It’s tough being the Big Man On Campus in the wacky world of Rap Magazines. The Source had a great run where they were basically unchallenged for years – despite some good work from Hip Hop Connection in the UK, they couldn’t match the access that the Mind Squadd had to cutting-edge New York music…
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Jonathan Shecter aka Shecky Green – The Unkut Interview, Part 2
Concluding my sit-down with Shecky Green (you can read Part 1 here), he explains catering to an expanding readership, getting Illmatic six months before the rest of world, the Game Recordings era and working the party scene in Las Vegas. Robbie: As you began to expand, you were able to start putting on shows like…
Jonathan Shecter aka Shecky Green – The Unkut Interview, Part 1
Jonathan Shecter rose up from his humble beginnings rapping over Wild Cherry loops as a member of Big Men On Campus to starting The Source magazine, which was the definitive hip-hop bible for many years, setting the stage for other great publications that followed in the mid 90’s such as On The Go, ego trip…
MF Grimm – The Unkut Interview, Part 2
Concluding my discussion with Percy Carey, he talks about battling DMX, missing out on his spot on “Live At The BBQ”, working with Kool G Rap and the continuing process of recovery from his injuries. Robbie: It seems like there were two separate leagues of MC’s. Guys like Mikey D didn’t care about making records…
Kool Moe Dee and DJ Dano Bee – Tape 225 [1978]
Spotted at grandgood, here’s a gem from Troy L. Smith‘s archives. Kool Moe Dee was no effin’ joke in his prime.
MF Grimm – The Unkut Interview, Part 1
MF Grimm has survived many trials and tribulations during his life and career, having barley survived multiple gunshot wounds which left him in a wheelchair for the past twenty years, missing out on his spot on “Live At The BBQ” after a run-in with a taxi driver and having the master reels of his first…
Kool Kim of the UMC’s – The Unkut Interview
Kool Kim and Hass G began as the UMC’s (The Universal MC’s), a duo from Staten Island. Best remembered for the hit single ‘Blue Cheese’ and the under-appreciated Fruits Ov Nature album, the UMC’s poster was also a regular fixture on the lounge room wall on Martin Lawrence’s character on his classic 90’s sit-com, Martin….
MC Shan – The Unkut Interview
MC Shan was an original member of the Juice Crew All-Stars, perhaps the greatest collection of MC’s ever to claim membership in the same crew. His QB anthem, “The Bridge” served as the unwitting catalyst in the Bridge Wars, following BDP‘s humiliation at the hands of Juice Crew founder Mr. Magic. Citing the numerous mentions…
Geechie Dan – The Unkut Interview, Part 2
Merrick Boulevard Here’s the long overdue conclusion to the Geechie Dan interview (from six months back), where he talks about hanging out with battle legend Mikey D, his involvement with WBAU radio, the ups and downs of LL Cool J‘s career and trying to get a deal and missing his chance to become a professional…
Kool G Rap – The Unkut Interview, Part 2
Following on from Part 1, Kool G Rap discusses his discography following his debut, the “Cop Killer” fall-out, the failed session with the Neptunes and why Queens isn’t soft because it has trees. Robbie: When did you begin work on Wanted: Dead Or Alive? Kool G Rap: Maybe a year later, after Road To The…
Kool G Rap – The Unkut Interview, Part 1
Kool G Rap is the greatest MC of all-time. He may not have achieved the status of LL Cool J, the fame of Jay-Z or the impact of Notorious B.I.G, but he took multi-syllable lyrical techniques to new levels in the late 80’s, paving the way for rapper’s such as Eminem and Big Punisher, while…
No Country For Old (Rap) Men – Don’t Believe The Hypebeast
The hip-hop media is either TMZ Rap or the Hipster Music Mafia. Time to kill that noise. No Country For Old (Rap) Men – Don’t Believe The Hypebeast