Defsounds — Think Different

June 2009 June 2009

Pitbull Q&A Session
Editorials

Defsounds sits down with Mr. 305 for a Q&A session in which he talks about the infamous on stage knockout, new projects, Reggaeton, Lil John, and much more.

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May 2009 May 2009

Who Is Jay Z'S Sports Equivalent
Editorials

If you had to pick an athlete from each sport... Who would be the equivalent of Jay Z

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April 2009 April 2009

Mixtape 101: Big Sean - UknowBigSean Vol 2
Editorials

On April 16th, Detroit Native and G.O.O.D Music Artist Big Sean Dropped the second installment of 'uknowbigsean' hosted by Mick Boogie.

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Lil Wayne One Of The Most Over Rated Rappers Of All Time
Editorials

Yeah I said it, so now I have to back it up

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Mixtape 101: Wiz Khalifa - Flight School
Editorials

Last Week Pittsburgh MC Wiz Khalifa dropped the highly anticipated 'Flight School' Mixtape, and in doing so, took the internet by storm.

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February 2009 February 2009

Is Joe Budden A Guinea Pig?
Editorials

The Padded Room represents alot of things for Budden, but it may represent alot more for us as a whole.

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January 2009 January 2009

An Open Letter to Karrine Steffans aka Superhead
Editorials

From a Hip Hop writer to a Hip Hop villain: a plea to stop the bullshit.

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December 2008 December 2008

2008's Top 10 Label/Group Departures
Editorials

While we may have a some new faces in the crowd breaking ground with record deals, many artists parted ways with their labels this year. Here are 2008's top 10 label/group departures.

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Top 39 Hip Hop News Stories Of 2008
Editorials

Last day of the year folks so we're about to start rolling out the year end lists. Lets kick it off with the Top 39 Hip Hop News Stories of 2008.

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September 2008 September 2008

Republican National Convention: Battle rappers or legitimate politicians?
Editorials

When politicians start talking slick, does that take away from what it is they are actually supposed to be representing?

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August 2008 August 2008

Hell Rell Q&A Session
Editorials

Defsounds politics with Hell Rell to discuss his new album, the direction of Dipset and his opinion on the whole Rick Ross situation

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Defsounds.com Chops it up with DJ Laz
Editorials

DJ Laz Talks about his new album, addresses long time friend Rick Ross and much more in Defsound's second international Q&A session.

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We Need To Stop Blaming Musicians For Our Dumb Ass Kids
Editorials

Why does music get blamed for the way kids turned out in life? Whose job is it to raise them?

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July 2008 July 2008

50 Cent is Literally Owning the Block
Editorials

50's latest endeavor shows he's got his hands in more than just music

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Are the good rappers not selling because they suck?
Editorials

Are the good rappers not selling because they suck?

… at marketing?

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May 2008 May 2008

G-Unit Q&A Session Part 2
Editorials

Our Q&A Session with G-Unit's Tony Yayo and Lloyd Banks continues as the two discuss their future albums, ventures, and much more.

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G-Unit Q&A Session Part 1
Editorials

Defsounds sits down with Lloyd Banks and Tony Yayo for another explosive Q&A session. Check out part 1 of the two parter.

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April 2008 April 2008

Did T.I. Snitch His Way To Freedom??
Editorials

Just how often does a previously convicted felon get such a graceful deal?

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The Legendary Traxster Q&A Session
Editorials

Def Sounds sits down with Grammy Award winning producer and Chicago Hip Hop Pioneer The Legendary Traxster

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March 2008 March 2008

Daddy Yankee Q&A Session
Editorials

The Puerto Rican ambassador is back with a new Soundtrack and movie and is also planning to go back in the lab with Scott Storch, Pharrell and others.

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Three6 Mafia Q&A Session
Editorials

Defsounds sits down for a long overdue Q&A session with Grammy Award winners Three6 Mafia.

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Presidential Rap Race: MCs to the White House?
Editorials

In light of elections: Jay-Z for president? Can the popularity of an MC help boost him to the White House?

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February 2008 February 2008

Big L: Flamboyant For Life
Editorials

Big L: Flamboyant For Life, Celebrating the Life and Times of L. Coleman.

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50 Cent: Formula 50 Gone Bad
Editorials

Will 50's formula keep deteriorating, or will it help put G Unit back on top.

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January 2008 January 2008

Fool's Gold: Aftermath Entertainment
Editorials

What's the deal with Aftermath's artist projects? What happens to them?

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Hip Hop in '08- Sales
Editorials

It's too shaky to tell if '08 will be the year that revives Hip Hop. How will industry trends shape our beloved genre this year?

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Above the Law: Nas
Editorials

In this day and age of Hip-Hop, there are still artists from the Golden Age that continues to stay relevant. But at what cost?

