In the second part of our interview with Mickey Fatz, we discuss Drake, B.o.B, old rappers still trying to get shine, production, his inspirations and his upcoming album.

By Odeisel
The first thing you notice when you meet Necro is that raspy loud voice. It gets to your ears way before his burly but affable visage meets your eyes. He is very opinionated and …

By shelz.
Now that everyone has seen and gasped at (or rewinded) Erykah Badu’s naked romp through Texas and acted like it was the first time they ever saw some cakes without frosting, (Unfortunately for some …

By Odeisel
Yesterday in Part 1 of this interview, we spoke to Rhymefest regarding his place in Chicago Hip-Hop, people’s attraction to evil, society, and whether he was ready to die for his sense of revolution.  …

By Malice Intended
Enter The Dragon (1973)
Lee (Bruce Lee) is a martial arts master who has been invited to participate in a tournament being held on the island paradise of Han (Shih Kien), a former student …

By Odeisel & shelz.
Don’t be fooled by the title, we’re not calling for Barack’s head or anything. We’re referring to the Honey Dripper’s 1973 song “Impeach The President.” The song was born of frustration from …

By Fawn Renee
While two of the South’s most influential MCs live life behind bars, the West Coast desperately clings to the fleeting success of Snoop Dogg while grooming the New West, and the Midwest waits …

By A Negro With A Keyboard
So, I am having a conversation with a devout Christian friend, who is voicing his anger about Jay-Z’s line in the song, Empire State of Mind, when Jay says, “Jesus …

By Odeisel
Click To Hear Interview Buckshot Interview part 2
Planet Ill: 2010 is the 15th Anniversary for Duck Down.  What can we look forward to from Buckshot?
Buckshot: 2010 for Buckshot is dedicated to my business. It’s …

By Malice Intended
Planet Ill:  What would you say is the biggest lesson you learned in the industry?
 Sean Price:  I aint learn nothing from these niggas in this industry shit.  I learned that I don’t want …

By Odeisel
New York and Boston don’t normally get along.  The Knicks hate the Celtics, the Giants ruined The Patriot’s chance at perfection, and we already know what’’s good with the the Yankees and Red Sox. Is there …

By Odeisel
Planet Ill: You dropped “My Melody” when you were 17.  Run DMC was 17, 18.  LL was 16. Historically that pushing forward of Hip-Hop has been done by younger people. Now we’re in a …

By Odeisel
Last week, Planet Ill sat down with legendary Hip-Hopper Rakim Allah to discuss life, legacy, and music.  It’s always a treat to hear from giants, and Rakim Allah was gracious in sharing his history …

By Malice Intended
In the mid 90’s, West Coast Gangsta Rap ruled the airwaves and Billboard charts.  Faced with increasing irrelevance, East Coast rappers developed their own form of Gangsta music that chronicled the crack trade …