People's Party with Talib Kweli

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FULL: Grandmaster Caz Talks Jay-Z, “Rapper’s Delight,” The First Rap Battles, Cold Crush, And More Oct 02, 2023

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In this episode of People's Party, filmed live from the birthplace of Hip-Hop -- 1520 Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx -- Talib Kweli sits down with the legendary Grandmaster Caz to talk Hip-Hop 50, Jay-Z, "Rapper's Delight," the first rap battles, Cold Crush, and much more.

FULL: Affion Crockett Does A Jay-Z Impression, Gives Kweli A Social Media Intervention, And More Sep 25, 2023

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In this episode of "People's Party with Talib Kweli" filmed live at the Blue Note Jazz Festival in Napa Valley, Kweli sits down with Affion Crocket to receive a social media intervention, witness Affion's Jay-Z impersonation, and more.

FULL: Ari Melber On Jay Z’s Genius, Quoting Rap, Facing Bigots & The Rise Of Antisemitism Sep 18, 2023

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In this episode of "People's Party with Talib Kweli" filmed live at the Blue Note Jazz Festival in Napa Valley, Kweli sits down with attorney, journalist, and host of MSNBC's "The Beat" -- Ari Melber -- to dive deep on Jay-Z's genius, discuss quoting rap, and talk about the platforming bigots and the rise of antisemitism.

FULL: George Clinton On Parliament-Funkadelic, Influencing Rappers, Writing Music On Acid, And More Sep 11, 2023

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In this episode of "People's Party with Talib Kweli" filmed live at the Blue Note Jazz Festival in Napa Valley, Kweli sits down with Parliament Funkadelic icon George Clinton to discuss the development of his style, his influence on rap, writing music on acid, fighting for royalties, the history of "(Not Just) Knee Deep," and so much more.

FULL: Robert Glasper On Spotify Money, Chris Brown Beef, Pandemic Music, “Jazz Is Dead” Sep 04, 2023

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In this episode of "People's Party with Talib Kweli" filmed live at the Blue Note Jazz Festival in Napa Valley, Kweli sits down with legendary Grammy award-winning musician Robert Glasper to discuss Spotify money, working with rappers, modern jazz, and his Chris Brown beef.

FULL EPISODE: De La Soul Talk Fighting For Their Catalog, Making "Stakes Is High," Native Tongues & Losing David Jolicoeur Aug 28, 2023

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In this episode of "People's Party with Talib Kweli" filmed live at the Blue Note Jazz Festival in Napa Valley, De La Soul talk about early days, the story behind Native Tongues, the reaction to "De La Soul Is Dead," the process behind making "Stakes Is High," why they had to fight for control of their catalog, and losing David Jolicoeur.

FULL EPISODE: Buckshot On The Foundation Of Duck Down, Working With Tupac, & Forming Boot Camp Clik Aug 21, 2023

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In this episode of "People's Party With Talib Kweli," filmed live at the Blue Note Jazz Club in NYC, Kweli sits down with Buckshot.

The two discuss working Q-Tip's influence on Buck's jazzy style, the formation of Duck Down Records, and truth vs fiction when it comes to Tupac and Biggie.

FULL EPISODE: Styles P Talks "Free The Lox," DMX, Making '24 Hours To Live,' & Being Locked Up And Famous Aug 14, 2023

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In this episode of "People's Party With Talib Kweli," filmed live at the Blue Note Jazz Club in NYC, Kweli sits down with hip-hop legend and member of The Lox, Styles P.

The two discuss working with DMX early on, making "24 Hours To Live," the impact of "I'm Black," and what it's like being locked up while famous.

FULL EPISODE: Large Professor Talks Working On ‘Illmatic’ With Nas, Producing For Rakim, Kool G Rap, & His Own Legacy Aug 07, 2023

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In this episode of "People's Party With Talib Kweli," filmed live at the Blue Note Jazz Club in NYC, Kweli sits down with legendary producer Large Professor to discuss the working with Nas, Rakim & Eric B, and his own legacy in hip-hop.

FULL EPISODE: Mobb Deep's Havoc Talks Prodigy, The Impact Of "Shook Ones," Being A Producer And A Lyricist, & More Jul 31, 2023

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In this episode of "People's Party With Talib Kweli," filmed live at the Blue Note Jazz Club in NYC, Kweli sits down with Havoc from the legendary Mobb Deep. The two discuss the impact of "Shook Ones" and producing for hip-hop's most influential artists.