Podcasts about Rawkus Records

FULL EPISODE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/company-flows-w-103477086   Today we're keeping it independent as fuck, rugged like Rwanda and hardcore like Kool G Rap music made for concert piano!! Yes, we are opening up our Rawkus Records Chronicles, to talk about their first major rap release - 1997's Funcrusher Plus from Company Flow.   This here is a clip of what's happening over at our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/crate808) where we've been building a hell of a dip back into the world of 90s hip hop, specifically the importance and legacy of Rawkus Records.   And our first special guests are major - rapper Breeze Brewin from The Juggaknots is in the house, who features on this rap classic, as well as artist and producer GENG PTP and YouTuber Myke C-Town

In this episode Danny Wyatt shares about common mixing and mastering mistakes, the evolution of digital music quality, mastering techniques using clipping, favorite plugins for mixing, his journey navigating the music industry, and more.  Danny Wyatt is an Emmy nominated, multi-Platinum audio engineer and producer with releases on Warner Bros Records, Rawkus Records, and others. His first release landed on the Tribute to Curtis Mayfield album in 1994 alongside artists like Stevie Wonder, B.B. King, Eric Clapton, Whitney Houston, Lenny Kravitz, Rod Stewart, Phil Collins, and more. Danny founded the Mixing & Mastering program at Dubspot, and taught at SAE Institute New York. He currently runs the online school Next Level Sound, teaching modern music production techniques, music business, among other topics.  Follow Danny Below:  www.nextlevelsound.comwww.youtube.com/c/NextLevelSoundwww.instagram.com/nextlevelsoundschoolhttps://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Tribute_to_Curtis_Mayfield Join the newsletter to get free Ableton content + early episode access: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.liveproducersonline.com/newsletter⁠⁠

上一期节目里，我和老林提到了一个很有特色的说唱音乐类型——Backpack Rap，技术方面看，这其实不能称之为一种音乐风格/流派，但 Backpack Rap 传达出一种很具体的形象，无论是 rapper 个人还是他们的创作结果，并且它也有特定的 2000s 前后这个时代背景。20多年前 Backpack Rap 并不是凭空突然出现，它强烈的反商业独立态度，与主流街头内容的不同，是 Underground Hip Hop 珍贵的传承，它有非常忠实的追随者，但大部分时候它都在遭受嘲讽，逐渐成为嘻哈场景中书呆子，矫情 corny 的同义词，站在“酷”的对面坚守着那一点“真嘻哈”的传统。随着收听量的积累，我个人在不同阶段对 Backpack Rap 的看法也一直在转变，尤其在当今 Hip Hop 场景中，回顾 Backpack Rap 现象是个有趣的思考过程，这也是我们今天必须谈谈它的原因。本期跟我和老林一起聊天的是我们的朋友阿石 aka Beijing Daddy! 

Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop ORDER THE QUESTIONS HIP-HOP TRIVIA GAME Kidz in the Hall (Naledge and Double-0) revisit seven randomly-selected songs from their catalog and reflect on two decades in the rap game, covering stories from the Rawkus Records era, collaborating with their peers in the Blog Era, and redefining what artistry looks like in your 40s with their latest album 'Adulting Anonymous.' Songs in the shuffle: "Oh My God" feat Ro$$ Mac ('Adulting Anonymous', 2023) "Jukebox" feat MC Lyte ('Land of Make Believe,' 2010) "Life I Know" ('The Professional Leisure Tour', 2009) "The Pledge" feat Sean Price and Buckshot ('The In Crowd,' 2008) "Get Fly pt 2" feat Sean Kantrowitz and J. Ivy ('Adulting Anonymous,' 2023) "Crash Dummy" feat Killa Kyleon ('Occasion,' 2011) "Do It All Again" ('Land of Make Believe,' 2010) The Questions: @thequestionshiphop (IG), @questionshiphop (X) Sean: @seandammit (IG), @seandammit (X) Kidz in the Hall: @kidzinthehall (IG) Naledge: @naledgesince82 (IG), @naledgesince82 (X) Double-0: @godouble0 (IG), @godouble0 (X) Email: sean@questionshiphop.com questionshiphop.com

Everybody seckle! For our first episode of 2024, we head straight to Brooklyn, New York, to talk to two of the architects of the Bucktown sound. Mr. Walt and Evil Dee are coming to you directly from the house where they produced their seminal work for Black Moon, Smif-N-Wesun and more. They share the inspiration behind the upcoming album, Stifled Creativity. The Dewgarde brothers talk us through their early record store adventures, production credits, memories from recording their Brace 4 Impak album and more. Funkmaster Flex-level bombs are dropped when the duo reveal why their stint on Rawkus Records didn't work out. Happy New Year to all our listeners, and we wish you all a happy, healthy and productive 2024!Connect with Breaking AtomsInstagramFacebookTwitterFollow SumitInstagramTwitter Follow ChrisInstagramTwitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's free preview, Armond & Doc begin their conversation about the most definitive songs from the heyday of Rawkus Records.  To hear the full conversation and a lot more, head over to Patreon.com/crspodcast.

In this week's episode of The Personal Party Podcast, one of the most legendary artists of our generation Talib Kweli stops by. They get into the Golden Era of Hip Hop, writing many paper assignments that helped transition his talents to artistry (4:00), his first job after dropping out of NYU (7:25), and how did Blackstar's name come about? (12:50). Talib speaks on the influential musical melting pot that is Fort Greene (15:30), unforgettable experiences with Rawkus Records (20:10), and an influx of Connecticut rappers who dissed Talib Kweli (24:40). Then, discusses how establishments such as The Lyricists Lounge brought a community full of creatives together (35:10), Talib's favorite producer to work with (41:30), mentions being in Kanye West's documentary on Netflix (48:15). Later, Talib shares a story meeting and touring with Dave Chappelle (1:00:10), his biggest regret in his career (1:19:10), Shoot The Five with Show Broadway and much more!  SUBSCRIBE for more content from The Personal Party! → https://tinyurl.com/2p9byms6 Business Inquiries: thepersonalpartypodcast@gmail.com LISTEN to the full episodes now on Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/2p8cvhrr Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/yjfhtnt9 Amazon - https://tinyurl.com/5n8e9mcj Google - https://tinyurl.com/2p96aee5 iHeart Radio - https://tinyurl.com/mr32dh6d Youtube - https://tinyurl.com/pfuc3tr4 WATCH MORE → https://tinyurl.com/4fnntvmu FOLLOW → #ThePersonalPartyPodcast on Social Media! Instagram - https://tinyurl.com/yxfmw4ms Twitter - https://tinyurl.com/2p9bmf6k #ThePersonalPartyPodcast #StateProperty #SmokeDZA #TalibKweli #BlackStar #YasiinBey #MosDef 

In this week's episode of The Personal Party Podcast, one of the most legendary artists of our generation Talib Kweli stops by. They get into the Golden Era of Hip Hop, writing many paper assignments that helped transition his talents to artistry (4:00), his first job after dropping out of NYU (7:25), and how did Blackstar's name come about? (12:50). Talib speaks on the influential musical melting pot that is Fort Greene (15:30), unforgettable experiences with Rawkus Records (20:10), and an influx of Connecticut rappers who dissed Talib Kweli (24:40). Then, discusses how establishments such as The Lyricists Lounge brought a community full of creatives together (35:10), Talib's favorite producer to work with (41:30), mentions being in Kanye West's documentary on Netflix (48:15). Later, Talib shares a story meeting and touring with Dave Chappelle (1:00:10), his biggest regret in his career (1:19:10), Shoot The Five with Show Broadway and much more!  SUBSCRIBE for more content from The Personal Party! → https://tinyurl.com/2p9byms6 Business Inquiries: thepersonalpartypodcast@gmail.com LISTEN to the full episodes now on Apple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/2p8cvhrr Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/yjfhtnt9 Amazon - https://tinyurl.com/5n8e9mcj Google - https://tinyurl.com/2p96aee5 iHeart Radio - https://tinyurl.com/mr32dh6d Youtube - https://tinyurl.com/pfuc3tr4 WATCH MORE → https://tinyurl.com/4fnntvmu FOLLOW → #ThePersonalPartyPodcast on Social Media! Instagram - https://tinyurl.com/yxfmw4ms Twitter - https://tinyurl.com/2p9bmf6k #ThePersonalPartyPodcast #StateProperty #SmokeDZA #TalibKweli #BlackStar #YasiinBey #MosDef 

On this week's episode we sit down with the Founders of Battle Ave & The Session-In Slop Funk Dust & DJ Antriks.  Slop speaks about how he discovered and broke the Iconic Rap Group Little Brother on the OKPlayer Message Boards, his time with Rawkus Records, and his come up as a producer.A Bay Area native & Turntablist, Antriks speaks on his role in the development of PhaseDJ, the biggest groundbreaking DJ Hardware of this generation, the Portablism scene, Cut 2 Cut, and how Battle Ave came about.Battle Ave/Session-IN - https://www.youtube.com/@battleaveVisit The Battle Ave Website - https://www.thebattleave.com/This week's episode is brought to you by Manscaped! Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code THECHOPSHOP at Manscaped.com. That's 20% off with free shipping at manscaped.com and use code THECHOPSHOP. Unlock your confidence and always use the right tools for the job with MANSCAPED™. Support the showWEBSITE AND MERCH! - http://www.officialchopshoppod.com

