Zilla Rocca

Above The Influence: Zilla Rocca and Disco Vietnam Talk Inspiration

The rapper-producer duo discuss collaboration, inspiration, and rapping for the love of it.

Feb 5 • Will Schube

“All I Need Is a Little Flame:” An Interview With Blockhead

Zilla talks with Blockhead about his new collaboration with Aesop Rock, 'Garbology,' and why it took so long for the two to drop a joint project.

Dec 16, 2021 • Zilla Rocca

"We Opened That Gate of Get Fly, Get Money:" An Interview With AZ

16 years after his debut studio album, AZ delivers 'Do or Die 2.' He joins Zilla to talk Quiet Money philosophy, the next generation and more.

Oct 13, 2021 • Zilla Rocca

The Pick of the Litter: “Pull It"

In our latest DMX tribute, Zilla Rocca remembers X's power in 1998 and how the legendary rapper could make the industry bend to his will.

Apr 15, 2021 • Zilla Rocca

"I Like to be Part of the Hero Rising:" An Interview with Breeze Brewin

In honor of the release of Breeze Brewin's new solo "Hindsight" LP, Zilla Rocca speaks to the emcee about emerging from behind the paywall and the indie…

Mar 17, 2021 • Zilla Rocca

"I'm Following in the Footsteps of James Brown, Man:" An Interview with Pete Rock

In celebration of the excellent PeteStrumentals 3, Zilla Rocca speaks to the hip-hop legend about the producer and the MC inside of him waging war and…

Dec 22, 2020 • Zilla Rocca

"Old Artists are Still Crafty:" An Interview With Lord Finesse

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

Aug 12, 2020 • Zilla Rocca

Remembering Malik B (1972-2020)

Zilla Rocca remembers the co-founder of the Roots as a hometown hero.

Jul 30, 2020 • Zilla Rocca

"Hip-Hop Was Like Civil Rights, Because We Didn't Get Respected as an Art Form:" An Interview with Prince Paul and Don Newkirk

Zilla Rocca has a conversation with the veteran producers about stoking competition between Poetic and RZA during the Gravediggaz sessions and scoring…

Jun 23, 2020 • Zilla Rocca

Every Rapper is a Hired Hand: Zilla Rocca's Future Former Rapper

Pete Tosiello explores the Philadelphia rapper's best album yet.

Nov 19, 2018 • Pete Tosiello

Raymond Chandler Rap: Zilla Rocca Gets "Hard Boiled"

Chris Daly breaks down Zilla Rocca's new EP, released in anticipation of the Philadelphia MC's full-length debut.

Aug 17, 2018 • Chris Daly

POW Premiere: Zilla Rocca and Curly Castro Link Up on "Billy Batts"

POW premieres the video for Zilla Rocca and Curly Castro's "Billy Batts."

Jun 5, 2018 • Chris Daly

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