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5 Best Rock The Bells Interview Moments

5 Best Rock The Bells Interview Moments

Published Mon, March 27, 2023 at 2:05 PM EDT

Blending timeless Hip-Hop with a fresh, contemporary perspective, Rock The Bells has embarked on a journey to give fans unparalleled access to legendary artists, MCs, and cultural icons. As Hip-Hop celebrates 50 years, Rock The Bells continues to be at the center of the evolution, capturing it all to curate one-of-a-kind experiences and offerings.

Here are our five favorite interview moments.

Flowers: Too $hort

Flowers, a new docu-series that follows prominent Hip-Hop artists on a milestone day, celebrating their accomplishments and giving them their rightful recognition, debuted in 2023 with an episode focused on Hip-Hop legend, Too $hort. The pilot episode captured the Hip-Hop icon as he achieved three major milestones — receiving a key to the city of Oakland, having a street named after him (Too $hort Way), and getting a day named in his honor. Watch the full episode here.

Studio Sessions with Scarface

Featuring the Hip-Hop legend detailing the ins and outs of making his 2002 classic, The Fix, Studio Sessions offered an enlightening snapshot into Scarface's thought process before and during the album. The in-depth interview showcased the legend's creativity while offering never-before-heard tidbits about the album's studio sessions, which featured everyone from Nas and Jay-Z to Kanye West, The Neptunes, and Nottz. Check out the episode here.

The Recollect with Chubb Rock

Hip-Hop legend Chubb Rock discussed everything from the preservation of Hip-Hop to how important it is to continue lifting up the culture in his sprawling interview with Rock The Bells for The Recollect. "I remember Big Daddy Kane and Biz Markie helping me through an Apollo performance because no one knew my record and I remembered that they booed Luther Vandross there, the best singer in the world," he said. "I didn't think it was gonna go well. Kane and Biz told me that I was gonna kill it. When guys like that who were at the top of the heap at that time embrace you, those moments stand out so strong. The unity of our genre and the practitioners of of genre, I just always remembered that." Check out the full episode here.

Did You Know?

Okay, it's not technically an interview but Did You Know has quickly become a favorite since it launched last year. Narrated by JayQuan, the quick-hit info offered up in each segment is great for both newbies and experienced Hip-Hop heads. Check it out here.

All of the dope exclusives you can find at Rock The Bells

From exclusives with DMC and Dres of Black Sheep who declared he has an album with J Dilla on the way, to a ride-around the city with Onyx, a sitdown with Trina, and conversations about healthy eating between Hip-Hop legends like Styles P and Bun B, RockTheBells.com is home to some of the best interviews in Hip-Hop.

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