Get More: RapFix Live, Full Episodes RIOC’s own DJ Eclipse has an exclusive interview with Sway Calloway, formerly of the world famous Wake Up Show. Eclipse celebrates his 15th year running The Halftime Show on WYNU. He also mentions the staple of Fat Beats and some of the great artists…
Special Ed talks Zhigge and the importance of dance in hip hop music & live performances
Influential emcee, Special Ed, who made his debut in 1989 talks about the importance of incorporating dance in his music and stage shows, along with the group, Zhigge, that toured with Ed. D-Stroy calls into the show to pay respect Ed taking his craft serious.
Rasheed Chappell talks Special Ed and new album Brick & Mortar
New Jersey emcee Rasheed Chappell discusses his influence of Special Ed while watching Video Music Box in his younger days. Rasheed’s new album features production from Kenny Dope and Lord Finesse, as well as features from Raheem DeVaughn and Dionne Farris.
Q-Unique breaks down the Marvels Team-Up album and upcoming projects
Q-Unique joins RIOC to discuss his compilation album, Marvels Team-Up, and how it came to fruition. He also mentions new projects with StillWell, a street metal project, and a solo album for 2014. Features on Marvels Team-Up include ILL BILL, Phil Harmonix, Sean Strange, PMD, Nems, Slaine, Vinnie Paz, and…
Milano Constantine talks Alpha Romeo mixtape and Big Pun Tribute song with Termanology
D.I.T.C. affiliate Milano showed up to Rap Is Outta Control to talk about his new mixtape, Alpha Romeo. Having a relationship and collaboration with Big Punisher, “Where Ya At?”, Milano put together a tribute song with Termanology for the famous “dead-in-the-middle-of-little-Italy” rapper, with cuts by Statik Selektah.
The Halftime Show 15th Anniversary Party at Le Poisson Rouge (August 29)
WYNU’s underground hip hop radio show, The Halftime Show, is hosting a celebratory 15 year anniversary event on August, 29, 2013. The founders DJ Eclipse & DJ Riz will be joined at Le Poisson Rouge with DJ Premier and Stretch Armstrong. The event is hosted by D-Stroy & Lord Sear…
Rasheed Chappell, Special Ed, & Torae | Freestyle
Rock Steady Crew Anniversary performers Rasheed Chappell, Torae, and Special Ed showed up to the Rap Is Outta Control after-party to continue the celebration with a freestyle. Check out the video clip and subscribe to Rap Is Outta Control on YouTube to stay updated with the best hip hop music.
Milano Constantine | 2013 Freestyle
New York City emcee and D.I.T.C. affiliate Milano stopped by Rap Is Outta Control to promote his upcoming mixtape Alpha Romeo and spit some lyrics while DJ Eclipse held down the turntables.
DJ Tony Touch talks filming early hip hop footage with Nas, Busta Rhymes, & Ol Dirty Bastard
DJ Tony Touch talks about attending hip hop shows in the early 90s at The Fever, and being one of the only people with a video camera. He released 50 webisodes on YouTube with classic footage from Ol Dirty Bastard, Nas, Snoop Dogg, Cypress Hill, Eminem, Mos Def, and tons…
DJ Tony Touch compares older hip hop and newer hip hop
DJ Tony Touch shares his thoughts with DJ Eclipse and Torae from a caller’s question about the differences between current hip hop and how he feels about it. The consensus was that there has always been a healthy amount of quality music, but sometimes you have to search for it….