Prince Po describes his personal experiences with both The Notorious B.I.G. and 2Pac. “They are both kings” he explains and comments further about how insignificant the comparison is when they two are different in many ways and there are countless hip hop artists that have…
Prince Po (Organized Konfusion) | Freestyle
Queens emcee Prince Po of Organized Konfusion joins the Rap Is Outta Control team to discuss his album, Animal Serum, with Oxnard producer Oh No and also spit a freestyle. Purchase Animal Serum.
Poison Pen comments on TheBeeShine as a battle rapper
Poison Pen shares his thoughts on TheBeeShine battling as Event from 2011-2012. Also, check out Poison Pen discussing the battle rapper mentality and Diddy support battle rap with corporate sponsorships.
Poison Pen explains the battle rapper mentality of then and now
Brooklyn emcee and battle rap host, Poison Pen, explains how the mentality of battle rappers has changed. In the 90s, rappers used to battle so they could afford the opportunity to tour, sell records, and gain more exposure as a musician. Since 2009, when the…
Poison Pen on Diddy supporting battle rap with corporate sponsorships
Poison Pen weighs in on the pros and cons of corporate sponsors the ever-evolving battle rap community and the influence of Diddy attending events. Look out for Pen’s album, The Glass Ceiling, releasing in 2014.
Poison Pen | Freestyle
The Bed Stuy Best Buy ambassador of battle rap, Poison Pen stops by Rap Is Outta Control to discuss his position in battle rap and the culture evolving. Check out his freestyle over production by DJ Skizz.
The Incomparable Shakespeare talks By Any Dreams Necessary album and shares his history
Brooklyn emcee, The Incomparable Shakespeare, stops by Rap Is Outta Control to discuss his history as an artist and his new album, By Any Dreams Necessary. Growing up alongside the underground group Natural Elements in the 90s, Shakespeare was influenced to taking lyrics seriously. His…
Shabaam Sahdeeq introduces the Keepers Of The Lost Art album on Below System
Shabaam Sahdeeq discusses his latest project, Keepers Of The Lost Art, and his current writing process after many years of recording songs. The album reflects preservation of the elements on hip hop; emceeing, graffiti, b-boying, and DJing. Features include DJ Spinna, Nick Wiz, Domingo, and…
Shabaam Sahdeeq & The Incomparable Shakespeare | Freestyle
Emcees Shabaam Sahdeeq and The Incomparable Shakespeare have both gained popularity in the 90s alongside many of their Brooklyn-bred peers. Check out the two freestyling back-and-forth on Hip Hop Nation’s Rap Is Outta Control.
A.G. announces the D.I.T.C. remix album with Alchemist, DJ Premier, Buckwild, & more
A.G. announces a remix album by the legendary Bronx group, D.I.T.C. Spearheaded by producer Showbiz, the project will include songs from various projects remixed by Buckwild, 9th Wonder, Alchemist, DJ Premier, and many more. The album is expected to released in Spring 2014.