Library Rap: The Hip Hop Interviews with Tim Einenkel

Remembering Combat Jack - The Interview

December 20, 2023 10:45 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

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 Jack was 53 years old.

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

November 03, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 66 MB

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

November 01, 2023 19:36 - 59 seconds - 933 KB

"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.

Library Rap: Teflon

September 22, 2023 16:09 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MB

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

August 18, 2023 08:00 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MB

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

August 11, 2023 10:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MB

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

June 23, 2023 10:02 - 13 minutes - 12 MB

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

June 02, 2023 04:00 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MB

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 26, 2023 04:00 - 54 minutes - 49.4 MB

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 on this in depth, brutally honest conversation with a certified hip hop legend.

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

May 19, 2023 04:00 - 7 minutes - 6.81 MB

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-duos-and-more/

AllHipHop.com Presents Library Rap Interview: RJD2

May 12, 2023 09:00 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MB

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, Tame One, Homeboy Sandman and Cage.

AllHipHop.com Presents Library Rap Interview: Goodie Mob

May 05, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MB

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.

AllHipHop.com Presents Library Rap Interview: J. Period

April 28, 2023 10:00 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MB

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 Monch, Q-Tip, Big Daddy Kane and Pete Rock mean to him, and how was he able to flip the music from the 11-time Tony Award winning play “Hamilton” into a groundbreaking mixtape.

Library Rap: Amadeus360

April 21, 2023 04:00 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MB

“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 break down the beat making process, getting cosigned by De La Soul, and why he got on Craig G’s nerves.

Library Rap: Che Noir

March 24, 2023 16:50 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MB

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 her's that make her say "oh shit?! I can't believe I wrote that."

Library Rap: C-Mob Interview

February 02, 2023 15:59 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MB

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.

Library Rap: Skyzoo - The Mind of a Saint Interview

January 13, 2023 05:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MB

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 themes of the show as well.” This week on Library Rap, Tim talks to Skyzoo about the concept of the album, harsh realities of the drug game and why Ronald Reagan’s war on drugs was bullshit.

Library Rap: A Portrait Of Rasheed Chappell Interview

January 06, 2023 17:32 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB

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.

Library Rap: Mystic

December 22, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 58.8 MB

This week on Library Rap, Tim speaks to Bay area legend, Mystic about her new album Dreaming In Cursive: The Girl Who Loved Sparklers, lessons learned from Outkast, Souls of Mischief, Leaders of the New School, Digital Underground, opening up about trauma and healing through music and poetry

Library Rap: Femme Deadly Venoms Interview

December 16, 2022 20:07 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MB

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.

Library Rap: Hip Hop Laid Up At Home With Covid-19 Library Rap: Hip Hop Laid Up At Home With Covid-19

December 08, 2022 15:24 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MB

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 Rockaway, Termanology and DJ Neil Armstrong on the effects this pandemic has had, not just on their lives but the lives of other artists.

Library Rap: Ice-T, AllHipHop.com Interview Part 2

November 01, 2022 20:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MB

This week Tim continues his conversation with the legendary Ice-T. Check it out now!

Library Rap: Jeru The Damaja

October 07, 2022 08:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MB

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 Pandemic. Full interview at AllHipHop.com

Library Rap: Sol Messiah's God CMPLX

September 30, 2022 15:30 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MB

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.

Library Rap: Don Newkirk and Prince Paul

August 19, 2022 17:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

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 extraordinary careers, producing De La Soul, Stetsasonic, why they continue to be in love with hip-hop, and why Malcolm X was one of the greatest lyricists.

Library Rap: Ice T, AllHipHop.com Interview

August 08, 2022 15:23 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MB

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.

AllHipHop.com Presents: Library Rap: Interview with Pharoahe Monch

July 22, 2022 08:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

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 the full video interview, go to AllHipHop.com

AllHipHop.com Presents: Library Rap: Interview with Rah Digga

July 15, 2022 04:00 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MB

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. Full interview at AllHipHop.com

AllHipHop.com Presents: Library Rap Jim Jones Interview

July 08, 2022 08:00 - 16 minutes - 15 MB

Jim Jones Speaks On Ending Feud With French Montana And More On Library Rap: The Hip Hop Interviews With Tim Einenkel. Go to AllHipHop.com for the full interview

AllHipHop.com Presents: Library Rap: Rahzel Interview

July 01, 2022 08:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MB

Check out Tim's interview with the legendary Rahzel. For the full interview go to AllHipHop.com

Library Rap: Mic King

June 03, 2022 09:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MB

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.

