Library Rap: The Hip Hop Interviews with Tim Einenkel

This week on The Library with Tim Einenkel, Tim talks to Public Enemy and Prophets of Rages DJ Lord. Lord and Tim define what a true DJ is,the balance between embracing new technology while recognizing that vinyl is not replaceable. The two also talk abou 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 the man behind some of your favorite viral videos. Known as isthishowyougoviral on YouTube, mylothecat on Instagram and by Adam, to his mom, Tim and Adam talk about the process of making these hiphop cartoon ma 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, Joell Ortiz and Apollo Brown. The Brooklyn MC and the Detroit Producer sit down with Tim to discuss their latest album, Mona Lisa. The two artists explain why they dont listen to other music during the creative 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, Keith Murray. The Roosevelt, Long Island MC takes Tim on an epic journey from the first rhyme he ever heard, to the importance of Medgar Evers College Radio to him growing up, writing rhymes while in school, his 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, DellP. Tim talks with Philadelphias Hip Hop Artist and Album of the year Awards winner about the incredible line of MCs coming out of Philly, why Philly is overlooked, and the care he takes in every aspect of al 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, one half of SmifNWessun, General Steele. Tim and the Bucktown MC talk about the 25th Anniversary of Blackmoons Enter da Stage,SmifNWessuns Dah Shinin, their appearance on NPRs Tiny Desk Concert. Steele also gives us insight to th 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, artist and producer Kwam. The legendary producer and MC talks about his early days as an artist, the roles Lionel Hampton and Stevie Wonder played in his life as a child, and the origin of his name. Kwam talks a 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, Teacher, Artist and Beatboxer, Exacto. Exacto talks early beginnings, the art of graffiti, beatboxing 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, Joseph Abajianaka DJ Jab founder of the famed hip hop record store Fat Beats. Abajian gives a history of the record store scene back in 1990s New York City. He explains the importance of Fat Beats to the independent hip hop artis 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 REKS, who, along with Short Fyuz is about to release his 11th album, Order in Chaos Bullies Music Group Incorporated. Tim talks to Reks about the new album, working with producers DJ Premier, Pete Rock, Statik Selekt Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Actress, entrepreneur and artist, Yo Yo, joins The Library with Tim Einenkel this week to talk early influences, using hip hop to empower the youth, what Doug E Fresh, MC Lyte and Roxanne Shante mean to her and the culture and of course Tupac. 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, hes an emcee, a DJ, Host, Producer, hes DStroy. The Arsonists emcee talks about growing up in Brooklyn, how it shaped him as an artist, freestyling with Big Daddy Kane, collaborating with DJ Tony Touch, the importance of Fat Beat Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tour is well known for his long and well regarded career as a journalist, cultural critic, teacher, television personality and now podcaster. This week on The Library, Tour joins Tim to discuss his early beginnings, share stories about some of the many in 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, Shadcore. The Florida Emcee talks about his self released album, Aux Tales, the influence RunDMC has had on his art and why he doesnt curse in his rhymes. 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, Del the Funky Homosapien. Tim and Del talk about recovering from the lifechanging, near death accident he sustained last month while performing, his new album Gate 13, his early influences, album titles, how bat 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 toIntelligenz. Recently featured on aPharoahe Monch, Justin Tyme and Daniel Sky High McClain, thisVeteran of the Air Force talks about her art, how the Air Force influenced her and what it means to be chosen by MC Lytes 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 legendary artist, DMC. The Rock Roll Hall of Famer discusses the 30th anniversary of Tougher Than Leather, producer Larry Smith, the importance of being different in Hip Hop. He also spits a new verse which will be 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, Rhymesayers artist, Prof. The Minnesota talks to Tim about his latest album, Pookie Baby , breaks down why signing to a label was the right move for him and explains how he chooses whether to rhyme or sing on a track. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertisin...

Royce Da 5'9” has recently dropped his newest album, "Layers" under his own label, Bad Half Ent. " Layers " is 5 years in the making and his most congressional. He touches on his struggle with alcoholism and infidelity and his son's autism. The Detroit MC sat down on The Library with Tim Einenkel to talk about the new album, about improving himself by going to therapy, and his...

This week on The Library with Tim Einenkel, Rhymesayers Entertainment artist, Sa-Roc. The Goddess MC breaks down the meaning behind her lyrics, the influences of Langston Hughes, Octavia Butler, and Jazz has had on her as an artist and person. She also shares her thoughts on the music of Kendrick, J Cole, Royce Da 5'9 and DJ Premier. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com fo...

Ice-T made a name for himself bringing his life as a hustler on the streets onto his debut album, 1987’s Rhyme Pays. He was a pioneer in hip hop as it went from regionally popular music to nationally recognized art form. Since then he has become one of only a handful of hip hop MCs to create a highly visible and successful entertainment career, creating music, acting in television and film, and wr...

This week on The Library, Tim talks to MH the Verb about his latest album Afronaut . The two not only break down each track of the album but they also talk about how the current political climate and the current state of hip hop are interacting, and battling depression. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for a...

In 1997, Tracey Lee dropped the hit The Theme Its Party Time. In that same year, he released his debut album Many Facez through Universal Records. Even though The Theme Its Party Time, reached 55 on the Billboard Hot 100 and 6 on the Hot Rap Singles chart Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On March 12, 2018 Craig Mack passed away at the age of 47. The famed Brentwood, New York MC was the first artist to release music on the then up-coming Bad Boy Records label; and with the release of his debut album, Project: Funk da World on September 20, 1994, Mack's "Flava in Ya Ear" became a much needed first success for Bad Boy and it's head Sean Combs. Mack's Project: Funk da World...

This week on The Library with Tim Einenkel, Rich Nice. Rich was the first Rapper signed to the famed Motown Records label. When Nice isn't lending his voice to A & R Room with Sway, he's working as an A&R and Marketing Executive, as well as the founder of the production Team “The TrackMasters." Tim and Rich talk about growing up in the Bronx, park jams, being an MC on Motown Records a...