This week’s Walking Blog focuses around Kool Herc’s Birthday with an intro from the legend that is DJ Premier.

Also cameo’s from Camron, Skyzoo, F.T., Funk Flex, Torae, Talib Kweli, Tony Touch and many more.

Mazzi killed it with this week’s Walking Blog

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I caught up with the legend that is Elliott Wilson at the Rap Radar Offices In New York City.

As I said to Elliott right off the bat, I am a fan first. I have been picking up his magazines for years and he’s a fantastic writer.

This is one of the perks of running a site like mine, you get to meet people you respect and learn more about Hip Hop.

Elliott Wilson Interview Part 1 (Video)

In the first part of the interview, Elliott tells me how he got into Hip Hop Journalism, what he hopes to achieve with his new site Rap Radar, what keeps him motivated to come back and how he came up with the moniker ’YN’.

Elliott Wilson Interview Part 2 (Video)

In the second part of the interview, I speak to Elliott about responsible journalism in light of the DJ Vlad/Joe Budden/Ransom situation.

The conversation slowly moved onto Kanye and his comment about Rihanna being the best thing to happen to Beyonce.

And finally, Elliott gives upcoming journalists/bloggers some advice.

Bonus

Elliott’s Message For The Hip Hop Chronicle UK (Video)

Elliott’s brand new site Rap Radar launches March 9th 2009 so be sure to check it out!

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New York Trip

Joell Ortiz Interview (Video)

Backstage - Talib Kweli’s Show At S.O.B.’s - Apple Juice Kid Interview (Video) & Donny Goines & Bizzare Royale (Video)

Tanya Morgan Interview (Video)

Tanya Morgan & F.T. Freestyle (Video)

F.T. Freestyle & Interview (Video)

Circa 95 Freestyle (Spanish & English Rhymes!)

Melaine Fiona At The Canal Room (Video)

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So after interviewing Tanya Morgan, F.T. said to me he wanted to spit another rhyme. So after the interview, be sure to check out another off the dome freestyle.

F.T. Interview (Video)

F.T. Freestyle (Video)

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While I was New York last week, I went to Brooklyn to visit the PNC Radio studio’s. The homie A.King asked me to pass through. I didnt have an idea what was gonna go down, I just rolled through.

I got to the studio’s the Brooklyn, I was mad tired because stupidly, I walked (yes walked!) from W.4th Street all the way into Brooklyn. I got a bit lost and I thought I could get the train from certain stations. Turns out I was a dummy, walked over the Bridge and when I got to Brooklyn, had some real nice people help me find the right way to PNC. That took me about 45 minutes altogether.

So I walk in, say what’s up to A.King. It turns out there was a extremely intelligent group of people in the room talking about how we can take Hip Hop to another level.

After the introductions, I realised that Shine from CDR was in attendance, F.T. as was Tanya Morgan (big fan of their work and have featured them on the site).

So after the discussion, I said what’s to Tanya Morgan and asked them if they didnt mind being interviewed. They were cool.

So we went outside to the deck and just simply wacked an interview.

Tanya Morgan Interview (Video)

I soon realised, this would be a good opportunity to bring some unity. I asked Tanya Morgan if they had some bars in them. They said yes, I asked F.T., the same question, he said yes and so I put them together.

So here is an off-the-dome freestyle with a fantastic backdrop of the Brooklyn Bridge.

Tanya Morgan & F.T. Freestyle (Video)

Tanya Morgan’s new album Brooklynati will drop on May 12th.

Tanya Morgan will also be honoured At A Brooklynati Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony.

 As part of the Brooklynati experience, fans will have the opportunity to explore the city of Brooklynati through a virtual metropolis outfitted with an extensive website, video newscasts, a zoo, mayor’s office, and even a fledgling mom and pop record store. Fans will have a chance to “move” to Brooklynati, become part of the vibrant city, get their very own Brooklynati driver’s license, and order Chinese from their favorite takeout spot. The multi-faceted multimedia campaign driving the Brooklynati experience will feature a plethora of innovative limited edition merchandise including New Era Brooklynati caps, one-of-a-kind MUNNY collectibles from THIS SIDE UP DESIGNS, Brooklynati Public Library cards which will entitle its holders to access the Library Systems files, Tanya Morgan paper toys, and city destination relics featuring the most popular spots in Brooklynati. The unveiling of the Brooklynati project will also include album release parties in 5 major cities at premiere venues.

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