Interviews

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.

Get More: RapFix Live, Full Episodes RIOC’s own DJ Eclipse has an exclusive interview with Sway Calloway, formerly of the world famous Wake Up Show. Eclipse celebrates his 15th year running The Halftime Show on WYNU. He also mentions the staple of Fat Beats and…

Influential emcee, Special Ed, who made his debut in 1989 talks about the importance of incorporating dance in his music and stage shows, along with the group, Zhigge, that toured with Ed. D-Stroy calls into the show to pay respect Ed taking his craft serious.

New Jersey emcee Rasheed Chappell discusses his influence of Special Ed while watching Video Music Box in his younger days. Rasheed’s new album features production from Kenny Dope and Lord Finesse, as well as features from Raheem DeVaughn and Dionne Farris.

Q-Unique joins RIOC to discuss his compilation album, Marvels Team-Up, and how it came to fruition. He also mentions new projects with StillWell, a street metal project, and a solo album for 2014. Features on Marvels Team-Up include ILL BILL, Phil Harmonix, Sean Strange, PMD,…

D.I.T.C. affiliate Milano showed up to Rap Is Outta Control to talk about his new mixtape, Alpha Romeo. Having a relationship and collaboration with Big Punisher, “Where Ya At?”, Milano put together a tribute song with Termanology for the famous “dead-in-the-middle-of-little-Italy” rapper, with cuts by…