MD Semel, Author at Backseat Mafia

Droppin’ Knowledge: California MC Murs Joins Sir Veterano For New Video “Cocaine Rap” – Watch

The California producer Sir Veterano shares a new video for the song “Cocaine Rap,” drawn from his latest collection, The Gathering. The album was released in July on Fresh Yard…

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Droppin’ Knowledge: Behind The Boards With Bei Ru

And we back… Bei Ru, the Los Angeles based musician, beat maker and budding vocalist, has been making interesting and compelling music since the early oughts. In 2010, he raided…

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Droppin’ Knowledge: Behind The Boards With Irie-1

And we back… California’s Irie-1 joins this week’s version of Behind The Boards to drop some science about producing and positivity. Irie-1 creates sample-based music that is good for both…

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Droppin’ Knowledge: “We All Get A Time To Ball” – Rapper Serengeti Talks New Album The Gentle Fall – Interview & Review

The hip hop artist speaks candidly about his writing, his new album, the meeting of Kenny and Ajai, and his love for the Before Sunrise trilogy. When the evocative rap…

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Droppin’ Knowledge: Behind The Boards With Dirty Art Club

We back…Dirty Art Club in the house, y’all. In 2011, Charlotte, North Carolina’s Dirty Art Club started out as a one off, a way to help a friend, who had…

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Droppin’ Knowledge: Behind The Boards With Dan.Akill

For today’s edition of Behind The Boards, Backseat Mafia travels to France, to speak with the producer and beatmaker, Dan.Akill, of Pani Problem Production, in Gironde. Dan.Akill is a veteran…

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Droppin’ Knowledge: O’Mega Red Shares New Video & Single – “Master”

Buffalo hip hop artist O’Mega Red has shared a new video for his single “Master.” The artist, producer and arranger, who has collaborated with KRS-One and Donna Summer, serves up…

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Droppin’ Knowledge: There’s A Fervor In The Music – A Profile of the Rap Artist Chimezie

Chimezie, the rapper, first discovered hip hop when he was around eleven years old. The artist, who is also a prolific reviewer of rap albums on YouTube, grew up in…

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Droppin’ Knowledge: Behind The Boards With Jacob Barlow

And we back… For this week’s edition of Behind The Boards, western Michigan producer and graphic design artist Jacob Barlow is in the house. Barlow uses a wide palette in…

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Droppin’ Knowledge: Cellus Hamilton Shares “Same War” – Listen

New York City – based rhyme artist Cellus Hamilton shares a new single, “Same War,” featuring Chicago emcee Brittney Carter. The song has a jazzy vibe, with pointed lyrics, and…

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