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Within the framework of mokuhanga, you have the freedom to go anywhere, try anything and explore so many places with your own work. The skies the limit. Whether through colour, shapes, size, or technique, you are able to explore as far as you want.  On this episode of the Unfinished Print, I speak with mokuhanga printmaker, teacher and artist Kate MacDonagh. Based in Dublin, Kate's mokuhanga live in the ethereal, through colour and shape, making abstract work which engages and attracts.  Kate speaks to me about her artistic background, gallery experience, teaching and the adaptation of mokuhanga. We discuss the mokuhanga aesthetic, bad days and believing in yourself, local shopping for your materials, abstraction and colour, the spiritual realm, and residencies and travel.  Please follow The Unfinished Print and my own mokuhanga work on Instagram @andrezadoroznyprints or email me at theunfinishedprint@gmail.com  Notes: may contain a hyperlink. Simply click on the highlighted word or phrase. Artists works follow after the note. Pieces are mokuhanga unless otherwise noted. Kate MacDonagh - website, Instagram Cadence - diptych Museum of Fine Arts, Boston - is an art museum located in Boston, Massachusetts, USA and was founded in 1870. With over 450,000 works in the museum, the MFA is one of the most distinguished museums in the world. In regards to mokuhanga, the MFA has had a long relationship with the Japanese woodblock print starting from the late 19th century. It was the first museum in the US to develop a Japanese art collection, and with the help of major donations the MFA developed one of the most important Japanese print collections in the world. More information about the museum can be found, here. Information regarding their Japanese collection can be found, here. To browse some of their digitized collection, here.  ukiyo-e - is a multi colour woodblock print generally associated with the Edo Period (1603-1867) of Japan. What began in the 17th Century as prints of only a few colours, evolved into an elaborate system of production and technique into the Meiji Period (1868-1912). With the advent of photography and other forms of printmaking, ukiyo-e as we know it today, ceased production by the late 19th Century.  The National Print Museum - one of a kind in Ireland, is a print museum located in Dublin. It was founded in 1996 and is a registered charity focusing on education. More info about the museum can be found, here.  Debra Bowden -  is a mokuhanga printmaker, bookbinder, and artist based in Thomastown (Grennan), Ireland. She conducts mokuhanga workshops in and around Ireland. About all I could find of her is through Facebook, although that hasn't been updated since 2018. Her website doesn't seem to exist any longer. You can find her Facebook page, here.      Tangent Script I   Nagasawa Art Park (MI Lab) Awaji City - Nagasawa Art Park was an artist-in-residence program located in Awaji City, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. It was open for 12 years before evolving into MI Lab in 2012. More info, here.    Robert Blackburn (1920-2003) - was an African American printmaker based in New York City. His lithogrpahy work represented his life experiences, being influenced by the Harlem Renaissance, and American society at large. His studio and his workshop in Chelsea attracted artists from around the world. More information about Robert Blackburn, his life and work can be found here from the Smithsonian, and here, from The Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts where the Robert Blackwell Printmaking Workshop Program continues today.      Color Symphony (1960) - lithograph   The Kentler International Drawing Space - is an art gallery located in Red Hook, Brooklyn, New York. It has hosted several mokuhanga centred exhibitions. The most recent was Between Worlds as hosted by The Mokuhanga Sisters, from July 17 - July 31, 2022. More info, here.    Keiko Kadota (1942-2017) - was the director of Nagasawa Art Park at Awaji City from 1997-2011, and then of MI Lab at Lake Kawaguchi from 2011 until her passing.   MI Lab - is a mokuhanga residency located in Kawaguchi-ko, near Mount Fuji. More info can be found, here.  Graphic Studio, Dublin - is a printmakers studio located in Dublin, Ireland. The studio was established in 1960 as a space for printmakers to share ideas and their works. The gallery was established in 1980 as Dublin's first fine art gallery. It is a space where printmakers are able to work in a subsidized environment with the freedom to create work. Kate has been on the Board of Directors since 2019. More info about the Graphic Studio can be found, here.   gomazuri - is a mokuhanga technique where slight pressure is used with pigments too make a “spotty” image, what look like sesame seeds. It can add depth to your prints.  sōsaku-hanga - or creative prints, is a style of printmaking which is predominantly, although not exclusively, prints made by one person. It started in the early twentieth century in Japan, in the same period as the shin-hanga movement. The artist designs, carves, and prints their own works. The designs, especially in the early days, may seem rudimentary but the creation of self-made prints was a breakthrough for printmakers moving away from where only a select group of carvers, printers and publishers created woodblock prints.  kizuki kozo - is a handmade Japanese paper with many uses. Of a moderate weight and cooked with caustic soda. It's widely available.  Ozu Washi - is a paper store located in the Nihonbashi district of Tokyo. website, Instagram Chester Beatty Museum - is a museum and library founded by the American-British philanthropist Sir Alfred Chester Beatty (1875-1968). He was made an honourary citizen of Ireland in 1957. The museum is located in Dublin Castle. More info can be found, here.  Rebecca Salter - is the President of The Royal Academy of Arts, in London, England. She is also an artist who has written two books about Japanese woodblock printing, Japanese Woodblock Printing (2001), and Japanese Popular Prints (2006). She worked with the Satō Woodblock Print Workshop, documenting their process. Her interview with The Unfinished Print can be found, here.  2017-12 (mixed media on paper 20 ½ x 20 ½ ins) [2017] shina - is a type of Japanese plywood used in mokuhanga. Not all shina is made equally, buyer beware.  Lucy May Schofield - is a printmaker, photographer, and scroll maker (kakemono, 掛物) and is based in England. website, Instagram. Lucy's interview with The Unfinished Print can be found, here.  The Blue Between Us The Mokuhanga Sisters - are a mokuhanga collective consisting of Yoonmi Nam, Mariko Jesse, Lucy May Schofield, Melissa Schulenberg, Kate MacDonagh, Katie Baldwin, Mia-O, Patty Hudak, and Natasha Norman. Instagram Yoonmi Nam (b. 1974) - is a contemporary mokuhanga printmaker, lithographer, sculptor, and teacher, based in Lawrence, Kansas. Her work can be found, here. Her interview with The Unfinished Print can be found, here. Book of Bamboo (2020 - 8 3/5 × 12 1/5 in | 21.8 × 31 cm) Melissa Schulenberg - is a woodblock printmaker and professor of Art and Art History at St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY. Some of her work can be found on her website, here.  Stumps (reduction) 23.6 x 16 in Katie Baldwin -  is a contemporary mokuhanga printmaker, illustrator, book maker, and artist based in Huntsville, Alabama.  Her work can be found, here. Her interview with The Unfinished Print can be found, here.  Outside (2012 - woodblock and letterpress) Between Worlds - was a mokuhanga specific show hosted by the Kentler International Drawing Space from July 17 - July 31, 2022.  bokashi -  is a Japanese term associated with the gradation of water into ink. There are several types of bokashi. For more information regarding these types of bokashi please check out Professor Claire Cuccio's lecture called “A Story in Layers,” for the Library of Congress, and the book Japanese Printmaking by Tōshi Yoshida, and Rei Yuki. Below are the following types of bokashi. This is from the Yoshida book: ichimonji bokashi - straight line gradation ichimonji mura bokashi - straight line gradation with an uneven edg. Ō-bokashi - a gradual shading over a wide area atenashi bokashi - gradation without definition futairo bokashi - two tone gradation Northumberland, Britain - is a county located in the northernmost area of Britain. It shares a border with Scotland. It is known for its nature, industry, castles, and history. More info, here.  Centre Culturel Irelandais - is located in Paris, France. It is a cultural center for Irish culture and events in France. There are artist in residence programs, exhibtions, concerts and more. For information regarding the CCI in Paris, here.  Georges Seurat  (1859-1891) - was one of the pioneers of Neo Impressionism, a term coined by art critic Félix Fénéon (1861-1944). Seurat used Pointillism, where different colours are dabbed on various areas of the canvas and it is through the eyes that colour blends together. Through these new ideas, as well as the concept of Divisionism, the Neo Impressionists created a new way of seeing the canvas. Deeply rooted in the “science” of painting, Seurat attempted successfully to blend the past and his present through painting, during his short life.  The Harbour of Honfleur (1886) oil on canvas Musée d'Orsay - located in Paris, France the Musée d'Orsay is an art museum established in 1986. Mostly holding and exhibiting French art from the years 1848-1914, the MO conatins many Impressionist and Post Impressionsit paintings and works. More info can be found, here. Sligo, Ireland - is a town with a population of 19,199, located in County Sligo, in the province of Connacht in Ireland. it is the final resting place of poet YB Yeats (1865-1939) More info can be found, here. nori - is a type of paste made from starch. It is used when making mokuhanga. You can make nori from any type of material made from starch. For instance, paste can be made with tapioca,  rice, corn, even potato. You can purchase nori pretty much anywhere but making it is more environmentally friendly. Laura Boswell has a great recipe, here.  mokuhanga in the 1950's and 1960's - Japanese woodblock printmaking became quite popular after World War II. With Japan growing exponentially post war, through industry and art, the independent philosphy that the West perpetuated began to filter into the Jpaanese art world. Sōsaku hanga became increadingly popular where there is only one carver, printer and draughtsman. These prints touched on various themes, but especially in the abstract. Artists such as Shigeru Hatsuyama (1897-1973), and Kiyoshi Saitō (1907-1997) spring to mind, who created a new kind of mokuhanga by using various techniques, colours, and sizes  that were unique and expressive. Oliver Statler's book, written in 1956, Modern Japanese Prints : An Art Reborn, was published because the art form was growing so quickly. It is a great summary  on the sōsaku hanga movement during that time.      Nymphs (Birds and Flowers) by Shigeru Hatsuyama     House in Aizu (1972) by Kiyoshi Saitō   hangitō - a Japanese carving knife which is primarily used for mokuhanga and comes in a variety of blade sizes.  McClains has a varied assortment, here.   kentō - is the registration system used by printmakers in order to line up the colour woodblocks with your key block, or outline block, carved first.     nikawa - this definition from the Yamatane Museum of Art in Tōkyō is the perfect definition of nikawa, better than I could ever write. I've included it here, verbatim, describing how nikawa is used in nihon-ga painting,  A gelatin made by boiling and extracting protein from skins and bones of animals and fish, it has long been used as an adhesive. Since the pigments used in nihonga have no adhesive strength, the use of nikawa is needed to fix them to the surface of the painting. The two types commonly used now are shika nikawa (industrially processed from cow skin, bones, and tendons) and sanzenbon (which is made by hand, of the same materials).  gum arabic - is a sap from two types of Acacia tree. In art it is used as a binder for pigments which creates viscosity (depending on how much or little is applied to your pigments) for your watercolours and oils. Rachel Levitas has a fine description on how she uses gum arabic in her work, here.    Holbein -  is a pigment company with offices located in Japan, The United States, and Canada. They offer high end gouache, watercolour, and pigment pastes.    sumi - is a rich black stick, or liquid used by artists, calligraphers, and traditional Japanese horimono tattoo artists.  It is made from the soot of burnt lamp oil. Used in key blocks predominantly in traditional mokuhanga, it can also be used to mix pigments. Pigment Tōkyō conducts a great interview with their chief of pigments, Kei Iwaizumi, about sumi ink, here.   International Mokuhanga Conference - is a bi-yearly conference dedicated to mokuhanga which started in 2011 by the International Mokuhanga Association. Each conference is themed. The latest conference was in 2021, delayed a year because of the pandemic. More information can be found, here.     Mariko Jesse - is an illustrator, and mokuhanga printmaker who splits her time in Tōkyō, London, and California. Her work can be found, here. Mariko is also a part of the collective, wood+paper+box, which can be found, here.    Two Frogs Six Leaves   Patty Hudak - is an American artist who splits her time between Vermont and NYC, who works in installation, and mokuhanga. She has travelled the world, and is a part of three artist collectives. Patty's interview with The Unfinished Print can be found, here.       Force of Nature 1 print panels - artworks, like woodblock prints, can come in various numbers of panels. Single panel is one print, diptychs are two panels, triptychs are three panels, quadriptych is four panels, pentaptych is five panels.  The Art Institute of Chicago - is an art museum located in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Founded both as a school and a museum of fine arts in 1879. It is built on the debris from the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. Its research library was opened in 1901 and the new wing was opened in 2009. More information about the AIC's history can be found on their website, here. Recollections of Tokyo: 1923-1945 - was a mokuhanga and lithography print show held at The Art Institute of Chicago from July 2 - September 25, 2022. It showed works by U'nichi Hiratsuka (1895-1997), Kawakami Sumio (1895-1972), Oda Kazuma (1882-1956) amongst others. More info can be found, here.  Paul Furneaux - is a Scottish born mokuhanga printmaker and teacher who uses the medium of mokuhanga creating pieces of work that are third dimensional, abstract and sculptural. Lewis: Orange Black (2020) 135 x 183 x 5 cm mokuhanga stretched over three aluminium panels coated with resin coating Lascaux UV Spray coating - is a UV protecting archival varnish produced by Lascaux, a manufacturer of artist materials since 1963. This is the product used by mokuhanga artist Paul Furneaux for some of his works. More info about their products can be found on their website, here. Lafcadio Hearn (1850-1904) - also known as Koizumi Yakumo, was an Irish/Greek/Japanese author, translator, and teacher of Japanese culture and customs to the West. He spent a portion of his life in Japan where he studied and taught. His most famous books are Glimpses of Unfamiliar Japan (1894), and Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things (1904). An interesting article in The Paris Review about Lafcadio Hearn can be found, here.  Yuki Onna (雪女) - was a short story as written from the Japanese ghost story by Lafcadio Hearn, in Kwaidan, in 1904. According to an article about the story by Yoko Makino in 1991, Hearn contends he heard the tale from a someone in Musashino, a district in what is Tōkyō today. There are many different legends of this story from around Japan. You can read the Hearn story, here.  Your First Print: David Bull - this was the first DVD I ever purchased on how to make mokuhanga. This was in and around 2007. While I look back at that time thinking about why I didn't take it up as seriously as I do now, I sometime wonder, "Where would I be now in my Mokuhanga journey?" I realize that that is a redundant way of thinking. I am where I am now today, and to be happy with just that. You can still find this product on Dave's website.  © Popular Wheat Productions opening and closing musical credit - Hater Players, by Black Star from the album Mos Def and Talib Kweli are Black Star (1998). Released on Rawkus Records.  logo designed and produced by Douglas Batchelor and André Zadorozny  Disclaimer: Please do not reproduce or use anything from this podcast without shooting me an email and getting my express written or verbal consent. I'm friendly :) Слава Українi If you find any issue with something in the show notes please let me know. ***The opinions expressed by guests in The Unfinished Print podcast are not necessarily those of André Zadorozny and of Popular Wheat Productions.***  

B.Cox looks back at underground powerhouse label Rawkus Records and their first major compilation album Soundbombing, which turns 25. After releasing Company Flow's now legendary debut LP Funcrusher Plus earlier in the summer, the label released the compilation with previously released 12" singles in mixtape format. Mixed, scratched and hosted by DJ Evil Dee of Da Beatminerz and Black Moon, the album introduced us to future prominent emcees such as Yasiin Bey (fka Mos Def),Talib Kweli and Shabaam Sahdeeq and producers such as Hi-Tek, Nick Wiz and Shawn J. Period. Sticking to their underground roots with he mixtape format, Rawkus sought to appeal to their underground base and wanted to capitalize on the success that Company Flow had with their debut that summer.While the album did not chart commercially, it made its buzz in the underground with DJs and fans. Several songs are considered underground classics and the release started a run of compilation releases including the beginning of the Lyricist Lounge series and the continuation of Soundbombing series. It also led to the formation of two groups that would have great success: Black Star (Def and Kweli) and Reflection Eternal (Kweli and Hi-Tek); all which helped Rawkus to achieve rare success both in the underground and limited success commercially.Visit The Vault Classic Music Reviews Onlinewww.vaultclassicpod.comSupport The Vault Classic Music Review on Buy Me A Coffeehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/vaultclassicpodShow NotesThe Hundreds: Counting Down Our 10 Favorite Rawkus Records Albumshttps://thehundreds.com/blogs/content/counting-10-favorite-rawkus-records-albumsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vault-classic-music-reviews-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The 80z Babies are joined by Nick Rosenberg in a full on rap nerd discussion stemming from the conversation on Madvillainy.  The conversation takes us from Nick's hiphop beginnings as a fan of "Parents Just Don't Understand" to the early days of the Low Budget crew and even a stint at Rawkus Records.  Enjoy the tangents!     (1:20) Introducing Nick Rosenberg (3:05) Rap radio and WOL (5:15) Reminiscing about the DMC Hip Hop scene (8:02) What was it like being at an underground label? (8:45) The lost Kool G Rap album on Rawkus (10:58) Was Mos Def too "anti" for trying to level up? Why is his album on Luminary? (12:12) Did Mos have the most potential of any Hip Hop artist ever? (13:05) The beginnings of Rawkus Records (14:47) Why didn't Rawkus sign Kanye West? (17:28) Was there a Hot 97 reality show? (19:25) How does Nick get into music and entertainment law? (22:18) When did Nick start "managing" Peter? (23:43) What is Nick's relationship to Eminem and Paul Rosenberg? (25:14) Is there a lot of money in sample packs? The headache of sample clearances (33:33) Music nerd tangent discussing Brian Wilson from The Beach Boys (39:45) A random tangent discussing how music breaks cultural barriers (44:30) A random tangent discussing Lootpack and Planet Asia (46:16) Do you ever cringe at your takes from your younger years? Outlaw defends the younger, pretentious Outlaw from high school and college (50:09) Is Yinka too manly to bang Meg the Stallion in the car? (52:25) Nick shares his Spotify streaming challenge guessing game he plays with his friends (53:07) MF DOOM is inexplicably popular with Gen Z (56:40) Is Phonte one of the most talented artists around? (59:50) Turn it up to 11, Spinal Tap appreciation (1:02:45) Obligatory Biggie appreciation chat (1:03:45) Biggie ghost wrote every person's lyrics in Junior M.A.F.I.A (1:05:09) Is Biggie a "god"? Must you be dead before your portrait is painted on walls? (1:08:32) Ready to Die vs Life After Death (1:09:12) What's your top 5 albums? (1:10:36) Carter I vs Carter II vs Carter III (1:11:42) Mos Def and Mannie Fresh did an album together? Did Mos revoke his citizenship? (1:12:57) Did Pusha T live in Bethesda, MD? (1:14:18) Nick shares the most apt Nas description of all time (1:15:15) Revisiting the Smithsonian Anthology of Hip Hop and Rap (1:19:50) The run of music circa 2005 (1:21:45) G-Unit discussion (1:25:18) One last Doom story

We reviewed the album Soundbombing which was Rawkus Records second album released on October 14, 1997. Unfortunately Spotify took down the album so there is no music on this episode. This is a clip of the episode where we review the album at the end of the episode. If you have an album you want us to review let us know: Twitter: https://twitter.com/PnLJudgementals TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pnljudgementals Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PnLJudgementals Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the__judgementals Email: pnljudgementals@gmail.com Music by: www.bensound.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Diamond D speaks in-depth about the making of his album The Rear View. He also discusses the day he spent with Dr. Dre, spending time with Dave Chappelle and Chris Rock, names his top 5 producers, and more on this week's episode of AFH's What's The Headline. 0:00 Intro 1:15 Diamond D discusses his time with Dave Chappelle during lockdown 7:00 How Diamond D and Westside Gunn connected 8:00 How living in Atlanta has impacted Diamond D's music 9:20 Diamond D on working with Outkast 10:20 Why Diamond D respects Griselda and what he looks for in new MCs 14:00 Why it was important for him to rap on his new album The Rear View 16:00 What The Rear View means to Diamond D 18:00 Diamond D on keeping your finances right 20:00 How Diamond decides when he wants to work with other producers 21:00 On spending the day with Dr. Dre 22:50 Diamond D names his top 5 Hip-Hop producers 24:30 The role he had in shaping Fat Joe's career 27:10 On working with Posdnuos on The Rear View 30:00 How Diamond D approaches making remixes 33:34 On being one of the best producer/rappers in Hip-Hop history 38:29 Diamond D's impact on Rawkus Records 41:10 His experience working with The Fugees and Open Mike Eagle 44:20 What motivates Diamond D today 45:10 The moment Diamond D fell in love with Hip-Hop 47:00 Business tips for being an independent artist

In a bonus episode, B. Cox looks back at the impact and legacy of Company Flow's debut studio album and underground classic Funcrusher Plus as it turns 25. After negotiating a group friendly deal with Rawkus Records, the Brooklyn trio of Bigg Jus, El-P and Mr. Len crafted a debut that featured an unconventional production and rhyme style over 73 minutes that served as the launching pad for the brief success of Rawkus and also the blueprint for underground hip-hop for the next decade.Visit The Vault Classic Music Reviews Onlinewww.vaultclassicpod.comSupport The Vault Classic Music Review on Buy Me A Coffeehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/vaultclassicpodShow NotesAlbumism: Company Flow's Debut Album "Funcrusher Plus" Turns 20 | Anniversary Retrospectivehttps://albumism.com/features/tribute-celebrating-20-years-of-company-flow-funcrusher-plusPopMatters: Company Flow "Funcrusher Plus"https://www.popmatters.com/110482-company-flow-funcrusher-plus-2496076296.htmlSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-vault-classic-music-reviews-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The 80z Babies pay tribute to Train of Thought by Reflection Eternal (Talib Kweli & Hi Tek) released October 17, 2000 on Rawkus Records.   Timestamps: (1:15) Initial thoughts on the album. Does it even warrant discussion? (2:43) Where was Yinka? (3:15) Where was Outlaw? (4:30) Was Yinka ever a fan of Talib Kweli? Why does this album not matter? (7:26) Why does this album matter? (9:21) How does Outlaw really feel about Talib Kweli? Is he a top Hip Hop talent? (12:20) What kind of rapper was Outlaw when he was younger? What kind of rapper is/was Talib Kweli? What kind of rapper was Yinka when he was younger? (15:42) Was Talib Kweli ever a star? (17:15) Critical reception (19:13) Overarching highlights (22:10) What is conscious Hip Hop? (23:57) Overarching lowlights. Does Talib Kweli understand time signature? (26:18) Track for track analysis. (1:04:10) Closing thoughts.   Socials: 80z Babies: @the80zbabies Yinka Diz: @YinkaDiz Outlaw: @outlawbebe

They are back - Black Star. Yasiin Bey (formally Mos Def) and Talib Kweli recreate the magic that is Black Star. I will take you on a journey of Rawkus Records and Black Star and there latest project No fear of Time.

