Interviews

ASAP Rocky talks Rakim, Harlem, and Houston acceptance.

Common opens up on his rough childhood, questionable career decisions, Kanye West, and much more.

Nicki Minaj talks Young Money and hip-hop.

An interview with Termanology, the greatest half-white, half-Puerto Rican rapper to ever come out of MA.

Bubba Sparxxx had maintained a low profile until the recent "Ms New Booty" controversy awoke the sleeping giant. On the eve of his third album, aptly titled The Charm, Sparxxx talked to your Guide, Henry Adaso, about the controversies, the label changes, and why the dirty south has been so successful.

Cool & Dre explain how they managed to avoid the conflict that would have stemmed from working with disagreeing clients.

DJ Warrior speaks on Disco D's suicide.

Interview with Think Differently Music boss, Dreddy Kruger.

Fabolous spills the beans on his fourth album, From Nothin' to Somethin'.

G-Unit members discuss life, beef, and music.

Fresh out of jail, Gucci Mane found some time to discuss his current situation.

Lupe Fiasco talks about his debut, Food & Liquor, the lessons he's learned from the industry so far, and the best advice Jay-Z ever gave him.

Interview with M-1, one half of Dead Prez.

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Pharoahe Monch talks labels, politics, and cereals.

Interview with Phonte of Little Brother. Phonte Speaks out on Little Brother's future, 9th Wonder, The Getback, etc.

Rakim drops the skinny on The Seventh Seal, his relationship with Nas, and the need for hip-hop role models.

Redman spoke candidly to us about Red Gone Wild, the evolution of hip-hop, his fave five emcees, and his unsuccessful attempt to flee Def Jam.

The co-writer of Kanye West's "Jesus Walks" helps us diagnose the problem with "conscious rap," the mentality that's killing the hip-hop culture, and why he decided not to sign a deal with his childhood friend, Kanye West.

Interview with the first lady of Disturbing Tha Peace, Shawnna.

Tanya Morgan explains their philosophy.

The Roots drummer and co-founder ?uestlove breaks down the goals and aspirations of hip-hop's leading band.