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| June 06, 2007 | By Chloe McCloskey | |
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| QUOTE: “Timbaland and Scott Storch beefing? It's stupid. I’m like – ‘Don’t you have something better to do?’ They’re funny – I mean I remember they were the best of friends." | ||
Skillz| May 14, 2007 | By Melisa Tang | |
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| QUOTE: “I don’t know how to do the motorcycle dance, I don’t know how to do that sh*t. I just know how to spit... If you want me to make up a dance to go along with my record, then you’re f*cking missing the boat!" | ||
Xzibit| May 14, 2007 | Kirstin McLetchie | |
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| QUOTE: “If mainstream equals losing what we have already, then I don’t know if it’s worth it." | ||
Eric| April 09, 2007 | By Anna Nathanson | |
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| QUOTE: “A lot of people wanna do big things but they don’t know how, so they take the easy route which may be selling drugs, because it makes them that celebrity to an extent.” | ||
Kidz| April 02, 2007 | By Kirstin McLetchie | |
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| QUOTE: “Black radio stations and black community, if you’re good then you’re good and they don’t really care what colour you are. It’s the white people who always seem to need to know." | ||
Robin| March 26, 2007 | By Chloe McCloskey | |
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| QUOTE: “At the end of the day when they’re hooking up with a nice girl, even the hardest most ruggedest gangstas – they’re listening to Lionel Richie." | ||
Lloyd| March 12, 2007 | By Jannine Weston | |
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| QUOTE: “The world doesn’t run on just sex; (people) get old and you can’t keep doing it forever!” | ||
Omarion| February 05, 2007 | By Jeevan Panesar | |
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| QUOTE: “We are in the middle of talks to [bring] the Wu Tang back together. I don’t see a better avenue right now.” | ||
RZA| January 15, 2007 | By Ashley Charles | |
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| QUOTE: “It’s not hard working as a family. What people need to understand about maintaining a group, a family or anything in life is not to judge nobody." | ||
Pretty Ricky
| December 06 2006 | By Anna Nathanson | |
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| QUOTE: “I don’t have aspirations to be really famous. I can see that people are starting to connect to my music now, but fame is not something that dominates my thinking. My music is free from the desire to acquire success.” | ||
K-Naan| November 21 2006 | By Lloyd Vaughan | |
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| QUOTE: “Life is tough. But it’s tough for a reason, and can only make you stronger and build a soldier, and I feel like that’s what I am.” | ||
Shareefa| November 06 2006 | By Rashmi Shastri | |
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| QUOTE: “There hasn’t been a female to go platinum in years, or even gold. [Lil’] Kim didn’t go gold and she had the hottest record of the summer [‘Put Your Lighters Up’]! She went all the way to jail instead.” | ||
Rah Digga and Chocolate Thai| October 24 2006 | By Melisa Tang | |
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| QUOTE: “Janet [Jackson]’s album was gonna come out on Virgin, so I’m like, ‘I’m not gonna go there!’, you know what I mean? I love her, but I don’t wanna get stuck!” | ||
Cassie
| October 02 2006 | By Jeevan Panesar | |
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| QUOTE: “People recognise me from the group Destiny’s Child, [so] it’s advantageous if anything. I think the disadvantage is that it’s hard for people to get away from what happened at the end.” | ||
Le Toya | October 02 2006 | By Anna Nathanson | |
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| QUOTE: “I look beyond the face value of being famous; with success comes responsibility.” | ||
DJ Drama | September 21 2006 | By Luke Davis | |
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| QUOTE: “[Pharrell] really impressed me, because when he goes to work in the studio, it’s like, ‘Wow!’ This boy’s like… he’s dope, man!” | ||
Sleepy Brown | September 15 2006 | By Archna Sawjani | |
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| QUOTE: “There’s something behind my music; it’s not just fluff... Some people will never see it though. They will just see me as the guy on ‘Touch the Sky’ and associate me as a new rapper that Kanye West knows" | ||
Lupe Fiasco| September 08 2006 | By Anna Nathanson | |
