Shirley Ju is a Los Angeles-based journalist and on-camera host with her own show called Shirley’s Temple (with a focus on mental health). She lives, breathes, and sleeps music, and if there’s a show in LA, you can find her there. Born in the Bay Area, the Hyphy movement is in her blood. Shirley contributes to several publications and also books for B-Real's Dr. Greenthumb Show. Follow her at @shirju on both Instagram & Twitter.
Read below as AllHipHop kicks it with Emanny about his upbringing in New York, love for Michael Jackson, why he took a 3-year break, what inspired “In Too Deep,” his forthcoming project 3, and more!
Read below as 909Memphis discusses his upbringing, biggest influences, moving to Nashville, the inspo behind his new project, the cover art, working with G Star, and more!
Indie rapper Cash Motivated is repping Florida with this new track “Contagious.”
Read below as AllHipHop kicks it with DJ Chose about his journey thus far, his part-time job, his producer tag, how he got his name, remixing Megan Thee Stallion’s “THICK,” how he ended up working with Tyga, studio essentials, his new single with Guwop, and more!
Jay 5 discusses his mental health, time behind bars, the inspo behind Super Turnt, motivation growing up with Lil Baby, the independent grind, doing it for his kids, and his forthcoming project Personal.
Read below as we discuss CMO’s upbringing in Baton Rouge, Boosie’s influence, the inspiration behind “Lost Files,” the meaning behind #Sluglyfe, and his $20K smile!
Read below as AllHipHop talks to Mixxproduction on his transition from DJ to producer, meeting Teyana Taylor, getting his first plaque, producing for French Montana, mixing for Polo G, studio etiquette, what inspires him the most, and more!
AllHipHop chats with Typhanie & Co. to discuss her versatility, growing up a military brat, favorite Lil Wayne song, her business Canna Rose, the inspiration behind Double Tap, the independent grind, favorite scene in the Dark Knight, goals, and more!
AllHipHop caught up with Pete Rock, who was posted in the studio in New York brainstorming new music and beats. Read as we discuss his new project, his take on today’s rap game, recording “T.R.O.Y.” and Nas’ “The World Is Yours,” who he’d like to work with, his Jamaican roots, Kool Herc’s influence, and more!
JJ Hairston discusses his high rank as a gospel artist, the creation of “Miracle Worker,” the new project, why he spreads love and positivity, fatherhood in quarantine, studio essentials, and changing his diet for the better!
JMisJustMe just dropped his banging new album “Justme Being Me.” Take a listen!
Read below as YXNG K.A discusses his rapid ascent into music, favorite artists, how he got his name, linking with Tjay and J.I., “My Ways” being one of his favorite records, new album Reaper SZN, studio essentials, and more!
Author/filmmaker Jimmy Da Saint talks about his upbringing in West Philly, biggest influences, getting sentenced to 10 years in prison, passion for writing books, relationship with the real Rick Ross, his proudest books, love for film, goals, and more!
Cush Wallace discusses his musical influences, his favorite Kanye project, how he got his name, and his latest single “Loss for Words.”
Billyracxx was in high spirits posted in Miami. Read below as we discuss his EDM side, Lenny Kravtiz’ influence, how he locked in with Trae Tha Truth, being a “Big Steppa,” the meaning in the visual, his “cult” fanbase, performing a virtual show with Lil Skies, a forthcoming record with Lil Gotit, and more!
Nykobandz discusses his nickname Lil Swim, the independent grind, shooting “Yessir,” having the PnB Rock cosign, linking with NoCap and NLE Choppa, studio essentials, and more!
Read below as AllHipHop talks with David S. Gray, who discusses the moment he fell in love with music, the importance in his message, the meaning behind “Leave The Trap,” jumping genres, love for cars, real estate, labels calling, and more!
Shezi Rosewood returns with the video for his hot new single “Optional.” Take a peek.
Fresh talks about his upbringing on the East Coast, moving to Los Angeles, working with Scott Storch, most memorable sessions with Brandy, Ari Lennox & the Queen Beyonce, his Grammy nominations, being a black man in America, and more!
Armani White drops off a banging new single “Danny Mac” dedicated to his brother!
