Rock, Rock On

I interviewed Pete Rock for Wax Poetics issue #29. We talked some history and I had him list his favorite all time records. It was a standard record rundown, but he was very generous with his time and graciously shared interesting, personal accounts that were left out of the article.


You gotta respect Pete's history and longtime hustle. If you're a fan or care about past masters, you can now read the omitted portions on Wax Poetics' website, HERE. Rock on Pete, and thank you sir.

Three, Two, One: A Final Say With Bob James

Wax Poetics added to their ever-expanding empire this week by launching their online digital store. To set things off, they chose an article on Bob James by yours truly. Click the image below to read it:

I usually have qualms about posting my non-WTTM work on here (I just did it in my previous post, I know), but I'm proud of this one. It's a three-parter where Bob talks about the myths surrounding his work, breaks down his best albums and the most sampled tracks off each, while contextualizing his own importance within hip-hop's history.

I'm flattered that Wax Po chose it as their lead article for the big launching of their digital store. And as far as I know, it's probably the most in-depth, hip-hop related interview you'll ever read on Bob James.