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Janette Beckman | The Cipher
http://theciphershow.com/episode/109
Photo: All photos by Janette Beckman. Learn the stories behind all your favorite photos from the woman who took them. May 31, 2015. Copy and paste this HTML code into a webpage to embed Episode 109 of The Cipher. We talked to Janette about the entirety of her life and career, and got the inside stories behind tons of her iconic photographs and album covers. You can see her hip-hop work for yourself through September 13th at the Museum of the City of New York in Manhattan, as part of the exhibition. Grand...
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KRS-One | The Cipher
http://theciphershow.com/episode/56
We talk to the Teacha about his rhymes, history, and, of course, his philosophy. November 25, 2013. Copy and paste this HTML code into a webpage to embed Episode 56 of The Cipher. KRS-One is a hip-hop legend beyond compare. He began his career with the classic. Arguably the album that invented gangsta rap. But after the death of his DJ Scott LaRock, KRS took a different turn and began educating and challenging his audience with classics like You Must Learn, Why Is That? Suicide, it’s a suicide. We promis...
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Benjy Melendez of the Ghetto Brothers | The Cipher
http://theciphershow.com/episode/114
Benjy Melendez of the Ghetto Brothers. From gang leader to peacemaker to rocker, Yellow Benjy shares his wild life and times. July 06, 2015. Copy and paste this HTML code into a webpage to embed Episode 114 of The Cipher. This week, our guest is Benjy Melendez, founder, President, and singer of the Ghetto Brothers. He is joined by his co-author and friend, Amir Said. But after one of their key figures got killed by rival gangs, Benjy devoted his efforts to peace, and held a now-famous peace treaty meetin...
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Sean Price | The Cipher
http://theciphershow.com/episode/23
The inimitable Brownsville representer Sean P gives us a rundown of his long-awaited album, Mic Tyson. December 05, 2012. Copy and paste this HTML code into a webpage to embed Episode 23 of The Cipher. The inimitable Brownsville representer Sean P gives us a rundown of his long-awaited album, Mic Tyson. Comments powered by Disqus. More episodes like this. We promise not to share your info with anyone, not even our moms).
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Nas | The Cipher
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RG's first verified artist speaks on his new album, Life Is Good, Amy Winehouse, and his most puzzling lyrics. July 20, 2012. Copy and paste this HTML code into a webpage to embed Episode 8 of The Cipher. This week, we have an in-depth interview with a legend who needs no introduction, Nas. We talk to him about his new album Life Is Good, his most puzzling lyrics, his relationship with Amy Winehouse, and more. Comments powered by Disqus. More episodes like this. 67: Nas - Illmatic.
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Saul Williams | The Cipher
http://theciphershow.com/episode/71
We talk with Saul Williams about his role in 'Holler If Ya Hear Me', the new musical based on the songs of Tupac Shakur. June 24, 2014. Copy and paste this HTML code into a webpage to embed Episode 71 of The Cipher. We talked to Williams about the influence Pac had on him, his role in ‘Holler’, rhymes, racism, home grown terrorism, when comes the time to stop turning the other cheek , and much more. Annotated excerpts on Genius.com:. Excerpt #1, Assata Shakur. Excerpt #2, Homegrown Terrorists.
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Blueprint | The Cipher
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He spits with an immense amount of power, and we find out why. June 08, 2015. Copy and paste this HTML code into a webpage to embed Episode 110 of The Cipher. Iframe style="border: none" src="/ html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/3601978/height/360/width/640/theme/standard/direction/no/autoplay/no/autonext/no/thumbnail/yes/preload/no/no addthis/no/" height="360" width="640" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen /iframe. Boogie Down...
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Cey Adams | The Cipher
http://theciphershow.com/episode/112
The man who designed your favorite album cover and pretty much everything else tells his story. June 22, 2015. Copy and paste this HTML code into a webpage to embed Episode 112 of The Cipher. This week, we talk to Cey Adams artist, graphic designer, fourth Beastie, and founding Creative Director at Def Jam. Adams designed and oversaw historic album covers and logos not only for Def Jam artists like Public Enemy and Slick Rick, but also Bad Boy, Universal, MCA, and others including the album cover to Big’s.
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Rakim | The Cipher
http://theciphershow.com/episode/65
We talk to Rakim, the God MC, widely regarded as one of the most influential and most skilled MCs of all time. April 01, 2014. Copy and paste this HTML code into a webpage to embed Episode 65 of The Cipher. Eric B and Rakim released 4 albums together, including. Let the Rhythm Hit ‘Em. Don’t Sweat the Technique. Their perhaps most famous album,. Grapples with many emotions: optimism about President Obama’s election, mixed with the struggles of people losing jobs and homes. We talked to the legendary MC a...
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