July 2000 issue of Rap Pages is now available, which includes:

• A feature article about Snoop Dogg and Tha Eastsidaz, on meeting Snoop Dogg, signing to his label, Doggystyle Records, and why they chose it over Priority Records, their relationship despite being from competing gangs, forming their own label, and working on the debut album

• An article about Big Tymers, discussing their issues with the label Universal, their music style, Baby's view on music business, Mannie Fresh's music formula and why he chooses to give his best work to newer artists

• An interview with De La Soul, as they return from the four-year hiatus, discussing their new album, Art Official Intelligence, and the recording process, the idea behind it, the importance of hip-hop history while working with up-and-coming artists, and their personal relationship

• An interview with Common, about his relocation to New York, signing to MCA, his vision of hip-hop future, and helping local children

• An interview with Freddie Foxxx, on building his own studio, working with major labels, being an underground artist, and working with DJ Premier, Pete Rock, Diamond D, and The Alchemist

• An interview with Easy Mo Bee, discussing his favorite equipment, being an inspiration for The RZA, learning from Big Daddy Kane, working on the soundtrack for the movie Bait, and the idea behind his new album, Now or Never

• An article about the rapper Miracle, talking about the origin of his name, his childhood, getting into music industry, and his view on his place in it

• An article about The Comrads, focusing on the issues with their previous label, financial struggles, separating and reuniting, and releasing the second album as a group

• An article about the radio DJ Julio G, talking about the beginning of his career, meeting his mentor Eazy-E, working with him, and continuing his legacy

• Reviews of new albums from Eminem, Busta Rhymes, The Comrads, DJ Magic Mike, Canibus, Cap.One, Blaxuede, Dengee, MC Eiht, Black Mophia Clan, B.B. Jay, Silk-E, Slum Village, Mind Over Matter, Tony Touch, Too Short, Toni Braxton, and Frank McComb

And much more! Check out the full issue here.