Wais P "The Pimp" Interview Part 1

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Here's part 1 of the hilarious interview with Wais P "The Pimp".
Wais P speaks about his influences in hip hop, how he linked up with Jay Z and more.
Boom Bap Renaissance's Self Taught and J-Coleman chop it up and receive some good game from a true to the game PIMP. Wais P's new CD entitled "Pussy Rich" coming soon

DJ Doom Interview Part 2

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Here's Part 2 of DJ Doom Interview conducted by Boom Bap Renaissance's own Self Taught.
Be sure to check out DJ Doom's CD entitled "The Temple of Doom" which is available now.

DJ Doom Interview Part 1

Boom Bap Renaissance's Self Taught chops it up with DJ Doom, a dope beatmaker/producer from Brooklyn. Check out DJ Doom's CD entitled "The Temple of Doom" featuring GBlacastan, Nutso, Craig G ,Prince Po, Large Professor and more. DJ Doom is "skilled in the trade of that ol' BOOM BAP.

R.I.P. Ms. Melodie 

(of Boogie Down Productions) 

Ms. Melodie, ex-wife of KRS-ONE and a prominent member of the
Boogie Down Productions crew, passed away July 18th
according to numerous news sources.

Ms. Melodie, born Ramona Scott, was a member of the
influential Boogie Down Productions crew and released her
first album, Diva, in 1989 on Jive Records.

She is best known for her hit video, “Live On Stage” and
her hit single “Hype According to Ms. Melodie.”

Her most memorable performance was on the 1989 single
“Self Destruction” and she also has a cameo in Queen
Latifah’s video “Ladies First.”

Ms. Melodie was a native of Brooklyn, NY and is survived
by two sons. At this time, her cause of death is unknown.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family.

Dolo the Bandit bringing that true NY Boom Bap Hip Hop with New Mixtape

Rising New York based underground emcee Dolo the Bandit is bringing raw lyricism over pure Boom Bap hip hop influenced beats and chopped up samples on his latest mixtape The Heist - Code: Black Op!  That's the type of hip hop we all love over here at Boom Bap Renaissance, so we decided to show support to the rising emcee by putting our followers onto his mixtape.....

You can download the entire project (or stream individual joints) here at this link

http://www.audiomack.com/album/dolo-the-bandit/the-heist-code-black-op

This mixtape is also the precursor to his forthcoming album titled Project Monarch, due out later this summer.

Check out this very quick Q & A session with the rapper, Dolo the Bandit here...

What part of New York are you repping? 

Dolo the Bandit:  The BX! Bronx New York 

What got you into rhyming?  

Dolo the Bandit:  Ive always been a great writer, over my teenage years it turned into music. 

What type of subjects and topics do you often choose to rap about?

Dolo the Bandit:  Real life, productivity, positivity, and the struggle. 

Dead or alive, who are your top 5 favorite emcees of all time?  

Dolo the Bandit:  Nas, Eminen, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Black Thought. 

Who are some of your favorite Boom Bap beatmakers? 

Dolo the Bandit:  Just Blaze, Kanye West, No I.D

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Where do you see hip hop in the next 5 years? 

Dolo the Bandit:  Hopefully on a course for the better.

Want to hear more from Dolo the Bandit, check out these Youtube Videos

Dolo The Bandit - Roach Clips (Official Video) ft. Shanny

Funky Child - Dolo the Bandit
 


Want to know more about Dolo the Bandit 
read up about him in this link
http://theblastblog.blogspot.com/2012/07/dolo-bandit-interview-talks-about-his.html

DJ Brans feat.Nutso & Debonair "We Up In Here" (Cuts by DJ DJAZ)

Check out the new video by DJ Brans  featuring the homie Nutso and Debonair
entitled "We Up In Here". Be sure to also listen to the Nutso phone interview conducted by Boom Bap Renaissance's J Coleman and Self Taught.

Oxygen of Sputnik Brown/Spox Phd Interview part 3

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Here's part 3 of the Oxygen interview conducted by Boom Bap Renaissance's
J Coleman and Self Taught.

