Library Rap: The Hip Hop Interviews with Tim Einenkel

On Part 2 of The Library’s interview with DJ Neil Armstrong,  Tim and DJ Neil Armstrong discuss their favorite Jay-Z tracks. When Michael Jackson and R. Kelly come up they talk about the issues surrounding how one can or cannot separate the "artist" from the "person."  Armstrong also talks about challenging personal convictions while fulfilling his role as a DJ, connection betw...

This week on The Library with Tim Einenkel, Jay Z’s former tour DJ, DJ Neil Armstrong.  In Part 1 of the interview the Queens, New York native begins by explaining why he needs three phones to play Pokémon Go and then we get into DJ Armstrong’s history in Hip Hop. Armstrong talks about first hearing Newcleus’ Jam on It played on New York City radio as a kid. He covers his years going to church as...

This week on The Library with Tim Einenkel, Tim continues his conversation with legendary Evil Dee. Evil Dee talks about how Rawkus Records could have succeeded, learning the business aspect of the music industry, Black Moon's history, Beatminez Radio history, embracing technological development as a DJ and a new Black Moon Album. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for i...

This week on The Library with Tim EInenkel, Tim talks to Legendary Producer, Evil Dee. In Part 1 of this interview, the Black Moon DJ explains why drawing from a diverse set of musical influences helps with the creativity of his production. Dee remembers learning an instrument in 10 minutes, his West Indian parents' love for Kenny Rogers, and talks about the origin of Da Beatminez. Evil Dee ends p...

This week on The Library with Tim Einenkel, Albany, GA artist, Cantrell. The Mass Appeal artist talks his early beginnings Jam Skating in Georgia, lessons learned from Nas, his mom's music,  breaks down his lyrics, his new album Devil Never Even Lived and much more.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adv...

This week on The Library with Tim Einenkel, Southern MC, Jackie Spade. Spade first gained recognition from the 2015 BET Hip-Hop Cypher. He talks about DJ Premier cutting it while in the cypher, the influence of Lil Wayne, and wanting to be a fly on the wall for Tupac's Hit Em Up. Jackie Spade gets into what makes up the soulfulness of Southern Hip Hop, his writing process, and his new album, Auraf...

This week on The Library with Tim Einenkel, Tim sits down with two legends, Grandmaster Caz and Grandmaster Melle Mel. The progenitors of hip hop talk about what inspired them, Top Shelf records and the media tour, what differentiated them from others and share some great hip hop history. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...

This week on The Library with Tim Einenkel, In part 1, Tim sits down with two legends, Grandmaster Caz and Grandmaster Melle Mel. The progenitors of hip hop talk about what inspired them, what differentiated them from others, and what the world was like when they were helping to form what we now know as hop hip. They discuss hearing new artists, what rocks their boats, and the surprising influence...

I first heard Rockaway Beach, New York City, native Bobby J on Instagram after he posted a video of MC and Producer, Kwame and himself going back and forth. Bobby J from Rockaway joins The Library with Tim Einenkel this week to talk about working with Kwame, musical influences, being from Rockaway Beach, why Biggie and Tupac are the greatest, battling, and when he first realized Hip Hop was more t...

This week on The Library with Tim Einenkel, Termanology. The Lawrence, Massachusetts. MC talks about the hip hop scene in his hometown,  writing lyrics, meeting and working with DJ Premier, making the next Illmatic, the legacies of Big Pun, Fat Joe, Mac Miller, his favorite lyrics and much more.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection an...

This week on The Library with Tim Einenkel, the man who invented the scratch and the pioneer of the needle drop, Grand Wizard Theodore. The hip hop legend talks about the moment he invented the scratch and the importance of the needle drop. He talks about his own history in hip hop, his voice being sampled by Public Enemy, his love of the live show and so much more.    Hosted by Simplecast, an Ads...

