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…
Interviews
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.
A.G. announces a vinyl EP project with John Robinson, produced by Ray West
A.G. explains his interest in recording a project with Scienz Of Life member, John Robinson, and how he appreciates John’s lyricism and respect to musicianship. The project is a vinyl EP, produced entirely by Ray West using an SP12.
Ray West reveals upcoming projects on Red Apples 45 with Blu, John Robinson, A.G., and O.C.
Red Apples 45 is a boutique-style record label that is dedicated to releasing vinyl and other physical products despite the digital age. Spearheaded by producer Ray West, he discusses upcoming Red Apples releases including the recent Ray’s Cafe EP with D.I.T.C. member O.C. Other projects…
Ray West, A.G., & Dave Dar discuss Ray’s Cafe EP with O.C.
Ray West remembers when A.G. invited O.C. into Ray’s studio to meet and work on music. He explains how the album title, Ray’s Cafe, was created and the blend between O.C.’s style of emceeing and the smokey jazz 70s vibe of Ray’s beats. The album…
9th Wonder explains signing artists and Rapsody & Add-2 discuss new Jamla projects
9th Wonder describes his business process when considering signing artists in which he sees potential. 9th explains that he runs Jamla Records with a program similar to those of sports teams. Not all good talent will play well in his program and should not expect…
GQ remembers meeting 9th Wonder and joining Jamla Records
Before graduating college, GQ received a text from 9th Wonder through a mutual friend about visiting the studio in North Carolina. Check out the video where GQ tells the story of meeting the Jamla squad and receiving feedback from 9th about his music.
Mathematics remembers drawing the “W” logo for The Wu-Tang Clan
Mathematics talks about the his visual contribution to The Wu-Tang Clan when he drew the “W” logo in a last minute situation for RZA. The group knew they needed a logo to brand themselves and being that Mathematics was a graffiti artist, he was able…
Mathematics talks The Answer album and The Wu-Tang Clan’s legacy
Mathematics was a DJ and producer for GZA before The Wu-Tang Clan had even formed. He has kept a low profile while still keeping a successful career and is the creative mind behind the “W” logo that Wu-Tang is so famously known for. Mathematics has…
Mela Machinko & Mr. Len discuss their different perspectives on the 9AM Blues EP concept
Mela Machinko and Mr. Len have different perspectives when it comes to their 9AM Blues. Mela had grown tired of the nonsense affiliated with being a full-time musician and wanted to take a break. She realized how difficult it was to find a corporate job,…