People always ask me what it takes to get a pop on the The Rap Up. While there’s no secret recipe for landing a spot on TRU, there’s such a thing as an “automagic post.” Like Exile playing God on the MPC, a 9-month preggers M.I.A. performing at the Grammys on her due date, or a new installment of the future classic 14 Deadly Secrets.
The same people that gave us 14 Deadly Secrets with DJ Premier and The RZA have tapped Erick Sermon for another interesting go-round. Listen as the Green Eyed Bandit spills some little-known facts behind some of his illest beats. For instance, did you know that Jay Z had to personally visit Isaac Hayes to clear the sample for “Reservoir Dogs”? And guess who was in the studio while E Double cooked up a beat for Blackstreet? Michael Jackson, chocolate cookies and a cup of milk in hand. Not really. [14 Deadly Secrets]
