9th Wonder On The Rise of The Producer/MC

Hosts of the annual Toronto music festival "The Manifesto," deliver an in depth interview with esteemed hip hop producer 9th Wonder. He talks about the degree of assertiveness that separates producers from beatmakers, the rise of producers as MC’s, and the importance of studying the cultural history of hip-hop. Take a glimpse from 9th's point of view, check it out!

The role of a producer is like the role of a quarterback. We take the credit for the victory and we take the blame for the fall. -9th Wonder

Source: The Manifesto