Library Rap: The Hip Hop Interviews with Tim Einenkel
by Library Rap: The Hip Hop Interviews with Tim Einenkel, Tim Einenkel
"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.
Episodes
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Library Rap: Emma Lee M.C.
In this episode, Tim sits down with Emma Lee M.C. for an open, honest conversation about growing up in Harlem and the South Bronx, finding her voice, and navigating hip hop as a woman and a true multi-hyphenate. Emma shares how her upbringing, studio experience, and creative inspirations—from…
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Library Rap: Skyzoo Views of a Lifetime Interview
This week on Library Rap, Tim and Skyzoo dive deep into Views of A Lifetime. We’re going track by track, line for line, beat by beat—unpacking the themes, the craft, and the double and triple entendres that make the album a masterclass in writing. Skyzoo opens up about his legacy, why he proudly...
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Library Rap: Shad, Start Anew Interview
Tim links with Juno Award–winning rapper Shad on Library Rap to break down Start Anew, bar for bar, explains why Ai is terrible, digs into his work as a hip-hop scholar and voice behind Hip-Hop Evolution and so much more. for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Library Rap: Brother Ali, Satisfied Soul Interview
On this episode of Library Rap, Brother Ali discusses his latest album Satisfied Soul and his creative journey. He reflects on his long-time collaboration with producer Ant, whose unique sound has shaped his music. Brother Ali shares why he chose to release this album through Mello Music Group...
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Library Rap: Errol Eats Everything
"This is bigger than Hip Hop" Errol Eats Everything tells Tim this Week on Library Rap: The Hip Hop Interviews with Tim Einenkel. Tim sits down with Errol to discuss his new self-titled album Errol Eats Everything. He talks about why Chubb Rock and Slick Rick are two of the best hip hop artists,...
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Remembering Combat Jack - The Interview
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,...
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Exclusive - Jemini The Gifted One- Real Story Behind Shelving the Danger Mouse Collab Album
Here are a few joints Jemini has done over the years here & abroad that people may not have heard Emergency 911: JEMINI https://youtu.be/9SebWB4G6uk?si=35HUbTZQHbuAkUMN LOVE YOU BETTER:Mary j blidge feat jemini U.K rmx https://youtu.be/JYPaZtx_B5A? si=FGY5AZAP9ay1TTj7 BLACK STABBERS:Mark morrison...
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Trailer: Library Rap: Thew Hip Hop Interviews with Tim Einenkel
"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",...
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Library Rap: Teflon
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. for...
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Library Rap: Substantial - Adultish Interview
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. for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Library Rap: Black Milk
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. for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Replay: Library Rap: DMC, Part 1
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”. for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Library Rap: AllHipHop.com Presents - Part 2, B-Real Interview
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. for information about our collection and use of…
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Library Rap: Replay - Saving Craig from Craig G, the Interview
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…
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AllHipHop.com Presents The Library: Part 2 of Talib Kweli and Diamond D Interview
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. for information about our collection and use of personal data for...
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AllHipHop.com Presents Library Rap Interview: RJD2
This week Tim sits down with producer, RJD2. The two discuss creating beats on the MPC 2000 in the late 90s, his debut album, Deadringer, latest album The Fun Ones, signing to El-P’s label Definitive Jux, working with artists such as: El-P, Copywrite, Mos Def, Aceyalone, Blueprint, Murs, J-Live,...
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AllHipHop.com Presents Library Rap Interview: Goodie Mob
Atlanta rap gods Goodie Mob ( Bigg Gipp, Khujo, T-mo and CeeLo) break down their iconic careers, their latest release and what’s in the store for the group. CeeLo also talks about origins of Trap Music, a term first coined by the rap group. for information about our collection and use of personal...
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AllHipHop.com Presents Library Rap Interview: J. Period
The legendary group, De La Soul has said this about my next guest “J.PERIOD mixtapes transcends just mixing records.” This week on The Library with Tim Einenkel, J. Period joins the conversation to discuss his origins as a DJ, what artists like Nas, The Roots, Mobb Deep, Lauryn Hill, Pharoahe...
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Library Rap: Amadeus360
“Kid Capri’s advice to me was 'less is more" - Producer, Amadeus360 tells Library Rap this week. On May 12th, Amadeus will release "The MPC Jedi" which features a powerhouse lineup that includes Buckshot, M.O.P, Masta Ace, Craig G, Termanology, and many more. Tim and the Brooklyn based producer...
