Library Rap: The Hip Hop Interviews with Tim Einenkel

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124: The Library: Joell Ortiz Sep 12, 2014

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This week on The Library, Tim talks to Brooklyn MC and Slaughterhouse member, Joell Ortiz about his new album, "House Slippers" which is set to be released September 16, 2014. Joell talks about this could be his most important work to date, his maturity, not only as an artist but as a person and the role Jay-Z played in influencing his career.

123: Buckshot: When You Deal with a Major Label, You're Screwed Sep 12, 2014

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Legendary Brooklyn emcee Buckshot joined Tim on The Library to discuss his latest album “Backpack Travels”. In this clip Buckshot talks about the benefits of being an independent artist.

Hear the entire interview with Buckshot here http://thelibrarywithtimeinenkel.libsyn.com/the-library-buckshot-entire-interview #Buckshot #independentArtist #Hiphop

122: Kool Moe Dee: 1989 the Golden Era of Hip-Hop Ended Sep 11, 2014

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Starting in the late 1980s, a feud between Kool Moe Dee and LL Cool J had begun. Media reported the reason behind the battle essentially as the older Kool Moe Dee being jealous of a younger LL Cool J. During Kool Moe Dee's interview on The Library with Tim Einenkel, Kool Moe Dee says this was simply not true. In this clip, he explains

Hear the entire interview with Kool Moe Dee here http://thelibrarywithtimeinenkel.libsyn.com/the-library-kool-moe-dee

121: Joell Ortiz: Passion for Rhyming Sep 11, 2014

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The entire interview will be available Friday, September 12, 2014 at 12pm EST right here http://thelibrarywithtimeinenkel.libsyn.com/

120: Joell Ortiz Explains Jay-Z's Influence On His Career Sep 11, 2014

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This week on The Library. Tim had the opportunity to talk to Brooklyn MC and SlaughterHouse member Joell Ortiz on the imminent release of his new album "House Slippers". In this clip Joell talks about the important role Jay-Z played in shaping his career. The entire interview will be available Friday, September 12, 2014 at 12pm EST right here http://thelibrarywithtimeinenkel.libsyn.com/

119: Big Daddy Kane Says He Was Flowing Wrong Sep 11, 2014

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As we approach the 25th anniversary of It's A Big Daddy Thing (9/12) and the 20th anniversary of Daddy's Home (9/13), the legendary Big Daddy Kane stopped by to talk with The LIbrary's Tim Einenkel about the 2 albums and what he would have done differently. The topics ranged from his love for soul music to celebrating the 25th anniversary of It's A Big Daddy Thing.

Stay tuned for the entire interview to be available soon right here http://thelibrarywithtimeinenkel.libsyn.com/

118: Big Daddy Kane and Recording Nuff Respect Sep 10, 2014

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As we celebrate the 46th birthday of the legendary Big Daddy Kane stopped by to talk with The LIbrary's Tim Einenkel. The topics ranged from his love for soul music to celebrating the 25th anniversary of It's A Big Daddy Thing. Check out Kane's story about the "Nuff Respect" recording session for the Juice Soundtrack, done in one take.

Stay tuned for the entire interview to be available soon right here http://thelibrarywithtimeinenkel.libsyn.com/

117: The Library: DJ Nu-Mark Sep 05, 2014

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Legendary Pharcyde MC SlimKid3 and Jurassic 5 DJ/producer DJ Nu-Mark are set to release a new collaborative LP via Delicious Vinyl on September 9th titled “SlimKid3 and DJ Nu-Mark”. This week on The Library, Tim talks to DJ Nu-Mark about the new LP and finds out how Sir Paul McCartney fits into a story about a broken turntable and a Jurassic 5 reunion show.

116: The Library: Billy Danze (2nd Interview) Aug 29, 2014

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4 years ago M.O.P.'s Billy Danze stepped into the world of Internet-based music business with the launch of his label We Build Hits. This week on The Library we talk to Billy Danze about the artists thus far on We Build HIts, his plan for the label and of course M.O.P's new album.Learn more about We Build Hits by clicking on the following links:https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/billy-danze-s-we-build-hits to learn more abouthttps://twitter.com/webuildhitshttps://www.facebook.com/webuildhitsThe Library's Top 10 Chart01. Dilated Peoples - Hallelujah (feat. Fashawn, Rapsody, Domo Genesis, Vinnie Paz & Action Bronson)02. CorMega - Rap Basquiat03. Common - The Neighborhood ft. Cocaine 80s and Lil Herb.04. Chuck D - Spread the Words (Featuring Jasiri X and Jahi of PE 2.0)05. Joell Ortiz - Music Saved My Life ft. B.O.B and Mally Stakz06. Buckshot & P-Money -Sweetest Thing (feat. T'Nah [Tina] Apex)07. El Grant - Truth Hurts ft. Torae08. N.B.S. (Natural Born Spitters) -We On That ft. Edo. G and Akrobatik09. KRS-One - Hip Hop Is One10. Devastating Tito and Mikey D'Struction - Got'm Say'n HeyDownload my podcast http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-library-with-tim-einenkel/id491102842Listen to my interviews: https://audioboo.fm/channel/thelibraryWebsite: www.rapstation.comFollow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LibrarywithTim

115: The Library: Boots Riley (Complete Interview) Aug 22, 2014

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This week on The Library, Tim talks to Boots Riley, the front man for The Coup and Street Sweeper Social Club. During the interview Boots defines what revolutionary music is, how his writing and politics have developed over the years, why they won't be played on commercial radio and why Hip-Hop is way more important then anything that happened during the Harlem Renaissance.

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