Bill Duke explains what drew him to Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg for the title track for his Deep Cover film and the parallels regarding police brutality in the 1990s and now. The actor, director and producer also talks about his famous line from Menace II Society and what makes the Hughes Brothers film so powerful. Bill Duke also discusses Ice-T, DMX, Queen Latifah and 50 Cent going from rappers to actors.
Atmosphere's Slug sits down for an in-depth conversation about their new album, Mi Vida Local. He talks about fatherhood, making conscious Rap, aging in Hip-Hop, coping with mortality, the importance of indoor agriculture and much more.
Wyclef Jean speaks in-depth about his album, the Carnival III. He explains the installment seeks to bridge 1997 and 2017. Throughout the interview, the co-founder of The Fugees mentions his daughter, and how he’s perceived by younger generations. Asked about his secret to relevance, ‘Clef says, “...
Big K.R.I.T. recalls his earliest music experiences and influences. His inspirations range from Twista to Scarface to Tupac and more. He also shared his earliest experiences rapping, which started when he was 10 years old. This is the story of Where It All Began in Hip-Hop for Big K.R.I.T.