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…

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.

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…

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 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…

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 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…

Detroit emcee Boldy James stops by Rap Is Outta Control to talk about his upcoming album with Alchemist and spit some bars. Purchase My 1st Chemistry Set.

Two of the most influential producers in hip hop history, DJ Premier and Pete Rock, have agreed to join forces on a collaborative double album. Premo states that the lead single will be produced by himself, with Pete rhyming.

Pete Rock explains how the 80 Blocks From Tiffany’s album with Camp Lo came to fruition from one initial collaboration. He also mentions the experience of working with Sonny Cheeba and Geechi Suede, and selecting appropriate beats for the project. Download the album here.