Statik Selektah opens up about a recent discussion on the music industry evils. Records labels are trying to save every last penny, which means samples are not being cleared and many great records will never see the light of day. Check out some of the examples he talks about in…
Statik Selektah describes touring with Joey Bada$$ and Pro Era
Producer Statik Selektah talks about his recent ventures with Joey Bada$$ and the Pro Era crew. Watch him break down his experience of touring with teenagers and being introduced to a new group of fans.
Necro | Freestyle
Brooklyn emcee and leader of Pyscho+Logical-Records, Necro, showcases his rhyming skills on Rap Is Outta Control. He is joined by legend Kool G Rap to promote their collaborative album, Once Upon A Crime, under the group name, The Godfathers. The album includes 16 tracks, entirely produced by Necro, along with…
Ransom & Statik Selektah talk The Proposal album
Ransom and Statik Selektah have teamed up for an album called The Proposal. At Rap Is Outta Control, the two discuss how they linked up and had a studio session with no preparation to record an album. Four months later, The Proposal challenges all artists to make better music. Features…
Ransom | Freestyle
Jersey City emcee Ransom stops by Rap Is Outta Control to promote his new album with producer Statik Selektah. The project is called The Proposal, challenging other emcees and producers to make better music. Purchase The Proposal.
Large Professor explains his production sound and upcoming projects
Legendary emcee and producer Large Professor from Queens stops by Rap Is Outta Control to discuss his upcoming projects. Large Pro also breaks down his style of production and the influence of soul music. Upcoming projects include collaborations with Reap The Naturaw, Timeless Truth, and a new solo Large Professor…
J57 recaps A3C with Ghostface Killah & Brown Bag AllStars
Producer/emcee J57 from the New York crew, Brown Bag AllStars, shares the highlights from the group’s recent trip to Atlanta for the A3C Festival. Brown Bag opened for Ghostface Killah in addition to backing up Audible Doctor’s solo set.
Cormega shares advice for independent careers
Cormega calls into RIOC and shares some advice on being independently successful. He breaks down how major record labels should restructure and lower their budgets to profit from mid-tier artists, and the amount of work it takes to have a long-term, independent career. Look out for Cormega’s latest album, Mega…
Cormega describes Mega Philosophy album produced by Large Professor
Queens emcee, Cormega, calls into Rap Is Outta Control to discuss his new album, Mega Philosophy, entirely produced by Large Professor. He comments on the direction of the album and how it may surprise his fans. Features include Black Rob, Nature, AZ, Redman, and Styles P.
Boldy James talks meeting Alchemist and recording My 1st Chemistry Set album
Boldy James of Detroit talks about his cousin, Chuck Inglish of The Cool Kids, introducing him to legendary producer Alchemist. Boldy and Al began working on a mixtape, which later turned into the album, My 1st Chemisty Set. Features include Action Bronson, Freeway, Earl Sweatshirt, and more. The album can…