Jeff “Chairman” Mao

Rap 12"s and the Forgotten Artform of Bonus BeatsMC and Producer Black Milk on Learning from J Dilla and Chasing New SoundsNightclubbing: The Loft An oral history of the community that helped define the ethos of dance musicIce-T LA’s hip-hop statesman shares stories of staying alive, writing and relevanceEngineer Extraordinaire Baker Bigsby on Working with Alice Coltrane, Sun Ra and MoreTeddy Riley The godfather of New Jack Swing details a life dedicated to musicPower Play Studios An oral history of the underdog New York studio that shaped hip-hopTrouble Funk’s Big Tony: A Career in Go-GoWhy Record Stores Are More Important Than Ever Jeff “Chairman” Mao introduces Red Bull Radio’s Counter IntelligenceGreg Phillinganes The Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson collaborator on the secrets behind the hitsJam & Lewis The Minneapolis production duo on the secrets to making hit records and staying relevantKa The Brownsville wordsmith talks about life’s grit, his craft and the importance of perseveranceMarshall Allen and Danny Thompson Two of Sun Ra’s disciples recall the life and lessons of a great visionaryMadlib (2016) The reclusive hip-hop producer comes out of the shadows for a rare interviewNicky Siano The innovative DJ and founder of the Gallery on his life and inspirations behind the turntablesInterview: New York Record Producer Bob BlankInterview: Gilles Peterson’s Inspirations and InfluencesChe Pope The GOOD Music president talks business and creativity