In this episode of People's Party, Talib Kweli and Jasmin Leigh sit down with comedian, writer, and producer Michelle Wolf. The conversation is an all-encompassing trip through the intersection of comedy, social justice, and politics. The trio discusses Wolf's fast-tracked comedy career after she left a secure Wall Street job, her notorious White House Correspondents' Dinner performance, and her thoughts on restorative justice. She also talks about performing at the iconic venue The Comedy Cellar alongside greats like Dave Chappelle and Jerry Seinfeld, and her work writing for Seth Myers and Trevor Noah.
In this episode of "People's Party With Talib Kweli," Kweli and Jasmin Leigh sit down with hip hop radio icons: STRETCH & BOBBITO DJ Stretch Armstrong and Robert "Bobbito" Garcia's radio show catapulted the careers of many all-time greats. Here's some of the things that we explored:
On this episode of People’s Party with Talib Kweli, Kweli and co-host Jasmin Leigh sit down with underground legend Pharoahe Monch to talk about his career up and downs -- from the smash success of “Simon Says” to the lawsuit that followed and beyond. If you’re a fan of pure lyricism, you know who Pharoahe Monch is. His layered, searing rhymes have influenced everyone from Kweli himself to Eminem, Proof, and the D12 crew. In this conversation, everyone’s favorite rapper’s favorite rapper holds nothing back. He gets raw and keeps everything 100 -- whether he’s talking about his “sex bars,” his bout with depression, or the contract frustrations that nearly derailed his career.
Hi-Tek and Talib Kweli have known one another for decades. They’ve collaborated on full albums -- most notably the iconic Reflection Eternal -- and Hi-Tek was the most heavily featured producer on Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star. This is all to say: When the usually-reticent Tek agreed to sit down for People’s Party with Talib Kweli, we knew it was going to be a great episode. If you love the Soulquarians era and count yourself as a fan of Black Star, you’re going to want to catch this one. Hi-Tek gets real and raw, shares stories about coming up with Kweli, and talks about shifting to the West Coast to work with Snoop. The discussion spans the careers of both Tek and Kweli and comes full-circle with discussions of current projects and future collaborations. This is an episode for true production heads. Because Hi-Tek is -- without a doubt -- one of the best that the culture has seen.
Fat Joe is a straight up legend. If you know him from Instagram or a TV cameo, then you need to come to know his REAL place in hip-hop. This is a man who’s been in the game from the early days and remains a vital voice in the culture. Joe may be on IG talking every week, but things get real and raw when he sits to chop it up with Talib Kweli. Whether it’s the 50 Cent beef, his twin Big Pun, his use of the N-word, life in the BX, or heavy issues like depression, Joey Crack holds nothing back.
Madlib is a legit recluse. One of the most prolific producers in the game but definitely not the most talkative. Far from that. Well, we got him talking about his career, his process, his influences, his collaborations, and the fascinating lane he’s carved for himself. If you need any more convincing than that, well, how about this: He talks about producing THE ENTIRE Black Star II Album.
In this episode of "People's Party With Talib Kweli," Kweli and Jasmin Leigh sit down with legendary rapper, singer, songwriter, actor and one of Kweli's closest friends: Black Dante, Flaco, El-Bey the Moor, Might Mos Def... YASIIN BEY The most anticipated episode of People's Party has finally arrived. Here's what you'll hear: • Yasiin and Talib's first meeting in New York's Washington Square Park. • Dedicating one of his most iconic songs to his mother. • Forming his first group UTD in 1994 with his brother DCQ and close friend Ces. • What the vibe was like during the making of Black Star's first album. • The groups Bey listened to growing up that had the most impact on him. • Yasiin's process of coming to the decision of his move to South Africa. • The inspirations for his 2004 rock-infused album 'The New Danger'. • The moment that he decided to change his name from Mos Def to Yasiin Bey. • Balancing his spiritual side with rap stardom. • Men connecting with each other and issues of mental health. • A strong statement to those pressuring the release of 'Black Star II'. • Yasiin's acting career and the roles he enjoyed the most. • Discussion of Bey's endeavors in the world of art. • Dave Chappelle's 'Kindness Conspiracy'. • Doing the 'The Midnight Miracle' podcast with Talib and Dave Chappelle. • Admission of Bey's rejoicing in the wake of Kweli's "eviction" from Twitter.