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| QUOTE: “Politics is what’s messing up Jamaica; it’s like everywhere. Look like a couple of weeks ago in Lebanon and what’s going on in Israel, that’s politics." | ||
Cham| August 27 2006 | By Lloyd Vaughan | |
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| QUOTE: “[Dr. Dre] basically heard this track and he said ‘Wow, I’ve got to have that for ‘Detox’’ and he bought it on the spot and laid vocals to it; it was incredible." | ||
Jonathan J.R. Rotem| August 14 2006 | By Melisa Tang | |
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| QUOTE: “Hip hop is the culmination of all kinds of influences put together, you know? Without samples, without other musical forms, you would have no hip hop." | ||
Rhymefest| July 31 2006 | By Usman Sajjad | |
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| QUOTE: “I never really liked screwed music. I mean, it’s an acquired taste." | ||
Chamillionaire| July 19 2006 | By Matt Tomer | |
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| QUOTE: “I don't think you can really conquer DJ-ing… I am trying to keep the torch lit for the lost art form known as DJ-ing." | ||
DJ Scratch | July 02 2006 | By Rashmi Shastri | |
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| QUOTE: “I don’t really respect [Trina or Jackie-O] as artists or feel that they have talent." | ||
Khia| June 16 2006 | By Jeevan Panesar | |
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| QUOTE: “There isn’t any other R&B group in the world right now that can rival us… we bring that much more to the table." | ||
Jagged Edge | June 16 2006 | By Jared Goyette | |
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| QUOTE: “My whole thing is that it's still hip hop; it’s still music – it's supposed to break down barriers. Unfortunately, that's not something I really saw here." | ||
Reef The Lost Cauze| May 25 2006 | By Lloyd Vaughan | |
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| QUOTE: “We wanna make sure that our kids… have a chance to have an equal right opportunity to do what they want without people pointing the finger at them because of a few extremists." | ||
Grand Scheem | May 10 2006 | By Rashmi Shastri | |
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| QUOTE: “What drew Akon to me [is] the fact I was doing music for the love of it." | ||
T-Pain| May 02 2006 | By Lloyd Vaughan | |
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| QUOTE: “We don’t get along with [Game], game over. He f*cked up." | ||
Mobb Deep | April 14 2006 | By Archna Sawjani | |
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| QUOTE: “A lot of this [new R&B] stuff just doesn’t have any substance no more. It’s just saying whatever and you can get away with it. That’s not really me. I like songs that mean something, like ‘Differences’." | ||
Ginuwine| April 03 2006 | By Archna Sawjani | |
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| QUOTE: “I don’t really worry about the competition, just because I honestly feel that no one can do what I do better than I can do it." | ||
Ne-Yo| March 31 2006 | By Nooreen Kara | |
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| QUOTE: “Growing up in Carson and Compton… people get shot at everyday. It’s nothing, they laugh at that." | ||
Ray J | March 13 2006 | By Matt Tomer | |
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| QUOTE: “I remember when Puff used to come pick him up in the town to go down to the studio, and he'd [Biggie] be like, 'I ain't going unless you got some money!" | ||
DJ Premiere| February 17 2006 | By Nina Carmela | |
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| QUOTE: “L.A. Reid was blown away at what he heard, when he started clapping his hands we were like ‘Damn!’ because we know L.A. hears music every damn day from millions of mothaf**kers, you know?" | ||
334 M.O.B.B.  Juelz SantanaFrom the streets of Harlem to flying high in the charts, Juelz Santana is representing the DipSet to the fullest. The Situation sat down with hip hop's fastest rising star to talk about his album, commercial hip hop, the DipSet and Cam'ron. Interview by Usman Sajjad |
 Sway & TechThere is no greater driving force behind underground hip hop than the infamous duo Sway and Tech. With over fifteen years in the industry as presenters on the world-renowned ‘Wake Up Show’, they are all about taking it ‘Back to the Basics’. Interview by Melanie Cornish |
 Dilated Peoples The Dilated Peoples have been rocking mics for more than a decade and have certainly paid their dues. The Situation chewed the fat with members Babu and Rakaa as the group prepare to release their new album ‘20/20’. Interview by Kelly Louise |
