We did a great interview with Chief Xcel and Gift Of Gab from Blackalicious. In the building of their record company we talked about the new record "The Craft". The guys were really happy with the new album. They have put in all their energy and inspiration. Listen to this interview and hear it yourself. Recorded in July 2005.

"We wrote over 50 songs. We definately wanted to make a journey of this record. George Clinton is on it and he is fenominal!"

In a hip-hop career that has stretched past a decade, Blackalicious has earned respect the old-fashioned way--rising through honesty, commitment, and artistry-- Jeff (DJ Zen) Chang. Toazted talks to Chief Xcel and the Gift of Gab about their music and their record label with DJ Shadow called Quannum.

"There would be no Blackalicious if there wasn't a James Brown, there would be no Blackalicious if there wasn't Parliament or Bob Marley or Stevie Wonder or Curtis Mayfield."