Library Rap: The Hip Hop Interviews with Tim Einenkel

Library Rap: The Hip Hop Interviews with Tim Einenkel

Library Rap: The Hip Hop Interviews with Tim Einenkel, Tim Einenkel

Episodes 589
Avg. Duration 27m
Activity Sporadic
Apple Rating 4.8 (26)
Since Dec 2011
Latest Episode Jan 2026

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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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Recent Episodes

Library Rap: Emma Lee M.C.

Jan 13, 2026 47m

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…

Library Rap: Skyzoo Views of a Lifetime Interview

Dec 09, 2025 1h 15m

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…

Library Rap: Shad, Start Anew Interview

Nov 25, 2025 30m

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…

Library Rap: Brother Ali, Satisfied Soul Interview

Mar 05, 2025 44m

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…

Library Rap: Errol Eats Everything

Feb 14, 2025 30m

"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…

Remembering Combat Jack - The Interview

Dec 20, 2023 46m

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…

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

Nov 03, 2023 1h 12m

Here are a few joints Jemini has done over the years here & abroad that people  may not have heardEmergency 911: JEMINI https://youtu.be/9SebWB4G6uk?si=35HUbTZQHbuAkUMNLOVE YOU BETTER:Mary j…

Trailer: Library Rap: Thew Hip Hop Interviews with Tim Einenkel

Nov 01, 2023 0m Trailer

"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,…

Library Rap: Teflon

Sep 22, 2023 34m

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,…

Library Rap: Substantial - Adultish Interview

Aug 18, 2023 46m

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.…

Library Rap: Black Milk

Aug 11, 2023 34m

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…

Replay: Library Rap: DMC, Part 1

Jun 23, 2023 13m

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…

Library Rap: AllHipHop.com Presents - Part 2, B-Real Interview

Jun 02, 2023 16m

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”…

Library Rap: Replay - Saving Craig from Craig G, the Interview

May 26, 2023 54m

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…

AllHipHop.com Presents The Library: Part 2 of Talib Kweli and Diamond D Interview

May 19, 2023 7m

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…

AllHipHop.com Presents Library Rap Interview: RJD2

May 12, 2023 53m

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…

AllHipHop.com Presents Library Rap Interview: Goodie Mob

May 05, 2023 27m

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…

AllHipHop.com Presents Library Rap Interview: J. Period

Apr 28, 2023 38m

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…

Library Rap: Amadeus360

Apr 21, 2023 49m

“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…

Library Rap: Che Noir

Mar 24, 2023 26m

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…

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