Kool Keith On Rap Is Outta Control [Video]

Bronx legend Kool Keith swings by @RapIsOuttaCntrl as a special guest to talk about random topics and watch DJ Eclipse on the turntables. In this one-of-a-kind interview, Keith talks about producing on his own and recording about 7,000 tracks per week. He claims to have pioneered gift-giving at shows, such as passing out chicken wings and Capri Sun’s to audience members. Also, Keith drops a hint of his recent meeting in San Francisco with Dan The Automator and a possible project in the works.

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XXL Freshman 2015: OG Maco Freestyle + Profile [Video]

XXL presents Atlanta’s own OG Maco. Bursting onto the scene with “U Guessed It” in 2014, the Quality Control signee has followed with a steady flow of releases, including ‘Live Life 2’ and a self-titled EP. He’s currently working on his debut album, ‘Children Of The Rage.’ The 10 MCs in the 2015 XXL Freshman Class are DeJ Loaf, Fetty Wap, GoldLink, K Camp, OG Maco, Raury, Shy Glizzy, Tink, Vince Staples and the winner of the fan-voted 10th Spot, Kidd Kidd. Check out the XXL Freshmen performing live in New York City at the Best Buy Theater on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 and in Los Angeles at Club Nokia on Monday, July 13, 2015. After the jumo, OG Maco tells us about his broad artistry and putting his all into his craft.

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