People's Party with Talib Kweli
217 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★ - 2K ratingsPeople’s Party is a weekly interview show hosted by hip-hop legend Talib Kweli. The show features big-name guests exploring hip-hop, culture, and politics.
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Sunny Anderson Talks About Getting Her Start At Hot97, Anthony Bourdain, Emeril, Facing Racism, ‘Every Day’ Food, And More
March 29, 2021 07:05 - 1 hourOn this episode of People’s Party, Talib Kweli and Jasmin Leigh sit down with ex-dj and current Food Network star, Sunny Anderson. The trio discusses Sunny’s fascinating career — from cutting her teeth at Hot97 to finding her lane at The Food Network — and how her upbringing shaped her cooking POV.
Questlove Talks About The Early Days Of The Roots, Shares His Early Influences, Gives Black Thought His Flowers, And Reminisces About The Soulquarians
March 22, 2021 15:06 - 1 hourIn this episode of People’s Party with Talib Kweli, Kweli and co-host Jasmin Leigh chop it up with the wildly talented and endlessly curious Questlove. The conversation spans Questlove’s career -- from bucket drumming in Philly to forming The Roots to launching OkayPlayer to taking a gig as Jimmy Fallon’s band leader. Kweli and Quest are close friends and it shows throughout the episode, as they recount stories from the “Soulquarian” era, early tours, and in-studio collaborations. The episo...
Dascha Polanco On Landing Her Iconic Orange Is The New Black Role, The Prison Industrial Complex, Afro-Caribbean Diaspora, Nursing, Single Motherhood, And More
March 15, 2021 07:05 - 1 hourOn this episode of People’s Party with Talib Kweli, Kweli and co-host Jasmin Leigh sit down with Dascha Polanco -- actress, advocate, mother, and world class conversationalist (as you shall see!). Throughout the sprawling sit down, Polanco is raw, funny, and bracingly honest. No subject is off limits and she speaks with sincere care and plenty of wit about matters of culture, race, politics, and the pandemic. There’s also a whole lot of Orange Is The New Black talk, which is certainly fun f...
DJ Clark Kent and Talib Kweli talk about Jay-Z, Jaz, The Early Days Of Roc-Fella, And More
March 08, 2021 08:05 - 1 hourOn this episode of People’s Party, Talib Kweli and co-host Jasmin Leigh chop it up with DJ Clark Kent -- a founding father of hip-hop culture. The beloved DJ, producer, A&R man, sneaker enthusiast, and all-around legend of the culture holds nothing back in this wide ranging conversation. Want to know more about Jay-Z’s early era? The foundational days of rap? The birth of sneaker culture? Then you want to listen to this gem.
Gangsta Boo Talks To Talib Kweli About Three 6 Mafia, Working With Run The Jewels, Missing Out On An Oscar, Dealing With Depression, And More.
March 01, 2021 08:05 - 55 minutesOn this episode of People’s Party, Talib Kweli and co-host Jasmin Leigh sit down with Gangsta Boo -- a widely beloved lyricist and early member of Memphis hip-hop group Three 6 Mafia. The interview spans Boos fascinating career, coming up as a young rapper, making a name with Three 6, her own fascination with the occult, jumping ship before the Oscar for Hustle & Flow, and her role as “the third member of Run the Jewels.” Over the course of the interview, Boo is incredibly open, deeply insig...
Master P Explains The No Limit Hustle, His Gritty Origin Story, Crossing Over From Hoops To Rap, Mia X, Romeo, No Limit Chronicles, And More
February 15, 2021 08:05 - 1 hourThis week on People’s Party with Talib Kweli, Kweli and co-host Jasmin Leigh sit down with one of the greatest hustlers in the history of the rap game -- Master P. The No Limit general talks about his upbringing in the notorious Calliope Projects, making the jump from hoops to music, launching No Limit in the Bay area, his myriad influences, and unpacks his biggest hits. While plenty of Master P interviews talk about the brand he created, this conversation centers on P the man -- his lyrics, ...
Goodie Mob Talks Dungeon Family, Outkast, ‘Soul Food’, New Music, & More
February 08, 2021 08:05 - 1 hourIn this episode of People’s Party with Talib Kweli, Goodie Mob is in the building and we’re diving deeeeeeep. Big Gipp, Khujo, Cee-Lo, T-Mo, are all here and nothing is off limits — we’re talking Outkast, reminiscing about the Dungeon, looking back on the power and influence of ‘Soul Food,’ and digging in to the group’s latest release, ‘Survival Kit.’ If you’re ready to understand the intersection of Southern Rap and Conscious Rap — this interview is the place to start.
