t have any time to eat, I don’t have any time to get head, I don’t even have anytime to give head. It’s just work, work, work.” That kind of response isn’t a complete shock coming from a woman who sometimes goes by “Nicki Lewinsky,” but what might be a bit surprising is that her explanation of the name goes deeper than just an...

Fashawn Thursday, May 01, 2008 - Legend | Comments: 13

What comes to mind when you think of the west coast? Dr. Dre bass? Snoop Dogg features? Detox? In today’s day and age, the west coast is comprised of more than funky basslines and thumping beats. There's a new age of Hip Hop that is bubbling under, like that pot waiting to boil over. The "leftside" has always been stereotyped to be Hyphy or G-Funk, but in 2008 it features more than the usual. It showcases lyrics and wordplay - with the occasional help of a live band. Welcome to Fresno. The biggest city located between Los Angeles and San Francisco. The city that boasted the number one car...

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