Library Rap: The Hip Hop Interviews with Tim Einenkel

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AllHipHop.com Presents Library Rap Interview: RJD2 May 12, 2023

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This week Tim sits down with producer, RJD2. The two discuss creating beats on the MPC 2000 in the late 90s, his debut album, Deadringer, latest album The Fun Ones, signing to El-P’s label Definitive Jux, working with artists such as: El-P, Copywrite, Mos Def, Aceyalone, Blueprint, Murs, J-Live, Tame One, Homeboy Sandman and Cage.

AllHipHop.com Presents Library Rap Interview: Goodie Mob May 05, 2023

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Atlanta rap gods Goodie Mob ( Bigg Gipp, Khujo, T-mo and CeeLo) break down their iconic careers, their latest release and what’s in the store for the group. CeeLo also talks about origins of Trap Music, a term first coined by the rap group.

AllHipHop.com Presents Library Rap Interview: J. Period Apr 28, 2023

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The legendary group, De La Soul has said this about my next guest “J.PERIOD mixtapes transcends just mixing records.” This week on The Library with Tim Einenkel, J. Period joins the conversation to discuss his origins as a DJ, what artists like Nas, The Roots, Mobb Deep, Lauryn Hill, Pharoahe Monch, Q-Tip, Big Daddy Kane and Pete Rock mean to him, and how was he able to flip the music from the 11-time Tony Award winning play “Hamilton” into a groundbreaking mixtape.

Library Rap: Amadeus360 Apr 21, 2023

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“Kid Capri’s advice to me was 'less is more" - Producer, Amadeus360 tells Library Rap this week. On May 12th, Amadeus will release "The MPC Jedi" which features a powerhouse lineup that includes Buckshot, M.O.P, Masta Ace, Craig G, Termanology, and many more. Tim and the Brooklyn based producer break down the beat making process, getting cosigned by De La Soul, and why he got on Craig G’s nerves.

Library Rap: Che Noir Mar 24, 2023

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This week, Che Noir joins Tim to talk new album, Noir or Never, impact Jay Z, Rapsody, Foxy Brown and Nas had on her as an artist and her collaborations with Benny the Butcher, Skyzoo, 38 Speech and Ransom. The Buffalo, NY MC discusses why she hates interviews, being a female artist and lyrics of her's that make her say "oh shit?! I can't believe I wrote that."

Library Rap: C-Mob Interview Feb 02, 2023

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This week on Library Rap, Tim talks to C-Mob, one half of Gotti Mob (C-Mob and Kurupt) about their new album, Don’t Be Stupid, the struggles and benefits of being an independent artist, his love for the culture and why he’s not a “horrorcore” rap artist.

Library Rap: Skyzoo - The Mind of a Saint Interview Jan 13, 2023

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Journalist William Ketchum tweeted out “This new Skyzoo album, The Mind of a Saint, which is rapped from the perspective of Franklin Saint from Snowfall, is stunning. It's not just a bunch of fly punchlines and references to the show, but it conveys Franklin's emotions and adroitly covers the themes of the show as well.” This week on Library Rap, Tim talks to Skyzoo about the concept of the album, harsh realities of the drug game and why Ronald Reagan’s war on drugs was bullshit.

Library Rap: A Portrait Of Rasheed Chappell Interview Jan 06, 2023

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This week on Library Rap, Tim talks to Rasheed Chappell about his new album, A Portrait Of. Chappell breaks down each track on the project, growing up hip hop in New Jersey, the geniuses of Slick Rick, Statik Selektah, the importance of the DJ, and so much more.

Library Rap: Mystic Dec 22, 2022

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This week on Library Rap, Tim speaks to Bay area legend, Mystic about her new album Dreaming In Cursive: The Girl Who Loved Sparklers, lessons learned from Outkast, Souls of Mischief, Leaders of the New School, Digital Underground, opening up about trauma and healing through music and poetry

Library Rap: Femme Deadly Venoms Interview Dec 16, 2022

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This week on Library Rap, Tim Talks to Femme Deadly Venoms about their new album, Femmenomenon, women in hip hop, the power of women in hip hop, music as therapy, the impact sexual assault has on saviors and their families and so much more.

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