A.G. explains his interest in recording a project with Scienz Of Life member, John Robinson, and how he appreciates John’s lyricism and respect to musicianship. The project is a vinyl EP, produced entirely by Ray West using an SP12.
Ray West reveals upcoming projects on Red Apples 45 with Blu, John Robinson, A.G., and O.C.
Red Apples 45 is a boutique-style record label that is dedicated to releasing vinyl and other physical products despite the digital age. Spearheaded by producer Ray West, he discusses upcoming Red Apples releases including the recent Ray’s Cafe EP with D.I.T.C. member O.C. Other projects include Pianos In The Projects,…
Ray West, A.G., & Dave Dar discuss Ray’s Cafe EP with O.C.
Ray West remembers when A.G. invited O.C. into Ray’s studio to meet and work on music. He explains how the album title, Ray’s Cafe, was created and the blend between O.C.’s style of emceeing and the smokey jazz 70s vibe of Ray’s beats. The album is a collaboration between Ray…
A.G. (D.I.T.C.) | Freestyle
Bronx legendary emcee, A.G. of D.I.T.C., stops by Rap Is Outta Control to share some unheard material and promote Ray West’s album with O.C., Ray’s Cafe. Purchase Ray’s Cafe at Fat Beats.
GQ, Add-2, & Rapsody | Freestyle
9th Wonder brought the Jamla Records roster to Rap Is Outta Control to discuss new projects and the synergy of the group. Check out this freestyle with GQ, Add-2, and Rapsody.
9th Wonder explains signing artists and Rapsody & Add-2 discuss new Jamla projects
9th Wonder describes his business process when considering signing artists in which he sees potential. 9th explains that he runs Jamla Records with a program similar to those of sports teams. Not all good talent will play well in his program and should not expect quick results. Also in this…
GQ remembers meeting 9th Wonder and joining Jamla Records
Before graduating college, GQ received a text from 9th Wonder through a mutual friend about visiting the studio in North Carolina. Check out the video where GQ tells the story of meeting the Jamla squad and receiving feedback from 9th about his music.
Mathematics remembers drawing the “W” logo for The Wu-Tang Clan
Mathematics talks about the his visual contribution to The Wu-Tang Clan when he drew the “W” logo in a last minute situation for RZA. The group knew they needed a logo to brand themselves and being that Mathematics was a graffiti artist, he was able to draft some ideas. Purchase…
Mathematics talks The Answer album and The Wu-Tang Clan’s legacy
Mathematics was a DJ and producer for GZA before The Wu-Tang Clan had even formed. He has kept a low profile while still keeping a successful career and is the creative mind behind the “W” logo that Wu-Tang is so famously known for. Mathematics has released his latest album, The…
Mela Machinko & Mr. Len discuss their different perspectives on the 9AM Blues EP concept
Mela Machinko and Mr. Len have different perspectives when it comes to their 9AM Blues. Mela had grown tired of the nonsense affiliated with being a full-time musician and wanted to take a break. She realized how difficult it was to find a corporate job, even as a receptionist. Mr….