Queens emcee Meyhem Lauren joins Brooklyn emcees Masta Ace and Wordsworth for a dope freestyle on Rap Is Outta Control. Check out Meyhem & Buckwild’s album, Silk Pyramids, and eMC’s album, The Turning Point.
Cormega talks Mega Philosophy with Large Professor and his passion for music
Cormega talks about his upcoming album, Mega Philosophy, that will release in July of 2014. The project is produced entirely by Large Professor and features features Black Rob, Nature, Redman, AZ, Styles P, and Raekwon. In this interview at Rap Is Outta Control, Mega also…
Cormega expresses the importance of connecting with fans
Queens emcee Cormega is one of the first artists from a mainstream level to connect directly with fans on the Internet circa 2001. After he went independent due to creative restrictions, he realized “when you become an artist, the most important people in your life…
Hakim Green talks “Say Dat” with Kenny Parker and independent success
Channel Live emcee Hakim Green and Boogie Down Productions producer Kenny Parker teamed up to record the song “Say Dat”. Hakim goes on to discuss the nature of being an independent artist, how he connected with KRS-One for the success of “Mad Izm”, and the…
Archie Bang explains his history and upcoming project with Audible Doctor
Brooklyn emcee Archie Bang talks about his history interning with Rawkus Records, being signed to J Records, educating youth, and his upcoming album with The Audible Doctor. Check out Archie Bang’s latest album, Never Say Die Vol. 1, here.
La Coka Nostra’s Mind Your Business Tour in Australia (2014)
Rap Is Outta Control’s own DJ Eclipse will be hitting 5 of the top cities in Australia this summer for the Mind Your Business Tour with La Coka Nostra. Purchase tickets below and stay up-to-date on LCN’s Aussie Facebook page here. August 27 (Wednesday) –…
Archie Bang & Hakim Green (Channel Live) | Freestyle
Flatbush native Archie Bang and Channel Live’s own Hakim Green join the Rap Is Outta Control crew for a live freestyle at the end of the show. Check out Archie’s latest project, Never Say Die Vol. 1 and Hakim’s newest song, “Say Dat”, produced by…
Immortal Technique remembers when battle rappers promoted music
Immortal Technique remembers battle rap culture in the 90s. After the champion defeated 3 or 4 opponents in the same night, he/she would return at the following event to perform songs and promote their music. They would even earn the opportunity to appear on local…
Immortal Technique talks Viper Records in 2014 and CF’s album, Ascension
Revolutionary emcee Immortal Technique announces 2014 plans for his independent label, Viper Records. Tech’s highly-anticipated album, Middle Passage, will release later this year, following CF’s album, Ascension. CF goes into depth on the concept and guest appearances from Chino XL, Hasan Salaam, Swave Sevah, Akir,…
PH describes MCMI Report’s ongoing event, The Classic: A 90s Hip Hop Revival
PH talks about the ongoing MCMI Report showcase, The Classic: A 90s Hip Hop Revival. In an attempt to keep the most popular era of hip hop music alive, MCMI Report organizes events with the most talented and influential artists in the hip hop community….