Interviews

“The minute we got back to the fun of it, things started moving.”

"Right now, I’m in a different space."

“He always led with love.”

“That’s the easiest thing: write about it.”

Artists and tastemakers come together to explain the lasting influence and wonder of iLoveMakonnen.

Evidence talks about the one-year anniversary of 'Weather or Not,' and how he keeps smiling.

“What I’m doing actually has purpose. What I’m doing is actually changing somebody’s life.”

The 26-year-old rapper/singer/producer has found value in constantly changing shapes.

“I definitely feel like I have the city on my back.”

Our latest installment in Year of Mac is a special interview with close friend and collaborator Syd, of The Internet.

“That was a sign, I felt like, from God where it’s like, ‘You’re gon’ be alright. Just stay focused.’”

Thomas is of the 10 artists handpicked by Pusha-T for his 1800 Tequila-partnered album, 1800 Seconds.

"Things aren’t always fire, but when shit stink, you put it in the toilet and flush it."

He isn't trying to be an underground legend, either.

We spoke with Alex Larsen, aka Kid Twist, about the new Eminem-produced film loosely based on his career.

Year of Mac continues with Benjy Grinberg to talk all things Mac, Rostrum, and legacy.

When DaniLeigh was 18, she worked with Prince. Now 23, she wants to be known for her music, first and foremost.

“I often consider myself an introvert. I’m trying to unlearn that and actually go out and meet people that love my music.”

“Every genre available in the United States is represented on the continent. My biggest task is how to show this world that all the world is represented.”

One of hip-hop’s most relentless new forces understands the time for change is now.

Somewhere between our discussion of acrylic nails and superheroes, 47’s natural wisdom quietly fountained out of her.

“I didn’t think that my diary was the same as somebody else’s.”

The 'Hood Favorite' talks his new project, New York's current hip-hop landscape, and writing vs. freestyling.

From cult living to giving Frank Ocean a run for his money.

Kid Cudi's right-hand man on the making of "Day 'n' Nite," "Reborn" and more.

A profile of Atlanta's next great rap star on the cusp of 'DiCaprio 2,' based on a series of interviews from 2016 and 2018.

“When everything died down, I lost connection with my fans.”

"Most people really welcome a trusted selector, and that’s what a DJ is: a trusted selector."

“We are a step in the right direction for you to do what you love.”

"There’s a lot of room for improvement, so I don’t feel like I made it at all. But I do feel like I’m on the right track."

“I have to be certain with this because this is the only thing in my life that I can control.”

“I always had a knowledge of the person that I wanted to be.”

“I don’t really know if peace is a real thing.”

"I wanna be one of those people like Jimi Hendrix was for rock music; I wanna be that for rap."