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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 while explaining the significance behind its title, and how his faith impacts his art. The conversation also touches on the album’s themes of vulnerability, self-reflection, and growth, as well as his songwriting process. Brother Ali opens up about tracks like "Deep Cuts" and "D.R.U.M," revealing his deep emotional investment in his work. He discusses the importance of the drum in his music, his evolving fan base, and the challenges of staying authentic while shifting his lyrical content. Throughout the episode, Brother Ali talks about the spiritual themes in his music, especially on songs like "Head Heart Hands" and "Mysterious Things," and reflects on the role of vulnerability in his art. He also shares insights into his career, his personal growth, and the deeper purpose of his music.…

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Library Rap: Errol Eats Everything 30:40

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"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, writing songs about Black Empowerment with no apologies, the conversation being missed when it comes to gun violence, its impact on our communities and much more.…

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Remembering Combat Jack - The Interview 46:38

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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.…

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Exclusive - Jemini The Gifted One- Real Story Behind Shelving the Danger Mouse Collab Album 1:12:08

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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 feat jemini U.K rmx https://youtu.be/AE-iGjKqOV8?si=MaDC95_C6Eprbdj_ ALL YOU NEED:Jemini feat r&b singer Glen lewis https://youtu.be/Nbij_siclhU?si=Zxuj9m5GzxY1amrp KNOW BOUT US: City aka Jemini https://youtu.be/Id5ywVBvebY?si=OgOu6dXLoVtW1KES SHOOT: Ree up feat jemini aka City https://youtu.be/AQqgHzLsezY?si=lISmtPDG6B_Sn0Iz FALL BACK: Prince Po feat jemini https://youtu.be/ZEBerojVfQw?si=xJFzLp8XTmnlra7U KEEP THAT SAME ENERGY: Ree Up feat Big City aka Jemini & warchild sinister https://youtu.be/yW9u2K53zis?si=k1pXVryJbL1qB92V…

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Trailer: Library Rap: Thew Hip Hop Interviews with Tim Einenkel 0:59

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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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Library Rap: Teflon 34:06

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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.

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Library Rap: Substantial - Adultish Interview 46:06

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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.

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Library Rap: Black Milk 34:13

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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

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Replay: Library Rap: DMC, Part 1 13:05

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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”.

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Library Rap: AllHipHop.com Presents - Part 2, B-Real Interview 16:56

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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.

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Library Rap: Replay - Saving Craig from Craig G, the Interview 54:00

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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.…

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AllHipHop.com Presents The Library: Part 2 of Talib Kweli and Diamond D Interview 7:26

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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/…

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AllHipHop.com Presents Library Rap Interview: RJD2 53:05

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AllHipHop.com Presents Library Rap Interview: Goodie Mob 27:14

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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.

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AllHipHop.com Presents Library Rap Interview: J. Period 38:41

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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.…

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Library Rap: Amadeus360 49:01

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“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.…

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Library Rap: Che Noir 26:55

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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."…

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Library Rap: C-Mob Interview 35:04

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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.

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Library Rap: Skyzoo - The Mind of a Saint Interview 49:32

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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.…

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Library Rap: A Portrait Of Rasheed Chappell Interview 31:36

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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.

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Library Rap: Mystic 1:04:06

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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

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Library Rap: Femme Deadly Venoms Interview 40:39

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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.

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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 11:54

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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.…

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Library Rap: Ice-T, AllHipHop.com Interview Part 2 29:33

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

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Library Rap: Jeru The Damaja 26:24

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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…

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Library Rap: Sol Messiah's God CMPLX 44:36

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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.

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Library Rap: Don Newkirk and Prince Paul 46:33

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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.…

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Library Rap: Ice T, AllHipHop.com Interview 23:19

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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.

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AllHipHop.com Presents: Library Rap: Interview with Pharoahe Monch 28:38

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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

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AllHipHop.com Presents: Library Rap: Interview with Rah Digga 25:59

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