Fly Anakin is currently celebrating the release of his recent new album, Frank, which arrived on the back of a successful run of collaborative releases over the last few years. GingerSlim recently caught up with him on his UK tour to speak about the new album, while also shining light on his Madlib connection, his … Continue reading Interview: Fly Anakin talks about his recent new album, “Frank”
Last month saw the release of the first full-length album from Blockhead and Aesop Rock, Garbology, after more than two decades of sporadic collaborations. GingerSlim recently caught up with Blockhead on the phone to discuss the making of the new album, as well as the duo’s early days and his recent lockdown project of Unlikely Remixes. [The … Continue reading Interview: Blockhead on his new album with Aesop Rock, “Garbology”
The Lasso has been behind some of the most interesting musical projects to emerge over the last few years. Whether it’s his rap experimentation with ELUCID as Small Bills, or his jazz fusion stylings alongside Jordan Hamilton and The Saxsquatch, The Lasso has quite rightly earned himself a reputation as a truly innovative producer and artist in general. GingerSlim recently caught up … Continue reading Interview: The Lasso
This week sees the release of the latest album from Evidence, Unlearning Vol. 1, which begins a new chapter in his career, following on from the acclaimed series of Weatherman releases. In our latest interview with the Rhymesayers Entertainment artist, Evidence and Gingerslim discuss the album, the lessons learned since their last conversation and break … Continue reading Interview: Evidence talks about his new album, Unlearning Vol. 1, out this week
We may already be a few weeks into the new year but the shitstorm that was 2020 is still having a devastating impact on America. A lot of these issues were covered on Antediluvian King, the album by Wu-Tang Clan affiliate Darkim Be Allah, and producer Endemic Emerald, that dropped in November. We recently spoke … Continue reading Interview: Darkim Be Allah and Endemic Emerald
2020 has been an almighty clusterfuck for all of us, musicians included. With event venues shut down and festivals cancelled, everyone from the world’s biggest stars to the smallest independent artists have lost their main income stream in what was already a hard business to make a living from. Many have risen to the challenge … Continue reading Interview: B. Dolan on #NetherRap
As the co-founder of Ruffhouse Records, Chris Schwartz has sold millions of units working with many of the biggest hip-hop artists of the 90s, including Lauryn Hill, Cypress Hill and countless more. His recently-released memoir, Ruffhouse: From the Streets of Philly to the Top of the 90s Hip Hop Charts, lifts the lid on the … Continue reading Interview: Chris Schwartz
In the second part of our series celebrating 25 years of the iconic Fat Beats, we speak to Ill Bill, Q-Unique and J57. Each artist worked at the New York store, and here reflect on their time there. Don’t forget the Fat Beats 25th Anniversary show in Los Angeles takes place tomorrow – see here … Continue reading 25 Years of Fat Beats: Q-Unique, Ill Bill and J57 Interview
Few musicians are as wise, spiritual and deep-thinking as Brother Ali, which certainly makes him somewhat of a rarity in the world of hip-hop. The Rhymesayers Entertainment artist recently took time out from his European tour to speak to Gingerslim. It’s coming up to a couple of years since you released your last album and … Continue reading Interview: Brother Ali
Indy hip-hop mainstay Rob Sonic recently dropped a new album named Defriender, released on his own label, Skypimps Music. We spoke to him about the new project, his studio process, the classic Telicatessen, his time on Def Jux and more. Words by Matt Horowitz. Defriender is your second full-length release on Skypimps Music, correct? After 20+ years … Continue reading Exclusive Interview: Rob Sonic