Evidence, Rakaa, and DJ Babu are Los Angeles veterans of hip hop culture. Together they form the legendary hip hop group Dilated Peoples that have been leaders in the underground movement and leaders in creating their own sound. In this interview with DJ Eclipse, Dilated…
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Legendary producer Domingo speaks on his album Same Game, New Rules
East New York producer Domingo, known for his production work with KRS-One, Kool G Rap, and Big Punisher, has released his latest album, Same Game, New Rules. In this clip from Rap Is Outta Control, Domingo talks about being an independent artist and hustling album…
REKS explains the Eyes Watching God album and his growth as an artist
Massachusetts emcee REKS breaks down the events leading up to his newest album, Eyes Watching God, and the organic approach of working with Hazardis Soundz to produce the entire project. REKS’ comments on his decision to make a new project being that “there’s always new…
Hazardis Soundz on producing REKS’ album, Eyes Watching God, and upcoming projects
South Florida producer Hazardis Soundz called into Rap Is Outta Control to discuss his recent work with REKS on the album Eyes Watching God in which he produced entirely. Haz has recently engineered the Mega Philosophy album by Cormega & Large Professor and is working…
REKS | Freestyle
Massachusetts emcee REKS was featured on Rap Is Outta Control this week to talk about his latest album, Eyes Watching God. The album is produced entirely by Hazardis Soundz and features some special guests. Check out this REKS freestyle at the closing of the show…
Blacastan describes the Watson & Holmes album with Stu Bangas
Blacastan of The Demigodz and Army Of The Pharaohs was our special guest this week at Rap Is Outta Control to discussing his upcoming project on Brutal Music. He teamed up with producer Stu Bangas to release the album Watson & Holmes. Blacastan discusses how…
Smoothe Da Hustler explains his relationship with Trigger Tha Gambler & General D.V.
Smoothe Da Hustler talks about his biological brother, Trigger The Gambler, and their long-time neighborhood friend, General D.V. The two brothers were visited regularly by dozens of people, so when D.V. stopped by, he had to earn their trust like the rest. D.V. was so…
Smoothe Da Hustler breaks down “Broken Language” from 1995
Brownsville emcee Smoothe Da Hustler talks about his 1995 hit “Broken Language” with Trigger Tha Gambler and General DV. Smoothe and Trigger remember writing to the beat and the excitement they had after the recording was finished. General DV was called home, otherwise he would…
Onyx announces Kane & Abel film with Russell Simmons and discusses their history with Jam Master Jay
The hardcore rap group Onyx stops by the Rap Is Outta Control show to talk about their new album, WAKEDAFUCUP. Sticky Fingaz announces a film he’s working on with Russell Simmons and Omar Epps called Kane & Abel. Fredro Starr also discusses Onyx’s early group…
Kool Keith describes the Demolition Crash album and his versatility on production
The originator Kool Keith released a double-disc mixtape, Demolition Crash, and discussed it with DJ Eclipse and Q-Unique at Rap Is Outta Control. Keith talked about how his versatility and how he can rap on any kind of beat, which not many artists have proven….