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Interview w/El Da Sensei
By: Justin Rizzio

We caught up with El before the Boom Box Showcase to discuss the Artifacts,
his new album, and most importantly, Philly hip hop. See what “The Unusual” had
to say.

Some people refer to the early 90’s as the Golden Era of hip hop. Some call it
the True School. But no matter what you call it, don’t refer to El Da Sensei as
“Old School”. Yes, it’s been 12 years since the release of the classic “Between
A Rock And A Hard Place”. But after seeing the former Artifact (along with Reef
the Lost Cauze and The Last Emperor) at the debut for Philly’s new Boom Box
showcase, there is no doubt that El still fits in very nicely with todays
finest lyricists. I caught up with El before the show to discuss the Artifacts,
his new album, and most importantly, Philly hip hop. See what “The Unusual” had
to say.

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Interview w/7L & Esoteric
By: Justin Rizzio

It’s hard to stand out nowadays in the world of “underground” hip hop. With everyone making beats or trying to be an mc, it’s difficult to stay on the cutting edge. In a scene that has become so diluted over the years, 7L and Esoteric have managed to stay on the forefront since the mid-nineties. Coming fresh off the long awaited Army Of The Pharaohs release, 7L and Esoteric are back, with a new sound and A New Dope.

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