Library Rap: The Hip Hop Interviews with Tim Einenkel

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Library Rap: Hip Hop Laid Up At Home With Covid-19 Library Rap: Hip Hop Laid Up At Home With Covid-19 Dec 08, 2022

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This week we replay an episode Tim produced, wrote, edited early on in the pandemic. How have the lives of Hip Hop artists and creatives been impacted by Covid-19? We hear from Black Moon's Buckshot, DJ Evil Dee, Ras Kass, Smif N Wessun's General Steele, Kwame, Masta Ace, Bobby J from Far Rockaway, Termanology and DJ Neil Armstrong on the effects this pandemic has had, not just on their lives but the lives of other artists.

Library Rap: Ice-T, AllHipHop.com Interview Part 2 Nov 01, 2022

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This week Tim continues his conversation with the legendary Ice-T. Check it out now!

Library Rap: Jeru The Damaja Oct 07, 2022

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Jeru The Damaja checks in this week from Berlin, Germany with Tim Einenkel. Jeru talks career, working with artists such as DJ Premier, his early beef with Puffy, why it was never about Biggie, life in quarantine and newest project. This interview was recorded in April of 2020, beginning of Covid Pandemic. Full interview at AllHipHop.com

Library Rap: Sol Messiah's God CMPLX Sep 30, 2022

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This week, Tim talks to Sol Messiah about his new album God CMPLX, working with TLC, Dead Prez, Nappy Roots, Boyz II Men and Madonna. Sol also breaks down the art of the scratch, which Public Enemy track is the greatest record ever made and much more.

Library Rap: Don Newkirk and Prince Paul Aug 19, 2022

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Stetsasonic, De La Soul, Gravediggaz, 3rd Bass, Def Jam, Producers, DJs, Hip Hop, 40 plus years of friendship. In 2020 they did a project BY EVERY MEANS NECESSARY VOL. 1, the original score to the celebrated NETFLIX documentary, “WHO KILLED MALCOLM X?" The two legends join Tim to discuss their extraordinary careers, producing De La Soul, Stetsasonic, why they continue to be in love with hip-hop, and why Malcolm X was one of the greatest lyricists.

Library Rap: Ice T, AllHipHop.com Interview Aug 08, 2022

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This week Tim continues his conversation with legendary, Ice-T. They to discuss turning points in his career, music, acting, the power of the B-side, MCs that have had big impacts on his career and whether or not he would do a Verzuz.

AllHipHop.com Presents: Library Rap: Interview with Pharoahe Monch Jul 22, 2022

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Organized Konfusion. Solo Artist. Lyricist. Artist. Genius. He’s Pharoahe Monch and this week he joins Library Rap: The Hip Hop Interviews with Tim Einenkel. For the full video interview, go to AllHipHop.com

AllHipHop.com Presents: Library Rap: Interview with Rah Digga Jul 15, 2022

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Rah Digga discusses studying electrical engineering, performing at Lyricist Lounge for the first time, as well as the impact Kool G. Rap, Rakim and KRS-One had on her as an artist. Full interview at AllHipHop.com

AllHipHop.com Presents: Library Rap Jim Jones Interview Jul 08, 2022

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Jim Jones Speaks On Ending Feud With French Montana And More On Library Rap: The Hip Hop Interviews With Tim Einenkel. Go to AllHipHop.com for the full interview

AllHipHop.com Presents: Library Rap: Rahzel Interview Jul 01, 2022

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Check out Tim's interview with the legendary Rahzel. For the full interview go to AllHipHop.com