Library Rap: The Hip Hop Interviews with Tim Einenkel

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Library Rap: L.A. Sunshine May 28, 2021

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In his book, “L.A. Sunshine: A True Story, The Real Accounts” legendary hip-hop artist LA sunshine of the Treacherous Three delves into his sexual victimization at the age of seven, as well as his rise to fame as a member of The Treacherous Three.

Library Rap: Apathy May 21, 2021

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This week on Library Rap, Tim sits down with Connecticut. based MC and producer Apathy who speaks on Pharoahe Monch being a "wizard" with words, what it was like meeting and working with artists like O.C. and DJ Premier and what his friend and business partner Celph Titled means to him. He also speaks on learning financial responsibility and how he balances a hectic new real estate career with his love for hip hop music and his family.

Library Rap: First Interview with Chuck D May 14, 2021

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This week on Library Rap, Tim talks to Public Enemy frontman. Hip-Hop Legend. Rock N Roll Hall of Fame inductee. Roosevelt, Long Island's own Chuck D. In the interview Chuck D. talks to Tim about Hip-Hop modern vocabulary, why commercial radio is still important, the 20th anniversary of Muse Sick-n-Hour Mess Age and and his place and responsibility in hip hop culture.

Library Rap: Easy Mo Bee May 07, 2021

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Big Daddy Kane, Queen Latifah, Public Enemy, Miles Davis, Tupac, The Notorious B.I.G., Busta Rhymes, Craig Mack, Lost Boyz, Heavy D, and the Wu-Tang Clan. These are just some of the artists Easy Mo Bee has produced in his 30 years in the business. Easy Mo Bee sits down on Library Rap from a coffee shop in Harlem for an extraordinary interview which covers the producer's early beginnings, working with Miles Davis, Tupac, Biggie, and Big Daddy Kane; and what similarities he was able to find in each of these artists. Mo Bee also discusses why we should appreciate 90s commercial hip hop, and the reason he decided to stop using samples when creating beats.

Library Rap: Diamond D Interview Apr 30, 2021

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Diamond D sits down for an exclusive Library Rap interview speaking on his 30+ career in hip hop, his various work with artists such as the late Black Rob and Pharoahe Monch, disputes the origin story of how a collaboration with The Fugees came to be, his admiration of fellow D.I.T.C. producer Buckwild and why there's no rules when it comes to remixing. He also speaks on Gotham, his new joint album with Talib Kweli.

Library Rap: Siba Giba - From France to New York, Hip Hop Worldwide Apr 23, 2021

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Producer, MC, Curator, composer, journalist and historian; Siba Giba wears many hats. This week on Library Rap, the Get Open member discusses his group's latest album, Front & Center, hip hop in France vs. in the U.S., working with legends such as Daddy O and Everlast, and takes us through his hip hop life story. The episode exemplifies hip hop journalism at it's finest.

Library Rap: Tech N9ne Apr 16, 2021

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Tech N9ne joined the podcast this week to talk musical inspiration, writing process, why he doesn't sleep, the live show, lessons from Biggie and Tupac, politics, fear and Tim asked Tech N9ne a question he's never been asked before.

Library Rap: Philmore Green Apr 09, 2021

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Chicago artist, Philmore Greene has just released his latest project, Knowledge & Power. This week on Library Rap, he sits down with Tim to discuss the project, working with Skyzoo, growing up in West Garfield, Park, Chicago, his plans to continue to empower his community, finding beauty in your surroundings and balancing family life with artist life during a pandemic.

Library Rap: Tony Award winner, Poetri Apr 02, 2021

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We kick off National Poetry Month by airing my interview with Tony Award winner, Poetri. The 7x HBO Def Poet talks to Tim about new projects and the two revisit some of his older work, performing on Broadway and Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam, his use of humor, handling writers block and balancing his art with taking caring of his wife who is living with MS

Library Rap: Talib Kweli Mar 26, 2021

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This week on, we replay Tim's incredible interview with Talib Kweli. The BK MC discusses Mos Def and Talib Kweli are Black Star. Kweli talks about Sean Price, what he felt about the beat Kanye West created in from of him in five minutes, being Dave Chappelle and Kanye West rich and different levels of celebrity. Talib also shares his thoughts on Trump and Eminem and much more.

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