E-mail a friendMarch 23, 2004
DMX explains that the music business isn't about talent anymore, and Kevin Smith talks about the making of Jersey Girl.
Kevin Smith
Kevin Smith
Kevin Smith is one of the unique voices to emerge during the American indie renaissance of the '90s. He was the idol of aspiring filmmakers when he hit the big time with his feature Clerks, which he financed by selling his comic book collection. With friend and producer Scott Mosier, Smith formed View Askew Productions and wrote and directed such cutting edge movies as Mallrats and Chasing Amy. The New Jersey native also co-exec produced the Oscar-winning Good Will Hunting. Clerks II is due for release this month.
DMX
DMX
Rapper DMX produced four consecutive No. 1 releases over six years. Discovered by legendary Def Jam records, he combines traditional hardcore rap and hip-hop rhymes. His rise from impoverished child in Yonkers, NY to successful artist is chronicled in his best-selling autobiography E.A.R.L (Ever Always Real Life). DMX's soundtrack contributions include the films The Fast and the Furious and Rush Hour 2.