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Mic Checks and Protestnew

Exclusive interview with political activist and revolutionary hip hop artists Immortal Technique.
Eugene Weekly  |  Dante Zuñiga-West  |  12-09-2011  |  Profiles & Interviews

Workingman's Grindnew

Ed E. Ruger's new album is a slice of blue-collar hip-hop life.
YES! Weekly  |  Ryan Snyder  |  02-24-2011  |  Profiles & Interviews

Traces Hip Hop's Storynew

Paradise Gray has worn many hats since his early days as a gang member in the South Bronx: photographer; performer; collector; promoter; techie; and now, curator. Selections from his memorabilia are now at the August Wilson Center, exhibited as Hip Hop History: Highlights of the Paradise Collection.
Pittsburgh City Paper  |  Aaron Jentzen  |  01-18-2011  |  Profiles & Interviews

Animal Farm Won't Be Unknown For Longnew

Diverse beats and easy mic-sharing make for a solid debut on Animal Farm's The Unknown.
The Portland Mercury  |  Graham Barey  |  06-05-2008  |  Profiles & Interviews

We Luv Bassnectar: Let's All Thump Togethernew

Bassnectar is like, so popular. He dives headlong into hip hop culture on his new album, Underground Communication.
The Source Weekly  |  Jeff Trainor  |  03-29-2007  |  Profiles & Interviews

The Roots' Unmarketable Masterpiecenew

Def Jam takes a gamble on Game Theory.
Shepherd Express  |  Evan Rytlewski  |  03-19-2007  |  Profiles & Interviews

A Playa, Not a Haternew

R.A. The Rugged Man channels his rage
Missoula Independent  |  Skylar Browning  |  01-18-2007  |  Profiles & Interviews

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