Library Rap: Defcee

May 18, 2022 09:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MB

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 pandemic and society’s role to help them, racism in the United States, Jay Z’s “Where I’m From” and how it’s a perfect song to use in the classroom, artists he’s worked with, Bobby Bonilla Day and who are...

Library Rap: Pawz One

May 05, 2022 08:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MB

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 there, importance of lyrics and much more.

DJ Kay Slay Remembered - Throwback Interview

April 18, 2022 23:40 - 29 minutes - 17 MB

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 Slay also talked about his album, Hip Hop Frontline, working with artists such as: Bun B, Joell Ortiz, Jon Connor, Lil Wayne, The Lox, his thoughts on streaming services and why artists need to edu...

Library Rap: Canibus, Part 2

April 09, 2022 04:00 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MB

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.

Library Rap: Canibus, part 1

March 25, 2022 08:00 - 57 minutes - 53 MB

"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 journey.

Library Rap: Canibus, part 1

March 25, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour

"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 journey. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Library Rap: Hip Hop Laid Up At Home With Covid-19

March 18, 2022 15:28 - 11 minutes - 5.5 MB

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 Rockaway, Termanology and DJ Neil Armstrong on the effects this pandemic has had, not just on their lives but the lives of other artists.

Lyrics Born - Growing Up Asian American in the United States

March 11, 2022 14:57 - 1 hour - 70.7 MB

"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 criminal epidemic that shines a light on this troubling rise in their communities, with hope that it spreads awareness to stop the violence against AAPI. Lyrics Born discusses the false narrative o...

AllHipHop.com Presents The Library: Daddy-O Interview

March 04, 2022 17:27 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MB

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

AllHipHop.com Presents The Library: B Real Interview

February 25, 2022 19:08 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MB

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 MC that made B Real want to quit, his beef with Ice Cube and the legendary California MC that had him squash it. For full interview go to https://allhiphop.com/thelibrary/

Library Rap: Jack Preston

February 18, 2022 09:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MB

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 rap", why he's a triple threat and so much more.

Library Rap: Bitcoin and NFTs with Hieroglyphics' Casual

February 04, 2022 09:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MB

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 art of the freestyle and shares stories about working with Pharaohe Monch, Prince Po, Prince Paul, Dan the Automator, Ed O.G. , Sadat X, Del the Funky Homosapian, Souls of Mischief and many more.

AllHipHop.com Presents Library Rap: DITC's O.C. Interview

January 28, 2022 10:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MB

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/

AllHipHop.com Presents Library Rap: MC Eiht Interview

January 21, 2022 09:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MB

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: https://allhiphop.com/thelibrary/

AllHipHop.com Presents Library Rap: Kangol Kid Interview

January 15, 2022 02:01 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MB

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

AllHipHop.com Presents The Library: Bumpy Knuckles Interview

December 10, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB

Industry vet and legend, Bumpy knuckles joins Allhiphop.com presents The Library with Tim Einenkel this week to talk working with greats such as Kool G rap, DJ Premier, M.O.P, Pete Rock, Kool Keith and KRS One. Discusses meeting Eric B for the first time and so much more. Check out the full interview right here https://allhiphop.com/thelibrar

AllHipHop.com Presents The Library: Full Force Interview

December 03, 2021 09:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MB

This week, Tim talks with Full Force for a really great, deep interview about the group’s amazing career, which spans almost 40 years! Check out the full interview right here https://allhiphop.com/thelibrary/full-force-breaks-down-their-legendary-careers-from-utfo-and-nicki-minaj-to-selena-and-house-party/

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

November 26, 2021 09:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MB

Two legendary hip-hop forces – Talib Kweli and Diamond D – have come together to form the new group Gotham. Check out this interview where they explain why they started the group, their chemistry together and 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-duos-and-more/

AllHipHop.com Presents The Library: Chill Rob G Interview

November 19, 2021 09:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MB

Rap legend Chill Rob G is a pioneer from New Jersey. Read up on his history, the story behind his groundbreaking song “The Power,” and more! Check out the entire interview here https://allhiphop.com/thelibrary/

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