Great Albums
MP3.com's editorial staff sits down with musicians to discuss their favorite records and the greatest albums of all time.
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Longtime hip-hop producer and indie label chief, DJ Design speaks on some of his favorite albums.
Fast rising Bay Area hip-hop producer and frequent Kool Keith collaborator, TOMC3 discusses five of his favorite albums.
Will-Dog talks about growing up in LA, the impact of the Internet on his band's future plans, and five of his favorite records.
Multitalented soul man talks about hitting his stride, his new album Popular, and five of his favorite records right now.
Veteran record producer, international DJ, and Stones Throw founder Peanut Butter Wolf discusses five of his favorite albums.
Argentinean producer and songwriter dives into the classics that have influenced his dubby Latin sound.
Tim "Love" Lee describes the difference between his favorite albums and his own "crazy mindf*** electronic freakout."
The Bay Area duo reminisce on five influential records.
Megadeth's Dave Mustaine talks to MP3.com about five albums that influenced him, heroes he's yet to meet, and his "bullsh*t-o-meter."
MP3.com visits Rogue Wave's studio to discuss the making of their latest, Asleep at Heaven's Gate, surviving in the woods, and some of their favorite albums.
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Artist Interviews
MP3.com editors sit down with your favorite artists to ask the questions few dare.
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Longtime hip-hop producer and indie label chief, DJ Design speaks on some of his favorite albums.
In part two of our interview with Omar Rodriguez-Lopez, the guitarist talks about the group's new album, creative outlets, and the digital age.
Athens, Ga.-based road warriors' frontman Parker Gispert talks about his band's relentless touring, lessons learned, and new album Mission Control.
Omar Rodriguez-Lopez tells MP3.com a harrowing tale of a Ouija board's influence on the group's latest album.
Acclaimed turntablist and producer talks about his latest reggae remix project, Creation Rebel, as well as his new project about ice in Antarctica.
American Idol runner-up talks about making the ultimate '80s mixtape for his debut album.
The Miami hustler speaks on his highly anticipated new album.
Vashti Bunyan discusses the rejection of her 1970 debut, lending music to advertisements, and much more.
One of the most distinctive voices in hip-hop, Q-Tip talks about his new album, ATCQ, today's music, rap haters, and much, much more.
Long revered overseas and in DJ circles, veteran Detroit singer and producer looks to break through with his latest, Afro Strut.
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