Lee Quiñones talks about the challenges of being accepted as a graffiti artist from the 1970s and 1980s. He has since had his artwork placed in several museums, along with notoriety as an innovator of New York City street art. Check Lee’s prints for sale…
Interviews
Lee Quiñones of Wild Style talks limited edition photographed prints
Wild Style film star and graffiti artist Lee Quiñones talks about the limited edition photographed prints of his early work for sale. From 1978-1982, Lee painted three walls on NYC’s lower east side handball courts. Well-known for his end to end Subway car paintings. Lee…
Jakk Frost comments on Meek Mill Vs Cassidy and rap battles
Philadelphia rap veteran Jakk Frost shares his feelings on the ongoing battle between Meek Mill Vs. Cassidy. He also comments on the sport of battle rap and respecting one another in regards to the art form.
Jakk Frost talks Beard Gang and initiating Malik B of The Roots
Philly emcee Jakk Frost talks about the “Beard Gang Initiation” song as Malik B’s first contribution to the Bead Gang as a group, and other members such as Freeway, Tana Da Beast, Tek (Smif-N-Wessun), and Reef The Lost Cauze.
Jakk Frost on his history in the rap game
Philadelphia veteran emcee Jakk Frost takes us on a tour of his career via the Philly hip hop pioneers of whom he learned from.
DJ Premier calls in for 7L & Esoteric and reminisces on recording “Above The Clouds”
DJ Premier calls into Rap Is Outta Control to congratulate 7L & Esoteric on their album Czarface with Inspectah Deck. Premo is also reminded of a studio session with Deck when recording the Gang Starr single “Above The Clouds”.
DJ Premier calls in and comments on Joey Bada$$
DJ Premier calls into Rap Is Outta Control and speaks about the professionalism of Joey Bada$$ and Pro Era after being guests on Premo’s Siriux XM show, Live From HeadQCourterz. Check out the Joey Bada$$ single “Unorthodox”, produced by DJ Premier.
Esoteric talks early career with 7L and Boston hip hop
Esoteric speaks on the beginning of his career with 7L and the vibe of Boston hip hop in the 90s. Check out 7L & Esoteric’s new album with Inspectah Deck called Czarface.
Esoteric on CZARFACE features and working with Inspectah Deck
Esoteric talks about his new project, CZARFACE, with 7L and Inspectah Deck, and the process of working with Deck after their 1999 underground classic song “Speaking Real Words”. Other features include Ghostface Killah, Vinnie Paz, Action Bronson, Mr. Muthafuckin eXquire, Large Professor, Roc Marciano, Cappadonna,…
Rap Is Outta Control 2012 Highlights
Check out the highlights from 2012 with incredible freestyles and hilarious conversations on Rap Is Outta Control.