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Library Rap: Che Noir
This week, Che Noir joins Tim to talk new album, Noir or Never, impact Jay Z, Rapsody, Foxy Brown and Nas had on her as an artist and her collaborations with Benny the Butcher, Skyzoo, 38 Speech and Ransom. The Buffalo, NY MC discusses why she hates interviews, being a female artist and lyrics of...
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Library Rap: C-Mob Interview
This week on Library Rap, Tim talks to C-Mob, one half of Gotti Mob (C-Mob and Kurupt) about their new album, Don’t Be Stupid, the struggles and benefits of being an independent artist, his love for the culture and why he’s not a “horrorcore” rap artist. for information about our collection and…
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Library Rap: Skyzoo - The Mind of a Saint Interview
Journalist William Ketchum tweeted out “This new Skyzoo album, The Mind of a Saint, which is rapped from the perspective of Franklin Saint from Snowfall, is stunning. It's not just a bunch of fly punchlines and references to the show, but it conveys Franklin's emotions and adroitly covers the...
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Library Rap: A Portrait Of Rasheed Chappell Interview
This week on Library Rap, Tim talks to Rasheed Chappell about his new album, A Portrait Of. Chappell breaks down each track on the project, growing up hip hop in New Jersey, the geniuses of Slick Rick, Statik Selektah, the importance of the DJ, and so much more. for information about our…
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Library Rap: Mystic
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Library Rap: Femme Deadly Venoms Interview
This week on Library Rap, Tim Talks to Femme Deadly Venoms about their new album, Femmenomenon, women in hip hop, the power of women in hip hop, music as therapy, the impact sexual assault has on saviors and their families and so much more. for information about our collection and use of personal...
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Library Rap: Hip Hop Laid Up At Home With Covid-19 Library Rap: Hip Hop Laid Up At Home With Covid-19
This week we replay an episode Tim produced, wrote, edited early on in the pandemic. How have the lives of Hip Hop artists and creatives been impacted by Covid-19? We hear from Black Moon's Buckshot, DJ Evil Dee, Ras Kass, Smif N Wessun's General Steele, Kwame, Masta Ace, Bobby J from Far…
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Library Rap: Ice-T, AllHipHop.com Interview Part 2
This week Tim continues his conversation with the legendary Ice-T. Check it out now! for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Library Rap: Jeru The Damaja
Jeru The Damaja checks in this week from Berlin, Germany with Tim Einenkel. Jeru talks career, working with artists such as DJ Premier, his early beef with Puffy, why it was never about Biggie, life in quarantine and newest project. This interview was recorded in April of 2020, beginning of Covid...
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Library Rap: Sol Messiah's God CMPLX
This week, Tim talks to Sol Messiah about his new album God CMPLX, working with TLC, Dead Prez, Nappy Roots, Boyz II Men and Madonna. Sol also breaks down the art of the scratch, which Public Enemy track is the greatest record ever made and much more. for information about our collection and use…
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Library Rap: Don Newkirk and Prince Paul
Stetsasonic, De La Soul, Gravediggaz, 3rd Bass, Def Jam, Producers, DJs, Hip Hop, 40 plus years of friendship. In 2020 they did a project BY EVERY MEANS NECESSARY VOL. 1, the original score to the celebrated NETFLIX documentary, “WHO KILLED MALCOLM X?" The two legends join Tim to discuss their...
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Library Rap: Ice T, AllHipHop.com Interview
This week Tim continues his conversation with legendary, Ice-T. They to discuss turning points in his career, music, acting, the power of the B-side, MCs that have had big impacts on his career and whether or not he would do a Verzuz. for information about our collection and use of personal data...
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AllHipHop.com Presents: Library Rap: Interview with Pharoahe Monch
Organized Konfusion. Solo Artist. Lyricist. Artist. Genius. He’s Pharoahe Monch and this week he joins Library Rap: The Hip Hop Interviews with Tim Einenkel. for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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AllHipHop.com Presents: Library Rap: Interview with Rah Digga
Rah Digga discusses studying electrical engineering, performing at Lyricist Lounge for the first time, as well as the impact Kool G. Rap, Rakim and KRS-One had on her as an artist. for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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AllHipHop.com Presents: Library Rap Jim Jones Interview
Jim Jones Speaks On Ending Feud With French Montana And More On Library Rap: The Hip Hop Interviews With Tim Einenkel. for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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AllHipHop.com Presents: Library Rap: Rahzel Interview
Check out Tim's interview with the legendary Rahzel. for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Library Rap: Mic King
This week, Tim talks to Mic King about his new EP, iCONIC, collaborating with Musiq Soulchild, business side of the music industry, creating a kind of FiveThirtyEight model to determine the greater rapper out there and how his arrogance has helped and hurt him. for information about our…
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Library Rap: Defcee
This week on Library Rap, Tim talks to Chicago MC, Defcee about his new album with Boathouse, For All Debts Public and Private. Defcee also discusses his role as a school teacher, the faults of the school system has influenced his writing. Tim and Defcee talk children’s mental health post…
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Library Rap: Pawz One
This week Tim talks with Pawz One about his new project RANDOM ACT OF VIOLENCE, composed with Evolve, features Trizz, Casual, Mykill Miers, Copywrite & DJ Eyeball. Pawz talks about going from Graf to MCing, lessons learned from serving time in prison, what he learned from Ras Kass while he was...