Black Star (Yasiin Bey fka Mos Def and Talib Kweli) have released No Fear Of Time, their first album in 24 years. We review the Madlib-produced album on this week's episode of AFH's What's The Headline, and we discuss the history and impact of Black Star and Rawkus Records. We also discuss Kendrick Lamar's forthcoming Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers, potentially being a double album. 0:00 Intro 0:33 Recapping the history of Black Star and Rawkus Records 8:42 Reviewing the solo careers of Mos Def and Talib Kweli 12:40 Revisiting the Mos Def and Talib Kweli are Black Star album 18:48 Black Star's No Fear Of Time album has been at least 4 years in the making 24:25 Yasiin Bey and Talib Kweli released No Fear Of Time exclusively on Luminary 32:59 Black Star's No Fear Of Time does not have curses 35:30 Talib Kweli explains the meaning of the album title 39:13 Reviewing Black Star's No Fear Of Time song by song 41:36 o.G. 51:31 So be it 56:40 Sweetheart. Sweethard. Sweetodd. 59:19 My favorite band 1:04:52 The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing 1:07:25 Yonders 1:11:06 Supreme alchemy 1:15:32 Freequency featuring Black Thought 1:17:00 No fear of time 1:19:41 Where does No Fear Of Time stand among albums Madlib has produced 1:22:10 Where the album fits alongside Mos Def & Talib Kweli are Black Star 1:23:58 Where Black Star's No Fear Of Time stands among the best Hip-Hop albums of 2022 1:27:10 Kendrick Lamar's Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers may be 2 different albums 1:32:42 Pusha-T has his first number 1 album with It's Almost Dry

This one has been a long time coming, it's about time I have a real talk with one of my best friends in this whole musical journey, Bavu Blakes. His Twitter bio says it best: "Scholar Emcee deliberately walking through the intersection of Hip Hop, education, and spirituality; co-author of award-winning picture book El's Mirror." Bavu Blakes is one of the best MC's I've ever known, and we have been through the ringer together. Had so many great times. I have had the honor and the pleasure of watching this man transition from freestyle king, to releasing dope albums to becoming a teacher and climbing the ranks in the world of Texas education, (which is very IMPORTANT, the man is needed) and most recently releasing a children's book with his son Ellison. My good friend deserves all of the accolades, but on this episode of Talk So Real, we really just talk, and reminisce about all sorts of things, like the time we had a meeting with Rawkus Records, and also the time we had a meeting with Music World. And it just goes from there. Give us a listen and his that subscribe button, all the likes, share with your network and tell a friend to tell a friend, Talk So Real is BACK! And Follow Pushermania on Spotify if you want to always hear the playlists that accompany the real talks.

This one has been a long time coming, it's about time I have a real talk with one of my best friends in this whole musical journey, Bavu Blakes. His Twitter bio says it best: "Scholar Emcee deliberately walking through the intersection of Hip Hop, education, and spirituality; co-author of award-winning picture book El's Mirror." Bavu Blakes is one of the best MC's I've ever known, and we have been through the ringer together. Had so many great times. I have had the honor and the pleasure of watching this man transition from freestyle king, to releasing dope albums to becoming a teacher and climbing the ranks in the world of Texas education, (which is very IMPORTANT, the man is needed) and most recently releasing a children's book with his son Ellison. My good friend deserves all of the accolades, but on this episode of Talk So Real, we really just talk, and reminisce about all sorts of things, like the time we had a meeting with Rawkus Records, and also the time we had a meeting with Music World. And it just goes from there. Give us a listen and his that subscribe button, all the likes, share with your network and tell a friend to tell a friend, Talk So Real is BACK! And Follow Pushermania on Spotify if you want to always hear the playlists that accompany the real talks. https://www.hiphopgrewup.com https://www.elsmirror.com/ https://twitter.com/bavublakes #Rap #Hip-Hop #Podcast #Austin #TexasRap #HHGU --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pushermania/message

“jeen-yuhs” codirectors Coodie and Chike were smart to break up their documentary on Kanye West into three parts, especially where they did: “Act I: Vision” covers the earliest days of a future legend, “Act II: Purpose” zeroes in on the pivotal moment that he became a megastar, and “Act III: Awakening” explores the repercussions of that explosive success.The only problem is that, as the insiders who made the first two acts, Coodie and Chike got kicked outside for the third — a perhaps natural progression for the inner circle of an artist who, as an underdog, wanted every moment of his life documented but now, as a superstar, almost certainly does not. Particularly, that is, in the current climate, when the rest of the media hangs on his every public act or social-media missive (and justifiably or no, is not kind about them).As a result, “Awakening” feels more forlorn and distant than its predecessors, unsure of how to resolve a life and career story that obviously is not yet finished, wherein its documentarians no longer have the same access as they once did.“Awakening” opens with an act of hubris from Kanye West that seems prophetic (given his subsequent behavior) but which one imagines might have been charming at the moment he was hovering on the cusp of success: West gets into a real argument with frequent collaborator and fellow rapper Rhymefest for emphatically saying that Kanye is not a genius — yet. “Genius is developed through experience and hardship,” Rhymefest observes, “and I thought you were a genius before I saw Jay-Z make up a rap in five minutes.” Of course, Jay-Z had more than a decade of experience on West even before he released his debut album, but you still get the sense that West's beloved mother Donda may have at least slightly over-nurtured her son's confidence.Sadly, she died in 2007, taking with her the counterbalance and groundedness that kept him tethered to reality, although more than one montage showcases exactly how quickly West succumbed to delusions of grandeur — rationalizing his claims of being a genius, claiming to be to hip-hop what Michael Jackson was in the 1980s — years before she passed.Donda's death is widely acknowledged by critics in the media as West's “Rosebud,” and if you've paid attention to his behavior between then and now, it's easy to suggest her absence set him on a different path. Unfortunately, Coodie and Chike don't offer much more complexity to this widely-held theory, despite the mountains of footage that they recorded of the two of them during the formative years of his career.To be fair, it is undeniably touching to watch West and his mother sing “Hey Mama” together in his kitchen or to see how she props him up as his biggest and most tireless supporter. It's certainly possible that every bad decision he's made in 15 years originates from that understandably unmooring event in his life, but from a storytelling perspective, it behooves these would-be insiders to draw that conclusion with a bit more nuance than the average know-it-all critic.By Coodie's own admission, he and Chike began to lose touch with him even before Donda passed away; what becomes subtly fascinating to watch is the distance that grows between the camera and its subject as Kanye's star continues to rise, an official “team” assembles around him, and the documentarians' status downgrades to a part of his entourage.While years tick by without him being a part of Kanye's life, Coodie chronicles the birth and raising of his own daughter as a well-intentioned but unsuccessful effort to create the parallel narrative of his own life and career, while the footage of Kanye grows more packaged and distant. The filmmaker's sympathetic arms-length commentary on Kanye's exploits, from interrupting Taylor Swift at the MTV Video Music Awards in 2009 to his failed 2020 presidential bid, offer few insights that others haven't made before.Unexpectedly, Coodie gets an opportunity to follow Kanye at the tail end of his series of Sunday Service performances and his promotional tour for the accompanying album “Jesus Is King,” and later he decides to start assembling 20 years' worth of footage into a film as COVID-19 shuts down the country. Flying to the Dominican Republic in July 2020, Coodie not only captures footage of Kanye recording (and of the constantly shifting influences of religion, art, culture, and even pottery that drive his creativity,)but also of some uncomfortable conversations with real-estate partners that grow so unhinged that he actually stops filming.It's clear that this is a different Kanye West than the one he once knew, and Coodie seems to capitulate to the idea that his former friend has grown so successful and powerful and out of control that there's no way to turn that trajectory around, much less to intervene and comfort Kanye.As the documentary concludes, what audiences are left with is a series of images of Kanye West, a hip-hop prodigy turned superstar turned tabloid magnet, imploding as his bi-polar disorder scuttles his presidential campaign — and seemingly everything else in his life — while incessant, grandiose aspirations push him into increasingly unhealthy obsessions, most of all about himself. His interactions with the world have formed a feedback loop that seems to simultaneously reinforce his larger-than-life visions and ruin the prospect of him achieving any sort of ordinary living, much less happiness.Coodie is right to be sad about it, and so should viewers, but what “jeen-yuhs” underscores is that with Kanye West, the knob is broken off and the volume is turned up too high, so even if you want to be compassionate and forgiving, even the things that you might like are too obnoxious to want to experience. Of course, it seems like a sensation that is more common to high-profile celebrities than ordinary people would ever have the opportunity to know, but if Coodie and Chike's documentary doesn't tell us quite enough about Kanye West that we don't already know, it manages to capture that phenomenon and to localize it in someone. At least we now have a fuller portrait when we decide to judge him.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

On episode 55, radio personality DJ Self kicked it with The Personal Party Podcast for a classic one for the books. DJ Self reflects on his upbringing in Brooklyn, NY (3:30), being employed as Mos Def's DJ for Rawkus Records (7:05) and recollects his very first paycheck from the music industry (11:05). DJ Self describes his transition from rocking turntables to radio hosting (19:00), he further explains the undertone of beef between NYC radio stations (26:30), and talks meeting Cardi B as an up-and-comer (32:45). Also, DJ Self spoke on his record label “Gwinin Entertainment'' and signed acts such as DreamDoll (37:00), whether television gave him leverage at Power 105.1 (44:15) and explained the difficulties of DJ's breaking upcoming New York artists (50:30). Later, has music streaming forced radio DJ's to be more experimental with their music selections? (56:10), spoke on his tensed situation with Nicki Minaj (1:01:15), DJ Self's go-to records (1:12:05) much more! SUBSCRIBE for more content from The Personal Party! → https://rb.gy/kzccc6 Business Inquiries: thepersonalpartypodcast@gmail.com LISTEN to the full episodes now on Apple Podcasts - https://rb.gy/a0ldnd Spotify - https://rb.gy/mtx8yc Amazon - https://amzn.to/3sT7lTz Google - https://bit.ly/3vj6kpm iHeart Radio - https://ihr.fm/3tQoPkG Youtube - https://bit.ly/3t0x6By WATCH MORE → https://rb.gy/zughpv FOLLOW → #ThePersonalPartyPodcast on Social Media! Instagram - https://rb.gy/mny0rq Twitter - https://cutt.ly/Zb9wWqi Follow The Team on Instagram: Host - Smoke Dza - https://rb.gy/yswrtw Co Host - Show Broadway - https://rb.gy/xysv3s Producer - Rich Blanco - https://rb.gy/iieu1t Camera/Editor - Physic Vision - https://bit.ly/3nfenRu #ThePersonalParty #DJSelf #SmokeDZA #ShowBroadway #ThePersonalPartyPodcast

On episode 55, radio personality DJ Self kicked it with The Personal Party Podcast for a classic one for the books. DJ Self reflects on his upbringing in Brooklyn, NY (3:30), being employed as Mos Def's DJ for Rawkus Records (7:05) and recollects his very first paycheck from the music industry (11:05). DJ Self describes his transition from rocking turntables to radio hosting (19:00), he further explains the undertone of beef between NYC radio stations (26:30), and talks meeting Cardi B as an up-and-comer (32:45). Also, DJ Self spoke on his record label “Gwinin Entertainment'' and signed acts such as DreamDoll (37:00), whether television gave him leverage at Power 105.1 (44:15) and explained the difficulties of DJ's breaking upcoming New York artists (50:30). Later, has music streaming forced radio DJ's to be more experimental with their music selections? (56:10), spoke on his tensed situation with Nicki Minaj (1:01:15), DJ Self's go-to records (1:12:05) much more!SUBSCRIBE for more content from The Personal Party! → https://rb.gy/kzccc6Business Inquiries: thepersonalpartypodcast@gmail.comLISTEN to the full episodes now onApple Podcasts - https://rb.gy/a0ldndSpotify - https://rb.gy/mtx8ycAmazon - https://amzn.to/3sT7lTzGoogle - https://bit.ly/3vj6kpmiHeart Radio - https://ihr.fm/3tQoPkGYoutube - https://bit.ly/3t0x6ByWATCH MORE → https://rb.gy/zughpvFOLLOW → #ThePersonalPartyPodcast on Social Media!Instagram - https://rb.gy/mny0rqTwitter - https://cutt.ly/Zb9wWqiFollow The Team on Instagram:Host - Smoke Dza - https://rb.gy/yswrtwCo Host - Show Broadway - https://rb.gy/xysv3sProducer - Rich Blanco - https://rb.gy/iieu1tCamera/Editor - Physic Vision - https://bit.ly/3nfenRu#ThePersonalParty #DJSelf#SmokeDZA #ShowBroadway#ThePersonalPartyPodcast