Oxygen of Sputnik/Spox Phd Interview Part 2

Here's part 2 of the Boom Bap Renaissance interview with Oxygen of the Strong Island critically acclaimed
crew, Sputnik Brown. Be sure to check out Oxygen's new project with DJ Spinna. The Spox Phd project will be out soon

Oxygen of Sputnik Brown Interview Part 1

Boom Bap Renaissance's J.Coleman and Self Taught chop it up with Oxygen from the critically acclaimed Long Island Hip Hop crew, Sputnik Brown. Here's part 1 of the interview.

D.I.V. spits fire over this beat by The Alchemist

Listen to this artist killing it over this beat by The Alchemist. This song is titled "The Visions" and it's a freestyle performed by New York lyricist D.I.V. (of So O.D.). The original song was titled "Violence". This track is for promotional use only. This beat is also featured on The Alchemist's beat tape. If you want to hear more from this artist check out his official website at http://destinyinvision.com/

This freestyle also appears on D.I.V.'s mixtape The Vision's The Foundation presented by The Legendary Ron G. featured on Coast2Coast Mixtapes

Check out more Blast Featured Artists at http://www.theblastblog.blogspot.com

If you are feeling that, and want to hear a little more from D.I.V. then you should check out his official music video for the song titled "The Foundation" also featured on his current mixtape. Click the embedded Youtube Video below to hear it.

Sav Kills Interview Part 3

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Here's Part 3 of the Boom Bap Renaissance Interview with Sav Killz.

The Blaq Planet Freestyle Cypher

Check out this video of the Freestyle Cypher with the group Blaq Planet (emcee Ston-city, and songwriter/vocalist Olatunji Mason) along with emcee Infinite and Boom Bap Renaissance's very own J-Coleman! Post your comments and tell us what emcee had the best verse!



Also check out Blaq Planet's latest single "So Much Trouble" featuring Shabba Ranks and Krumb Snatchahere....

Up and Coming emcee Ike Ellis spits hard over a Luther Ingram "If Lovin' You Is Wrong" Sample

While mainsteam rap music has a slew of half assed rappers spitting simplistic lyrics over synthetic computerized instrumentals, the Underground hasn't forgotten it's roots, keeping the art of crate digging and sample flipping alive. One of the latest emcees to rock over a classic sample is Ike Ellis. Listen to his lead single "Loving You" wich is featured on his forthcoming album Cornbread (due to be released this June) that samples Luther Ingram's "If Lovin' You Is Wrong". The song has Ike Ellis spitting over a spead up version of the original vocals from the song on the hook as well as the instruments from the sample chopped up for the verses. Check out the single for yourself here by clicking the video below

and check out the original of course here...

Sav Killz Interview Part 2

Here's Part 2 of the Boom Bap Renaissance Interview with Sav Killz!
Part 3 comin'soon

J57-Pulp Fiction feat.Koncept

Brown Bag Allstars' J57 hit you with a new joint featuring his teammate Koncept.
Check out the video Pulp Fiction.

Sav Killz Interview Part 1

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Here's the Boom Bap Renaissance's Self Taught and J-Coleman chop it up with Brooklyn's own Sav Killz. Check out Part 1 of the interview. Part 2 and 3 comin' soon

Rashad and Confidence Interview Part 4

Here's Part 4 of the Boom Bap Renaissance Interview with Rashad and Confidence. These guys are True N Livin' Hip Hop Heads. The debut album, The Element Of Surprise is a definite treat for those who missed that raw Boom Bap sound. Definitely my favorite album of 2011. Confidence is my favorite beatmaker. Check him out on youtube.

Here's Part 3 of the Boom Bap Renaissance Interview with Rashad and Confidence. The Element Of Surprise is now available. Do Yourself A Favor And Cop That!

Rashad and Confidence Interview Part 2

Here's Part 2 of the Boom Bap Renaissance interview with Rashad and Confidence.Their debut album, The Element of Surprise is available now. Personally, it's my favorite album of 2011.

Rashad and Confidence Interview Part !

 Boom Bap Renaissance's Self Taught and J Coleman chop it up with Rashad and Confidence who dropped the best album of 2011, The Element Of  Surprise. Boom Bap Hip Hop At It's Finest!

