Library Rap: The Hip Hop Interviews with Tim Einenkel

Dec 20 2023 482
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"Library Rap: The Hip Hop Interviews with Tim Einenkel" is like "Inside the Actor's Studio" for hip hop. Every week, Tim gets inside the art of hip hop in interviews with the most influential emcees, artists, producers, DJs, and sound engineers. Notable guests have included, Ice T, Royce Da 5'9", Joell Ortiz, Talib Kweli, Chuck D, Big Daddy Kane, MC Lyte, David Banner, Scarface, Rah Digga, Rapsody, Smif-N-Wessun, Buckshot, along with many more.

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Remembering Combat Jack - The Interview

Dec 20 2023 46 mins  
In June 2017, Tim Einenkel had the opportunity to interview the late Reggie Osse a.k.a Combat Jack for his Mogul series which highlighted the late Chris Lighty. This week on Library Rap; The Hip Hop Interviews with Tim Einenkel, Tim replays part of his interview with Reggie. On December 20, 2017, the Hip Hop community, the podcast community lost a legend. Reggie Ossé a.k.a. Combat

Exclusive - Jemini The Gifted One- Real Story Behind Shelving the Danger Mouse Collab Album

Nov 03 2023 72 mins  
"I always knew it was going to be released. I just knew I wasn't going to sign off on it until they compensated me the way I should be compensated."- Jemini The Gifted One Tim Einenkel sits down for an exclusive, in-depth interview with Jemini The Gifted One. The legendary emcee talks about his history in hip hop, his confidence and creativity when recording, working with Danger Mo

Trailer: Library Rap: Thew Hip Hop Interviews with Tim Einenkel

Nov 01 2023
"Library Rap: The Hip Hop Interviews with Tim Einenkel" is like "Inside the Actor's Studio" for hip hop. Every week, Tim gets inside the art of hip hop in interviews with the most influential emcees, artists, producers, DJs, and sound engineers. Notable guests have included, Ice T, Royce Da 5'9", Joell Ortiz, Talib Kweli, Chuck D, Big Daddy Kane, MC Lyte, David Banner, Scarface, Ra

Library Rap: Teflon

Sep 22 2023 34 mins  
This week on Library Rap, Tim talks to Brooklyn's own, Teflon about his new album, 2 Sides To Every Story, produced by DJ Premier and Jazimoto. Teflon also discusses working with the legendary M.O.P, Hip Hop's Golden Era, what he's learnt about himself as an artist and what the future brings.

Library Rap: Substantial - Adultish Interview

Aug 18 2023 46 mins  
This week on Library Rap, Tim talks to Substantial. Substantial breaks down his new album, Adultish, his musical journey, defining success, why Chuck D calls him a Hip Hop Scientist and much more.

Library Rap: Black Milk

Aug 11 2023 34 mins  
This week on Library Rap, Tim talks to Black Milk about his new album, Everybody Good?. The Detroit MC/Producer breaks down the lyrics, production and concept of the album. Black Milk also talks mental health, early Hip Hop influences and much more

Replay: Library Rap: DMC, Part 1

Jun 23 2023 13 mins  
This week on Library Rap, we replay part 1 of Tim's interview with DMC. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer discusses still touring, the importance of the DJ in hip hop and the 30th anniversary of “Tougher Than Leather”.

Library Rap: AllHipHop.com Presents - Part 2, B-Real Interview

Jun 01 2023 16 mins  
This week, part 2 of Tim's interview with B-Real. The former Prophets of Rage member talks the importance of DJ Muggs, working with Chuck D, Xzibit, Pharoahe Monch, the origins of his “nasal voice” and the future of his cannabis dispensaries.

Library Rap: Replay - Saving Craig from Craig G, the Interview

May 25 2023 54 mins  
Journey into the mind of legendary emcee Craig G as he sits down on Library Rap to discuss his new album The Fragile Ego. But much more than that, listen in as he documents his personal journey and recent growth, the importance of education, what he admires most about Masta Ace and find out why he doesn't want to treat hip hop like his life depends on it. All that and so much more

AllHipHop.com Presents The Library: Part 2 of Talib Kweli and Diamond D Interview

May 18 2023 7 mins  
Two legendary hip-hop forces – Talib Kweli and Diamond D – have come together to form the new group Gotham. Check out this interview where the dynamic duo talks about their all time great duos, why they tour and so much more. Check out the full interview here https://allhiphop.com/thelibrary/talib-kweli-and-diamond-d-discuss-their-new-group-gotham-making-music-together-favorite