Loaded Lux breaks down his newest album, Beloved 2. Fans will hear the story of how and why he got involved in the battle rap community, as well as everything he’s done to get into the position he’s in and where he’s headed in life….
DJ Premier explains how the PRhyme album with Royce Da 5’9″ happened
DJ Premier breaks down how the collaboration with Royce Da 5’9″ came about for the album PRhyme. Initially, Premier was asked to produce a five-song Slaughterhouse EP until scheduling conflicts made the recording process unfeasible. Royce suggested to Premo that the two of them should…
Loaded Lux | Freestyle
Harlem’s most versatile emcee and rap battle legend Loaded Lux came to the Rap Is Outta Control studios to promote his new album, Beloved 2. We had a surprise visit from DJ Premier who spoke highly of Lux and expressed interested in collaborating further. Beloved…
Diabolic shares his thoughts on the written format of rap battles
Diabolic was a notorious opponent in the NYC battle rap community in the 90s and early 2000s. He comes from the era of freestyling off the top of your head to instrumentals. With the emerging popularity of the a cappella, written format of battling, Diabolic…
Diabolic describes making his sophomore album, Fightin’ Words
Diabolic, from the NYC underground hip hop circuit fame, has released his sophomore album, Fightin’ Words, to follow up his debut four years ago. While at Rap Is Outta Control studios, Diabolic talks about how much fun he had making this record with a more…
Diabolic & Coast | Freestyle
Long Island emcees Diabolic and Coast showed up at Rap Is Outta Control to freestyle for the listeners. Together they founded War Horse Records and released Diabolic’s new album Fightin’ Words. Check out the freestyle video!
Slaine describes The Boston Project album and his interest in hip hop history
At WNYU on the famous Halftime Show, Slaine describes Boston as having a “slept-on hip hop scene” and his motivation to record the album The Boston Project. He expresses interested in collaborating with artists from an older generation as well as younger artists that he…
Slaine talks sobriety, new acting roles, and The King Of Everything Else album
Recently, emcee/actor Slaine of La Coka Nostra appeared on WNYU’s famous The Halftime Show with DJ Eclipse. He shares the backstory that led to his album title, The King Of Everything Else. After getting his life back on track from alcohol and other bad habits,…
Statik Selektah describes working with Black Thought (The Roots) on the album What Goes Around
Statik Selektah, one of the top hip hop producers currently, speaks on his experiences working with frontman of The Roots, Black Thought. Thought appeared on both Extended Play and Statik’s new album, What Goes Around. In this interview, Statik shares the story of how Thought…
Slaine & Rite Hook | Freestyle | The Halftime Show
La Coka Nostra and Special Teamz member Slaine is joined by Rite Hook on The Halftime Show to freestyle and promote Slaine’s newest album, The King Of Everything Else. The album features production from DJ Lethal, Louis Bell, OshBeats, Statik Selektah, and The Arcitype. Guest…