As a new generation of hip hop artists emerge into the game, it’s important to recognize those who paved the way, broke the ice or in this case, kicked the motherf*ckin’ door in for today’s biggest stars. After the jump. read & listen along as HitHipHop & Billy Danze of the world famous Brownsville rap duo M.O.P discuss hip hop’s “new blood”, what drove him to success, upcoming projects & whole lot more.. ANTE UP!
Just like anybody else in high school in 2001-2002, I was just a huge Rocafella fan. You know what I’m saying, back when I was in high school and I just always loved everything they did in the game. To get to chop it up with Chris and Neef, The Young Gunz and all of that. And get to tell them “Yo, I been f**ing with y’all. I been, you know what I’m saying, been appreciating what y’all been putting down.” But not only to do that, but to have Chris and Neef say back to me, “Yo I heard ya joints, I appreciate what you doing. You know we f**k with you.” It was like a dope experience. - Jon Connor
A couple of days ago, Hithiphop.com got the chance to chop it up with emerging hip hop artist Jon Connor. With the release of numerous freestyles and his Vinny Chase (Season 1) mixtape, the Flint, Michigan emcee has garnered quite some attention over the past year, on the blogs and in the streets. We discussed his upcoming projects, his father being a former musician turned minister, co-signs from his hip hop peers, producing & more in this in-depth interview that you won’t want to miss.. Check it out after the jump!
It was just a dream to be rolling with like a MC Shan, a Shante, a Marley Marl, and Mr. Magic like “what!”. These are the like the pioneers or legends and some of the contributors of hip hop music that you have to take extremely serious. - Kool G. Rap
A couple of weeks ago, Hithiphop.com got a chance to chop it up with the legendary Queens rapper Kool G. Rap. In part 1 of the in-depth interview, we discussed his influence on some of today’s biggest stars & how he’s matured as an artist. In part 2, G. Rap talks memorable moments with the Juice Crew, today’s hip hop scene, which artists are on his radar & more. Check that out after the jump!
I mean it’s a honor, it’s definitely a honor. It’s a honor you know hearing Jay-Z acknowledge me more than once on records, on recordings. 50 Cent, Nas, being that I actually, you know was one of them, to try to get Nas into the game. - Kool G Rap
Last week HitHipHop.com got a chance to chop it up with arguably the most influential and skilled MCs of all time, Kool G. Rap. From his days with the Juice Crew to his role in getting artists like Nas in the game, it’s safe to say The Kool Genius Of Rap is one of hip hop’s greatest pioneers. It was definitely an honor to get in touch with the legendary Queens MC and we thank him for that. Part 1 of the interview after the jump!
