NYC hip hop group Natural Elements talk about their newest project, The NEp and how they approached it since they first began recording in 1993. Production was kept in-house with friends Charlemagne and Scram Jones and you can purchase The NEp here.

Hip hop group Natural Elements surfaced on the scene in 1993 with members Anthony Cruz, Swigga Da Don, and Mr. VooDoo. The trio stopped by Rap Is Outta Control to talk about what has changed in 20 years and how they approach their craft differently. Surprisingly, much of their creative…

New York City hip hop group Natural Elements showed up at Rap Is Outta Control to promote their new project, The NEp. After 20 years, the three emcees are still recording together as a group. Check out this freestyle and purchase The NEp.

Prince Po talks about meeting Oh No through his brother Madlib. Torae chimes in about the genius producer that Oh No is. Check out what Po has to say about being a leader and deciding to record a full ablbum with Oh No called Animal Serum. Purchase Animal Serum here.

Prince Po describes his personal experiences with both The Notorious B.I.G. and 2Pac. “They are both kings” he explains and comments further about how insignificant the comparison is when they two are different in many ways and there are countless hip hop artists that have influenced society. Purchase Po’s album…

Queens emcee Prince Po of Organized Konfusion joins the Rap Is Outta Control team to discuss his album, Animal Serum, with Oxnard producer Oh No and also spit a freestyle. Purchase Animal Serum.

Poison Pen shares his thoughts on TheBeeShine battling as Event from 2011-2012. Also, check out Poison Pen discussing the battle rapper mentality and Diddy support battle rap with corporate sponsorships.

Brooklyn emcee and battle rap host, Poison Pen, explains how the mentality of battle rappers has changed. In the 90s, rappers used to battle so they could afford the opportunity to tour, sell records, and gain more exposure as a musician. Since 2009, when the battle community exploded, some rappers…

Poison Pen weighs in on the pros and cons of corporate sponsors the ever-evolving battle rap community and the influence of Diddy attending events. Look out for Pen’s album, The Glass Ceiling, releasing in 2014.

The Bed Stuy Best Buy ambassador of battle rap, Poison Pen stops by Rap Is Outta Control to discuss his position in battle rap and the culture evolving. Check out his freestyle over production by DJ Skizz.