Sometimes we get so caught up with the excess that comes along with the game that we lose sight of the fundamentals. And to get our bearings right, a 3rd party outside of the box may have the best chance of doing just that. UK producer, Endemic, has the unique position of coming from across the pond but has recently since emerged himself in the NYC culture. He’s worked with practically everyone in the older camp of Hip-Hop emcees (Wu-Tang, Planet Asia, Smif N Wessun, Ruste Juxx, Sha Stimuli, etc.). He’s been signed to Duck Down Records. He’s spun shows at Fat Beats on WNYU. Endemic has few things to cross off his bucket list. He just dropped his Terminal Illness 2 album and we had the opportunity to see what’s on his radar for 2014. We also get the shortlist of producers he admires. Peep the interview after the jump and you can purchase the album HERE.

Bryan Hahn (@notupstate)