 Duke Da GodArtist Repertoire of Diplomat Records has stepped up his game and is ready to promote his musical knowledge and skills. The Situation takes a step into the world of Duke Da God. Interview by Nina Carmela |
 Young Jeezy Young Jeezy is hip hop’s self-appointed ultimate hustler of 2005. While on a promotional trip in London, The Situation caught up with the rapper/businessman as he discussed his childhood, music and even politics. Interview by Nooreen Kara |
 Chris Brown Chris Brown is the newest face on America’s R&B front. The Situation catches up with the talented teenager currently running it on the US charts. Interview by Jon Kindberg |
 Ron Browz From Snoop to Nas to 50 Cent… Ron Browz has produced for the best of them. The Situation caught up with the budding entrepreneur to find out what he has planned for 2006. Interview by Luke Davis |
 Malik Yusef He’s the new face of hip-hop poetry. The Situation catches up with the most critically acclaimed word-smith in the game – Malik Yusef. Interview by Jon Kindberg |
 Daz Dillinger Daz Dillinger’s new CD has been hyped as being bigger than 2Pac’s ‘All Eyes On Me’. The multi-platinum rapper and producer revealed more about West Coast’s next big street record. Interview by Rachel Burley |
 Mike Shinoda As a member of Linkin’ Park, Mike Shinoda has sold over 35 million records worldwide. As he prepares to drop his debut with Fort Minor, The Situation spoke to the rapper/producer to see what he has in store for the remainder of 2005. Interview by Melisa Tang |
 Jae Millz He’s appeared on ‘Making The Band’, soaked up the game with P.Diddy, Lil Kim and Mase. This didn’t happen overnight, how did Jae Millz get on the scene and what are his plans for the rest of 2005? Interview by Rachel Burley |
 Mike Jones Who is Mike Jones? The Situation catches up with Jones – the Houston rapper who is blowing up the American charts – to once and for all answer the question everyone is asking. Interview by Jon Kindberg |
 Teairra Mari As her debut single ‘Make Her Feel Good’ is hotting up radio airwaves nationwide, the ‘Princess of the ROC’, Teairra Mari, takes a moment out of her busy schedule to speak to The Situation. Interview by Usman Sajjad |
 Sean Paul With his latest single, ‘We Be Burnin’, riding high in the charts, The Situation sits down with Sean Paul to get the latest on his new album, his collaborations, and his thoughts on the comparisons with legend Bob Marley. Interview by Melisa Tang |
 Pretty Ricky Evidently shown by the figures, Pretty Ricky have provided the aural backdrop to countless bedrooms Stateside with 'Grind On Me'. Now we check up on the ‘Bluestars’ as they try their luck here in the UK. Interview by Nooreen Kara |
 Trick Trick Trick Trick’s mission is to create first-rate music, but he’s often sidetracked by beef. He divulged his story on the misunderstandings with D-Block plus his involvement in the Trick Daddy beat down. Interview by Rachel Burley |
 Al-GatorAtlanta’s unsigned hype, Al-Gator, isn’t your average southern side MC. We talk to the man in the making and find out what makes him so unique and the success of his journey so far. Interview by Nina Carmela |
 Tony Yayo Fresh out of jail from nearly two consecutive sentences, The Situation catches up with the original founder of G-Unit, the ‘Talk of New York' Tony Yayo, to find out his thoughts on his album release, 50 Cent and G-Unit, and of course the ongoing beef between G-Unit and The Game. Interview by Usman Sajjad |
 Bobby Valentino Atlanta’s young R&B slow jams crooner, Bobby Valentino, tells The Situation about his aspirations of conquering the music scene both as a singer and producer, and one day being a successful actor. Interview by Sophia Jackson |
 Jody Breeze In an exclusive interview with The Situation, young Hip Hop newcomer Jody Breeze talks about what we can expect from him in 2005 and his mentor Jazze Pha. Interview by Sophia Jackson |
 MVPHip Hop’s ‘Most Valuable Playas’ like to keep it real and know that they are just at the start of a long career. Vice Verse and Stagga Lee sit down for a chat with The Situation. Interview by Kate Watkins |
 Slim Thug When Slim Thug decided to name his major label debut ‘Already Platinum’, the Houston rapper was making a bold statement. Here, he explains his reasons behind this, and talks about his plans to take Houston to the next level. Interview by Michelle Manning |
 BizarreThe Situation checks up on Bizarre during a recent trip to London as the shower-capped ‘rockstar’ gets ready to step away from the security of D12 and follow Marshall Mathers’ footsteps on the road to solo stardom. Interview by Nooreen Kara |
 Young Gunz It’s been a minute since we’ve heard some new material from the ‘Youngest In Charge’ at the ROC, but rest assured, the Young Gunz are back on the scene, hotter than ever. The Situation caught up with Young Chris to get the latest... Interview by Melisa Tang |
