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Do The Knowledge is the latest podcast collaboration between a staple in the New York Hip Hop scene, DJ Eclipse, and Boston-based author Brian Coleman. The first episode has been released, with the focus on Eric B. & Rakim and their 30th Anniversary of the…

Just a few days after the unfortunate and untimely passing of Sean Price, DJ Eclipse dedicated an entire 3-hour RIOC show to the legacy P. As a member of Heltah Skeltah, Boot Camp Clik, Random Axe, and the Duck Down Music family, Sean was one…

After the Rock Steady Anniversary show in Central Park, DJ Eclipse brought some talented DJs to RIOC for a fun medley of breaks and cuts. With four turntables set up in the studio, pairs of two were formed where one DJ would spin breaks for…

This Sunday, July 26, 2015 marks the 38th Rock Steady Anniversary Show with another incredible lineup of performances. Doors open at 2pm in Central Park and the show will run until 7pm. You can expect to see sets from Ea$y Money, Queen Herawin (The Juggaknots),…

Two long-time DJs who have mastered the art of turntablism decades before software came into the picture had an important discussion on the skill level of the new generation of DJs. Both agree that the skill level of turntablism has not surpassed the peak of…

Bronx legend Kool Keith swings by @RapIsOuttaCntrl as a special guest to talk about random topics and watch DJ Eclipse on the turntables. In this one-of-a-kind interview, Keith talks about producing on his own and recording about 7,000 tracks per week. He claims to have…

DJ Eclipse has a discussion with J57 and Spit Gemz about the past 15 years of music marketing and selling records. In the 1990s, the majority of aspiring artists were looking to sign a major record deal, which was like playing the lottery. When Fat…

RIOC’s own DJ Eclipse will be holding it down in Minnesota this May 24th at Rhymesayer’s 2015 SoundSet Festival. Book your flights to the midwest and come out to Canterbury Park in Shakopee, MN for an all-day festival with other legendary acts like Ice Cube,…

Brand new @RapIsOuttaControl hoodies and t-shirts are now available for the holiday season! This special edition includes a design by Cope2, legendary graffiti artist known globally as a general founder of graffiti art. Get free shipping on all U.S. orders through midnight by December 7,…

Some of hip hop’s finest DJs are coming to Columbia, SC this October 25th. The Colonial Life Arena will be hosting a night of hip hop legends performing, including Rakim, EPMD, Slick Rick, Big Daddy Kane, MC Lyte, Dana Dane, and many more. Don’t miss…