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Library Rap: The Hip Hop Interviews with Tim Einenkel

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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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  • January 13 · 47 min

    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 Jean Grae to D’Angelo—shaped both her sound and her mindset. We dig into the stories behind her album, Chocolate Bars, including a nod to Spanish Harlem, a deep dive into 1993 as a pivotal year in hip hop,

  • Dec 9, 2025 · 1 hr 15 min

    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 embraces title of "role model," the keys to career longevity, and why not signing to a major turned out to be one of his biggest blessings. A can’t-miss episode for anyone who loves sharp pens and rea

  • Nov 25, 2025 · 30 min

    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.

  • Mar 5, 2025 · 44 min

    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 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 son

  • Feb 14, 2025 · 30 min

    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, 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.

  • Dec 20, 2023 · 46 min

    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, the Hip Hop community, the podcast community lost a legend. Reggie Ossé a.k.a. Combat Jack was 53 years old.

  • Nov 3, 2023 · 1 hr 12 min

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

    "I always knew it was going to be released. I just knew I wasn't going to sign off on it until they compensated me the way I should be compensated."- Jemini The Gifted One Tim Einenkel sits down for an exclusive, in-depth interview with Jemini The Gifted One. The legendary emcee talks about his history in hip hop, his confidence and creativity when recording, working with Danger Mouse, the real, never heard before story about why his latest album, Born Again, was "shelved", and much more.

  • Nov 1, 2023 · 59 sec

    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", 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.

  • Sep 22, 2023 · 34 min

    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.

  • Aug 18, 2023 · 46 min

    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.

  • Aug 11, 2023 · 34 min

    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. Black Milk also talks mental health, early Hip Hop influences and much more

  • Jun 23, 2023 · 13 min

    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”.

  • Jun 2, 2023 · 16 min

    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.

  • May 26, 2023 · 54 min

    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 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.

  • May 19, 2023 · 7 min

    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. 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/

  • May 12, 2023 · 53 min

    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, Tame One, Homeboy Sandman and Cage.

  • May 5, 2023 · 27 min

    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.

  • Apr 28, 2023 · 38 min

    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 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.

  • Apr 21, 2023 · 49 min

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

  • Mar 24, 2023 · 26 min

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

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