An artist’s story is usually told in pages or on a screen.
But what if they told it themselves — through the songs that made them?
Library Presents: Discography Autobiography flips the script. Instead of a traditional interview, we ask artists to soundtrack their own lives. The tracks that changed them. The moments that defined them.
From Hip-Hop legends and producers to cultural historians, each guest curates the music that shaped their journey — and reveals the stories behind every selection.
No narrator. No filter. Just the life… in songs.
M.C. Serch is a hip-hop pioneer, record executive, broadcaster, and founding member of 3rd Bass. He helped change the course of hip-hop by discovering Nas, bringing him to Columbia Records, and executive producing the legendary albums Illmatic and It Was Written.
Season 2 of Library Presents: Discography Autobiography kicks off with M.C. Serch telling his story through the music that defined his life. From 3rd Bass to Return of the Product and beyond, every song is a chapter in the remarkable journey of one of hip-hop's most influential voices.
23 Apr 2026
Sol Messiah
From Atlanta sidewalks to global stages, Sol Messiah’s story is Hip Hop in motion. Starting as a b-boy and earning stripes with the legendary Rock Steady Crew in NYC, he absorbed the culture at its source—then flipped that energy into DJing, production, and a lifelong dedication to the craft. Mentored by Dallas Austin, Messiah helped shape hits for icons like TLC, Madonna, Monica, and Boyz II Men, while building his own name through classic mixtapes and a deep, versatile catalog that stretches from Chamillionaire to Dead Prez.
But this isn’t just a résumé—it’s a journey still unfolding. From his powerful creative partnership with Sa-Roc to his latest project GOD CMPLX, Sol Messiah continues to push the sound forward, bringing together elite lyricists for music that hits hard and thinks deeper. This episode of Library Presents: Discography Autobiography is Sol Messiah telling his story through the music—breaking down the evolution, the collaborations, and the culture that drives it all.
21 Apr 2026
Breeze Brewin
Breeze Brewin is a Bronx, NY–based rapper, producer, and educator, best known as a member of the underground hip-hop group Juggaknots. Emerging in the ’90s indie scene, he built a reputation for razor-sharp lyricism, layered storytelling, and a cerebral style that helped define a generation of underground rap.
He also brought narrative hip-hop to life as the voice of Tariq on the cult classic A Prince Among Thieves, blending music and storytelling in a groundbreaking way. Beyond the mic, Brewin has worked as a teacher, bringing that same depth and creativity into the classroom, while continuing to evolve artistically with his solo debut Hindsight in 2021.
This episode of Library Presents: Discography Autobiography dives into Breeze’s journey through his own catalog—unpacking the music, the mindset, and the purpose driving it all.
16 Apr 2026
Errol Eats Everything
Errol Eats Everything isn’t just making music—he’s building a movement. A sharp-minded lyricist and fearless Black entrepreneur, Errol cuts through the noise with raw truth, insight, and unapologetic authenticity.
This episode of Library Presents: Discography Autobiography is Errol telling his story through his catalog—breaking down the music, the mindset, and the mission behind it all.
14 Apr 2026
Wordsworth
Brooklyn lyricist Wordsworth built his name in the golden era of underground hip-hop—rocking with Lyricist Lounge, appearing on albums by A Tribe Called Quest and Black Star, and later becoming part of the supergroup eMC with Masta Ace. Known for sharp lyricism, storytelling, and dedication to the craft, he represents the era where bars mattered most.
This episode of Library Presents: Discography Autobiography isn’t an interview — it’s Wordsworth telling his story through the songs that shaped his journey, his career, and his life in hip-hop. No narrator. No filter. Just the life… in songs.
9 Apr 2026
Dan Charnas
Dan Charnas isn’t just a writer—he was there. From the early days at The Source to working in the record business with legends like Rick Rubin, to writing The Big Payback and the J Dilla biography Dilla Time, Charnas helped document and shape the business and history of hip-hop from the inside.
From the business of hip-hop to the culture, the artists, and the moments that built the industry, this isn’t an interview — it’s Dan Charnas soundtracking his life, one track at a time.
7 Apr 2026
Sadat X
Bronx-born lyricist Sadat X made his name as a member of the legendary group Brand Nubian, helping define conscious East Coast hip-hop in the early ’90s with classic albums and socially aware lyrics. From group classics to his solo debut Wild Cowboys and decades of independent releases, Sadat built a career on originality, knowledge, and consistency in underground hip-hop.
From crew classics to solo cuts, Sadat X soundtracks his own journey. Raw. Real. Unfiltered. Just the life… in songs.
2 Apr 2026
El Da Sensei
El Da Sensei—straight outta Newark and one half of the legendary Artifacts—helped define that raw, graffiti-rooted boom-bap sound. From “Wrong Side of Da Tracks” to becoming one of underground hip-hop’s most respected lyricists, he built his name on authenticity, bars, and culture.
With a career spanning decades, collaborations across the globe, and a catalog that never strayed from the essence, this is El Da Sensei telling his story through his music.
31 Mar 2026
Smif-N-Wessun
Straight out of Brownsville and Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, Smif-N-Wessun—Tek and Steele—first made noise on Enta Da Stage in 1993 and never looked back, helping build the Boot Camp Clik movement from the ground up. From their classic debut Dah Shinin' to name changes, comebacks, and collaborations with legends like Pete Rock, the duo built a catalog that defines Brooklyn hardcore hip-hop.
