Pennsylvania emcees King Magnetic and GQ Nothin’ Pretty are back for another round of freestyles with DJ Eclipse. The two have new albums that they’re currently touring with; King Magnetic with Everything Happens 4 A Reason and GQ Nothin’ Pretty with Animation. Check out the…
DJ Skizz & Milano Constantine on The Way We Were album
Brooklyn-based DJ and producer DJ Skizz has slew of quality Hip Hop albums releasing in 2017. He was recently joined by Manhattan emcee Milano Constantine to talk with DJ Eclipse about their collaboration project, The Way We Were. Fully produced by DJ Skizz and Marco…
Nick Wiz Talks Music Publishing & Licensing As A Producer
Well-established music producer Nick Wiz who has earned his stripes creating some classic Hip Hop tracks has expanded his sound into the entertainment industry. Known for his production for Cella Dwellas and Rakim, Nick Wiz appeared on Rap Is Outta Control to discuss his recent…
JuneLyfe (Retrospek)
Boston-area native JuneLyfe (Retrospek) spoke with DJ Eclipse about his beginnings recording music as an emcee for 20+ years. He spoke on his early days as a singer, later transitioning into battle rapping, and forming the Hip Hop group Retrospek along with emcee SPNDA and…
Milano Constantine | 2017 Freestyle
Manhattan-native Milano Constantine and producer DJ Skizz recently spoke with DJ Eclipse about their latest album The Way We Were with additional contributions from Marco Polo. The album includes guest appearances from Conway, Big Twins, and Lil Fame (M.O.P.). Check out this freestyle video from…
Ran Reed talks Still Commanding Respect album
Paterson, NJ producer/emcee Ran Reed has released his latest solo album, Still Commanding Respect. Making his introduction in 1999 with “The Introduction” featuring Cella Dwellas, Ran followed up in 2012 with the compilation album, Respect The Architect 1992-1998, collaborating with producer Nick Wiz. Still Commanding…
Ran Reed & JuneLyfe (Retrospek) | Freestyle (J.Dilla Instrumental)
New Jersey emcee/producer Ran Reed and Massachussetts emcee JuneLyfe (Retrospek) are long-time artists that have been putting forth efforts in their music careers as if they were newcomers. Ran Reed has released his latest album Still Commanding Respect with production from Nick Wiz as well…
K-Born talks I Am My Community, Teddy Riley, & The Classical Two
K-Born is a pioneer of 80s Hip Hop from the group The Classical Two. In 1987, K and his partner L.A. Bru released the song “New Generation”, produced by Teddy Riley. In recent years, K-Born has shifted his focus on helping community members in need…
D.V. Alias Khryst talks Non Phixion and being an indie artist
Brooklyn native D.V. Alias Khryst come to RIOC to chat with DJ Eclipse about his upcoming project, scheduled for release later in 2017. D.V. also goes into depth about his career and the reason for his intelligence and business acumen having an impact on the…
DJ Illegal talks Goon Bap album by Snowgoons
DJ Illegal is front man of the most popular Hip Hop producer collective from Germany, the Snowgoons. Celebrating their 10-year anniversary since the group’s first release, Snowgoons have released Goon Bap, their latest effort to revive the 90s with some of Hip Hop’s most legendary…