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DJ Kay Slay Remembered - Throwback Interview
RIP to the Legendary DJ Kay Slay. This week we replay Tim's interview with DJ Kay Slay. The Drama King talked 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...
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Library Rap: Canibus, Part 2
Canibus telling Library Rap: The Hip Hop Interview with Tim Einenkel. This week, in part two of his interview, Tim continues his conversation with Canibus about end of the world survival, recording hip hop history, music and personal journey.
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Library Rap: Canibus, part 1
"Why is it so hard for us to earmark the things that are important in our culture?" - Canibus telling Library Rap: The Hip Hop Interview with Tim Einenkel. This week, in part 1 of his interview, Tim talks to Canibus about end of the world survival, recording hip hop history, music and personal...
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Library Rap: Hip Hop Laid Up At Home With Covid-19
This week we replay an episode Tim produced, wrote, edited early on in the pandemic. How has the lives of Hip Hop artists and creatives been impacted by Covid-19? We hear from Black Moon's Buckshot, DJ Evil Dee, Ras Kass, Smif N Wessun's General Steele, Kwame, Masta Ace, Bobby J from Far…
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Lyrics Born - Growing Up Asian American in the United States
"The minute I heard [Trump] say 'China Virus' and 'Kung Flu' I knew it was going to be open season on Asians," Lyrics Born tells Library Rap: The Hip Hop Interviews during their must-listen conversation this week. "ANTI" by Lyrics Born and Filipino-American DJ Cutso is a new track denouncing the...
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AllHipHop.com Presents The Library: Daddy-O Interview
Tim Einenkel has a dope conversation with rap legend Daddy-O from Stetsasonic on this week’s episode of The Library. Full interview at AllHipHop.com
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AllHipHop.com Presents The Library: B Real Interview
In 1991, when Cypress Hill released their self titled debut album, Cypress Hill, the group’s members had no idea that almost 30 years later they would still be going strong. This week, B- Real sits down with Tim Einenkel to discuss the early days of the group, writing in Spanish and English, the…
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Library Rap: Jack Preston
This week on Library Rap, Tim talks to Jack Preston about his new album, The River (produced by Jon Bom). Jack and Tim explore and dissect tracks from the album, while the North Carolina artist breaks down what he's learned from lyrical artists, musical compositions learned from "drug dealing…
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Library Rap: Bitcoin and NFTs with Hieroglyphics' Casual
This week on Library Rap, Tim is joined by Hieroglyphics' legend, Casual to discuss the Hieroglyphics, new music (The Art Of Reanimation with Dead Perry) , bitcoins, Hierocoin, NFTs, the business of music, going camping and the importance of silence. Casual talks about his history in music, the…
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AllHipHop.com Presents Library Rap: DITC's O.C. Interview
DITC’s O.C. Gives Props To Pharoahe Monch And Organized Konfusion, Tells An Epic Story About Diddy. For the full interview go to https://allhiphop.com/thelibrary/oc/
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AllHipHop.com Presents Library Rap: MC Eiht Interview
Compton’s Most Wanted co-founder MC Eiht joins Tim this week for an in-depth conversation about his early influences. The rap legend explains how he went from gang banging to becoming a legendary MC with Compton’s Most Wanted and much more. Check out full interview here:...
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AllHipHop.com Presents Library Rap: Kangol Kid Interview
The Library’s Tim Einenkel and AllHipHop.com co-founder Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur sit down with Hip-Hop pioneer , the late, great Kangol Kid of UTFO. Kangol Kid discusses how he became one of the first dancers for the rap group Whodini, how UTFO came to be For the entire interview go to allhiphop.com
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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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