Part II opens with a heartfelt home video dated May 17, 1990, capturing Ye and his family enjoying time together. As the camera pans the room, it eventually shows a young Ye (a few weeks shy of his 13th birthday) sporting a white top with black polka dots eager to drop some fire bars.“What's up in effect and it's time to select,” the superstar-to-be begins. “The mind of Kanye is the place to be/ Can't you see it's me/ And I'm freshly/ Moving and grooving and proving to you/ I can be moving/ And yo/ I'm pursuing the rap art fo' sure.”He finishes off affirming, “I'm sway in top place/ I'm not going back/ When I wear the polka dots 'cause that's what I got/ I'm def and I'm fresh and I am the best/ Nothing less can come from West.”The documentary also shows footage from inside Roc-A-Fella's “Paid in Full” press conference, which took place in New York two decades ago, in October 2002. When Coodie asked Dame Dash about the label's plans for then “new artist Kanye West,” the co-founder of Roc-A-Fella said, “Kanye is definitely a ‘Roc-A-Fella.' He's an entrepreneur [and] he's promoting himself as we speak.”At the time, Dash and other attendees didn't know Ye would eventually become a billionaire. “Every time I see him… he has a f—ing camera with him and he does really good music,” Dash said.When given a chance to speak for himself, Ye said, “I definitely think I'm bringing an entire new market to Roc-A-Fella … Because I went through the struggle of being broke, I'm like everybody sitting out here.”At the time, the label still recognized Ye primarily as a producer, but his goal was to become a distinguished rapper. So he set his sights on appearing on Jay-Z's upcoming sequel to The Blueprint.As West continued trying to find his footing as a standout rapper within his new Roc-A-Fella label, he decided that landing a feature on Jay-Z's seventh studio album The Blueprint 2: The Gift and the Curse would be the next big thing to advance his career trajectory.“[This is] just a long-a– way from f—ing rapping in my mama's crib,” a visibly proud Ye said after finishing his verse, which appears on their collaborative song “The Bounce.”“Closed mouths don't get fed, you understand? He wouldn't have been on that,” Jay-Z said in a clip. And when HOV was later asked how he feels about West, the Roc-A-Fella co-founder said, “Ye West! Hot! Fire! Put my money on him.”As many longtime fans know, Ye broke his jaw in three places following a near-deadly car crash while leaving an October 2002 studio session. At the time, many thought his career would be over.But in true West fashion, despite the setback, he decided to push through with his song “Through the Wire.” Cameras followed West as he went to a dentist appointment following the incident.“In my opinion, you should have physical therapy to get your jaw mobilized,” his dentist recommended. “If you don't mobilize it, it's gonna get stuck.” Still, West was eager to appear in an upcoming music video.After its November 2003 debut, “Through the Wire” became a top 20 hit on the Billboard Hot 100.Jamie Foxx appears in the documentary while recording their collaborative groove “Slow Jamz.” The song, which also includes Twista, topped the Hot 100. After recording the hit inside Foxx's at-home studio, West continued borrowing studio time from other artists because Roc-A-Fella had tabled the production of his album College Dropout due to the accident. While recording their song “Breathe In Breathe Out” together, Ludacris had some encouraging words to say about West.“Kanye West, one of the top-notch producers and top-notch rappers in the game,” Ludacris began. “I ain't gonna lie to you, he surprised the sh– out of me. Believe that man, everybody already knows about his production. They're about to find out he got skills. Believe me, the n—a got skills.”During another recording session, Pharrell appears visibly surprised to see Ye's freestyle lyricism. “I didn't know!” Pharrell repeatedly said. “I just thought it was [producing] the music. I didn't know. This guy is like … I'm so impressed.”The proud rapper then played “Through the Wire” to gauge Pharrell's thoughts on the track. “That sh– is phenomenal. You're one of my favorite artists,” Pharrell said. “I only heard like two records. You're gonna make it.” He then urged Ye to “keep the same hunger” even after he makes it in the industry.Along the way, West also gained support from Chicago-native comedian DeRay Davis, who soon became the voice of Ye's College Dropout album skits.Still, Roc-A-Fella kept the album on the far back burner after Ye's accident, so he continued producing beats to stay afloat.About four years ahead of of her 2007 death, Ye's mom Donda West declared “Hey Mama” as her most adored song by her son. “That's my favorite song,” the doting mom said. As they walked outside together, Donda said, “Kanye, that was so magnificent what you did. You snapped. I'm telling you, you did. Did you hear me, I was like, ‘Kanye! Alright, give it up.'”She went on, “You said some heavy political stuff in between … I was like, ‘Oh snap!'” All this went on as Ye continued treating his severely injured jaw five months after the car accident. West eventually decided to postpone his reconstructive surgery to continue recording College Dropout. Later in the episode, Donda declares that 2004 will be their best year yet during a New Year's Eve party at her son's first Los Angeles home. “It's just gonna get better,” she said. ” … We're gonna make it, we're gonna do it .. for everybody on the team.”After planning the release party for the “Through the Wire” music video just one day in advance, Kanye opened up about some of the struggles he was experiencing with his label.“I don't know if you know this, but my album keeps getting pushed back,” he told the audience of supporters. “And I don't know if you know this, but my marketing budget is not open. I don't know if you know this, but they actually haven't paid for me to have the black-and-white shot that people get when they originally get signed. I got signed a year ago.”He went on, “The reason I make tracks at this point is to have enough money to pay for my T-shirts, to have enough money to pay for my mixtapes.”When Dash joined the party, Ye continued, “This video cost me $33,000 that I paid for out of my pocket. We put this together to get the buzz going so I can get me a release date.” He then gave a special shout-out to Clarence “Coodie” Simmons for shooting the footage.Finally as Ye started to gain major traction on radio, TV appearances and more, Dash admitted, “I'm not gonna lie, I never really paid him too much attention. I was like, ‘Stick to the beats, kid.'”He went on, “The thing I liked about him the most is he never tried to be like anybody. He was very intent on being original and doing things his way. On another level, he's always controlled his own destiny.”“The impact of The College Dropout forever changed the culture, but it felt like the bigger Kanye got, the further we grew apart,” Coodie said. Then Ye went on tour without him.As their friendship with Ye appeared to be dwindling, Coodie and Chike began directing music videos for other artists. In 2004, they went on to document John Legend's making of “Ordinary People.”But then West circled back to Coodie & Chike to shoot his “Jesus Walks” music video in Chicago after some failed attempts with other directors he originally felt were a better fit for the gig. Clearly, the friendship was rekindled as Coodie & Chike are the directors of Jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy. After The College Dropout finally dropped, Ye earned 10 Grammy nominations for his debut studio album.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

When viewers first encounter Kanye West in Jeen-Yuhs, Netflix's three-part documentary, he's a hungry young music producer who dreams of making it as a rapper in New York City's hip-hop scene. As West, who has since changed his legal name to Ye, makes his own way in the industry, he rubs shoulders with some of the major artists of the day—Mos Def, Pharrell, Ludacris, and of course, Jay-Z, who helped give West his big break before signing him to his Roc-A-Fella Records label, marking the start of a deep and complicated friendship.The Documentary has a handful of celebrities  from Jay z, Beyonce,  Teefa, Consequence, No I.D, just Blaze, Jermaine Dupri, scarface, Pharrell Williams, j. Ivy and Damon Dash. just to name a few ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A tribute to Rawkus Records. Mos Def, Kweli, Common, Dilla, Pharaoh...What's understood ain't gotta be explained.

This week's guests have done more than their 10,000-hour share in the culture. Anthony Marshall and Danny Castro are the founders of the legendary Lyricist Lounge, which recently marked its 30th anniversary. Ant and Danny reminisce on the impactful performances, mythical battles, and more through the platform they created. They also talk about helping lay the foundation for Rawkus Records, their roles in helping to put Mos Def and Talib Kweli on, managing the Cella Dwellas and more!   For more information on Ant and Danny's new Bar Token project, follow the Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/barstoken/?hl=en   Follow Sumit   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiphopchronicle Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/hiphopchronicle   Follow Chris   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamkinetik Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/iamkinetik   Connect with Breaking Atoms   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breaktheatoms Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/breaktheatoms Twitter: https://twitter.com/breaktheatoms Website: https://www.breakingatoms.co.uk

Mixtape Made in January 2021 with tracks and remixes from the label RAWKUS. Rawkus Records is an independent Hip-Hop label created in 1995 and which, last I heard, was based in New York. The team was a great springboard for many Hip-Hop artists of the 2000s (Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Pharoahe Monch) and totally embodies this trend that some call “BoomBap“ Hip-Hop. The label was founded by Jarret Myer and Brian Brater. Discover through our selection mixed by @djenjay, label our favorites of this, compilation of its artists and their excellent. Do not hesitate to share the mix, comment and invite your friends to like our page as well as that of Dj Enjay. Good listening to all (Mix available on Mixcloud and Soundcloud). Your suggestions for our next mixes are welcome. Tracklisting 01. Big L - Fall Back (feat. Kool G Rap) 02. Marco Polo - Relax (Feat. J Davey) 03. Q-Tip - What Lies Beneath 04. Mos Def - Mathematics 05. Sir Menelik AKA Cyclops 4000 - Terror Works 06. The High & Mighty - B-Boy Document '99 (Feat. Mos Def & Mad Skillz) 07. Mos Def & Talib Kweli - Definition 08. Pharoahe Monch - Right Here 09. Hi Tek (Feat. Common) - The Sun God 10. Talib Kweli - Get By (Feat. Anny Dobson & Chinua Hawk & Kendra Ross & Vernetta Bobien & William Taylor & Nina Simone) 11. Bahamadia & Rah Digga - Be OK 12. Da Beatminerz - Let's Talk About It (Feat. Krumbsnatcha) (T.R.O.Y. Remix) 13. Common (Feat. Sadat X) - One-Nine-Nine-Nine 14. Talib Kweli - We Know (Feat. Faith Evans) 15. Mos Def & Talib Kweli - Brown Skin Lady 16. Mos Def - The Panties 17. Naledge + Double 0 are Kidz In The Hall - God Bless (Feat. Aloha) 18. Talib Kweli - Love Language (Feat. Les Nubians)

This week on Library Rap: The Hip Hop Interviews with Tim Einenkel, Tim talks to The Last Emperor. The Secret Wars MC, talks about being signed by Dr. Dre, Rawkus Records, his college days, being an upcoming MC and the important role his mom played in his life as a person and artist. We also talk about the significance of escapism in hip hop and comics, rap music and the prison industrial complex fueling each other, the importance of Lyricist Lounge, Fat Beats, being consigned by hip hop peers, breaking down his classic material, his writing process, why he walked away from music and much more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

On this week's very special show, acting A-lister Rafe Spall joins Romesh for a one-on-one chat about his hip hop journey. From an early obsession with some of the UK's rap legends, to discovering The Roots and Rawkus Records, having a go at running his own label and bonding with CASISDEAD over Kate Bush. Banger! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Research and development with author, historian, journalist Dart Adams about growing up in the South End, early days of Hip Hop in Boston, Almighty RSO, the blog era, Public Enemy almost getting canceled, Rawkus Records, fact checking, and functioning on four hours of sleep

Guest Brian Brater in conversation with Maurice Bernstein. He is a by-product of classic NYC Pop and underground culture and work ethic. Brian co-founded the legendary Rawkus Records label, digital media company UPROXX, YouTube multi-channel network Big Frame as well as AuDigent, the premier data partner and platform for Entertainment, Sports and Lifestyle. He is also a multi-instrumentalist and electronic musician and producer. Brian talks about his knack of identifying what is next in music, technology, media and the role of data. This interview was originally recorded as an IG Live on January 22nd 2021.

The hosts of ARTdustry speak with audio creative, Kyle Murdock.  Listen as he shares stories of his experience with Rawkus Records, his work with critically acclaimed artists, and his current role as sound designer for the worldwide media company, Vice.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Near the beginning of Rawkus Records the High and Mighty team of Mr. Eon and DJ Mighty MI release this fun, captivating album that was filled with phenomenal guest spots. Mos Def, Eminem, Pharoahe Monch and Mad Skillz highlighted this late 90's release along with the deep vocal tones Mr. Eon. A lot of fun revisiting this album that was a gem in the underground rap scene that took off in the early 2000's.

to kick off this season Open Mike Eagle and El-P dig into El's early life leading up to his first recordings and the forming of the seminal underground rap group Company Flow. Along the way we hear the story of his first encounter with the music business and how that informed the ’independent as f*ck’ aesthetic of his early releases. We then explore the record label bidding war that lands the group at legendary underground label Rawkus Records. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Howdy Hope you're all well and staying safe In the late 90's and early 2000's Rawkus records was THE independent Hip Hop label to go to, well, for fans of the East Coast sound at least. For me and my best mate Adi every release was a must buy, you just knew quality was guaranteed In this mix I've put together some of my personal favourites, some obvious and some maybe not so, but quality start to finish, all killer no filler so without foither ado, please enjoy.... A Rawkus Retrospective : Mixed by AllyAl tracklist Vital Nerve - Company Flow Fortified Live - Reflection Eternal C.I.A ( Criminals In Action ) - KRS-One, Zack De La Roche and The Last Emperor One-Nine-Nine-Nine ft Talib Kweli & Sadat X - Common The Life ft Pharoahe Monch - Styles P Dirty Decibels ft Pharoahe Monch - The High & Mighty Time Zone ft Talib Kweli & Apani B - DJ Spinna Bottom Feeders ft R.A. The Rugged Man - Smut Peddlers The Light - Pharoahe Monch Black Girl Pain ft Jean Grae - Talib Kweli Respiration ft Common - Black Star Let’s Talk About It ( T.R.O.Y. Remix ft Krumbsnatcha ) - Da Beatminerz Ms. Fat Booty - Mos Def Holdin’ It Down - Big L Move Somethin’ - Talib Kweli & Hi-Tek Body Rock - Mos Def, Q-Tip & Tash The Sun God ft Common - Hi-Tek Drama ft Shadez of Brooklyn - Da Beatminerz Sound Clash - Shabaam Sahdeeq Bring Hip Hop Back - Cipher Complete Simon Says - Pharoahe Monch Oh No - Mos Def, Pharoahe Monch and Nate Dogg Conclusion - DJ Spinna

Cipha Sounds is a comedian, former DJ for Hot 97, A&R executive for Rawkus Records, Tommy Boy Records, and Star Trak Entertainment. He was the Senior VP of Jay-Z's Roc-La-Familia label and worked for MTV. He talks about walking away from fame to start over, Drake, seizing opportunity, how people come in and out of our lives and back again, therapy, personal growth, and self-care.

