Within hip-hop, the community deals with racial matters of its own. Which brings us to the question: what does it mean to be white in hip-hop? The answer will certainly be different for everyone....
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Brooklyn, N.Y.-bred rapper Young M.A recently released her new mixtape, 'SleepWalkin.' Her story up until this point is an interesting one, which she shares in this exclusive interview. Continue ...
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Fourteen-year-old singer Jovanie opens up about his new music, Fred Astaire's influence, his love for history and the one skill he needs to perfect by next summer. Continue reading…
Singer Tweet is taking it back to her roots -- all the way to the day she was born -- for her new album, 'Charlene.' Continue reading…
When Tinashe welcomes you to breakfast, you accept the invitation with open arms -- and an empty stomach. The singer discussed her forthcoming album, 'Joyride,' over mimosas and yogurt parfaits o...
If you want to be a Slab God or think you're already at the top of the game, keep reading. Here are 10 Signs You're a Slab God According to Paul Wall. Continue reading…
JoJo returned to New York on Tuesday night (Nov. 3) with an open heart and open mind as she continued on her I Am JoJo tour. Continue reading…
https://theboombox.com/jojo-i-am-jojo-tour-new-york-exclusive/
We spoke to Joe Budden about his new album, 'All Love Lost,' his Cuffing Season tips, his time on 'Couples Therapy,' the possibility of a Triangle Offense project and much more. Continue reading�...
https://theboombox.com/joe-budden-all-love-lost-album-interview/
Singer Farrah Franklin, a former member of Destiny's Child, makes a return with her new song, "Magic & Make Up." Read on as she opens up to The Boombox about her new music, what life would be lik...
https://theboombox.com/farrah-franklin-new-music-destinys-child-interview/
Kidd Kidd sits down with The Boombox to talk 'Fuk Da Fame,' Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans food culture, SlutWalks and much more. Get in on the conversation. Continue reading…
G-Eazy sits down with The Boombox to talk about the Bay, paying his dues and why he feels his new album, 'When It's Dark Out,' will put him in elite territory. Continue reading…
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Singer Cramer has learned some valuable lessons while on her first-ever promotional tour as a winner of the 2015 GRAMMY Amplifier, A Hyundai Music Initiative. During her trek this summer, the Mar...
https://theboombox.com/cramer-interview-grammy-amplifier-winner/
Sujit Kundu isn’t a businessman; he’s a business, man. Just like Jay Z, the music mogul and the word workaholic are synonymous, but Kundu assures that he’s just doing the work he loves -- a...
Before he was known as Dr. Dre's go-to writer on Compton, King Mez expressed his innermost thoughts on the introspective ode "Morris," a song he produced for his 2014 mixtape, 'Long Live the King...
Janelle Monae has been a force in the music industry since dropping gems like "Tightrope," "Electric Lady" and "Yoga." But while the Grammy Award-winning artist found success for herself, she kne...
https://theboombox.com/janelle-monae-why-wondaland-is-the-answer/
Nate "Rocket" Wonder, one of half the duo Deep Cotton, is one of the artists taking off from the Janelle Monae-helmed group, Wondaland. But, before he hits the stage with his team for the Toyota-...
https://theboombox.com/deep-cotton-jidenna-what-drives-them/
Wondaland is definitely a unique crew of musicians and Jidenna sees it. In a behind-the-scenes interview with the Janelle Monae-led group, the "Classic Man" singer explained what makes them diffe...
Roman GianArthur, a singer and guitarist in the Janelle Monae-helmed Wondaland, joined the entire funkadelic crew on their Eephus Tour this summer. The "I-69" singer shares why he thinks their g...
https://theboombox.com/roman-gianarthur-wondalands-legendary-movement/
Andra Day chats with The Boombox about her headlining tour and 'Cheers to the Fall' album before her performance in New York City on Oct. 20. Continue reading…
https://theboombox.com/andra-day-performs-new-york-city-tour-interview/
From Raleigh to 'Compton,' rapper King Mez is #NextUp. Read on as the 'Long Live the King' creator opens up about working with Dr. Dre, how his life has shifted in a year and the new music he has...
Newcomer Chedda Da Connect discusses his new project, 'Chedda World The Album.' While his rhymes are a focal point, Chedda also opens up about his southern upbringing, the lessons learned while s...
https://theboombox.com/chedda-da-connect-flicka-da-wrist-interview/
Nearly 60 people piled into NeueHouse's cozy basement in New York City on Thursday night (Oct. 15) to see a dead body. Well, to see British rapper Little Simz perform one of her signature songs, ...
https://theboombox.com/little-simz-a-curious-tale-of-trials-persons-new-york-city/
Paul Wall opens up about his new album, 'Slab God,' why his city of Houston respects Drake and the chances of him voting for Kanye West for president. Continue reading…
New Yorkers -- 18,500 to be exact -- received a rare musical treat as they joined together for the “Stand for School Equality” rally at Cadman Plaza in Brooklyn, N.Y. on Wednesday morning (Oc...
https://theboombox.com/jennifer-hudson-school-equality-rally-dj-jazzy-jeff-aloe-blacc-new-york/
Dave East stopped by The Boombox office to discuss his stomping grounds, his 'Hate Me Now' mixtape, resurrecting the Notorious B.I.G. and the near-death experience that changed his life. Continue...
In an exclusive interview with The Boombox, Bryson Tiller opens up about his love of sci-fi movies, being inspired by Kanye West, sleeping in his car and why he asked God to make him immortal. Co...
https://theboombox.com/bryson-tiller-trapsoul-kanye-west-interview/
The Boombox had the chance to talk to singer Marc E. Bassy about the songwriting process, his next project and the advice every new artist should follow -- even if you're not a Beatles fan. Get i...
https://theboombox.com/marc-e-bassy-kendrick-lamar-interview/
Singer ChinahBlac opens up about changing lives through her music, Erykah Badu's friendship and her debut album. Continue reading…
In celebration of the 10th anniversary of R. Kelly's 'Trapped in the Closet', here's an oral history of R&B's favorite soap opera with characters Cathy and Rufus. Continue reading…
https://theboombox.com/r-kelly-trapped-in-the-closet-10-years-oral-history/
Kat Dahlia made a welcome comeback to the stage at the Echo in Los Angeles and talks working with the Weeknd and her sophomore album. Continue reading…
https://theboombox.com/kat-dahlia-comeback-new-album-interview/
G-Eazy discusses his new song, "You Got Me," having dinner with Jay Z and why ramen is life. Get involved in the conversation here. Continue reading…
DJ Scream opens up about his new song "Grippin' Grain," opening doors for the youth and his "homie" Rick Ross. Continue reading…
All the way from Birmingham, England, rapper Lady Leshurr speaks with The Boombox about her career goals, Lil Wayne and N.W.A.'s inspiration and the love (and hate) for her "Queen's Speech" serie...
https://theboombox.com/lady-leshurr-queens-speech-interview/
Rapper Chevy Woods opens up about his new EP, 'The 4800 Project,' hilarious tour stories with Wiz Khalifa and his friendship with the late Chinx Drugz. Continue reading…
https://theboombox.com/chevy-woods-the-4800-hunnid-project-interview/
Avant opens up about his new album, 'The VIII,' Donald Trump's emotional ways during his presidential campaign, heartbreak making him a very rich man and much more. Continue reading…