In the final part of my “One Year On” interview with Elliott Wilson, we speak about the he met B.Dot and RapRadar business partner Paul Rosenberg. (Take note of what YN says about the industry. I totally agree with him on it). Elliott tells the story of a hungry and young B.Dot who graduated from college and began to work at Harris Publishing. B.Dot was writing for XXL, Slam & King Read More ...
In the second part of my “One Year On” interview with Elliott Wilson, the Editor of RapRadar reveals his favourite artists of the year so far (artists include Wale, Freddie Gibbs, J.Cole). Elliott also speaks on why Drake is still the Hip Hop “narrative” with a proven track record for selling records. The conversation then moves onto what’s next for RapRadar. I ask Elliott to break down a possible deal Read More ...
One year on… Alot of changed in one year. In Feburary of last year, I had the unique privilege of interviewing Elliott Wilson before RapRadar launched. Fast forward a year later and the site has had Jay-Z blog for them, exclusives with Eminem. Even Lupe & 50 have expressed their discontent Elliott Wilson and the site. But it doesn’t take away that RapRadar is one of today’s premium rap blogs. So it only made sense Read More ...
Thanks to Z for sending this through. Congrats to Elliott and everyone at RapRadar for all their successes in the past year. DJBooth.net/RefinedHype.com corespondent Quentin Cuff was at last week’s SXSW Festival and caught up with a plethora of artists, producers, and industry tastemakers… including, our friend Elliot Wilson (RapRadar.com). The interview embed code is below. Thanks in advance if you post!
Jay-Z is in London. He’s doing radio promo for his new album Blueprint 3. He caught up with Zane Lowe at the BBC. I understand Jay will be on Westwood’s show (they go waaaay back). Ive also included Jay-Z’s Billboard Cover. Jay-Z Interview With Zane Lowe Thanks to RapRadar Elliott Wilson on the interview - Interview sucks. Zach Howe? Zane Lowe? Who gives a fuck?
Eminem – 3 A.M. Thanks to Rap Radar who premiered the track. Shouts to Speakz who sent me an email about the track too.
