All Entries tagged with "Interviews"

Aleon Craft on Stargazing Tour, Upcoming Album, Strangeness (Exclusive Video Interview)

Posted by JRtheWriter on 08/11/10 | Filed under Aleon Craft, Interviews

Strangely dope ATL emcee Aleon Craft (he off "Brand New Day" and "A Different World") is in the midst of his Stargazing Tour, a series of shows that has been tearing up Atlanta this summer. Backstage at one of his recent shows, DJBooth and RefinedHype correspondent JRtheWriter caught up with Aleon to talk about his unique style, the inspiration behind his recent "Strange" video, and more. See more...

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The Story Behind New Eli Porter Documentary, “The People’s Champ” (Exclusive Interview)

Posted by Nathan S. on 07/27/10 | Filed under Top Stories, Features, Interviews, Eli Porter

hankfully two men, Walker Warren and his production partner (name) have taken it upon themselves to answer the questions surrounding Eli Porter with their new documentary "The People's Champ". In an exclusive interview, I got on the phone with Warren to find out the story behind the flick, and behind Eli.

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DJ Shabazz Talks About Slain Rapper Dolla’s Life, Death & Music [Exclusive Interview]

Posted by Nathan S. on 06/07/10 | Filed under Top Stories, Features, Interviews, Dolla

Although his life was cut sadly short, those who knew Dolla best are determined his legacy lives on. In an exclusive RefinedHype interview, Dolla's DJ and close friend DJ Shabazz sits down to talk about Dolla's music, life, tragic death, and his new project "The Miseducation of Dolla". See more...

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T.I. Gives First Post-Prison Interview on Larry King (Video)

Posted by Nathan S. on 05/14/10 | Filed under Top Stories, T.I., Interviews

If you can get past the obvious irony of a 374-year-old man who probably thinks Nicki Minaj is a sexual position interviewing T.I., Clifford's extended interview on Larry King last night is actually pretty damn good. Plus, anytime Larry King comes back from commercial with "Rubberband Man" playing the background is alright with me. Enjoy. See more...

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RefinedHype Interviews Westside Lover Dom Kennedy (SXSW Video)

Posted by Nathan S. on 04/02/10 | Filed under Top Stories, Features, Interviews, SXSW, Dom Kennedy

Having already laid down interviews with legendary hip-hop journalist Elliott Wilson and "The Natural" Emilio Rojas, today RefinedHype and DJBooth correspondent Quentin Cuff brings us yet more footage from the musical Mardi Gras that was the annual SXSW festival in Austin, Texas, this time in the form of west coast representative Dom Kennedy. Fresh off the release of his supremely smooth new mixtape "From the Westside With Love" mixtape, Kennedy joins Quentin for a street side convo about his SXSW grind, the rise of the so-called "new west" movement and more. Won't you join us? Watch...

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RefinedHype Interviews “The Natural” Emilio Rojas (SXSW Video)

Posted by Quentin Cuff on 04/01/10 | Filed under Top Stories, Features, Emilio Rojas, Interviews, SXSW

Having finally recovered from the musical Mardi Gras that was the annual SXSW festival in Austin, Texas, RefinedHype is finally ready to release some footage of the festivities. Having already interviewed legendary hip-hop journalist Elliott Wilson, today our very own Quentin Cuff catches up with "The Natural" Emilio Rojas to talk about the (mostly positive) response to his music, the story behind his "Sympathy for the Devil" video and why he's neck's so sore.

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RefinedHype Interviews Hip-Hop Journalism Icon Elliott Wilson (SXSW Video)

Posted by Nathan S. on 03/24/10 | Filed under Videos, Interviews, SXSW, Elliott Wilson

Getting the chance to interview legendary hip-hop journalist Elliott Wilson, who's been instrumental in creating and editing The Source, XLL and Rap Radar (how's that for a resume?) would be a big opportunity for anyone, but I happen to know for a fact that for RefinedHype correspondent Quentin Cuff it was the chance to interview an idol. Quentin got the chance to talk to Wilson at the recent South By Southwest festival about the past and future of hip-hop journalism, as well as what artists he's most excited to check out (XV gains another fan). See more...

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LEP Bogus Boys Rep Chicago’s Gangster Roots (Video Interview)

Posted by Jose Ho-Guanipa on 02/17/10 | Filed under Videos, Interviews, LEP Bogus Boys

It's ironic that Chicago, a city that is essentially the birthplace of the gangster (shouts to Al Capone), has seen its hip-hop scene blow largely on the backs of more lyrical and conscious artists like Kanye, Common and Lupe. Here to make sure that both sides of the Windy City's complex rap culture is represented are the LEP Bogus Boys, an up-and-coming crew that's devoted to brings Chicago's corners to the world.

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Rising West Coast Star Roccett Sits Down for Exclusive Video Interview

Posted by Jose Ho-Guanipa on 01/13/10 | Filed under Top Stories, Videos, Interviews, Roccett

Hailing from Carson, California, Roccett is blazing up the west with his brand of banging hip-hop. In this exclusive video interview, RefinedHype.com and DJBooth.net's Jose Ho-Guanipa sits down with Roccett to talk about how they police broke up their first interview, his decision to walk away from Young Jeezy and his plans to take over the national hip-hop game. Watch...

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