Detroit emcee Mic Todd showed up with producer Chuck Cross to talk about Chuck’s album Out Of Nowhere in which Mic contributed to. Also, Brooklyn emcee Napoleon Da Legend by way of Maryland appeared to promote his recent mixtapes Steal This Mixtape and Steal This Mixtape Too. Check out the…
King Magnetic & GQ Nothin’ Pretty | Freestyle
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 freestyle video and purchase 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 Polo, The Way We Were…
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 happenings. Staying true to his…
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 producer Rah Intelligence. JuneLyfe’s upcoming…
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 Milano and purchase The Way…
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 Respect is 20 tracks of…
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 as himself. JuneLyfe has been…
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 through his organization, I Am…
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 amount of music being released…