Audible Doctor Interview Part 3

Here's Part 3 of The Audible Doctor Interview brought to you by Boom Bap Renaissance.

Audible Doctor Interview Part 2
Here's Part 2 of the Audible Doctor Interview brought to you by Boom Bap Renaissance

Check out the Part 1 of the Audible Doctor Interview brought to you by Boom Bap Renaissance

Audible Doctor speaks with High Rollers

"The Audible Doctor recently sat down with High Rollers NYC to discuss how he found Hip Hop, how his group The Brown Bag AllStars formed and to show his process of how he makes beats."


Also check out the Boom Bap Renaissance Interview with Audible Doctor coming SOON!

Shabba Ranks & Krumb Snatcha team up with Blaq Planet for New Single

Shabba Ranks

Krumb Snatcha

Recently, the African styled hip hop group Blaq Planet hooked up with Shabba Ranks and Krumb Snatcha for the first single from the forthcoming Blaq Planet Mixtape.  The song is titled “So Much Trouble” and you can download it here at this link http://www.mediafire.com/?xtvafazp3bux6qv

The group Blaq Planet consists of Sierra Leonean beatmaker/ songwriter and vocalist Olatunji Mason and Uganda born emcee now American citizen Ston-city.

Olatunji Mason also reached out to Boom Bap Renaissance beatmaker J-Coleman to collaborate on a track for the forthcoming Blaq Planet mixtape (that also features Krumb Snatcha and Shabba Ranks).  Check out the video of the beat listening session between the two rising producers here.

Audimatic “Broken Cup” Video

"Check out the new video for the first official release by Audimatic (The Audible Doctor & maticulous). "Broken Cup" is the second single off maticulous' "The maticulous EP". Raps by The Audible Doctor, production by maticulous. Video directed by Bludainian Banks.

And be on the lookout for the new Audimatic single dropping March 13th on iTunes!

J57 making a beat named "Aqua"

J57 making a beat named "Aqua"! Be sure to check out the interview J57 did with J Coleman and Self Taught from Boom Bap Renaissance. Brown Label EP from the Brown Bag Allstars available for free download.

Thirstin Howl III Interview Pt. 2 (There's More Than One Way to Skill A Cat)

Check out Part Two of our interview with Thirstin Howl III.

Thirstin Howl III Interview (There's More Than One Way to Skill A Cat)

Self Taught and J-Coleman of Boom Bap Renaissance reach out to Thirstin Howl the 3rd for an in depth interview, check out what the veteran indie artist had to say by clicking the embedded video above.

J57 Interview Pt. 2 (Drinking Buddies and Beats)

Check out part two of our interview with J57 of Brown Bag Allstars.

J57 Interview Pt. 1 (Drinking Buddies and Beats)

J-Coleman and Self Taught of Boom Bap Renaissance recently got up with emcee/producer J57 of Brown Bag Allstars to discuss his past projects, his history as a producer/rapper, Brown Bag Allstars and more. Listen to what he has to say in the video above.

KON Sci of Mindsone Interview Pt. 4 (Pizza and an Interview)

This is final part of our interview with KON Sci of Mindsone.

KON Sci of Mindsone Interview Pt. 3 (Pizza and an Interview)

This is part 3 of our interview with KON Sci of Mindsone.

KON Sci of Mindsone Interview Pt. 2 (Pizza and an Interview)

This is part two of our interview with KON Sci of Mindsone.

KON Sci of Mindsone Interview Pt. 1 (Pizza and an Interview)

J-Coleman and Self Taught caught up with Soulspazm recording artist KON Sci of the group Mindsone to discuss forthcoming projects, his history as a beatmaker/emcee, the Hip Hop scene in Wilmington, NC as well as other things. Listen to part one of the interview above.

J57-J57 Collection(Mixed By DJ Concept)

Download at www.dotgotit.com

staHHr Interview Pt. 4 (Two H's for Hip Hop)

This is the final part of our interview with staHHr.

staHHr Interview Pt. 3 (Two H's For Hip Hop)

This is part 3 of our phone interview with staHHr.

staHHr Interview Pt. 2 (Two H's For Hip Hop)

This is part two (of four) of our interview with staHHr. Check it out.

staHHr Interview Pt. 1 (Two H's For Hip Hop)

Self Taught and Jay of Boom Bap Renaissance caught up with staHHr for an in depth interview to discuss her forth coming projects, her influences as an emcee, her favorite beat makers, and staHHr also gives some useful advice to other independent hip hop artists.  Listen to what she has to say in Part One of the interview.

