grandmaster caz

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.

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 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 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 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.

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.

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.

DJ Eclipse and Torae answer a caller’s question on why Grandmaster Caz of the Cold Crush Brothers is the emcee that inspired so many successful artists today.