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NON-PHIXION – THE FUTURE IS HERE (INTERVIEW)
Interview & Words by Jake Paine On March 26, 2002, New York City quartet Non-Phixion released an album that truly took a decade to make. Ill Bill, Goretex, Sabac Red, and DJ Eclipse had withstood at least three deals gone dry, an early exit from their most recognizable member in 3rd Bass’ MC Serch, and…
Read MoreICE CUBE’S SON – O’SHEA JR. – TALKS NWA MOVIE (VIDEO)
Our man Slav Kandyba caught up with Cube Jr. to get the exclusive word on the upcoming NWA movie. “It’s not like I’m playing someone make-believe. This is me from the ground up. I’ve been working on this role for 2 years.”
Read More“DIGGIN IN THE FILES: OUTKAST” – BY BILL ADLER
As my old pal Michael Gonzales and others have noted, 2014 is the 20th anniversary of the release of Outkast’s debut album, Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik. Combined with DJ EFN’s enduring affection for the album and the crew, this red-letter date is all the excuse we need to dive back into their files.
Read MoreGUNPLAY: GOING AGAINST THE GRAIN (INTERVIEW)
Words and Interview by Jake Paine Gunplay and Jay Electronica have more in common than one might think. Both artists, well into their thirties are newly privy to major label record contracts, following respective decades of paying dues. Each rapper commanded the spotlight, independent of their high-profile friendships and backers, through simply going against the…
Read MoreMOTHER SUPERIA – DA ROCK BOTTOM (INTERVIEW)
Words & Interview By Jake Paine Somewhere between the bass-backed First Amendment trailblazing of Uncle Luke and the boisterous thuggery of Trick Daddy is Mother Superia. Putting “the Bottom” (as she knew it) on the map, this Rap visionary dismissed notions of fortune and fame from the beginning, simply enjoying a therapeutic outlet to release…
Read MoreDJ EFN FEAT. MOTHER SUPERIA & GUNPLAY – “FROM THE BOTTOM”
In another ode to mixtape freestyles of old – DJ EFN presents “From The Bottom” featuring Miami legend Mother Superia and MMG’s “Living Legend” – Gunplay. Midi Mafia flip a remix of Drakes’s “Started From The Bottom” – while both MC’s pay tribute to the bottom of the map aka the “Rock Bottom” – Miami Fl.…
Read MoreEDO. G – AFTER ALL THESE YEARS (INTERVIEW)
Words and Interview by Jake Paine “After All These Years,” Edo. G is still one of the wisest voices in Hip-Hop. Although he carries enduring hits like “Be A Father To Your Child” and “I Got To Have It,” Ed O.G. (as he was then known) carries an underdog’s mentality with an overachiever’s skill-set and…
Read MoreAVARICIOUS WINS AT KEY WEST FILM FEST
Our own Garcia / Crazy Hood Film Academy took home Best Short at the Key West Film Fest for Avaricious. Congrats!
Read MoreMURDA MOOK: BATTLES, DAME DASH FILM & DISSING DRAKE (INTERVIEW)
Words & Interview by Andres Tardio The world of rap battles has gone from a street corner hobby to a global business. And there are now a few MCs who have etched their faces on Mt. Rushmore of the battle culture. Murda Mook is certainly one of them.
Read MoreFAMILY TIES PODCAST S1: Episode 12 Celebrating 25 Years w/ Special Guests Part 2
In today’s episode you’ll hear from more members from our extended Crazy Hood family and friends.
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