This is an older interview, but definitely one worth watching.
Armed with several identities, the self-acclaimed workoholical MC/DJ/producer Otis Jackson Jr. creates the finest crate-dug beats, self-produced vintage jazz and astrotravelling rap. His father was an accomplished r & b session musician who played with the likes of David Axelrod and H.B. Barnum. His uncle is Jon Faddis, a legendary trumpeter [...]

From CurrentTV:
Common takes us cross-country for a whirlwind promotional tour. We’re Embedded with him at morning radio shows, record store signings and on stage. Then we head to his old neighborhood in Chicago where he explains how Barack Obama has raised the bar for all of hip-hop. Along the way, Mos Def, Pharrell, and Will.i.am testify as to why Common [...]

Just Blaze speaks on his experiences at Baseline Studios that is now closed.

Damu is dope. First heard his beats on youtube and its my main way of keeping up with what hes doing really. Cop Travel At Your Own Pace at wonkabeats.com or refefinitionrecords.com.