J $crilla Interview Pt. 2 (Guns, Butter and Beats)

This is part two of our interview with DMV based producer J $crilla

Mobb Deep & Rapper Noyd "Keep Getting That Paper" (Audible Doctor Remix)

Check out this new heat from Mobb Deep and Rapper Noyd produced by Audible Doctor
Keep Getting That Paper (Audible Doctor Remix) Feat. Mobb Deep & Rapper Noyd by audibledoctor

Purchase the full EP on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/infamous-team-ep/id494597033

J $crilla Interview Pt. 1 (Guns, Butter and Beats)

Self Taught and J get in touch with J-$crilla for this in depth Boom Bap Renaissance exclusive interview. J-$crilla talks about his beats, his history as a beat maker and more! Listen to it for yourself at the embedded video above.

Boom Bap Renaissance chillin' with Sadat-X

(Sadat-X and J-Coleman of Boom Bap Renaissance)

Boom Bap Renaissance salutes Sadat-X.

For updates and information on new music and releases by Sadat-X go to  http://www.tellxrecords.com/

Tell-X Records is the Brand Nu record label from Hip Hop legend Sadat-X and Super producer Will Tell. Tellxrecords.com will be the home for all of their musical collaborations as well as the home of True Wine Connoisseur's.

Boom Bap Renaissance Shout Out (Nutso's new mixtape "Bang Time" Hosted by DJ Whoo Kid and DJ Envy! Available Now

Boom Bap Renaissance Shout Out (Nutso's new mixtape "Bang Time" Hosted by DJ Whoo Kid and DJ Envy!) Available at indy.livemixtapes.com  This mixtape has features by Blaq Poet, Capone N Noreaga, Tragedy Khadafy and many more!

Check out our past interview with Nutso at these links

Nutso Interview with Boom Bap Renaissance Pt. 1
http://boombaprenaissance.blogspot.com/2011/12/nutso-interview-part-one.html


Nutso Interview with Boom Bap Renaissance Pt. 2
http://boombaprenaissance.blogspot.com/2011/12/nutso-interview-part-two-beyond-galaxy.html


Nutso Interview with Boom Bap Renaissance Pt. 3
http://boombaprenaissance.blogspot.com/2011/12/nutso-interview-pt-3-beyond-galaxy-of.html

Meyhem Lauren Interview Part Two (Project Meyhem)

This is part two of Boom Bap Renaissance's interview with Meyhem Lauren.  Check it out here....

Meyhem Lauren Interview Part One (Project Meyhem)

Street savvy Queens, New York bred emcee Meyham Lauren sits down and talks with Jay and Self Taught of Boom Bap Renaissance for an in depth interview where the wordsmith discusses his street album Self Induced Illness along with other releases, as well as the producers and artists he's worked among other topics concerning hip hop, life and the music industry.  Check out what Meyhem Lauren has to say in this interview.

staHHr: "NOIRE" VIDEO SHOOT (BTS) DIRECTED BY NICK BURNZ

staHHr: "NOIRE" VIDEO SHOOT(BTS)!Be sure to check out the phone interview Boom Bap Renaissance conducted with staHHr that's coming soon!

Maffew Ragazino ranked #14 on DJ Premier's Top 25 Albums of 2011

(DJ Premier behind the wheels)

Boom Bap Renaissance is proud to announce that recent Boom Bap Renaissance interviewee Maffew Ragazino Sr.'s album Rhyme Pays was ranked #14 on the legendary DJ Premier's Top 25 albums of 2011.

Check out some of the other albums that made the list at this link

http://hiphop-n-more.com/2012/01/dj-premier-names-his-top-25-albums-of-2011/

Take a look at our interview with Maffew Ragazino here at this link

http://boombaprenaissance.blogspot.com/2011/11/maffew-ragazino-rhyme-pays.html