Library Rap: The Hip Hop Interviews with Tim Einenkel

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441: Intelligenz Jul 31, 2018

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This week on The Library, Tim talks toIntelligenz. Recently featured on aPharoahe Monch, Justin Tyme and Daniel Sky High McClain, thisVeteran of the Air Force talks about her art, how the Air Force influenced her and what it means to be chosen by MC Lytes

440: Darryl “DMC” McDaniels Jul 24, 2018

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This week on The Library, Tim talks to legendary artist, DMC. The Rock Roll Hall of Famer discusses the 30th anniversary of Tougher Than Leather, producer Larry Smith, the importance of being different in Hip Hop. He also spits a new verse which will be

438: Prof Jun 08, 2018

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This week on The Library with Tim Einenkel, Rhymesayers artist, Prof. The Minnesota talks to Tim about his latest album, Pookie Baby, breaks down why signing to a label was the right move for him and explains how he chooses whether to rhyme or sing on a track.

436: Royce Da 5'9” (The Layers Interview) May 07, 2018

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Royce Da 5'9” has recently dropped his newest album, "Layers" under his own label, Bad Half Ent. "Layers" is 5 years in the making and his most congressional. He touches on his struggle with alcoholism and infidelity and his son's autism. The Detroit MC sat down on The Library with Tim Einenkel to talk about the new album, about improving himself by going to therapy, and his hesitancy to be so open with his fans. He tells Tim: "I did worry about coming out and being forthcoming with information about my sobriety and being open and honest with my fans. I did worry about possibly people looking at me like 'nah, we prefer the drunk Royce. We don't want this guy,' then, maybe then, I'd have to think of something else to do because I was willing to take that risk for my family and for my health. "

433: Sa-Roc May 04, 2018

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This week on The Library with Tim Einenkel, Rhymesayers Entertainment artist, Sa-Roc. The Goddess MC breaks down the meaning behind her lyrics, the influences of Langston Hughes, Octavia Butler, and Jazz has had on her as an artist and person. She also shares her thoughts on the music of Kendrick, J Cole, Royce Da 5'9 and DJ Premier.

431: Ice T Apr 20, 2018

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Ice-T made a name for himself bringing his life as a hustler on the streets onto his debut album, 1987’s Rhyme Pays. He was a pioneer in hip hop as it went from regionally popular music to nationally recognized art form. Since then he has become one of only a handful of hip hop MCs to create a highly visible and successful entertainment career, creating music, acting in television and film, and writing a memoir. As he gets ready to headline The Art of Rap Festival this summer, he sits down with The Library’s Tim Einenkel to discuss the many lanes he's taken throughout his career. He talks about his single-minded drive to find freedom from the poverty and violence of the streets, why you should never battle an unsigned rapper, and what the real lesson of Marlon Brando’s Godfather was.#rap #interview #artofrap #icet

429: Mh the Verb Apr 18, 2018

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This week on The Library, Tim talks to MH the Verb about his latest album Afronaut. The two not only break down each track of the album but they also talk about how the current political climate and the current state of hip hop are interacting, and battling depression.

427: Tracey Lee II, Esq Apr 10, 2018

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In 1997, Tracey Lee dropped the hit The Theme Its Party Time. In that same year, he released his debut album Many Facez through Universal Records. Even though The Theme Its Party Time, reached 55 on the Billboard Hot 100 and 6 on the Hot Rap Singles chart

425: Exclusive: Easy Mo Bee Talks About Craig Mack Mar 20, 2018

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On March 12, 2018 Craig Mack passed away at the age of 47. The famed Brentwood, New York MC was the first artist to release music on the then up-coming Bad Boy Records label; and with the release of his debut album, Project: Funk da World on September 20, 1994, Mack's "Flava in Ya Ear" became a much needed first success for Bad Boy and it's head Sean Combs. Mack's Project: Funk da World was made up of 11 tracks, 5 of which were produced by the legendary Easy Mo Bee. Here is The Library with Tim Einenkel's interview with Mo Bee about collaborating with Craig Mack and the important place that Craig Mack's music and persona had and still have in Hip Hop.

423: Rich Nice Feb 27, 2018

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This week on The Library with Tim Einenkel, Rich Nice. Rich was the first Rapper signed to the famed Motown Records label. When Nice isn't lending his voice to A & R Room with Sway, he's working as an A&R and Marketing Executive, as well as the founder of the production Team “The TrackMasters." Tim and Rich talk about growing up in the Bronx, park jams, being an MC on Motown Records and getting to work with artists like Michael Jackson. They discuss TrackMasters production of Nas' second album, It Was Written, and how Kool G. Rap's "Ill Street Blues" would have sounded much different if Rich hadn't suggest G Rap to redo his second verse.

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