Brooklyn emcee, The Incomparable Shakespeare, stops by Rap Is Outta Control to discuss his history as an artist and his new album, By Any Dreams Necessary. Growing up alongside the underground group Natural Elements in the 90s, Shakespeare was influenced to taking lyrics seriously. His latest album features Jesse Correll,…

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 DJ Dister. The album will…

Emcees Shabaam Sahdeeq and The Incomparable Shakespeare have both gained popularity in the 90s alongside many of their Brooklyn-bred peers. Check out the two freestyling back-and-forth on Hip Hop Nation’s Rap Is Outta Control.

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. 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.

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 include Pianos In The Projects,…

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 is a collaboration between Ray…

Bronx legendary emcee, A.G. of D.I.T.C., stops by Rap Is Outta Control to share some unheard material and promote Ray West’s album with O.C., Ray’s Cafe. Purchase Ray’s Cafe at Fat Beats.

9th Wonder brought the Jamla Records roster to Rap Is Outta Control to discuss new projects and the synergy of the group. Check out this freestyle with GQ, Add-2, and Rapsody.

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 quick results. Also in this…