Episode Notes Welcome back to "Have you Heard?" the podcast where we discuss under appreciated music from different genres, artists, and eras. I'm your host Trevor. Thanks so much for taking the time to listen to me today.  Now, in this episode I'll be talking about Black on Both Sides by Mos Def. Too long didn't listen? This is a classic hip hop album that came out in a time when rap was only just starting to take hold. It has iconic beats, legendary samples, ridiculous bars that will no doubt rival anything you've heard, even 20 years later. It is a celebration of black culture and preaches positivity but invites anyone and everyone into its wide, wide world. It's very old school, but provided a foundation for many of the best rap albums out right now. It is definitely a must listen.  My favorite songs are “Speed Law,” “Know That” and “Mathematics.” So if you want the highlights, go listen to those. But to be honest, there are no bad songs or throwaways anywhere to be found so I'd recommend the entire thing.  Now, Yasiin Bey, better known as Mos Def, is a Brooklyn based rapper and activist who started his professional career alongside Talib Kweli. The 1998 duo named themselves Blackstar and marked their musical debut with their first album released through Rawkus Records in that same year. Mos would come out with his own solo debut in 1999, called Black on Both Sides, but it was much more commercially successful than than the previous project. In many ways, I think, Black on Both Sides is way way ahead of its time. Or maybe it's just that problems people faced in 1999 are really similar to the problems we're facing now. But either way, it's almost unsettling how Mos introduces the album, just talking about how hip hop (or music in general) will reflect the situation it's in. What's funny is he doesn't even start rapping until three minutes in. He says, "You know what's gonna happen with hip hop? Whatever's happening with us." And, true to his word, Mos spends the entire run time of Black on Both Sides just talking about whatever in the world is happening with us.  What's cool about this project is that all of the stories and advice told through it are down to earth and they're all relevant to today's environment. In the second track, titled “Hip Hop,” Mos discusses problems with the 1999 music industry that could easily be applied to the toxic label practices of 2021. [“Hip Hop,” by Mos Def] The fifth track, “Speed Law,” begs the listener to slow down and relax, saying that you need to obey the rules of the road in life before you crash.  [“Speed Law,” by Mos Def] Something about hearing Mos rap about these things is refreshing, honestly. Even if the delivery and features are a little bit dated. It was honestly weird to re-listen to a lot of these lyrics because, while truthful and deep, they’re also just really positive. Maybe it's just because not a lot of music is really being released right now or because of the stressful time we're in, but it feels like a lot of recent popular music has just been empty party songs or doom and gloom. I feel like we need something super conscious and uplifting like this album that can help us in these times. I don't know, I guess Mos is right, you know? Music will just reflect whatever is going on with us. Anyways, not only is the album sort of prophetic in its content, but also in its sound. Like many other albums and artists in the late 90s, Mos uses a wide array of samples to beef up the instrumentals. But, unlike Mos Def's contemporaries (let's say Nas and Jay Z), the range he draws from is pretty wild at times. From Aretha Franklin and Fela Kuti samples to interpolations of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Mos doesn't shy away from his influences. And that's what really makes this album for me honestly. A lot of the sounds he incorporates can sound kind of wacky or out of place, but they always complement the mood and lyrics of the song. The experimental and jazzier aspects would eventually inspire artists like Kanye West and Kendrick Lamar to incorporate them into their own music and help push the genre forward. It's a hip hop album that's for sure, but like I said before it's also a celebration of music.  Take “Do It Now,” featuring Busta Rhymes. The segmented guitar and bass in the background mixed with the stray voice samples sound choppy on their own, but they match the urgency and delivery of Busta Rhymes and Mos Def going bar for bar. It's awesome. [“Do It Now,” by Mos Def] Or look at “Rock N Roll,” where in the final third of the song, Mos completely switches genres and becomes his version of a 1980s punk rocker.  [“Rock N Roll,” by Mos Def] And although it takes from so many different kinds of genres, it adds even more. This album is just filled to the brim with creativity, it's so awesome. It's hard to understand how forward thinking this album was because it takes so many risks, but all of them just work. I still listen to it and can't believe it came out in 1999.  Finally, I know I talked a bit about the music and instrumentals, but there is still one more factor that I haven't really mentioned yet... and that's the actual lyrics. It's fine to say that he raps about important topics, but it's really hard to convey how well he raps without playing the songs. But I'm gonna try to do it anyway. I mean, just the technical ability it takes to come up with the crazy wordplay and rhyme schemes is just ridiculous. And that doesn't even mention how his delivery and presence on these tracks are just perfect as well. If you're listening closely, you'll understand that no words are wasted and that keeps you hanging on, just enough, just waiting for the next verse.  The best song to describe this is the second to last one, called “Mathematics.” Mos implores young kids to go learn their math, but it's not really in the way you think. He brilliantly uses numbers and statistics to relay important messages that he believes people should hear about.  [“Mathematics,” by Mos Def] And, in the end, that's really what this project is: a message about self-worth, knowledge and positivity that's really almost timeless. Above everything else, it's just cool. And I know that isn't the most editorial word or whatever but that's just how I feel. To be honest, Black on Both Sides has really helped me get through these past couple of weeks. And even if it doesn't do that for you, I think it's important to have something – whether it's an album or a show or a person – that, you know, just helps you get through. Something that lets you nerd out and talk about it for hours. Or something that inspires you to keep on keeping on.  This is Trevor Duggins for NBN Audio. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Aye Tias was born into a family of NYC immigrants, they migrated from the Bronx, NYC to Atlantic County, New Jersey. From an early age he grew up in a household of music. His mother was a pianist. He grew up as a child idolizing Michael Jackson. In his pre-teens Tias began making hip hop music. He enjoyed 90s hip hop and wanted to emulate the throwback sound. His main influence who made him want to rap was Redman. He was also influenced from the Rawkus Records era of hip hop including artists such as Talib Kweli, Mos Def, Pharoahe Monch as well as Common. His brother was into the hardcore scene so Tias was also exposed to heavier musical acts such as Candiria and Shai Hulud. His household in his childhood was difficult due to personal family issues. His father had been permanently crippled in a motorcycle accident so his mother was left to take care of the family. Growing up Tias worked odd jobs at gas stations and grocery stores. At age 15 Tias started taking rap serious when he had heard an older friend “Shrine B” making hip hop music. He felt a huge inspiration and began writing everyday. Around this time Tias participated heavy into the battle rap scene. He would take the train up to NYC and attend Smack URL events for years on end. He made records with the likes of battle rappers such as Charlie Clips, Goodz Da Animal and Math Hoffa. He went by the stage name “Hindsight” but later changed it to “Aye Tias”. Tias attended Mercer County Community College where he took fine arts. After graduating he then attended NYFA in Manhattan. Shortly after Tias and a few of his friends from NYC & DC got together and moved out to Los Angeles together. He spent the next 5 years there working on set for indie films as well recording more music. He had started his own group called “Cult 45” which consisted of R&B singer “Modern Philosophy”, DC rapper “301Lo” and Brooklyn rapper “Reel”. The group was short lived due to each members personal lives conflicting with the schedule. Aye Tias went back to being a solo act. He then dropped his debut release “Grasshopper” which was a combination of an EP and a mixtape. The project was engineered by rapper/singer Kris Misfit. He also released his own shortfilm titled “Corey” which showcased school bullying awareness. Aye Tias migrated to the Bay Area where He is working on his upcoming project “1-0”. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_6aenoRLlIGeXWgZDdGstw https://www.instagram.com/troy_tias https://soundcloud.com/user-536058572?fbclid=IwAR2mzGUTlAdCHXwZPQJAoBf5Hept6Mov-7PzZNNzQ7HOVTSR7RbQHtwQ910 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week on Films in Black and White Instagram gets Marcus heated(14:20). We announce the community members who got the Facebook quote right as well as play Catch That Quotable(22:49). We give you our Top 3 Guilty Pleasure Movies(36:11). We also break down the latest news about Wonder Woman and more(1:00:39), and last but definitely not least we get into a very important discussion about Vision's member(1:24:38). Make sure you rate the podcast for us! We will be back next week to break down The New Mutants with a very special guest. Song Credits - D.Smith, C.Martin(1999). Mathematics performed by Mos Def. From the album Black on Both Sides. Rawkus Records. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Venerable Richmond, Virginia rapper Skillz is the hip hop head’s hip hop head. He's the guy who spun on cardboard as a kid, sprayed graffiti, and deejayed by connecting his mother’s turntables together. Never in a million years would he think that years later he would become an in-demand songwriter, producer, artist & deejay. ​ Born in Detroit, Shaqwan Lewis, otherwise known as "Skillz" spent time in Fayetteville, North Carolina before landing in Richmond, Virginia. There he attended high school, where he soaked up all the Rakim, Kool Moe Dee, Run-DMC and anything he could get his hands on. “I’ve been a fan of hip hop since day one,” he says. “It always seemed like it was speaking to me directly.” He was a standout English student, honing his rap skills and enrolling in talent shows all over town. Answering an ad in the back of The Source magazine in the mid-90s, he sent in a one minute acapella rap, and won an opportunity to perform at the New Music Seminar in New York City. He finished second in a freestyle competition and drew the attention of Atlantic Records, who quickly signed him.His 1996 debut, From Where???, which some labeled an underground classic made his name and talents known throughout the hip hop world while his partnership with Atlantic eventually dissolved. Skillz (then known as Mad Skillz) eventually turned to writing raps for others. Before long he was introduced to soon-to-be rap potentate, Timbaland, through their mutual acquaintance Magoo, and Skillz signed with Timbaland’s label. Though nothing would come of the deal, he appeared on albums like, Tim’s Bio and Indecent Proposal, and toured with Missy Elliott in addition to acting as her hype man. Perhaps most importantly, his fellow-Virginian collaborators showed him how to compose a great song. “Before, it was just me rapping – a battle rap, and then maybe a hook,” he says. “But through Missy and Timbaland, I started paying attention to songwriting.” ​He next signed to underground label Rawkus Records, where he released his classic track, Ghostwriter, detailing his experiences secretly penning tracks for more-famous artists. Turns out he had become a ghostwriter by accident; a fellow DJ heard him recording one day, and said he’d like to use Skillz’s hook and beat for another MC. Eventually, he came to be known as a first-rate lyrical gun-for-hire, and went on to write songs for Diddy and Will Smith. And those are just the artists he’ll name. “A good ghostwriter never reveals all his clients,” he notes, adding: “I’ve definitely made a lot more money on songs that I've written for bigger artists, than for myself. Sometimes it makes sense for me to sell a record rather than hold onto it.” He just released his New Podcast Hip-Hop Confessions

DIMED OUT RTJ PLAYLISTLast Good Sleep by Company FlowDefinition by Black StarHip Hop by Mos DefThe Truth by Pharoahe MonchSnappin' & Trappin' by OutkastIron Galaxy by Cannibal OxDeep Space 9mm by El-PMonster by Killer MikeThe Moon Was Blue by El-PGun For The Whole Family by Aesop RockThat's Life 2 by Killer MikeBurn by Killer MikeRequest Denied by El-PReagan by Killer MikeDrones Over Bklyn by El-PWillie Burke Sherwood by Killer MikeAmeriKKKa's Most Wanted by Ice CubeDDFH by Run The JewelsCrown by Run The JewelsThursday In The Danger Room by Run The Jewels

Anthony Marshall, co-founder of one of the most important New York hip hop institutions - the Lyricist Lounge, joins Fly Fidelity for a feature length interview, touching on multiple topics, including the legacy of the lounge and its legendary open mic movement, the Craig G and Supernatural battle, seeing an unsigned Eminem perform for the first time, the anniversary of Lyricist Lounge Volume 1, working with Rawkus Records and more!

Let the Record Show, the crate-dug interview series in which artists discuss their favorite songs of all time as the tracks spin on vinyl, continues its third season today, as hosts Mike Pizzo and Warren Peace speak with Philadelphia indie rap duo the High & Mighty. Dissecting the parts of their breakthrough classic "B-Boy Document", Mr. Eon and DJ Mighty Mi select platters from Mantronix, Boogie Down Productions, and Krown Rulers, while recounting tales of their early days on Rawkus Records and working alongside Mos Def and El-P of Run the Jewels. Classic rap staples from Public Enemy, King T, Ultramagnetic MC's are also featured, along with a handful of little known underground Philly classics.

Following criticism that North Carolina rapper Dababy only has one flow, the boys, joined by sound engineer Saheed Abdul, discuss whether it matters these days if rappers have just one flow. They also assess the legacy of independent rap label, Rawkus Records, home to Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Pharoahe Monch, El-P and more. Follow us on Instagram (www.instagram.com/rhymesdimespod/), Twitter (www.twitter.com/rhymesdimespod) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/rhymesdimespod/).

Skip to the 6 minute mark to bypass my chatter in the beginning. Rawkus Records when I was growing was a big deal to me. Record labels like Rawkus, Stones Throw, Def Jux and more let me know that I potentially be not just be an admirer of hip hop but also a participant. Growing up in Ypsilanti, Mi a stone's throw away from Detroit, MI, Eminem coming out of Michigan was a big thing to me. You also have to take into consideration that a good majority of the music I was listening to came from napster or FYE. This was big a moment but one of the moments that solidified his greatness to me was his song Any Man that I had found. That later pushed me into the likes of Mos Def, Pharaoh Monch, Wordsworth, Talib Kweli and so many more. Listen to some of the selection of the records and make sure to hit me on twitter and let me know what you liked, would of wanted to hear in the set. Thanks for your support! Like what you hear? All support is welcomed. Share, follow and subscribe and if you would like to see this station go farther donate via Venmo: @iamslota or cash app: $iamslota.

In this in depth Episode of Out Da Box Talks, hosts Cril and A Level chat with Philly Super Lyricist "The Last Emperor" about his journey as an Emcee and the beginning stages of his music career going back to his early days signed to Dr. Dre's Aftermath, and moving on to Rawkus Records. He talks about his debut album "Music Magic and Myth" finally being released on Raptivism Records as well how the project came together. The Last Emperor talks insightfully about some of his struggles and wisdom gained through navigating through the music business while maintaining his love for the artform of lyricism in Hip Hop and keeping his integrity. He also gives us a hint into what's next for his music career. We had the humble pleasure to have an amazing conversation with the brother and certainly hope you enjoy!

In this episode of People's Party, Talib Kweli and Jasmin Leigh sit down with rapper, singer, songwriter, producer and one of Talib's closest friends -- John Forte. John's life story is one of extreme highs, lows, and redemption. The show kicks off with talk of his early years growing up in Brownsville, Brooklyn with an adventurous spirit, always being on the move. They explore his unique sense of style, things that drew him to the 5% Nation, and landing his first job in the industry, not as an emcee, but as head of A&R for Rawkus Records.

This week on The Library with Tim Einenkel, Tim sits down with legendary producer, DITC's Buckwild. Topics discussed:  Years 1993, '94 and '95 being turning points for Hip Hop music, the late, great Big L, the role of a producer, how a trip to L.A. helped shape the Buckwild production sound, learning about R&B from Babyface and being influenced by The Bomb Squad. Buckwild also talks secrets to radio play, the gift and curse of having hit records, what makes O.C.,  Pharoahe Monch and others complete artist, Puffy wanting to manage O.C., Rawkus Records changing the game. The Bronx producer discusses about how many of today's artist are not elevating the art form and much much more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Armond & Doc continue on this week with part 1 of their conversation about the  #Definitive15 songs from 2000.  Doc theorizes about the peak of late 90's / early 00's Rawkus, Armond has some Outkast hot takes, & more.

Episode 9-9 for the 2-0-1-9! Yooo today... we've got one of the most talented, well-known and successful emcees in Japan! The legendary, Kojoe! Kojoe grew up in Niigata, Japan. As a youth, he was a highly accomplished winter sports athlete that was likely on his way to the Olympics. That talent took him to the US for training. But when he got there, he eventually found himself in Hollis, Queens. Where he would spend the better part of two decades refining his art along side some of the most notable hip-hop artists ever. We talk to him about all that plus take a deep dive into his thoughts on hip-hop culture in japan, the differences between new york hiphop and tokyos, the importance of japanese fans/artists educating themselves about black culture, being the only japanese person in his social circle in New York, authentic tough guys in japan, and a gang of other topics. All that and we still get into his incredible amount of music released over the last 20 years. From his Rawkus Records release to his two newest projects, JOES CHICKEN N WAFFLES and KOJOES HOUSING PROJECT, and upcoming projects. Of course we get more into his music in the second half of the episode which drops next Tuesday. Kojoes experience in hiphop is wholly unique and his insight into japans hiphop scene is tremendously interesting. Also shout out to Shad AD for holding down the 3rd mic. Thanks to all of our listeners. please like, subscribe, share and contact us. Check out Kojoes music on Spotify, Youtube, and all the other places. Links: @iamkojoe @megalateshow faturl.com/megalateshow/ paypal.me/megalateshow Weather Forecast calendar of upcoming dope culture shows going on in Tokyo! ↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓ goo.gl/SmRW9u If you want your show in the Weather Forecast make sure to hit us at: mlsweatherforecast@gmail.com

On this episode of People's Party, Talib Kweli and Jasmin Leigh sit down with musician, rapper, songwriter, record producer, record executive, and a true icon of the underground, El-P. They dig into a variety of subjects, including the deconstruction of El-P's signature noisy production style, how Run The Jewels with Killer Mike came into existence, Zack De La Rocha living at his house after the Rage Against Machine breakup, as well as what led to the breakup of his own group Company Flow around the same time.Later Talib and El-P trade their stories on how they got signed to Rawkus Records, being the mecca of the underground scene in the late 90's. El-P also opens up about his song "Last Good Sleep," which outlines his own experiences dealing with domestic violence as a child. His record label Def Jux is also discussed, as well as what we can expect for his up and coming album "Run The Jewels 4" with Killer Mike. The whole interview is filled with moments that are insightful, introspective, and often hilarious.