This episode is Smif-N-Wessun telling their story through their music—Brownsville, Boot Camp Clik, classic albums, reinvention, and legacy.
27 Mar 2026
Maestro Fresh Wes
Before the world caught on, Maestro Fresh Wes was already setting the blueprint. From breaking barriers with Symphony in Effect—the first platinum album by a Black Canadian artist—to earning his place as the “Godfather of Canadian hip-hop,” Maestro turned his catalog into a legacy.
This episode is Maestro telling his story through his music.
26 Mar 2026
REKS (Rhythmatic Eternal King Supreme)
Underground hip-hop veteran and Lawrence, MA's own, Reks emerged from the Boston rap scene to build one of the most respected independent careers in East Coast hip-hop. From his 2001 debut album Along Came The Chosen to acclaimed collaborations with producers like DJ Premier and Statik Selektah, Reks has remained a consistent lyrical voice for over two decades.
This is the story of Reks, told through his music and legacy in underground rap.
24 Mar 2026
Termanology
Termanology — is one of the most prolific independent voices in hip-hop. A student of the East Coast boom-bap tradition, he built his name on sharp lyricism, consistency, and respect for the culture. Many first heard him when DJ Premier produced his breakout record “Watch How It Go Down” in 2006, but that moment was just the beginning.
Since then, he’s released over 50 projects — including Politics as Usual and Time Is Currency — building a catalog that reflects not just a career, but a life. The grind, the setbacks, the independence, the loyalty to the craft, and the evolution of a veteran who never stopped working.
But what if Termanology had to tell his life story through his own music?
The records. The turning points. The struggles. The wins. The legacy. This is Termanology, telling his story through his music.
19 Mar 2026
Chill Rob G
Before the hits, before the headlines, there was Chill Rob G—a Jersey City pioneer and original member of Flavor Unit, led by DJ Mark the 45 King. His 1989 debut, Ride the Rhythm, would go on to be hailed by The Source as one of the 100 greatest rap albums of all time. And his voice? It powered the global smash The Power—even if the story behind it wasn’t so simple.
But beyond the accolades and industry twists, there’s a deeper story.
If Chill Rob G had to tell his life through his own music, which records would he choose—and what would they reveal? Tap in as he breaks down the soundtrack of his journey, in his own words.
17 Mar 2026
Eternia
Two-time Juno nominee and widely regarded as one of Canada’s sharpest lyricists, Eternia has spent years breaking barriers and putting Canadian hip-hop on the global map. But if Eternia had to tell her life story through her own music, which records would she choose—and what stories would they reveal
12 Mar 2026
Skyzoo
Skyzoo has built a reputation as one of hip-hop’s sharpest storytellers—an independent Brooklyn MC whose pen game and perspective have earned respect across the culture. He's crafted a celebrated catalog, collaborating with producers like 9th Wonder and Pete Rock while running his own label, First Generation Rich.
But if the Brooklyn lyricist had to tell his life story through his own music, which songs would make the cut? In this episode, Skyzoo walks us through the tracks that soundtrack his journey—from Brooklyn roots to independent hip-hop mainstay.
10 Mar 2026
Freddie Foxxx AKA Bumpy Knuckles
I am Freddie Foxxx AKA Bumpy Knuckles
Freddie Foxxx, later known as Bumpy Knuckles, started early—joining a rap group at ten and making his recorded debut in 1986 with Supreme Force. He dropped his first album, Freddie Foxxx Is Here, on MCA in 1989 and quickly earned respect through appearances with Kool G. Rap & DJ Polo, Boogie Down Productions, and Naughty by Nature. His next album, Crazy Like a Foxxx, was shelved by Epic after promo leaks but finally surfaced in 2008. Frustrated with major labels, Foxxx reinvented himself as Bumpy Knuckles, launched his own Kjac label, and returned swinging with 2000’s Industry Shakedown, featuring production from DJ Premier, The Alchemist, Diamond D., and Pete Rock. He kept the momentum going with Konexion (2003), mixtapes, and collaborations with artists like MF DOOM, Akrobatik, and John Cena.
But if Freddie Foxxx had to tell his life story through his own music, which songs would he choose? Here’s the legend himself, breaking down the tracks that tell his story.
6 Mar 2026
Common
"Yo, the education of the Lon-chicka-Lonnie Lynn/Began, began with time"
Chicago's Common, is a Grammy, Emmy, and Academy Award–winning rapper, actor, and activist. Rising in the ’90s with "Resurrection" and “I Used to Love H.E.R.,” his catalogue of music is one of pure artistry.
But if Common had to tell his life story through his own music, which songs would make the cut? Here’s the legend himself, breaking down the tracks that define his journey.
5 Mar 2026
Darryl "DMC" McDaniels
Darryl "DMC" McDaniels—co-founder of Run-D.M.C. and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee—helped redefine music, fashion, and culture straight out of Hollis, Queens. From “Walk This Way” to his advocacy for adoption, his impact runs deep.
But if DMC told his life story through his own songs, which tracks would make the cut?
Hear the legend build his autobiography—one record at a time, in his own words.
2 Mar 2026
Chuck D
Chuck D—rapper, author, producer, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, and co-founder of Public Enemy—has built one of hip-hop’s most powerful discographies.
But what if he told his life story through his own songs?
Which tracks make the cut? Hear the legend break down his autobiography—in his own words.
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