In a 2002 URB interview, the producer talks about the business of making beats, his relationship with Mobb Deep, and the “We Gonna Make It” controversy.
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Category: Reprints
Reprints consist of articles written for out-of-print outlets that no longer exist as well as stories that were previously offline. Most appear here in their original draft format before they were edited for professional publication. Publication dates noted where available.
Living in the Afterfuture: Mike Ladd Explores the Science of Non-Fiction
In this 2002 interview with Kitchen Sink magazine, Mike Ladd discussed his work as a poet, musician and hip-hop theorist.
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From 2006: An Interview with D4L
This is a feature on D4L that I wrote for Creative Loafing. It was published in January 2006. When you hear it on the radio,…
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From 2010: An Interview with Nicki Minaj
This is a feature on Nicki Minaj that I wrote for 944 magazine’s Atlanta edition. It was published in November 2010. You can’t pin down Nicki Minaj.…
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The Celluloid Records Primer
Celluloid Records was an influential player in the New Wave culture clash of 1980s New York. A 2013 compilation explores its sundry connections.
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