On this episode Cello sits down with Kyle Murdock, who was born in Washington, DC and raised during the golden era of hip-hop, K(yle) Murdock is best known for being one half of the progressive hip-hop tandem Panacea and K, along with the group's emcee Raw Poetic, were signed to legendary underground hip-hop label Rawkus Records in 2006. They have a lengthy chat about those times, how he has progressed, linking up with Mega Ran and his time spent working in the field as an “audio animator” for XM Satellite Radio, where he helped craft the sonic landscapes for some of the service's landmark hip-hop & jazz channels.Show Website: https://www.bedroombeethovens.comShow will be uploaded at 12 Midnight Central following show releaseFollow us on social mediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/hlnfradionetworkTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/HLNF_BulletinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartlandnewsfeedMastadon: https://liberdon.com/@heartlandnewsfeedDiscord: https://discord.gg/6b6u6DTSupport us with your financial supportStreamlabs: https://streamlabs.com/heartlandmediaPayPal: https://www.paypal.me/heartlandmediaSquare Cash: https://cash.app/$heartlandnewsfeedPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/heartlandnewsfeedCrypto via 1UpCoin: https://1upcoin.com/donate/heartlandmedia

On this episode I sit down with Kyle Murdock, who was born in Washington, DC and raised during the golden era of hip-hop, K(yle) Murdock is best known for being one half of the progressive hip-hop tandem Panacea and K, along with the group’s emcee Raw Poetic, were signed to legendary underground hip-hop label Rawkus Records in 2006. We have a lengthy chat about those times, how he has progressed, linking up with Mega Ran and his time spent working in the field as an “audio animator” for XM Satellite Radio, where he helped craft the sonic landscapes for some of the service’s landmark hip-hop & jazz channels. Visit the website: https://www.bedroombeethovens.com/ Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bedroombeethovens

Welcome to #NoWahala with @theycallmeTUNE x @justbawo! Tune into Episode 42, with special guest DJ Cipha Sounds! In this episode, the group discuss a variety of topics with DJ Cipha Sounds, a major force behind crossing over a few African / Caribbean / American superstars into GLOBAL mainstream pop culture. (Ex. Akon, Sean Paul, Nina Sky, The Neptunes, etc). Despite being one of the first American DJ's to break artists like Wizkid, Davido and Maleek Berry on New York radio airwaves, Cipha recently went viral and received backlash from the Nigerian community for his remarks on Wizkid's current standing in global pop culture (compared to Sean Paul/Akon in the early 2000's). His criticism for stating there currently is "no face" of "afrobeats" outside of Africa/UK didn't sit well with Nigerians. He clears up ALL misunderstandings in this new episode (with a special guest appearance from London's own, Maleek Berry!). ___________________ Cipha Sounds is an American radio and television personality of Puerto Rican descent. He is mostly known for his work as a DJ, a VJ for MTV and as a comedian. From 2003 to 2006, Sounds was a DJ for Comedy Central's Chappelle's Show. In April 2006, he became the host of MTV's urban music video program Sucker Free. Sounds has his own artist management company called Jack Move, Inc. The first artists that he managed were the R&B duo Nina Sky in 2004, with the hit single "Move Ya Body". He has worked as an A&R executive for Rawkus Records, Tommy Boy Records, and The Neptunes' record label, Star Trak Entertainment. In 2005, he became the senior vice president of Jay-Z's Roc-La-Familia label, but he left after becoming a VJ for MTV in 2006. In 2007, Sounds started a stand-up comedy series called Don't Get Gassed, a monthly show at Carolines on Broadway (NYC), ___________________ Featured Songs of The Week: CIPHA SOUNDS: WIzkid - "Show You The Money" BAWO: Michael Brun ft. Adekunle Gold & Belo- "Eda" TUNE: Nadia Nakai ft. Lady Zamar - "Darkness Defined" Listen to this week's music selections on the #NoWahalaRadio playlists below! Spotify: nowahalapod.com/radioS Apple Music: nowahalapod.com/radioA _______ Also, as mentioned in the episode, feel free to submit messages and show us support here! -Thanks for Listening!- nowahalapod.com/spotify | instagram.com/NoWahalaPod | facebook.com/NoWahalaPod | twitter.com/NoWahalaPod #NoWahala [No Wahala] --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

#ThisWeekInHiphop  It's Hiphop Appreciation Week May 15th - 21st 2019.  We proudly announce a new interesting & educative show #TheHiphopAfrican that's coming to #RapRadioAfrica from next week. Saturdays 6pm. Hosted by our friend; the brilliant & amiable Kibona Clark (Professor of Hiphop & African Studies at Howard University).  #HiphopNewsNow (HNN)   SouthAfrica  Melly Mel (one-third of the rap group “The Assembly”) want you to peep his latest effort as one-half of rap duo (teaming with DJ 5mute) called “Prxject Mayhem” & the project is titled “Introducing Mayhem”; a conceptual rap project.   Cameroon  General Valsero is a rapper & political activist who led over 112 people on a peaceful protest calling for a recounting of votes in their October 2018 elections. All 112 were arrested since January & has been held since. It's been rumoured that the rapper faces the death penalty. There's the #FreeValsero hashtag going on.   Tanzania  Fete Jen announces she rebrands from #TheLyricistLounge to #TheLounge. Not to be confused with the Rawkus Records affiliates. She is the Founder/Convener.   Nigeria  Payper Corleone is dropping “The Fly Gangsta From The 90s” on 24th May 2019. Shouts to his Team Trap House. #LoveLoyaltyRespect are words the game's been missing.   Rapper Alpha Ojini is dropping his “Year of the Chameleon” album in no time. No date as him still dey do us longer throat.   Producer The Soul King dropped a joint titled “Vibe”.   Our #HiphopInAfrica mini-series is still on; kindly send in your recordings asap. Thank you.   #Merch | Cop a few. Make an order? Caps, tees, hoodies etc.  Subscribe to our YouTube channel to catch all our episodes. Leave us a comment.  Download our Android app from the Google. Download #RadioGarden app (iOs users).   https://www.rapradioafrica.com  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rapradioafrica/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rapradioafrica/support

This week Jon & Gaz cover Mos Def & Talib Kweli are: Black Star!  They go into all the usual detail plus Gaz & big Jon talk about Rawkus Records, Who's better between Mos & Talib and the time they met a giant parrot outside a Spar! Please rate & Review.Follow us on twitter @NotoriousP_O_D#NotoriousPOD  #BlackStar #HipHop Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The Library with Tim Einenkel, Tim continues his conversation with legendary Evil Dee. Evil Dee talks about how Rawkus Records could have succeeded, learning the business aspect of the music industry, Black Moon's history, Beatminez Radio history, embracing technological development as a DJ and a new Black Moon Album. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

This week on The Library with Tim EInenkel, Tim talks to Legendary Producer, Evil Dee. In Part 1 of this interview, the Black Moon DJ explains why drawing from a diverse set of musical influences helps with the creativity of his production. Dee remembers learning an instrument in 10 minutes, his West Indian parents' love for Kenny Rogers, and talks about the origin of Da Beatminez. Evil Dee ends part 1 of this interview talking about the history of Rawkus Records, Soundbombing 1 and why it failed. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

"Been There, Rocked That" returns as Prance Lo, Polo Pirata and Robbie Fingers are joined by emcee, visual artist, and barber Shabaam Sahdeeq. Shabaam talks about his days during the Rawkus Records era, how he received his first job as a barber after returning from prison, and how he found his medium of oil and acrylic painting completely by accident. The discussion heats up as the crew discusses new artists making "boom bap" music and old artists opting for a more "trap" sound..

This weeks hangs comes courtesy of the infamous Jaguar Skillz. speaking exclusively and in depth, Jag opens the door on his past successes; from his childhood alongside David Rodigan, to his vast knowledge of records which steered him to 90's Hip Hop culture. From his meeting with Biggie Smalls, his time in the legendary D&D Studio's in New York with Dj Premier, Guru, Big L, Jay Z.. his involvement with Rawkus Records and the journey into becoming radio and clublands favourite Ninja... This aint to be missed. Subscribe the Killa Kela Podcast @ iTunes: itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/killa…d1348068059?mt=2 Subscribe the Killa Kela Podcast @ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OGLNJ6bVfWb7bU86U1gkc?si=zULCKgdzR-OVqx7zRUQ24w Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/WpvSMLv_lls Support the Killa Kela Podcast by being a Podcast Patreon and receiving a mass of exclusives and bonus content https://www.patreon.com/killakelapodcast KILLA KELA Website: www.killakelaofficial.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/killakelaofficial/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/killakelaofficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/KillaKela DJ JAGUAR SKILLS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djjagskills/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JAGSKILLS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/djjaguarskills/?ref=br_rs www.jaguarskills.com

This week on A Waste of Time with ItsTheReal we welcome Capitol Music Group's SVP of Brand Partnerships, Brian Nolan, to the Upper West Side to discuss his time and work with J. Cole, Migos, Three6Mafia, ESPN and his own division at Capitol, seventeenfifty! A Silver Spring, MD native, Brian talks growing up a hip-hop fan in the melting pot of Washington, DC suburbs, the lessons he learned caddying for the likes of Alan Greenspan and Mike Wilbon, taking cues from his older brother, chasing baseball-playing dreams to James Madison University where he majored in marketing, finding his way to NYC for an internship at Rawkus Records, and how he focused his sights on the music industry. After a promised-job never materialized, Brian returned to Washington and to the golf course, and ultimately found his way into a mailroom, where he worked his way up from sending records to working them as a field marketing rep in Philadelphia. After earning his stripes putting up posters, Brian graduated to Sony Urban where he rode the tour bus with Juicy J, DJ Paul and Crunchy Black, helped their record Stay Fly go from 15 spins to fully taking over the airwaves, and saw them win Oscars and go Hollyhood. Brian remembers Jay-Z and Jay Brown bringing J. Cole to the label as one of three priorities from Roc Nation, and reminisces on the work Cole and Ib Hamad and their team put in to go from performing for tiny crowds and in conference rooms for small-city radio programmers to putting huge numbers on the boards, selling out arenas, and becoming a voice of a generation. Brian discusses how he took advantage of a ceiling at his radio job, combined his interests in music and sports, and fostered relationships with athletes and executives alike, using his skillset to make his mark in brand partnerships, and how he leveled up in his new role at Capitol, especially in working with Coach K and Pee at Quality Control. All that, plus stories about Ruben Studdard, Rembert Browne, Jemele Hill, David Cho, Naima Cochrane, Destiny's Child, John Legend, Ray Cash, go-go music, Freeky Zekey, Tiger Woods, and much more! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

General Steele (birth name Darrell A. Yates, Jr.) is an American rapper, famous as half of the underground rap duo Smif-N-Wessun, and as a member of Hip Hop supergroup Boot Camp Clik. Career-Steele and Smif-N-Wessun partner Tek made their debut on Black Moon's classic 1993 album Enta Da Stage on the tracks "Black Smif-N-Wessun" and "U Da Man". The duo was signed to Buckshot's Duck Down management, and released their debut single "Bucktown" in 1994, followed by their debut album Dah Shinin' in early 1995. The release was influential over the New York City Hip Hop scene of the mid-1990s and is now hailed as a rap classic. The duo soon changed their name to the Cocoa Brovaz due to a lawsuit from the Smith & Wesson firearms company, and released their second album The Rude Awakening in 1998, featuring the singles "Won on Won", "Black Trump" and "Bucktown USA". After the temporary demise of Duck Down Records, the duo signed to Rawkus Records, and appeared on a number of Rawkus releases, including the Soundbombing II compilation, the Lyricist Lounge 2 compilation, the Lyricist Lounge III compilation and Talib Kweli's Quality album. The duo returned to Duck Down Records for a 2002 Boot Camp Clik effort The Chosen Few. In 2004, Steele released a solo mixtape titled Amerikkka's Nightmare, a release which was heavily politically influenced. Tek and Steele returned as Smif-N-Wessun in 2005 for the release of their third album Smif 'N' Wessun: Reloaded. Steele is featured on the Boot Camp Clik album The Last Stand, released on July 18, 2006. In 2010 Steele released Amerikkka's Nightmare Part 2, which again featured heavily political lyrical content. Steele is also the older brother of fellow Boot Camp member, Top Dog, who is part of the Originoo Gunn Clappaz. Discography-Smif-n-Wessun/Cocoa Brovaz albums-Dah Shinin' (1995)The Rude Awakening (1998)Smif 'N' Wessun: Reloaded (2005)Smif-n-Wessun: The Album (2007)Boot Camp Clik albums-For the People (1997)The Chosen Few (2002)The Last Stand (2006)Casualties of War (2007)Mixtapes-Amerikkka's Nightmare (2004)Hotstyle Takeover (2007)Solo Albums-Welcome To Bucktown (2009)Amerikkka's Nightmare, Pt. 2 (2010)#GeneralSteele #VVSVERBAL #Bucktown #Bootcampclik See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 24: "CIPHA SOUNDS" This week the R.O.A.D. Podcast crew make their way to L.A. to interview New York legend Cipha Sounds. The Bronx native starts out by discussing how he found his love for DJing, and recalls his first gigs as an opener for Funk Master Flex at the legendary Tunnel. He goes on to tell us how he became Flex's intern at Hot 97, and spent the next 5 years in that role. Upon making a name for himself, Cipha became a full time DJ on Hot 97, and was known as one of the few DJ's that could spin on any mix show, with exception to Kay Slay. Simultaneously, Cipha became the tour DJ for Lil' Kim in the mid 90's. Cipha also tells the story how Junior Mafia was responsible for him knowing about 2Pac. Now having made a name for himself, Cipha becomes known for breaking artists and records alike. Some of which are Rihanna, Rick Ross, Nina Sky, etc. This led to him stepping into the record label side of music, becoming an A&R for Pharrell at Startrak, and also Tommy Boy and Rawkus Records. Cipha continues on, discussing his relationship with Peter Rosenburg and how the "Juan Epstein" podcast was born, as well as him becoming the official DJ for Dave Chapelle on the "Chapelle Show".

