Alchemist Interview.

This dude is hilarious. And talented. The man with the golden touch touches on last album, Chemical Warfare, as well as his upcoming album with Evidence called Step Brothers. He also gives Hip Hop Official the little known secret to his production success. Oh yeah, he's also nice at Ping-Pong.

Fashawn - The Antidote (Compiled & Produced Alchemist) [Mixtape]

This dude gets better and better everytime I hear him. Is is defeintely one of the best up out the west. Take notice before it's too late. Here's some new shit with Fash and Alchemist to tide you over till the full length drops.

{DOWNLOAD} Fashawn - The Antidote

DAMN, I WISH I WAS ON THAT!!!

The Alchemist and Big Boi talk about the songs they wish they could have been a part of. I know you're not supposed to end a sentence with a preposition, but this is hip-hop, and we break the rules around here.

[VIDEO] Alchemist & Oh No - "Under Siege"

Dope video. Make sure to pay attention closely, as Al and Oh No insert themselves back into the 1992 L.A. Riots. Green screen is a helluva drug.

Shout out to actor Scott Caan for his cameo. For those of you not knowing, Alchemist and Scott are childhood friends who actually started a rap group together back in early 1990's called the Whooliganz. Don't believe me? Wikipedia that shit.

[VIDEO] The Alchemist (ft. Maxwell & Twista) - "Smile"

This is the most random combination people on one song. But it works. It works well. This track is off ALC’s album Chemical Warfare, due out July 7th. The Chemistry Man is a beast on the boards, and also shows off some mics skills on this one. But the best part is the message.

Smile for me, baby.

[NEW] Alchemist ft. Eminem - "Chemical Warfare"

Here's Eminem's contribution to the Alchemist's upcoming album, Chemical Warfare, which drops July 7th. For all of you wondering how the hell Em and the Chemisty Man linked up for this joint, The Alchemist is and has been Eminem's DJ for his live performances. That's how.

This joint is only 1:24, but it's the full version that will appear on the album.

[DOWNLOAD] Alchemist ft. Eminem - "Chemical Warfare"

Courtesy of Nahright.com

La Coka Nostra x Bun B x Alchemist.

Wow. This is dope. Here's a new track from La Coka Nosta (Everlast, Ill Bill, Slaine, DJ Lethal, Danny Boy) featuring the Houston diplomat Bun B, and produced by the Alchemist. The beat is bonkers. The Chemistry Man is so sick with it.

DOWNLOAD: La Coka Nostra (ft. Bun B) - "Choose Your Side"


Courtesy of NahRight.

Westcoast Wednesday.

Dilated Peoples - "Worst Comes To Worst"

...my peoples come first. Classic westcoast shit for you on this beautiful Wednesday. This song just makes you feel good. Shout out to Alchemist on the beat, he killed that William Bell sample. Dilated rips this one. The video is directed by Jason Goldwatch, and there's about 367 different cameos in this one. Guru, DJ Premier, Alchemist, Jurassic 5, Mix Master Mike, DJ Revolution, Rhettmatic, Melo-D, J. Rocc, Souls of Mischief and damn near the whole Hieroglyphics crew, The Visionaries, Krondon, Phil The Agony, and the World Trade Center.

Alchemist Talks Production.

ALC sits down with XLR8R TV to talk about his approach to beat making, where he draws his inspiration from, and how a little white dude from Beverly Hills got tight with Mobb Deep. This dude is one of my favorite beat makers as of late. i won't front. His beats are fairly basic (no shot), but there's an aura about them. A vibe that grabs you. His beats are majestic.

Daily Dopeness: We Gonna Make It.

I used to do this everyday, but have been slacking on my mackin, so I'm trying to kick start this again. Every day I try to post a song that I'm feeling that day, usually based on my mood. It's totally random, but always dope. Hence, the title. Today's selection comes from Jada Muah and his triumphant track about overcoming hardship, "We Gonna Make It." Produced by the Alchemist. Yessir. Ahaaaaaaaa!

DOWNLOAD: Jadakiss - "We Gonna Make It"

Until tomorrow...

[NEW] Evidence (ft. Alchemist) - "So Fresh"

This song has me open and feeling so good right now. I can't stop listening to it, so I thought I would pass it along to you. This will be my weekend anthem.

"As long as the beat knocks, I feel no stress" (c) Evidence. I love you Grandma.

DOWNLOAD: Evidence (ft. Alchemist) - "So Fresh"

Make sure you cop Evidence's The Layover EP this Tuesday. It's crack. Have a great weekend.

[NEW] The Alchemist - "Therapy" (ft. Evidence, Blu, and Kid CuDi)

The Alchemist links up with a who's who of up and coming rhymesayers for this new joint off his upcoming, The Cookbook EP. In fact, it's so upcoming that it's out today on iTunes. It's six songs and will only cost you $3.99. That's $0.66 a song, you math whizzes.

DOWNLOAD: The Alchemist - "Therapy" (ft. Evidence, Blu, and Kid CuDi)

[VIDEO] Alchemist - "Lose Your Life" (ft. Snoop, Jadakiss, and Pusha T)

Interesting video to say the least. It's like Scooby Doo meets an acid trip. But the gang does mange to bust Prodigy out of jail, so it's got that going for it.

[VIDEO] Evidence - "So Fresh" (ft. Alchemist)

I'm loving this song right now. The title fits so perfectly. This song is mad fresh. Some super skunky, laid back Cali shit. This song appears on Evidence's upcoming project, The Layover EP.

Ev and Al do their thing in Venice, and actually throw down some skate tricks. i didn't know they had it in them. I've been trying to master a kickflip for years.

[VIDEO] Evidence - "The Far Left" (ft. The Alchemist and Fashawn)

Dope video inspired by the classic Bob Dylan "Subterranean Homesick Blues" video. See, you don't need big budgets to make creative videos. Just creativity.

This song is from Ev's upcoming project, The Layover EP.

Dilated Peoples, Alchemist, Aceyalone, & 88-Keys - "Fresh Rhymes and Videotape Anthem"

This song is kinda dope. For those of you who dont know, these cats went on a country-wide tour called the Fresh Rhymes & Videotape Tour that was evidently very nice. Unfortunately, I missed it. This is their anthem and video. Watch it.

It appears on the Fresh Rhymes & Videotape CD & DVD, which drops Oct 14.

4th of July.

1st Infantry feat. Prodigy, Alchemist, Twin, & Evidence - "4th of July"

Hip-Hop Hug Etiquette 101

Evidence, The Alchemist, DJ Badu, and 88 Keys break down the art of giving the proper hip-hop hug. So next time you gotta say what's up to a hip-hop crony, you won't be left looking stupid.

For those of you not knowing, one pat is all you need!