Premomatic: DJ Premier
Posted December 2008
Lauren of The Skinni caught up with legendary producer DJ Premier to discuss working with Xtina, his new album, and ... his love for porn? And be sure to check out Lauren and Kenya over at their home online, www.skinniverse.com. continue

The Skinni on D.O.E.
Posted December 2008
Kenya and Lauren sat down with Interscope Records recording artist D.O.E. to chat it up about his upcoming album, current mixtape, and of course, the skinny! And be sure to check out Kenya and Lauren over at their home online, www.skinniverse.com. continue

Electrik City
Posted October 2008
Electrik Red's debut album (Island Def Jam) arrives in stores Spring 2009. continue

Texan Pride
Posted August 2008
When it comes to the double-duty of doing one hustle while juggling a fledging modeling career, some claim they do it. Some try to do it. In the case of Houston native DJ Southern Belle, this is her daily hustle - the model slash DJ has made the successful transition ...continue

The Hustleholic
Posted August 2008
The Jim Jones documentary trailer takes a look behind the rapper's grind. Capo's new album "Pray IV Reign" (Sony) will arrive in stores sometime early 2009. continue

New Nation
Posted June 2008
Summer 2008; Words by Valencia Garcia Live Nation closed it's massive Jay-Z 360-degree deal on April 30. The company filed a Form-8K with the SEC which states that the artist is getting 775,434 Live Nation shares, plus an option on an additional 500,000 with the exercise price of $13.73. The shares ...continue

RSVP
Posted February 2008
We go behind the scenes with Maserati Poe at his "Ladies RSVP" photo shoot. Poe's archived interview with Avenue 1 is also available for viewing. continue

Streets are Watching: The Game
Posted September 2006
Late Fall 2006; Interview by DJ Parallax; Photos by Lisette Torres While putting the finishing touches on his album, The Doctor's Advocate, slated for a mid-November release, we chopped it up with Jayceon Taylor, also known as The Game. The humble Compton native was energetic and outspoken, and he ...continue

Rise to Power: Ivy Leegue
Posted September 2006
Late Fall 2006; Interview by Chuck Holliday Snapping. While that term in hip-hop is always combined with the city of Atlanta, lately the term has been reduced to that of "snap" as in current residents who are quick to snap (no pun intended) that the ATL is not just all ...continue