Macklemore and Talib Kweli talk recovery and sobriety, Trump & Bush, The Heist, “Jimmy Iovine,” and making indie music.
February 01, 2021 08:05 - 1 hourIt’s been a long time coming and we’ve finally got Macklemore in the (virtual) building! This conversation goes... everywhere -- with Mack keeping it 100 and holding nothing back.The discussion spans his whole career, his fight with addiction, his forays into squaring up against politicians, and how he’s handled mega-stardom. After touring together in 2016, Kweli and Macklemore have a whole lot of rapport and that shows as they chop it up about everything from white privilege to drug abuse ...
Mackelmore and Talib Kweli talk recovery and sobriety, Trump & Bush, The Heist, “Jimmy Iovine,” and making indie music.
February 01, 2021 08:05 - 1 hourIt’s been a long time coming and we’ve finally got Macklemore in the (virtual) building! This conversation goes... everywhere -- with Mack keeping it 100 and holding nothing back.The discussion spans his whole career, his fight with addiction, his forays into squaring up against politicians, and how he’s handled mega-stardom. After touring together in 2016, Kweli and Macklemore have a whole lot of rapport and that shows as they chop it up about everything from white privilege to drug abuse ...
Talib Kweli And Ja Rule Talk Queens Vs. Brooklyn Rap, Murder Inc., Irv Gotti, 50 Cent, Fyre Festival, And New Projects
January 25, 2021 08:05 - 1 hourIn this episode of People’s Party with Talib Kweli, Ja Rule is the guest of the hour and things get very real, very fast. Throughout the interview Ja is incredibly honest and thoughtful about the highs and lows of his career. His love for the culture is on full-display as he recounts his rise to fame and looks back on more difficult moments -- from the beef with 50 to the infamous Fyre Fest. If you love New York hip-hop, you won’t need us to explain why you should listen to this episode. Ge...
Talib Kweli And Sa-Roc Talk About Pan-Africanism, Self Harm, Artistic Integrity, Black Thought And More
January 18, 2021 08:05 - 1 hourIn the conversation of “your favorite MC’s favorite MC” Sa-Roc is an absolute superstar. She’s a profound lyricist who feels deeply and captures the gamut of emotions in her music. Coming off of the success of the critically-beloved The Sharecroppers Daughter, Sa-Roc opens up to Kweli and co-host Jasmin Leigh about her highly-intellectual upbringing, her beginnings in the rap game, self harm and the importance of emotional honesty in music, and much more. If you want a conversation that wil...
Talib Kweli And Rico Nasty Talk DMV Hip-Hop, The Punk-Rap Crossover, Kenny Beats, And The Need For A “Happy Album”
January 11, 2021 08:05 - 1 hourIn this episode of People’s Party with Talib Kweli, Rico Nasty is in the booth and she’s keeping it a buck. The interview offers deep insight into Rico’s creative process, her new album Nightmare Vacation, her collaborative relationship with Kenny beats, and the influences that shaped this singular artistic talent. Over the past two years, Rico has blossomed into a full blown phenomenon. This interview offers the origin story to her success and genuine insight into what makes her tick.
Talib Kweli and Big Freedia Talk Homosexuality In Hip-Hop, The Beginnings Of Bounce, New Orleans After Katrina, And Working With Drake, Mannie Fresh, And Beyonce
December 21, 2020 08:05 - 1 hourIn this episode of People's Party with Talib Kweli, Bounce legend Big Freedia sits down with Kweli and Jasmin Leigh to talk about her career, enduring homophobia in rap music, her concert series in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, her documentary Freedia's Got A Gun, and more. The episode dives deep on serious issues and adds fantastic insight into some of Freedia's most high-level collabs -- from Drake to Beyonce. If you're interested in bounce, Southern rap, and some of the bigger social i...
Talib Kweli And Bust Rhymes Talk Q-Tip’s Mentorship, Dr. Dre, Flipmode, Classic Feature Verses, And New Album
December 14, 2020 08:05 - 2 hoursIn this episode of People’s Party with Talib Kweli, Busta Bust is here to recount his storied career with one of his closest friends in the rap universe. Over the course of nearly two hours, Busta, Kweli, and co-host Jasmin Leigh share stories, trade jokes, and give flowers to one of the most important voices in hip-hop history. This episode is for any fan of Busta, FlipMode, and 90s hip-hop culture.