 Teedra Moses With her new single ‘Be Your Girl’ blazin’ up radio waves across the country, The Situation sits down with R&B’s latest star, Teedra Moses, to talk about her childhood influences, her star collaborations, and her debut album, ‘Complex Simplicity’. Interview by Sheila Mutenga |
 CommonOne of the most revered rappers of his generation, Common has been praised by everyone from Jay-Z to Mos Def. The Chi-town rapper talks to The Situation about everything from his new album through to his own range of hats. Interview by Angharad Williams |
 C-MurderServing life for murder, the rapper now renamed ‘C-Miller’ discusses his prison lifestyle, music and family. He talks about his plans for the future on the outside and airs his opinions on the corruption of the police system. Interview by Rachel Burley |
 Jon B Back with the new album ‘Stronger Everyday’ and hit single ‘Lately’, it doesn’t feel like four years since Jon B’s last offering. The Situation talks to the smooth soul artist about where he’s been and what’s in store. Interview by Selina Thompson |
 Slum Village Upon their recent visit to UK, T3 and Jay Dee of the critically acclaimed Detroit rap group Slum Village, spoke to The Situation, revealing their likes and dislikes of the music business, and setting us straight on former member Baatin’s health. Interview by Kate Watkins |
 DJ Whoo KidHaving stepped into the hip hop circuit over 10 years ago, mixtape veteran DJ Whoo Kid still feels like he’s 24. The Situation explores how this young spirit has affected his music and life. Interview by Shuang Wen |
 T.I.He’s the self-proclaimed ‘King of the South’, who’s latest single ‘Bring ‘Em Out’ has been setting airwaves alight across the country. The Situation caught up with the hottest new star straight out of ATL. Interview by Nooreen Kara |
 Tego Calderon Direct from his homeland of Puerto Rico, Latin Reggaeton star Tego Calderon talks to The Situation about his music, his views on social injustice and his plans for the future. Interview by Jennifer Rock |
 Snoop Dogg (part2)In this second installment of The Situation’s interview with Snoop Dogg, the big bossman voices his opinions on music, love and life. Interview by Alfie Pomells |
 Keyshia Cole This young songstress has already turned heads with her debut single ‘I Changed My Mind’. Several years after getting her first break with MC Hammer, the Oakland, California native is now getting her time to shine. Interview by Michelle Manning |
 Snoop Dogg (part1)With the DVD release of his latest movie ‘Soul Plane’, the big Snoop Dogg takes a minute to sit down with The Situation in the first of an exciting two-part interview. Interview by Alfie Pomells |
 JinHe’s the rapper renowned for his battling skills, who signed to Ruff Ryders in 2003, and has hung out with Wyclef, Kanye and Twista in the studio. Who is he? His name’s Jin, and if you don’t know, now you know. Interview by Melisa Tang |
 Jazze Pha As one of the most hardworking people in the music industry, Jazze Pha is constantly on the grind. Taking a well-deserved break from his hectic schedule, the producer talks to The Situation about his past, present, and his very promising future. Interview by Michelle Manning |
 DJ Clinton SparksHaving already worked with the likes of Mobb Deep, P. Diddy, Fabolous and Eminem, Clinton Sparks is set for big things in 2005. The DJ/producer extraordinaire reveals the secrets to his success exclusively to The Situation. Interview by Wendy Ragiste |
 AkonAs his debut album rides high in the UK charts Akon reveals the inspirations in his life, behind his lyrics and for his love of hip hop. Interview by Rachel Burley |
 HoustonHouston took the hip hop/R&B scene to another level with the release of his debut album ‘It’s Already Written’. Shortly before his personal troubles became public, The Situation got talking to the LA native. Interview by Nooreen Kara |
 NeedlzHe’s no Neptunes, and he’s nothing like Kanye. Needlz is a one of those producers that you may not have heard of per say, but you would definitely have heard his beats. The Situation talks to the hottest underground producer around. Interview by Nick Blair |
 Ciara‘Crunk n’ B sensation Ciara Harris, just nineteen years old, has emerged onto the music scene with her ‘funky fresh’ moves and has made it clear that her ‘Goodies’ are not up for grabs. The Situation find outs more… Interview by Monique Needham |
 Big Noyd Taking us to the streets of New York, Big Noyd talks gritty to The Situation about growing up in Queens, and why he is staying on the grind alongside his Mobb fam. Interview by Samantha Watson |