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The Top Ten Flops Of 07 Part 2!
Editorials

Kicking off the new year with a history lesson. Can everyone turn to page 2007. We're going to finish our lesson on flops.

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Ludacris, "Why Not Top Ten?"
Editorials

Luda has everything we look for in our elite MC's, but why doesn't he get the credit he deserves?

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December 2007 December 2007

The Top Ten Flops Of 07
Editorials

With all of the big name artist’s coming out around the same time and making millions of sales (or a least a couple hundred thousand) we sometimes forget the little engines that thought they could. But don’t worry, I got your back.

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November 2007 November 2007

One Year Later -Defsounds 2.0 Beta
Editorials

Defsounds celebrates it's one year anniversary. You can't tell us nothin!

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October 2007 October 2007

Hot Rod Talks G Unit, Industry Beefs, Album, Mixtape, & More
Editorials

G Unit member Hot Rod spoke to Defsounds.com and discussed his album, future plans with the family, beef with Game and problems with the media, and also speaks on the sexuality of Dj Khaled.

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Under the Looking Glass: The Fiascogate
Editorials

Lupe Fiasco is under fire fans as well as other artists as well as fans, but is he really wrong?

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Chamillionaire's Ultimate Victory
Editorials

In yet another Q&A session, Defsounds sits down with critically acclaimed rapper Chamillionaire.

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Wyclef Jean Talks New Album, Fugees Reunion, Amy Winehouse & More
Editorials

From politics to a possible Fugees reunion, Wyclef dished it all out for his fans.

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September 2007 September 2007

Kanye V.S. 50 Tale of the Tape
Editorials

For just this one time lets forget about lyrics, skill, content, flow, and all of the other needed essentials it takes to make a great artist. For this time and this time only the only facts used in this will be numbers.

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Bring It Back, That Old Ringtone Rap
Editorials

Those video vanguards at The Real are going where no Discovery Channel filmmaker has gone before: documenting the life of a ringtone. So get ready to party like it's $1.99.

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August 2007 August 2007

Deconstructing Biggie: UPS is Hiring
Editorials

There's no easy way to describe the latest addition to the DefSounds team - the incomparably funny (and good-looking) hip-hop sketch comedy team, The Real - so we won't bother.

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Curtis Vs. Graduation: The Preview
Editorials

So just who's going to win the Chart race with their respective LPs on September 11th?...Preview both albums and decide.

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The Dipset Shopping Network
Editorials

Our Favorite rap group has been rather MIA lately...What on Earth could they be up to!?....

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Serius Jones Q&A: Battling, DTP, TI, Joe Buddens, & More
Editorials

Disturbing Tha Peace rookie of the year recently sat down with Defsounds for a quick Q&A regarding the art of battling, his fellow group mates, the Strength In Numbers Compilation,and fellow Jersey rappers.

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Did Irv Gotti Really Beat The Feds Or Did The Feds Outsmart Irv?
Editorials

Did Irv Gotti Really Beat The Feds Or Did The Feds Outsmart Irv to get to the top dog?

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July 2007 July 2007

David Banner: I'm Filthy Fcking Rich!
Editorials

Mississippi rapper David Banner is filthy fcking rich and he wants everyone to know it!

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Hip Hop's Top 10 One Hit Wonders (5-1)
Editorials

Rounding out the top five hip hop one hit wonders.

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Above the law: Lil Wayne
Editorials

In an era where the fast life is so impressionable how does one of the leaders in this generation of music continue to cross the line and still be one of the industries biggest draw?

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Shop Boyz: From Fixing Cars To Hip Hop Rock Stars
Editorials

Hip Hop Rock Stars recently sat down with Defsounds.com and discussed amongst many things, their humble beginnings, album, Lil Wayne, 50 cent, and even Michael Jackson.

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Tony Yayo Talks Wreckless About GhostFace, T.I.'s Act Exposed?, Ja Rule's Uh Oh Video
Editorials

Yayo says too much, TI's act getting old, Ja Rule is back with a new "banger" ...Uh Oh is right.

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Kanye Says Lil Wayne & TI Can't Dress, Nelly Fired First, Fancy Bares It All
Editorials

Kanye Says Lil Wayne & TI Can't Dress, Nelly Fired First, Fancy Bares It All and a whole lot more.

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50 Cent: Ready To Self Destruct
Editorials

He's always portrayed himself as an indestructible artist, taking on anyone in the record industry knowing that his fans will be behind him. Is 50 really bulletproof?

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Hip Hop's Top 10 One Hit Wonders (10-6)
Editorials

You won't be around next year, My rap's too severe, Kicking mad flava in ya ear. Defsounds counts down Hip Hop's Top 10 one Hit wonders with Video Goodness!

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