On this episode, the fellas get to chop it up with the legendary, Shawn J Period for SOULFUL SUNDAYS! We discuss branding, protecting your name, Rawkus Records and handing your business in the "Music Business." All this in more, as the we listen & critique SOULFUL beats submitted from all over the world! Submit your beats & Listen Live on BeatClubPodcast.com | #WhereProducersAreHeard

Naledge may be a student at Northwestern's School of Communications within the Media, Technology and Society Program, but he's a kid no more. One half of 2000's-era rap group Kidz in the Hall, who sold more than 100,000 records worldwide on both Duckdown Records and Rawkus Records, he is also the founder of the Brainiac Project, which provides safe spaces and professional training at a recording studio in Auburn Gresham. Recorded live 3/23/17 at WHPK 88.5FM in Chicago Music from this week's show: The Willies - @djdouble-0 Me and My Old School - Naledge Good to You (Instrumental prod. Kanye West) - Talib Kweli Wheelz Fall Off ('06 Til) - Kidz in the Hall

[DERNIER JOUR POUR SOUTENIR NOFUN SUR ULULE https://fr.ulule.com/binge-audio/ ]La musique nous a offert un duo qui n’a rien à envier aux binômes de cinéma. Killer Mike et El-P forment depuis 2012 Run The Jewels, la paire la plus barrée de la culture hip hop. Ils viennent de sortir leur troisième album au moment où Trump devient des Etats-Unis. Très bon, cohérent, engagé mais aussi surjoué et désabusé… Que vaut Run The Jewels #3, et que reste-t-il de ce groupe ?Animé par Mehdi Maizi avec Raphaël Da Cruz et Aurélien Chapuis et Nicolas PellionRÉFÉRENCES CITÉES DANS L’ÉMISSIONR.A.P. Music (Killer Mike, Williams Street Records, 2012), Down (Run The Jewels, Run The Jewels 3, Run The Jewels Inc., 2016), Fantastic Damage (El-P, Definitive Jux, 2002), Stankonia (OutKast, LaFace Records, 2000), Talk To Me (Run The Jewels, Run The Jewels 3, Run The Jewels Inc., 2016), A Report to the Shareholders / Kill Your Masters (Run The Jewels ft. Zack de la Rocha, Run The Jewels 3, Run The Jewels Inc., 2016), clip de Close your eyes And Count To F**k (Run The Jewels ft. Zack de la Rocha, Run The Jewels 2, Mass Appeal Records, 2014), Don't Get Captured (Run The Jewels, Run The Jewels 3, Run The Jewels Inc., 2016), Thieves! Screamed the Ghost (Run The Jewels ft. Tunde Adebimpe, Run The Jewels 3, Run The Jewels Inc., 2016), 2100 (Run The Jewels ft. Boots, Run The Jewels 3, Run The Jewels Inc., 2016), Run-D.M.C, Dungeon Family, Organized Noize, Little Shalimar, Rubble Kings (Torbitt Schwartz, Mass Appeal Records, 2016), David Bowie, Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Ice Cube, Marty McFly, Public Enemy, Welcome To The Terrordome (Fear of a Black Planet, Public Enemy, Def Jam Recordings, 1990), Flavor Flav, Philip K. Dick, Flockaveli (Waka Flocka Flame, 1017 Brick Squad Records, 2010), The Lost Tapes (Nas, Columbia Records, 2002), Batterie Faible (Damso, Capitol Music France, 2016), Danny Brown, Hey Kids (Run The Jewels ft. Danny Brown, Run The Jewels 3, Run The Jewels Inc., 2016), Zack de la Rocha, OutKast, Future, Big Boy, Troy Davis, Jay Z, Gucci Mane, T.I., I Pledge Allegiance to the Grind (Killer Mike, Grind Time Official, 2006), Suave House Records, 8Ball & MJG, God In The Building (Killer Mike, I Pledge Allegiance to the Grind II, EQ Music, 2008), Big Beast (Killer Mike ft. T.I., Bun B, Trouble, R.A.P. Music, Williams Street Records, 2012), AmeriKKKa’s Most Wanted (Ice Cube, Priority Records, 1990), James Brown, El-P Presents Cannibal Oxtrumentals (Cannibal Ox, Definitive Jux, 2001), Hell’s Winter (Cage, Definitive Jux, 2005), The Cold Vein (Cannibal Ox, Definitive Jux, 2001), Shia LaBeouf, Camu Tao, Rawkus Records, Company Flow, Mos Def, Iggy Azalea, Gnarls Barkley, Cee Lo Green, Goodie MobCOUPS DE COEUR ET RECOMMANDATIONSNicolas Pellion : l’album Off Safety de Gunplay (Maybach Music Group, 2011) un mec complotiste qui fait de la musique d'émeuteAurélien Chapuis : premier album de remix de Run The Jewels, Meow The Jewels (Mass Appeal Records, 2015) entièrement fait avec des miaulements de chats et l’album Nighthawks de Cage et Camu Tao (Eastern Conference, 2002)Raphaël Da Cruz : le rappeur J-Zone devenu journaliste pour Red Bull et qui a eu pour projet d'interroger des grands batteurs de funk (Average White Band, Earth Wind And Fire..) qui ont souvent été repris sur des disques de rapCRÉDITSEnregistré le 12 janvier 2017 à l’Antenne Paris (10, rue la Vacquerie 11ème). Production : Joël Ronez. Moyens techniques : Binge Audio / L’antenne Paris. Réalisation : Sébastien Salis. Chargé de production et d’édition : Elsa Neves. Générique : extrait de "Tyra Banks" de Nodey (Atrahasis EP) par Nodey. NoFun est une production du réseau Binge Audio www.binge.audioPOUR ASSISTER AUX ENREGISTREMENTSPour assister à notre prochain enregistrement en public à L'antenne Paris, rendez-vous sur notre page bingeaudio.eventbrite.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Clicquot Vision Radio discuss Rawkus Records and debate about Hip-Hop purists. Special guest Tone Patron is in the building!

Jarret Myer is one of our favorite entrepreneurs. He's built at least three successful companies, including Rawkus Records, which helped launch the careers of folks we love, like Mos Def, Talib Kweli, El-P (now of Run the Jewels), High & Mighty, among others. In many ways, Rawkus kept hip-hop rooted in the underground just as it was breaking through to the mainstrem. He also launched and currently runs Uproxx.com, which seeks to bring an insightful perspective to the insanely competitive world of digital publishing, in which his contemporaries have all but abandoned editorial or artistic integrity in order to squeeze out a few more clicks. Jarret comes through with all of the wisdom you'd expect from someone in his position. Among the gems: 1. Know your mission statement. 2. Figure out your superpower. Then you'll know your place on the team. 3. Ask yourself really hard questions. Start with those, then dig into the whole episode for so much more. *EDM.com Track of the Week: https://soundcloud.com/hip-hop/gould-twins-of-gemini-ft-mr-nickelz

Armond & Doc continue their look back at Rawkus Records, beginning Side B with Mos Def's classic (?) 'Black on Both Sides' before discussing Pharoahe Monch's 'Internal Affairs', Reflection Eternal, and the eventual downfall of Rawkus Records.

Pharoahe Monch came down to the Brownswood basement ahead of his sold out show at The Garage in Highbury a couple of weeks ago. We talked Hip Hop history, digging for records, sampling and his love of playing in the UK. It was fascinating to hear his stories of the early days of Organized Konfusion and Rawkus Records as well as the plans for his next album. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode is the story of how Random & K-Murdock linked up to create Forever Famicom, as told by K himself! Highlights include K recanting his background with XM Satellite Radio, hip-hop group Panacea, and legendary hip-hop label Rawkus Records as well as the fateful day he received a Mega Ran CD in the mail. Follow the trail of Myspace messages that culminated 2+ years later with he and Random recording Forever Famicom - the album that resuscitated his music career while exposing him to the wonderful world of nerdcoreLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

STREAM or DOWNLOAD On this classic burger, Mista Montana and Menace do this: De La Soul join Conspiracy Worldwide Radio in the form of Maseo who is literally live at the barbeque. We discuss the forthcoming Fall release “You’re Welcome” as well as hearing the truth behind how the De La Soul classic were made. Far from a reserved interview, this lengthy feast takes every hip hop fan on a ride through time and Maseo explains how De La Soul have always produced their own music since day one, with Prince Paul simply acting as an Executive Producer. We discuss the intricacies of radio, food and more importantly the brand new De La Soul album in this comprehensive guide to hip hop’s most adored group. Silly people miss serious things. Check this.  Underground champion R.A The Rugged Man makes his third appearance on The Friday Night Live Show to talk about his new album 'Legends Never Die' and everything in between. High off of life, R.A speaks on the satisfaction and accomplishment he feels in completing his album, the cover art for 'Legends Never Die', why 30+ songs didn't make the final cut ('specifically in the form of 'A Tall Tail' and a song produced by Prince Paul), collaborating with Talib Kweli, Tech N9ne and Hopsin, plans of releasing the often delayed 'Bad Biology OST', writing and recording the now classic Rawkus Records gem 'Stanley Kubrick' in just 20 minutes, Conspiracy Theories and so much more!  N.O.R.E aka P.A.P.I, commonly known to Hip Hop as the legendary Noreaga details the making of his first solo release since 2007's 'Noreality' among many other topics including; the mixed reviews that 'Student Of The Game' was recently met with, appealing to different generations, striving to be a teacher in making the album, the science behind the track 'Camouflage Unicorns', the story behind the 'Head' skit off his debut 'N.O.R.E', the upcoming CNN album, which he reveals will very likely feature Q-Tip, DJ Premier and Alchemist handling production duties, being open to accepting beats from UK producers, featuring on the new Tragedy Khadafi album on a song with Imam Thug, being banned from the UK and so much more. Listen and email us for the chance of your production being used on the upcoming CNN project. Homeboy Sandman is back! Loaded with his signature wisdom and refreshing honor, we discuss and touch on the many factors that played a role in the creation of his latest offering 'Kool Herc: Fertile Crescent'. We explore the release that contrary to its marketing Sandman wants people to look at as a project rather than an EP and touch on everything from its inception, production, samples, cover-art and beyond! We also learn that some of the tracks from the project are the tracks that lead to his deal signing to Stones Throw Records and that the project marks the start of a continuing series of similar releases. Pay homage to a leader of the new school and listen! A vague Talib Kweli takes us as prisoners of his conscious to discuss his latest offering and more. We talk making ' Prisoner Of Conscious', collaborations, the philosophy in which he chooses to base making his music off, his close to unmatched internet presence, the success of Kendrick Lamar and the cause and effect inspiration its had on him as an artist, being a natural optimist and why this overrides his observations of social issues in the world. He says Mista Montana and Menace should move. Hear him. Marco Polo joins us for a feature length interview exploring his stupendous career to date and his latest new FREE album 'Newport Authority 2'. We talk making 'New Port Authority' and how the politics surrounding his upcoming album 'Port Authority' inspired its manifestation, sampling issues, working with Das-EFX, R.A. The Rugged Man, recording 'G.U.R.U.', plans of recording a follow-up release to 2009's 'Double Barrel' with Torae, a potential sequel to 'The Stupendous Adventures of Marco Polo' (but with a twist), his dad putting him up on Native Tongues, taking out Noreaga in a Newport smoking stand off, his upcoming project with Hannibal Stax entitled 'Seize The Day' and so much more! Full of focus and a seldom brought conviction, the legendary Slum Village join us live from their video shoot for 'Summer Breeze' to talk their forthcoming album 'Evolution' as well as their upcoming solo sets respectively. With the revelation that Young RJ, T3 and Focus will be behind the boards and features from the likes of Havoc, Jazzy Jeff and Rapper Big Pooh 'Evolution' is on way to become one of 2013's finest projects and all three members explain why. Two forthcoming solo projects, namely in the form of a conceptual T3 solo project 'Secret Squirrel', which he was originally set to record with J. Dilla and Young RJ's 'Distorted Thoughts Of Perfection' are further detailed as is the much anticipated Yancey Boys album! Enjoy this - SV forever! AND THAT'S NOT ALL! Think Zebra Clothing are generously offering totally free merchandise to Conspiracy listeners! Listen to part 1 and part 2 of this show to grab your essential bespoke apparel. Good boy. ENJOY OUR WEATHER! Contact:conspiracyworldwide@gmail.com   Click here to STREAM or DOWNLOAD

STREAM or DOWNLOAD On this classic burger, Mista Montana and Menace do this: De La Soul join Conspiracy Worldwide Radio in the form of Maseo who is literally live at the barbeque. We discuss the forthcoming Fall release “You’re Welcome” as well as hearing the truth behind how the De La Soul classic were made. Far from a reserved interview, this lengthy feast takes every hip hop fan on a ride through time and Maseo explains how De La Soul have always produced their own music since day one, with Prince Paul simply acting as an Executive Producer. We discuss the intricacies of radio, food and more importantly the brand new De La Soul album in this comprehensive guide to hip hop’s most adored group. Silly people miss serious things. Check this.  Underground champion R.A The Rugged Man makes his third appearance on The Friday Night Live Show to talk about his new album 'Legends Never Die' and everything in between. High off of life, R.A speaks on the satisfaction and accomplishment he feels in completing his album, the cover art for 'Legends Never Die', why 30+ songs didn't make the final cut ('specifically in the form of 'A Tall Tail' and a song produced by Prince Paul), collaborating with Talib Kweli, Tech N9ne and Hopsin, plans of releasing the often delayed 'Bad Biology OST', writing and recording the now classic Rawkus Records gem 'Stanley Kubrick' in just 20 minutes, Conspiracy Theories and so much more!  N.O.R.E aka P.A.P.I, commonly known to Hip Hop as the legendary Noreaga details the making of his first solo release since 2007's 'Noreality' among many other topics including; the mixed reviews that 'Student Of The Game' was recently met with, appealing to different generations, striving to be a teacher in making the album, the science behind the track 'Camouflage Unicorns', the story behind the 'Head' skit off his debut 'N.O.R.E', the upcoming CNN album, which he reveals will very likely feature Q-Tip, DJ Premier and Alchemist handling production duties, being open to accepting beats from UK producers, featuring on the new Tragedy Khadafi album on a song with Imam Thug, being banned from the UK and so much more. Listen and email us for the chance of your production being used on the upcoming CNN project. Homeboy Sandman is back! Loaded with his signature wisdom and refreshing honor, we discuss and touch on the many factors that played a role in the creation of his latest offering 'Kool Herc: Fertile Crescent'. We explore the release that contrary to its marketing Sandman wants people to look at as a project rather than an EP and touch on everything from its inception, production, samples, cover-art and beyond! We also learn that some of the tracks from the project are the tracks that lead to his deal signing to Stones Throw Records and that the project marks the start of a continuing series of similar releases. Pay homage to a leader of the new school and listen! A vague Talib Kweli takes us as prisoners of his conscious to discuss his latest offering and more. We talk making ' Prisoner Of Conscious', collaborations, the philosophy in which he chooses to base making his music off, his close to unmatched internet presence, the success of Kendrick Lamar and the cause and effect inspiration its had on him as an artist, being a natural optimist and why this overrides his observations of social issues in the world. He says Mista Montana and Menace should move. Hear him. Marco Polo joins us for a feature length interview exploring his stupendous career to date and his latest new FREE album 'Newport Authority 2'. We talk making 'New Port Authority' and how the politics surrounding his upcoming album 'Port Authority' inspired its manifestation, sampling issues, working with Das-EFX, R.A. The Rugged Man, recording 'G.U.R.U.', plans of recording a follow-up release to 2009's 'Double Barrel' with Torae, a potential sequel to 'The Stupendous Adventures of Marco Polo' (but with a twist), his dad putting him up on Native Tongues, taking out Noreaga in a Newport smoking stand off, his upcoming project with Hannibal Stax entitled 'Seize The Day' and so much more! Full of focus and a seldom brought conviction, the legendary Slum Village join us live from their video shoot for 'Summer Breeze' to talk their forthcoming album 'Evolution' as well as their upcoming solo sets respectively. With the revelation that Young RJ, T3 and Focus will be behind the boards and features from the likes of Havoc, Jazzy Jeff and Rapper Big Pooh 'Evolution' is on way to become one of 2013's finest projects and all three members explain why. Two forthcoming solo projects, namely in the form of a conceptual T3 solo project 'Secret Squirrel', which he was originally set to record with J. Dilla and Young RJ's 'Distorted Thoughts Of Perfection' are further detailed as is the much anticipated Yancey Boys album! Enjoy this - SV forever! AND THAT'S NOT ALL! Think Zebra Clothing are generously offering totally free merchandise to Conspiracy listeners! Listen to part 1 and part 2 of this show to grab your essential bespoke apparel. Good boy. ENJOY OUR WEATHER! Contact:conspiracyworldwide@gmail.com   Click here to STREAM or DOWNLOAD

