ILL BILL talks with DJ Eclipse and Torae about why more artists don’t release albums with production from the super-producers Pete Rock, Large Professor, and DJ Premier. The all-star production lineup was first seen on Nas’ Illmatic in 1994, followed by Non Phixion’s The Future Is Now in 2002, and…
Grandmaster Caz comments on Ice-T’s documentary Something From Nothing: The Art Of Rap
Cold Crush Brothers member Grandmaster Caz talks about Ice-T’s documentary The Art Of Rap, and how it’s great to see a platform for hip hop artists to discuss the skill set, mind set, and inspiration of writing rhymes.
Grandmaster Caz shares a writing tip from Raheim of The Furious Five
Torae comments on Grandmaster Caz’s writing style as it appears in the lyric book WRITTEN! Caz mentions a tip he received from Raheim of The Furious Five on writing words that rhyme in an easier fashion.
Grandmaster Caz talks about his lyric book WRITTEN!
Grandmaster Caz of the Cold Crush Brothers talks about the book WRITTEN! The book includes photographed copies Caz’s handwritten rhymes from his original notepads. Some of the most famous rap lyrics of all time have been written by Caz, including “Rapper’s Delight”.
Grandmaster Caz talks Melle Mel and routines with Cold Crush Brothers
Grandmaster Caz talks about Melle Mel being the only person that inspired him to improve his level of emceeing. He also mentions how the Cold Crush Brothers came up with their routines and harmonic melodies.
Grandmaster Caz reveals how he was casted for Wild Style
Grandmaster Caz of the legendary Cold Crush Brothers talks about being casted for the 1983 hip hop film Wild Style. The film stands the test of time as one of the most authentic hip hop films to date.
Lee Quiñones & Grandmaster Caz remember hip hop elements influencing one another
Graffiti art innovator Lee Quiñones talks about his influences to paint on subway cars overnight in the 1970s and 1980s. Grandmaster Caz comments on how b-boys, graffiti artists, DJs, and emcees have collectively influenced him to perfect his craft.
Lee Quiñones on graffiti artist challenges circa Wild Style
Lee Quiñones talks about the challenges of being accepted as a graffiti artist from the 1970s and 1980s. He has since had his artwork placed in several museums, along with notoriety as an innovator of New York City street art. Check Lee’s prints for sale at DirtyPilot.com.
Lee Quiñones of Wild Style talks limited edition photographed prints
Wild Style film star and graffiti artist Lee Quiñones talks about the limited edition photographed prints of his early work for sale. From 1978-1982, Lee painted three walls on NYC’s lower east side handball courts. Well-known for his end to end Subway car paintings. Lee has created the templates for…
Grandmaster Caz (Cold Crush Brothers) | Freestyle
One of the earliest emcees in hip hop and star of The Art Of Rap documentary, Grandmaster Caz kicks a freestyle with the smooth and effortless flow he is known for.