Talib Kweli And Busta Rhymes Talk Q-Tip’s Mentorship, Dr. Dre, Flipmode, Classic Feature Verses, And New Album
December 14, 2020 08:05 - 2 hoursIn this episode of People’s Party with Talib Kweli, Busta Bust is here to recount his storied career with one of his closest friends in the rap universe. Over the course of nearly two hours, Busta, Kweli, and co-host Jasmin Leigh share stories, trade jokes, and give flowers to one of the most important voices in hip-hop history. This episode is for any fan of Busta, FlipMode, and 90s hip-hop culture.
Talib Kweli And Kurupt Talk Death Row History, Lyrical Reputation, 2Pac, Suge, Snoop, And Dogg Pound
December 07, 2020 08:05 - 2 hoursIn this episode of People’s Party with Talib Kweli, Kurupt gives loves and shines light on the West Coast and the G-Funk era. Over the course of a wide-ranging and very fun interview, the Dogg Pound MC shares stories from the early, chaotic days of Death Row, talks about his iconic first meeting with Snoop, reflects on being widely respected and shouted out by other rappers, and tells the story of “inventing” his own weed style. If Death Row intrigues you and West Coast is your jam, you abs...
Talib Kweli And Papoose Talk NY Hip-Hop, Mixtape Roots, DJ Kay Slay, Love & Hip Hop, And Remy Ma
November 30, 2020 08:05 - 1 hourIn this episode of People’s Party with Talib Kweli, Papoose represents for NYC hip-hop -- dropping knowledge on the mixtape scene, getting his first career boost by showing up at Hot 97 to rap for DJ Kay Slay, his wife, Remy Ma, and his career and rep for true, gritty New York MC. Lovers of the mid-2000s New York style will know Pap as a lyricist and be thrilled to get to know him better here, as a man.
Talib Kweli And Mannie Fresh Talk Cash Money, Juvenile, Lil Wayne, Big Freedia, And How Music Shapes New Orleans Culture
November 23, 2020 08:05 - 1 hourIn this episode of People’s Party with Talib Kweli, we have Cash Money hitmaker Mannie Fresh in the building. Over the course of an hour and a half, Kweli, co-host Jasmin Leigh, and Mannie Fresh chop it up about songs like “Bling Bling” and “Back That Azz Up,” while also diving deep into Fresh’s background and the rich musical tapestry of New Orleans. The conversation ends with a bracingly honest discussion of Mannie’s Verzuz battle with Scott Storch.
Inspectah Deck Talks Wu-Tang, ODB, Method Man, His “Triumph” Verse, And C.R.E.A.M.
November 16, 2020 08:05 - 1 hourIn this episode of People’s Party with Talib Kweli, Kweli and co-host Jasmin Leigh talk to one of the founding members of the Wu-Tang Clan, Inspectah Deck. The expansive interview covers growing up in Killer Hill, the early Wu-Tang era, Deck’s lyricism, his post-Wu-Tang projects, and his thoughts on Wu-Tang: An American Saga. Along the way, Deck speaks honestly and openly about the loss of Ol’ Dirty Bastard, his regard for Method Man, and the successes and failures of the Wu-Tang.
DMX Shares His First-Ever Rap, Tells A Story Of Freestyling For Lyor Cohen, Connects His Hip-Hop Roots To His Drug Addiction, And Shares A Prayer
November 09, 2020 08:05 - 1 hourIn this riveting episode of People’s Party with Talib Kweli, the legend DMX sits with Kweli and co-host Jasmin Leigh for his first interview since his Verzuz battle with Snoop Dogg. The wide-ranging conversation goes into X’s history in hip-hop and its link to his drug addiction, rapping for music mogul Lyor Cohen with his jaw wired shut, his lifelong connection to dogs, and his faith. The episode ends with DMX delivering a prayer that’s every bit as powerful as one of his (many) hit records.
Talib Kweli and Diamond D Talk Kanye’s Early Approach To Samples, The Genius Of Fat Joe, And The Cultural Impact Of Big L
November 02, 2020 08:05 - 52 minutesIn this episode of People’s Party with Talib Kweli, Kweli and co-host Jasmin Leigh sit down with a truly prolific producer, rapper, and DJ. A man whose name has been known to true MCs for generations. We’re talking about the one, the only -- Diamond D. The trio’s conversation spans Diamond’s storied career, including his close working relationships with everyone from Fat Joe to Lord Finesse to Kweli himself. Along the way, there’s serious knowledge dropped on the art and craft of DJing and...
