The Making Of

The Making Of "Secret Wars 1" By The Last Emperor

David Ma speaks to Jamal Gray aka The Last Emperor about the making of and reflection on his cult classic, 2003's "Secret Wars 1."

Sep 26, 2022 • David Ma

The Making of People Under the Stairs' "Acid Raindrops" and "San Francisco Knights"

David Ma speaks to Thes One of the epochal LA rap group about two of their most beloved singles and Double K's legacy.

Feb 10, 2021 • David Ma

The Making of M.O.P.'s "Ante Up"

David Ma speaks to Billy Danze about the Brownsville duo's immortal stick-up anthem.

Jan 28, 2021 • David Ma

The Making of Aesop Rock's "Daylight"

David Ma speaks to storied producer Blockhead about Aesop's timeless 2001 single.

Jan 20, 2021 • David Ma

The Making of T La Rock's "It's Yours"

David Ma chats with the rap legend about his immortal 1984 single.

Nov 6, 2020 • David Ma

The Making of Domino's "Getto Jam" and "Sweet Potato Pie"

David Ma speaks to the Long Beach rapper about not one but two of his classic 1993 singles.

Oct 15, 2020 • David Ma

The Making of "Mix Tapes" by The Nonce

David Ma speaks to Sach Illpages of the Los Angeles duo about their 1994 single.

Sep 24, 2020 • David Ma

The Making of "I Got a Story to Tell"

David Ma speaks to producer Buckwild about meeting Biggie Smalls and working on one of his most beloved songs together.

Aug 26, 2020 • David Ma

The Making of De La Soul’s “Rock Co. Kane Flow” featuring MF DOOM

David Ma dives deep in the credits of De La's 2004 heater by speaking to the song's producer, Jake One.

Aug 6, 2020 • David Ma

The Making of RBL Posse’s “Don’t Give Me No Bammer” and “Blue Bird”

David Ma speaks to the Bay Area group's last surviving member about their weed and anti-cop anthems.

Jun 4, 2020 • David Ma

The Making of “Clear Blue Skies” by The Juggaknots

David Ma speaks to Breeze Brewin of the New York rhyme trio about meeting Bobbito, getting dropped by Elektra, and the group's 1996 single.

Apr 7, 2020 • David Ma

The Making of Company Flow's "Juvenile Technique"

David Ma speaks to El-P about creating their 1993 standout.

Feb 11, 2020 • David Ma

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