 Talib Kweli Backstage at the Beastie Boys’ concert at Wembley Arena, The Situation talks to one of Brooklyn’s finest, Talib Kweli, about his latest album ‘The Beautiful Struggle’, and the state of hip-hop journalism. Interview by Colin Aurelien |
 DominationAt the age of 22, the self-confessed bringer of ‘real music’ to ‘real people’ talks candidly from Brooklyn about everything, including the somewhat political marriage between rap music and the hood. Interview by Wendy Ragiste |
 FabolousWith his first two albums already platinum and his third, ‘Real Talk’ under his belt, Fabolous is set for big things. The Situation talks to the self-styled “prince of rap” about his music, his future, and those assault charges. Interview by Zeke Iddon |
 YukmouthFamous for the anthem ‘I Got Five On It’, Yukmouth insists he’s not a one hit wonder. He spoke to The Situation about the criticism, his label and his recent beef with The Game from G-Unit. Interview by Rachel Burley |
 Van Hunt Van Hunt’s unique musical style of blues, rock and funk make him the coolest new import from across the pond. The Situation found out more about the man and his music. Interview by Kate Watkins |
 Wyclef JeanHe’s worked with everyone from Carlos Santana to Whitney Houston but is still best known for his part in the Fugees. He talks to The Situation about Haiti, reuniting and the future. Interview by Angharad Williams |
 DamizzaHe’s an artist, producer and record label CEO, but he’s not about to give up his day job. Damizza talks to The Situation about his youth, his beats, and his plans for the future. Interview by Rachel Burley |
 Royce Da 5'9Better known for his publicised beef with Eminem and D12, Royce Da 5’9 is the prodigy who emerged on his own to become Hip Hop’s best kept secret. The Situation caught up with the turbulent rapper to find out more. Interview by Selina Thompson |
 AlchemistWith foundations firmly laid as a respected producer and his own new indie label ‘ALC’ providing a home to his debut album, ‘1st Infantry’, the Alchemist is assuming command of his own destiny. Interview by Wendy Ragiste |
 Trick Daddy It’s been two years since his last release, but now Miami’s best known bad boy is ready to go straight. As his new album, ‘Thug Matrimony: Married to the Streets’ is about to drop, Trick Daddy takes time out to speak to The Situation. Interview by Melisa Tang |
 RupeeRupee’s Soca sounds are moving further than Carnival compilations. Pioneering the Soul and Calypso fusion of Hip Hop, Rap and Dancehall for the international arena of urban music, The Situation met him to find out more. Interview by Selina Thompson |
 Angie Stone ‘Black Diamond’ and ‘Mahogany Soul’ have etched Angie Stone's name in the list of soul greats. With her third solo effort now released, The Situation seeks to find out how 'Stone Love' will reaffirm her neo-soul queen status. Interview by G Torto |
 TwistaFrom the streets of Chicago to the No. 1 spot on the Billboard charts, Twista has come a long way since he worked in MacDonald's. Here The Situation learns that Twista didn't become a celebrity overnight. Interview by Annika Allen |
 ATLMeet ATL, Sony's newest recruits, proving that all around the world they can charm the girls. This is one for the ladies. Interview by Davina O'Garro |
 CassidyWith the release of his debut single, 'Hotel'approaching, Philly native Cassidy talks to The Situation about working with controversial singer R.Kelly, Spitting lyrics over Swizz Beats, and the release of his debut album, 'Split Personality'. Interview by Angharad Williams |
 Jeru The DamajaThere are not many rappers out there, that can say they've been in the game for at least a decade. Jeru The Damaja, however, is one of them. Interview by Melisa Tang |
 Kevin Lyttle Following the success of his debut single 'Turn Me On', Kevin Lyttle talks to 'The Situation' about his rise to fame and soon to be released album. Interview by Angharad Williams |
 Wayne Wonder Dance Hall singer, Wayne Wonder, speaks of his recent chart success; LL Cool J's lyrical skills, haters and why there is, ‘No Holding Back’. Interview by Davina O-Garro |
 Boo Yaa TribeFrom the streets of Compton L.A. the Samoan-American gangster rappers the Boo Yaa T.R.I.B.E. return with a new album featuring Eminem and produced by Battlecat. Interview by Angharad Williams |
 SpooksConsisting of three guys and a girl, this US collective, most recognised for tracks such as 'Things I've Seen' and 'Karma Hotel' are back, with their new album and a refined sound. Interview by Lewis Garland |
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Dwele: Heard Of Him... You Will|
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Tyrese: Fast, Furious and ready to go there|
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