This week on The Library, Tim talks to Killa Kyleon about his music, lyrics, David Banner, Bun B, Race Relations, Dr. King, Malcolm X and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on The Library with Tim Einenkel, Tim sits down with New York artist, AWAR. AWAR talks to Tim about his Hip Hop beginnings as a student at Fordham University,  his newest album, The Spoils of War and working with artists such as Jadakiss, Scarface, Raekwon, Anthony Hamilton, CyHi the Prynce, Cormega, Alchemist, Jake One, Nottz, Lord Finesse, Showbiz, Statik Selektah and many more.  AWAR...

This week on The Library with Tim Einenkel, Tim talks to DJ Kay Slay. The Drama King talks to Tim about the history of the Graffiti Hall of Fame, how he went from an incredible graffiti artist to a highly respected DJ and breaks down the importance of every hip hop element. Kay Slay also talks about his new album, Hip Hop Frontline, working with artists such as: Bun B, Joell Ortiz, Jon Connor, Lil...

This week on The Library with Tim Einenkel, Tim is joined by Ghost of the Machine. Ghost has worked with Skyzoo, Reks and many more. He's a talented MC who I didn't know much about until I sat down with him and had this incredible conversation.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on The Library with Tim Einenkel, Tim sits down with Masta Ace and Marco Polo. Marco talks about moving to Brooklyn in 2001, Ace talks about his childhood in Brooklyn and how the borough has changed. They also discuss their new album, A Breukelen Story, Masta Ace holding on to a Marco Polo beat for more than 10 years, working with Pharoahe Monch, bringing old and new school hip hop gener...

This week on The Library with Tim Einenkel, Tim talks to hip hop artist, Nino Graye about his newest album No Peace For Kings. Nino talks about lessons learnt from being part of the supergroup, Almighty which consisted of Cappadonna, Planet Asia, Bronze Nazareth, M-Eighty and Canibus. Breaks down songs and lyrics in his new album and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.ads...

This week on The Library, Tim sits down with hip hop artist and host of the Netflix’s series, Hip-Hop Evolution, Shad. Shad talks about his hip hop journey as host of the series, what he’s learned as a fan and as an artist, and talks about who are the MC’s MC. Shad also discusses his own music, his new album, A Short Story About a War, the creative process and his favorite lyric of all time. Hoste...

This week on The Library, we replay Tim's interview with Pharoahe Monch. The Queens rapper discusses his deeply personal 2014 concept album PTSD: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder with Red Bull Music Academy Daily contributor, Tim Einenkel. Make sure you check out more from the interview here http://daily.redbullmusicacademy.com/2016/08/key-tracks-pharoahe-monch-ptsd   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWiz...

This week on The Library with Tim Einenkel, we'll replay Tim's interview with the late, great Combat Jack, Reggie Ossé.  RIP Reggie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on The Library, Tim talks to Benny the Butcher. The Buffalo, NY MC, just released his debut album, Tana Talk 3. He talks about the album, really breaks down his storytelling ability, the origin of his original MC name "2 Chain Benny Mane", why Buffalo, NY is making a real Hip Hop push and why he refers to himself as the '97 Hov. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm...

This week on The Library with Tim Einenkel, Tim sits down with Torae. Torae and Tim talk about his new album, All Praises Due, favorite lyrics, the gentrification of HipHop, being a father, and all things Hip Hop music. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on The Library, Tim sits down with Sadat X and El Da Sensei. Sadat and El discuss their careers so far, the importance of Graffiti in Hip Hop, their favorite MCs, and their latest album, XL and favorite lyrics of all time. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on The Library, Tim sits down with Sadat X and El Da Sensei. In part one of this interview, Sadat and El discuss how they first heard on one another, the importance of Graffiti in Hip Hop, their favorite MCs, and whether or not theyve ever conte Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on The Library, Tim sits down with hip hop artist and host of the Netflixs series, HipHop Evolution. This is a two part interview. In part 1, Shad talks about his hip hop journey as host of the series, what hes learned as a fan and as an artist, Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.