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67: Nas - Illmatic
In a special edition of the OTL podcast, we host a live conversation with Nas about his iconic album Illmatic, including questions from RG users and an audience Q&A. View episode →
66: Pharoahe Monch - PTSD
We spoke with Pharaohe Monch about the new album PTSD: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, how mental health affects the black community, and the evolution of Pharaohe’s style. View episode →
65: Rakim
We talk to Rakim, the God MC, widely regarded as one of the most influential and most skilled MCs of all time. View episode →
64: Dan Charnas
We talk to Dan Charnas, an industry veteran, prolific music journalist, and most recently author of The Big Payback - the definitive history of hip hop business. View episode →
63: Loaded Lux
This episode of Outside the Lines, we talk to Harlem rapper Loaded Lux, considered a true pioneer and legend in battle rap. View episode →
62: Michael Watts
We talk to Michael Watts, legendary DJ and founder of Swishahouse Records, about everything from the origins of chopped and screwed music and "fuck actions" to and the rise of Mike Jones. View episode →
61: Robert Greene
We talk to writer Robert Greene, best-known for his first book, The 48 Laws of Power, a best-seller that took ideas from students of power names like Machiavelli and Sun Tzu and distilled their teachings into simple principles anyone can follow. View episode →
60: Roc Marciano
Just before the release of his third solo album, Marci Beaucoup, we talk to Roc Marciano about the influence of Public Enemy on his music, the style of all velour suits and Air Max Nikes, the era of blend tapes, and more. View episode →