HHS: First off, how’s the tour going? Tame One: It’s going real well!!  Brycon, Dusted Dons and I have been tearing spots down; the crowds have really been feeling us. HHS: After a brief hiatus in between your Artifacts split and solo-debut (When Rappers Attack), you’ve really been on the grind lately, first the collaborative [cont.]

HipHopSite: We’ll get into The Testament, but first I want to speak about the recent passing of ODB.  What was your reaction when you heard ODB passed? The passing of ODB is a tragic lose.  ODB’s death just showed us how mortal we all are.  It can happen to anybody.  But ODB’s death also left [cont.]

Whether it’s dishing the assist or taking it to the hoop on his own, Nashid Sulaiman has proven that he can play all positions on the hip-hop court.  Under the name OneManArmy, him and friend Senim Silla teamed up as Binary Star and proceeded to take over the Midwestern hip-hop scene.  Featuring narratives like “Glen [cont.]

RA the Rugged Man is one of the most famous unknowns in the rap game, from  being signed at an early age to dropping classic records with hip-hop legends, the  man has been there and done that.  We got a chance to sit down with him and really find out what goes on in the [cont.]

Hailing from Cambridge, Mass just up the road from the likes of Edo G and Brick Records comes Virtuoso. Making his debut on Boston based Brick Records “Rebel Alliance” LP, Virt was immediately recognized for his intricate wordplay and his social awareness. After dropping the acclaimed independent favorite, “Word War I: The Voice of Reason”, [cont.]

Raised in Queensbridge, the 41st side of Vernon, Alfredo Bryan aka Littles was raised by the streets.  Heavy in the drug game with partner Killa Black, it wasn’t until Littles did a five-year bid for shooting at cops that he decided it was time to turn his life into something new.  Coming home to  Queens in 98′, [cont.]

Let’s give the readers a little background on Triple Seis, where your from how long you been in the game and what not Well, the name came from being a The Beast, when I do my thing I am a beast.  The name was given by Pun actually.  It came from Nero Caesar; he was [cont.]

Proof that lyrical ability can take you far in the rap game, Ohio-bred punchline king Copywrite has gone from the subterranean exposure of Eastern Conference Records to the high-profile world of Roc-A-Fella connections and potential stardom, simply by murdering competition through battling. At a Roc The Mic Tour on-stage battle last year, Copywrite, who had [cont.]

Here we are November 3rd, the day after what was called the most important election of our generation. How does Immortal Technique feel about the events? I knew that it would be this way. Not cuz I think I’m some oracle, but I have recognized the political impact of religion since I began to study [cont.]

HHS: When were you approached about joining Slum Village?  Was it something that came about out of the blue or was it a “if something happens, would you be down” scenario? Elzhi: Really, it was something that came out of the blue.  At first, I was T3′ artist, because he was getting into management and [cont.]

While the common hip-hop fan rarely takes rap music beyond its surface value, those willing enough to dig deeper into what the culture has to offer will come across truly intriguing points of view. A perfect example of this is Brooklyn native Goretex, who, along with his Non Phixion brethren Ill Bill and Sabac, consistently [cont.]

With the way that Edo G. has been holding down Boston for the past decade, he should be considered an honorary member of the World Series champion Red Sox.  Since his 1991 debut album Life Of A Kid In The Ghetto with The Bulldogs, the Roxbury native has built a lengthy resume that includes another [cont.]

Truth Enola has waited a long time for his chance to shine.  In 1996 he stormed onto the scene, appearing on De La Soul’s classic cut “Pony Ride”.  But since then Truth has wallowed in Hip Hop limbo.  Even though he continued to release various 12 inches over the years, Truth eventually fell into obscurity.  [cont.]

Jean Grae is a picture-perfect representation of how possessing determination, passion, and a willingness to never compromise your integrity will bring rewards in due time. If proof is needed to believe such a claim, simply  take a look at her career thus far. Coming up as a member of the now defunct underground group Natural [cont.]

HHS: Let’s get right into it and talk about what everyone wants to know. You’ve been signed to Atlantic for awhile now, and I’m sure this is the number one question you’re tired of fielding, but what’s the reason(s) your debut has been delayed so long? Apathy: The reason for the delay is singles. Hit [cont.]

If there’s one thing that De La Soul knows well, it’s consistency.  Ever since their 1989 Tommy Boy debut 3 Feet High and Rising, the Long Island trio of Kelvin “Posdnuos” Mercer, Dave “Trugoy” Jolicoeur, and DJ Vincent “Maseo” Mason – or Plugs One, Two and Three – have been releasing gem after gem, changing [cont.]

Saul Williams is a renaissance man. He became known to hip-hop heads from his joint “Ohm” on Lyricist’s Lounge comp. He has starred in the award winning movie Slam, and is a published author with his most recent being ‘said the shotgun’ to the head’. I got a few minutes with Saul to talk about [cont.]

Sometimes support from a friend or family can quickly turn turmoil into triumph. For Q-Unique a simple phone call from longtime friend Ill Bill (of Non-Phixion) was the spark that helped ignite his solo career. When Q’s days with the Arsonists seemed to be coming to an end, Bill jumped in, ready to help get [cont.]

Alchemist is the truth, as he has arguably been Hip Hop’s most prolific producer the past three years.  Whether its revitalizing Mobb Deep’s career, or producing classic bangers for Jadakiss, Lloyd Banks and Nas, The Alchemist is in the prime of his career.  ALC took some time out to speak with HipHopSite about his debut [cont.]

HHS: Let’s start from the beginning – tell us how you hooked up with Macola Records for “Underwater Rhymes”? Shock: My manager at the time Atron Gregory quarterbacked that. I always stress to aspiring artists the importance of having a manager. It shows that at least one person other than yourself believes in you and is [cont.]