
X: Its good and its bad – I don’t get caught up in it too much. What is your opinion on music streaming and social media? I also think keeping up with competition being a fan first and being a listener keeps you fresh and updated and being creative with the bars.

Big advantage compared to the past! Self promotion!!!Įl: We have adapted by staying current with certain producers who give us that sound we need relevant dudes and up and coming new producers. X: Its been good, technology has helped with promotion a lot and has made things a little easier than how we had to do back in the day.Įl: With all the technology we have today and social media to promote and spread the word is the best tool we can have to sell ourselves. How have these past few years been treating you guys?

Peep the Hype Off Life exclusive below to catch up, as Sadat X and El Da Sensei speak on adapting to changes in the industry, ‘ «XL»,’ Hip Hop’s power and the proudest moment of their careers.Ī lot has changed in Hip Hop recently, with technology leading the way. He would also go on to release solo projects, like ‘ Wild Cowboys,’ ‘ Never Left‘ and ‘ Experience & Education.’ As a member of Brand Nubian, Sadat X was one of the key MCs whose messages were inspired by the Five Percent Nation. From there on he released a solo project in 2002, ‘ Relax, Relate, Release,’ featuring Sadat X, Organized Konfusion, J-Live and more.

While they need no introduction, here’s a brief introduction for those who might not know! El Da Sensei first stepped on the Hip Hop scene as 1/2 of the Artifacts, with ‘ Between a Rock & a Hard Place‘ being their 1994 debut. This time with 2 Golden Era legends, Sadat X and El Da Sensei! We recently got the chance to link up with the two for an Hype Off Life interview, where we chopped it up about their new collab album ‘ Sadat X & El Da Sensei Present «XL»‘ and some other good ol’ Hip Hop sh*t. Today we’ve got an extra special interview for you.
