Son Raw speaks to Nomad Carlos, Five Steez, and The Sickest Drama about the origin of the Council and being a rap group in scene dominated by dancehall and reggae.

Yousef Srour speaks to the Stockton rapper about being shot at 14 and the San Francisco 49ers using one of his songs.

Zilla Rocca speaks to the legendary rapper and producer about the arts of battling and crate digging, as well as getting better with age.

Taylor Crumpton speaks to the artist, activist, and non-profit label founder about the Die Jim Crow label and getting a gun pulled on her by a law enforcement officer.

Psymun speaks to the beloved rap duo about jazz, hip-hop, production, and the influence of Miles Davis on their new collaborative album.

Jayson Buford speaks with the Columbus-based veteran producer about his time on Definitive Jux, being kind of annoyed by his Mad Men theme, and his new record The Fun Ones

Max Bell introduces a new interview series with beatmakers from all over the world, starting with speaking to the Los Angeles beat scene veteran about the late Ras G and influential club night Sketchbook.

Son Raw speaks to the Detroit producer about his hometown and working with Boldy James on their forthcoming collaborative album Manger on McNichols.

Will Schube recently spoke with Atlanta's most underrated rapper about using music to process heartbreak and producers riding Kenny Beats' wave.

Nicolas-Tyrell Scott speaks with the in-demand UK Drill producer about the genre's American counterparts and his Croydon upbringing.