Ghosts Of Hip-Hop Past

Eazy E: “Ice Cube writes the rhymes that I say.”

The latest show features a discussion on one of the most controversial topics in hip-hop…

Ghostwriting!

As much as we value rappers writing their own rhymes, we have to admit that some great hip-hop records wouldn’t exist without ghostwriting.

Is it time for rappers to bring their own ghostwriters into the light?

Or is it no one’s business?

An unworthy distraction from the songs?

Configa opens the show with the Artist Spotlight.

It features Rome Wise, a Brooklyn spitter who embodies East Coast lyricism.

Configa captures Rome Wise’s optimistic mindset on the current state of hip-hop, as well as his career strategies and influences.

Also hear two joints from Rome Wise’s new debut album, Born To Be The King.

Monikker cites an excellent Forbes article that interviewed prominent hip-hop ghostwriters.

MC Said speculates that Will Smith’s best acting performance was his Rakim-penned “Summertime” hit.

MC reminds us that without ghostwriting, there’d be no Run DMC, Beastie Boys, NWA, and many other classic acts we still love.