STREAM or DOWNLOAD On this nail-biting live episode Mista Montana and Menace take to the streets to do this: Harry Fraud and Eddie-B took it to the Beavis and Butt-head of Hip-Hop Radio, Mista Montana and Menace to detail the making of their new FreEP (free EP), 'Horse Power' and much more. The result made for one of the shows most entertaining interviews to date and featured a VERY special guest appearance from none other than Riff Raff AKA Jodie Highroller. The two child-hood friends and long-time collaborators operated and ran their answers off an energy that can only be comparable to horse power in a fast-paced and genuinely fun interview! We talk making 'Horse Power' and the concept behind its cover art and songs such as 'Dope Spoons' and 'Michael Landan', their upcoming Man Bites Dog release 'Paper, Piff & Polo', the almighty and ever rising brand that is Surf School, production and loops, Action Bronson's future projects, the always entertaining Riff Raff's upcoming project, rumours of Harry Fraud working with UK boy band One Direction and Country Singer Taylor Swift and so much more!! Do you know what beloved classic 90's gangsta film Harry got the sample for Action Bronson's 'Bird On A Wire From'? Answers to Harry Fraud and Eddie B on Twitter with the hash tag #ConspiracyWorldwideRadio - Enjoy! Fresh off a flight, cultural icon Chuck Inglish joins us from his hotel to discuss the status of The Cool Kids and the stylistic difference's that he and Sir Michael Rocks reflect in each other's music today, as well as his forthcoming project 'Convertibles', which he reveals will boast features from TDE's Ab-Soul, Mac Miller, BJ The Chicago Kid and more! Among these topics we also talk; a recently formed crew with The Alchemist called The Thunderstorm, which he explains was inspired by a major L.A. street art exhibition, upcoming work with super producer Harry Fraud, Three Loco (Riff Raff, Dirt Nasty and Andy Milonakis), a placement on the ever-eccentric artist that is Riff-Raff's upcoming project, his ambitions to score music for films in the future, unreleased material with Kid Cudi, fighting with his cousin Boldy James, mushrooms having a role as part of his creative process and much more! Former pitbull in a skirt Eve unlocks her lips to discuss a gang of topics and promote her new album 'Liplock', her first album in over 10 years. We talk the politics that held her back from the consistency in which she was known for, the making of 'Lip-Lock' and some of its featured artists (Snoop Lion and Missy Elliot) and producers that mainly consist of "new names" in order to "give them a shot and chance". We also talk about her experience now living in the UK and how that experience has translated on 'Lip-Lock' versus projects prior with her residing in the states, her oft-overlooked work within charity and the new wave of female rappers that exist since her entry into the industry in 1998. Welcome back Eve. 2013 - a year in what many are already marking as the year of the dog, we discuss and take an insiders look into the rising powerhouse that everybody is talking about: Man Bites Dog Records! CEO Ryan Lynch and recently turned Vice president Roc-Marciano pass through to discuss this as well as Roc's upcoming project 'Marci Beacoup'. What ensues is a feature length discussion digging deep into the success of Man Bites Dog Records rise and current strategy for industry dominance. Both Ryan and Roc touch on an array of issues such as the modern A&R, what makes a solid demo in 2013, their means of seeking talent, disbelief from previous distributors earlier in MBD operation, industry respect and so much more! In addition; we talk Roc's highly anticipated Man Bites Dog debut release 'Marci Beacoup', a project which Roc promises will feature drums and appearances from Action Bronson, Freeway, Guilty Simpson, KA, Knowledge The Pirate and more! The biggest revelation however? His HEAVY INTEREST in pursuing a future reggae project! Man Bites Dog Records is here for the long run. Support this rising label! Live from the scene of the Boston bombings investigation, Slaine joins us on this show to discuss the impact of the tragic events from this week and mentions his general disbelief in the answers that the Government is providing. We then talk about his new album “The Boston Project”, reflecting upon his pride at bringing together 30 narrators from the Boston area for such a celebration of lyrical talent. Comparing this album to Dr Dre’s The Chronic, Slaine discusses the constant battle he fights to separate his artistic lifestyle from the true George Carol himself. Citing Ben Affleck, Ill Bill, La Coka Nostra and DJ Lethal as some of the key mentors in his life, Slaine takes time to inform us of his upcoming movie role where he will be playing the killer. Always as real as it gets.     Right now - capturing the sun in the UK just might be IMPOSSIBLE. However giving light to one of the best releases of 2013 is not! Long time collaborators Blockhead & Illogic recently released their first project together, namely, 'Capture The Sun' on Man Bites Dog Records, and what better way to celebrate its release and unmatched chemistry than to talk to them about it on our show?! Between touching on the projects title 'Capture The Sun' and its concept, we explore the albums creation in its maximum capacity before touching on the future, which will see Blockhead dropping full-length projects with Billy Woods, Open-Mike Eagle and Mark Spec, as well as an instrumental project that he reveals he will be starting as early as Summer. Don't let 'Capture The Sun' pass you by. Light up your life by supporting one of 2013's FINEST projects. High spirits! High Water!! HIGH FOCUS!!! Veteran Mr. Len makes his debut appearance on The Friday Night Live Show and leaves with a mark to remember: A CLASSIC interview in its purest definition. Promoting his latest release, 'Marvels of Yestertomorrow', the former member of Company Flow serves an insight into its creation unlike many artists of his generation - let alone this generation are able to offer. We discuss its creation , including its concept and songs such as 'Automated Love', the affects of commercial radio, changes in new technology, his appreciation for calculated sarcasm, Company Flow and the possibility of a reunion and some pretty incredible insight into what happened with the legendary Rawkus Records! A must hear interview. AND THAT’S NOT ALL! Mista Montana and Menace discuss a massive week of world news including eel-insertions, Thatcher death, Boston bombings and much more in an epic 7 hour live broadcast! Contact: conspiracyworldwide@gmail.com  

STREAM or DOWNLOAD On this nail-biting live episode Mista Montana and Menace take to the streets to do this: Harry Fraud and Eddie-B took it to the Beavis and Butt-head of Hip-Hop Radio, Mista Montana and Menace to detail the making of their new FreEP (free EP), 'Horse Power' and much more. The result made for one of the shows most entertaining interviews to date and featured a VERY special guest appearance from none other than Riff Raff AKA Jodie Highroller. The two child-hood friends and long-time collaborators operated and ran their answers off an energy that can only be comparable to horse power in a fast-paced and genuinely fun interview! We talk making 'Horse Power' and the concept behind its cover art and songs such as 'Dope Spoons' and 'Michael Landan', their upcoming Man Bites Dog release 'Paper, Piff & Polo', the almighty and ever rising brand that is Surf School, production and loops, Action Bronson's future projects, the always entertaining Riff Raff's upcoming project, rumours of Harry Fraud working with UK boy band One Direction and Country Singer Taylor Swift and so much more!! Do you know what beloved classic 90's gangsta film Harry got the sample for Action Bronson's 'Bird On A Wire From'? Answers to Harry Fraud and Eddie B on Twitter with the hash tag #ConspiracyWorldwideRadio - Enjoy! Fresh off a flight, cultural icon Chuck Inglish joins us from his hotel to discuss the status of The Cool Kids and the stylistic difference's that he and Sir Michael Rocks reflect in each other's music today, as well as his forthcoming project 'Convertibles', which he reveals will boast features from TDE's Ab-Soul, Mac Miller, BJ The Chicago Kid and more! Among these topics we also talk; a recently formed crew with The Alchemist called The Thunderstorm, which he explains was inspired by a major L.A. street art exhibition, upcoming work with super producer Harry Fraud, Three Loco (Riff Raff, Dirt Nasty and Andy Milonakis), a placement on the ever-eccentric artist that is Riff-Raff's upcoming project, his ambitions to score music for films in the future, unreleased material with Kid Cudi, fighting with his cousin Boldy James, mushrooms having a role as part of his creative process and much more! Former pitbull in a skirt Eve unlocks her lips to discuss a gang of topics and promote her new album 'Liplock', her first album in over 10 years. We talk the politics that held her back from the consistency in which she was known for, the making of 'Lip-Lock' and some of its featured artists (Snoop Lion and Missy Elliot) and producers that mainly consist of "new names" in order to "give them a shot and chance". We also talk about her experience now living in the UK and how that experience has translated on 'Lip-Lock' versus projects prior with her residing in the states, her oft-overlooked work within charity and the new wave of female rappers that exist since her entry into the industry in 1998. Welcome back Eve. 2013 - a year in what many are already marking as the year of the dog, we discuss and take an insiders look into the rising powerhouse that everybody is talking about: Man Bites Dog Records! CEO Ryan Lynch and recently turned Vice president Roc-Marciano pass through to discuss this as well as Roc's upcoming project 'Marci Beacoup'. What ensues is a feature length discussion digging deep into the success of Man Bites Dog Records rise and current strategy for industry dominance. Both Ryan and Roc touch on an array of issues such as the modern A&R, what makes a solid demo in 2013, their means of seeking talent, disbelief from previous distributors earlier in MBD operation, industry respect and so much more! In addition; we talk Roc's highly anticipated Man Bites Dog debut release 'Marci Beacoup', a project which Roc promises will feature drums and appearances from Action Bronson, Freeway, Guilty Simpson, KA, Knowledge The Pirate and more! The biggest revelation however? His HEAVY INTEREST in pursuing a future reggae project! Man Bites Dog Records is here for the long run. Support this rising label! Live from the scene of the Boston bombings investigation, Slaine joins us on this show to discuss the impact of the tragic events from this week and mentions his general disbelief in the answers that the Government is providing. We then talk about his new album “The Boston Project”, reflecting upon his pride at bringing together 30 narrators from the Boston area for such a celebration of lyrical talent. Comparing this album to Dr Dre’s The Chronic, Slaine discusses the constant battle he fights to separate his artistic lifestyle from the true George Carol himself. Citing Ben Affleck, Ill Bill, La Coka Nostra and DJ Lethal as some of the key mentors in his life, Slaine takes time to inform us of his upcoming movie role where he will be playing the killer. Always as real as it gets.     Right now - capturing the sun in the UK just might be IMPOSSIBLE. However giving light to one of the best releases of 2013 is not! Long time collaborators Blockhead & Illogic recently released their first project together, namely, 'Capture The Sun' on Man Bites Dog Records, and what better way to celebrate its release and unmatched chemistry than to talk to them about it on our show?! Between touching on the projects title 'Capture The Sun' and its concept, we explore the albums creation in its maximum capacity before touching on the future, which will see Blockhead dropping full-length projects with Billy Woods, Open-Mike Eagle and Mark Spec, as well as an instrumental project that he reveals he will be starting as early as Summer. Don't let 'Capture The Sun' pass you by. Light up your life by supporting one of 2013's FINEST projects. High spirits! High Water!! HIGH FOCUS!!! Veteran Mr. Len makes his debut appearance on The Friday Night Live Show and leaves with a mark to remember: A CLASSIC interview in its purest definition. Promoting his latest release, 'Marvels of Yestertomorrow', the former member of Company Flow serves an insight into its creation unlike many artists of his generation - let alone this generation are able to offer. We discuss its creation , including its concept and songs such as 'Automated Love', the affects of commercial radio, changes in new technology, his appreciation for calculated sarcasm, Company Flow and the possibility of a reunion and some pretty incredible insight into what happened with the legendary Rawkus Records! A must hear interview. AND THAT’S NOT ALL! Mista Montana and Menace discuss a massive week of world news including eel-insertions, Thatcher death, Boston bombings and much more in an epic 7 hour live broadcast! Contact: conspiracyworldwide@gmail.com

As a lyrically astute emcee, classically trained pianist, producer, songwriter, & composer, Tiye clearly employs "the phoenix principle" in her music by challenging the barriers placed upon female hip-hop artists. Tiye (renamed after the pharoahess in the 18th Dynasty in ancient Egypt, mother of King Tut) began playing the piano by ear as a child, and then studied classical piano between ages 7 and 13. Equally in love with poetry, Tiye evolved into a clever, skilled emcee through the years. In the late 90s, Tiye formed S.O.U.L. Food Symphony, a D.C.-based all female collective with an ethereal sound that consisted of emcees, singers, & musicians. SFS performed with artists such as Nas, Black Moon, & Gil Scot Heron. Tiye went on to write with legendary groups Public Enemy, and work with classic hip-hop producers Hank & Keith Shocklee. Tiye has toured and performed with soul songstress Tina Marie and the late Rick James, and recorded with the UK group, The Runaways. While signed to Rawkus Records, Tiye worked with various artists such as Mos Def & Last Emperor, and appeared with Talib Kweli & DJ Hi-Tek on their Reflection Eternal album. Tiye is also a member of The Polyrhythmaddicts, the hip-hop supergroup consisting of DJ Spinna, Shabaam Sahdeeq, and Mr. Complex. As a beat-maker/producer, Tiye won the 2006 MTP (Meet The Producers) All-Female Beat Battle Invitational, and went on to win the MTP Championship for 2006, where she competed as the only female alongside 8 other previous male champions.  If you can, catch a Tiye Phoenix performance where you'll undoubtedly see and feel raw hip-hop at its height; whether she's spewing an inferno of rhymes or playing keys, she's sure to give audiences more than just a "show"- she provides an artistic experience. Tiye is currently working with a variety of artists and producers on a myriad of upcoming projects.

De Black Star (Mos Def, Taleb Kweli) à ses productions pour Rawkus Records et Common en passant par le projet Reflection Eternal avec Kweli, à ses propres productions Hi-Tek est un dj/producteur qui plane sur mes écoutes depuis longtemps sans que son nom ne fasse tilt. C'est l'écoute en boucle de "The Sun God" de Common ou de "My piano" de Hi-Tek avec Ghostface Killa, Raekwon et Dion qui me poussèrent à explorer sa prolifique discographie personnelle. Cheval pour l'écurie Aftermath Entertainment (Dr.Dre) et différents all-stars commerciaux, son boulot le plus intéressant reste celui réalisé avec sa base, Kweli et Mos Def ou pour lui-même. C'est avec son premier groupe, Mood, qu'il rencontre Talib Kweli, pour le titre "hustle on the side", son premier succès d'envergure. On est dans les années 90 et le son est marqué par la période. Depuis, leurs routes parallèles se croisent sans qu'on puisse totalement les dissocier. De sa prolifique discographie, qui dévie parfois dans le sirupeux, je retiendrais surtout ses propres productions, moins standardisées que certaines de ses productions pour les grosses pointures du hip-hop et du r'n'b. Du producteur talentueux au beat-maker industriel, il n'y a parfois qu'un pas que des machines comme celle de Dr.Dre n'hésitent pas à franchir.