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RI EXCLUSIVE: Cyrus Malachi Interview

RI EXCLUSIVE: Cyrus Malachi Interview

Cyrus Malachi has emerged as one of the UK’s most talented and creative lyricists. Known for his work with groups Triple Darkness and The Orphans of Cush, the Londoner made… Read more »

RI Exclusive: Riskie (Artist who created the Makaveli Album Cover)

RI Exclusive: Riskie (Artist who created the Makaveli Album Cover)

In 1995, artist Ronald ‘Riskie’ Brent caught the attention of Death Row CEO and rap mogul Suge Knight, who introduced him to Tupac Shakur. Riskie’s first project for Death Row was… Read more »

RI Exclusive: DES BISHOP Interview with RAP IRELAND

RI Exclusive: DES BISHOP Interview with RAP IRELAND

Des Bishop- a native New Yorker, moved from Queens to Ireland in his mid-teens in 1990. He has since carved out a highly successful career in stand up comedy in… Read more »

T.I Speaks about Addiction and ‘Salutes’ Eminem for Overcoming his demons

T.I Speaks about Addiction and ‘Salutes’ Eminem for Overcoming his demons

T.I. has revealed to US website Billboard The Juice that he looked to fellow rapper Eminem for inspiration during what Tip thought may have been a developing drug habit last… Read more »

Prodigy Talks “Black Cocaine” EP & Sheds Some light on last Mobb Deep album “Blood Money”

Prodigy Talks “Black Cocaine” EP & Sheds Some light on last Mobb Deep album “Blood Money”

Mobb Deep have made their long awaited return to music after a long hiatus. The Queens duo are back with the short but sweet EP “Black Cocaine” that was finally… Read more »

RI Exclusive: Maverick Sabre Interview

RI Exclusive: Maverick Sabre Interview

When it comes to an Irish Hip-Hop success story, they don’t come any better than Maverick Sabre. From the early days in his mid-teens playing club nights and opening concert… Read more »

RI Exclusive: Death Row’s DANNY BOY Interview with RAP IRELAND

RI Exclusive: Death Row’s DANNY BOY Interview with RAP IRELAND

At only 14 years old, Chicago born RnB/Soul singer Danny Boy was signed to the infamous Death Row Records at the peak of the label’s popularity. In 1994, Danny Boy… Read more »

RI Exclusive: MACKLEMORE Interview with RAP IRELAND

RI Exclusive: MACKLEMORE Interview with RAP IRELAND

Macklemore doesn’t fit definitions. He doesn’t fit any description that you might concoct to lead into an interview and perhaps that’s what makes him that bit special as an artist…. Read more »

RI Exclusive: Yelawolf Interview with RAP IRELAND

RI Exclusive: Yelawolf Interview with RAP IRELAND

With tattoos crawling up from beneath his shirt, almost grasping at his jawline, Yelawolf, with his foot long mullet, looks more Rock N Roll than Travis Barker and Kurt Cobain… Read more »

J. Cole Says 2nd Album Will Drop In June 2012

J. Cole Says 2nd Album Will Drop In June 2012

After releasing his debut album last month, J. Cole has announced that the follow up to Cole World: The Sideline Story, will drop in June 2012. The North Carolina rapper is… Read more »

RI EXCLUSIVE: Lethal Dialect Interview

RI EXCLUSIVE: Lethal Dialect Interview

It’s hard to believe nine months have passed since the release of “LD50″. Celebrated for it’s compelling story telling and intricate rhymes, the debut album from Blanchardstown’s Paulie Alwright remains… Read more »

Eminem Talks Shady Rap Cypher & Royce Da 5″9 Explains The “Hi Rihanna” Line

Eminem Talks Shady Rap Cypher & Royce Da 5″9 Explains The “Hi Rihanna” Line

Since the BET Hip-Hop Awards took place the world has been talking about the emcee cyphers and mostly about Eminem‘s Shady Records roster, with the Shady cypher being the most… Read more »