Cormega calls into RIOC and shares some advice on being independently successful. He breaks down how major record labels should restructure and lower their budgets to profit from mid-tier artists, and the amount of work it takes to have a long-term, independent career. Look out…

Queens emcee, Cormega, calls into Rap Is Outta Control to discuss his new album, Mega Philosophy, entirely produced by Large Professor. He comments on the direction of the album and how it may surprise his fans. Features include Black Rob, Nature, AZ, Redman, and Styles…

Boldy James of Detroit talks about his cousin, Chuck Inglish of The Cool Kids, introducing him to legendary producer Alchemist. Boldy and Al began working on a mixtape, which later turned into the album, My 1st Chemisty Set. Features include Action Bronson, Freeway, Earl Sweatshirt,…

Detroit emcee Boldy James stops by Rap Is Outta Control to talk about his upcoming album with Alchemist and spit some bars. Purchase My 1st Chemistry Set.

Two of the most influential producers in hip hop history, DJ Premier and Pete Rock, have agreed to join forces on a collaborative double album. Premo states that the lead single will be produced by himself, with Pete rhyming.

Pete Rock explains how the 80 Blocks From Tiffany’s album with Camp Lo came to fruition from one initial collaboration. He also mentions the experience of working with Sonny Cheeba and Geechi Suede, and selecting appropriate beats for the project. Download the album here.

Fuse TV has recently featured DJ Eclipse on their popular segment, Crate Diggers. New York underground hip hop champion DJ Eclipse has helped the culture grow in many under-appreciated ways. He has given a platform for the underground scene in New York where their voices…

Two of the most influential producers in rap music history, DJ Premier and Pete Rock, talk about their introductions to up & coming Pittsburgh rapper Mac Miller.

Lord Digga of Masta Ace Incorporated explains how his beat was approved by RZA for Ol Dirty Bastard’s single “Brooklyn Zoo Remix”. It was the first non-RZA beat that the Wu-Tang Clan had ever used before.

Producer and emcee Lord Digga talks about his affiliation with Masta Ace and the group Masta Ace Incorporated. He also shares a story on how he ended up featuring on the song “Saturday Night Live” when he was not initially a member of the group.