Activists Asha & Monifa Bandele Talk Malcolm X And Race
October 26, 2020 13:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the People's Party, Talib Kweli and Jasmin Leigh talk to activists Asha & Monifa Bandele.
Narcy Talks Islam In Hip Hop, 'Hamdulillah', Malcolm X, Wu-Tang
October 19, 2020 11:54 - 1 hour - 79.5 MBIn this episode of 'People's Party,' Talib Kweli and Jasmin Leigh sit down with rapper, author, actor, activist, filmmaker and college professor -- NARCY The topics covered in this deeply profound and insightful discussion include the culture shock that Narcy experienced with his move from Dubai to Montreal, Canada at age 5. They also go on to talk about Narcy directing some of Talib's music videos, the racism that Narcy had to endure during the first Iraq war as well as following t...
Melina Abdullah Talks Black Lives Matter, Defunding Police, And Voting
October 12, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 92.7 MBIn this episode of 'People's Party,' Talib Kweli and Jasmin Leigh sit down with co-founder of the Los Angeles chapter of Black Lives Matter and professor of Pan-African Studies at California State University, Los Angeles -- Melina Abdullah The deeply insightful conversation begins with Melina, Jasmin, and Talib discussing her Ted Talk 'Resistance as the New Normal' speech. They also reflect on the story of MarShawn McCarrel, expand on the racial wealth gap in America and how to corr...
Orlando Jones Talks 'American Gods' Firing, MADtv, 7UP, Activism
October 05, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 61 MBIn this episode of People's Party, Talib Kweli and Jasmin Leigh sit down with actor, comedian, writer, producer and activist Orlando Jones. This interview highlights some great moments in the career of a guy that defines versatility in Hollywood. Topics include his 'Homeboy's Productions' Ad company he created while he was in college, he gives his take on diversity in 'Star Wars', and speaks on gaining commercial appeal as the 7UP spokesman. He also talks about his work on the come...
Orlando Jones Talks American Gods, Drumline And A Collab With Kweli
October 05, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 61 MBIn this episode of the People's Party, Talib Kweli and Jasmin Leigh talk to actor and comedian, Orlando Jones.
Capone Talks Noreaga, Biggie, Hot97 Shootout, Dogg Pound Beef
September 28, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 85.7 MBIn this episode of People's Party, Talib Kweli and Jasmin Leigh sit down with rapper/writer, as well as one of Queensbridge's finest - CAPONE. Naturally this interview begins with Capone breaking down the elements that turned Queens into such an epicenter for hip hop excellence. Capone goes into how he met Noreaga in '92 while incarcerated, the two finding kinship through their shared hometown of Queensbridge and love of basketball. He also tells about his meeting the Central Park 5...
Capone Talks Noreaga, Biggie, Hot97 Shootout, Dogg Pound Beef
September 28, 2020 04:00 - 1 hourIn this episode of People's Party, Talib Kweli and Jasmin Leigh sit down with rapper/writer, as well as one of Queensbridge's finest - CAPONE. Naturally this interview begins with Capone breaking down the elements that turned Queens into such an epicenter for hip hop excellence. Capone goes into how he met Noreaga in '92 while incarcerated, the two finding kinship through their shared hometown of Queensbridge and love of basketball. He also tells about his meeting the Central Park 5 while lo...
Royce Da 5'9" Talks Biggest Names In Hip-Hop & Dr. Dre
September 21, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBIn this episode of the People's Party, Talib Kweli and Jasmin Leigh talk to rapper and songwriter Royce Da 5'9"
Royce da 5'9" Talks Eminem, Sobriety, Slaughterhouse, DJ Premier
September 21, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBIn this episode of People's Party, Talib Kweli and Jasmin Leigh sit down with rapper, songwriter, producer, and one of your favorite emcee's favorite emcees -- ROYCE DA 5'9". The deep level of mutual respect is clear as Talib opens up by telling Royce how much his work has impacted him and his own evolution as an lyricist. Then show kicks off with talk about the history of Detroit hip hop and the infamous Hip Hop Shop. They go on to discuss and dissect Royce's song 'Tabernacle', Roy...
Hannibal Buress Talks Stand-up, Broad City, Landlord Drama, Cops
September 14, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBIn this episode of People's Party, Talib Kweli and Jasmin Leigh sit down with comedian, actor, writer, and producer -- Hannibal Buress. The amusing episode has plenty of insightful moments including talk about Hannibal's latest comedy special 'Miami Nights' now available on YouTube. They also go on to discuss the Twitter drama over people criticizing him over his landlord status, people not believing his real name is Hannibal, his growing up in Chicago and the hometown comedians that...
Hannibal Buress Talks Hip Hop, Broad City, SNL & Late Night
September 14, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBIn this episode of People's Party, Talib Kweli and Jasmin Leigh talk to comedian, actor, writer and producer Hannibal Buress.
Mo Amer Talks Comedy, Hip Hop, George Floyd, Police, Eric Trump
September 07, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 86.5 MBIn this episode of People's Party, Talib Kweli and Jasmin Leigh sit down with stand-up comedian, writer, and actor -- Mo Amer. The conversation that follows covers a wide array of subjects. They discuss Mo's moving from Kuwait to Houston, Texas at 9 years old during the first Iraq war, and the culture shock he found when arriving in the states. They talk about the impact of George Floyd's death on the Houston community, and Mo shares his thoughts on the problems with how police opera...
Miguel Talks Hip-Hop Influences, J Cole, Sia & Ghostface Killah
August 31, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBOn this episode of the People's Party, Talib Kweli and Jasmin Leigh talk to singer, record producer and actor, Miguel.
Miguel Talks J. Cole & NoName, Marvin Gaye, Activism, Acting
August 31, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBIn this episode of People's Party, Talib Kweli and Jasmin Leigh sit down with singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor -- Miguel. The extensive conversation covers a multitude of topics. All beginning with talk of how he navigated growing up in LA with a Black/Mexican mixed heritage. He goes on to talk about his childhood friendship with rapper Blu, they draw comparisons of Miguel to Marvin Gaye in how they evolved as artists, they discuss Miguel's love for hip hop, his sampl...
Cipha Sounds Talks Hot 97, Lil' Kim Shootout, Stand-Up Comedy
August 24, 2020 04:00 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBIn this episode of the People's Party, Talib Kweli and Jasmin Leigh talk to DJ, comedian and TV personality Cipha. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Monie Love Talks Queen Latifah, Kanye & Red Alert's Impact
August 10, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBOn this episode of the People's Party, Talib Kweli and co-host Jasmin Leigh talk to Grammy-nominated rapper Monie Love.
Monie Love Talks 'Monie In The Middle', Native Tongues, Jean Grae
August 10, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBIn this episode of People's Party, Talib Kweli and co-host Jasmin Leigh sit down British-born rapper, actress, radio personality, and fully-fledged member of the Native Tongues collective -- Monie Love. The conversation with Monie evolves into a wide-ranging discussion starting with her childhood, growing up in London, and being heavily influenced by her father's Jamaican heritage. She goes on to give her unique perspective on the current anti-immigration sentiments being spread by...
Wyclef Jean Talks Fugees, Lauryn Hill , Pras, John Forte & Verzuz
August 03, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 93.3 MBIn this episode of People's Party, Talib Kweli and Jasmin Leigh sit down Grammy Award winning rapper, musician, producer, actor, and activist -- Wyclef Jean. This thorough interview covers his ambitious career that influenced and inspired so many with his signature success in pushing the multi-cultural boundaries within hip hop.
Wyclef Jean Talks Fugees, Lauryn Hill ,Pras, John Forte & Verzuz
August 03, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 93.3 MBIn this episode of People's Party, Talib Kweli and Jasmin Leigh sit down Grammy Award-winning rapper, musician, producer, actor, and activist -- Wyclef Jean. This thorough interview covers his ambitious career that influenced and inspired so many with his signature success in pushing the multi-cultural boundaries within hip hop. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Tiffany Haddish Talks Comedy, Early Career Struggles, Hip-Hop
July 27, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBIn this episode of People's Party, Talib Kweli and Jasmin Leigh sit down with actress, comedian, and author -- Tiffany Haddish. The thoughtful and hilarious conversation begins with talk about how both Tiffany and Talib met and became friends with Jasmin. Tiffany goes on to talk about being raised in South Central, she tells about her love of the movie "Roger Rabbit'' and reveals the line from the film that changed her life. She also reflects on her harsh upbringing with her mother s...
Common Talks Kanye For President, Ice Cube, J Dilla, Activism
July 20, 2020 04:00 - 2 hours - 111 MBIn this episode of People's Party, Talib Kweli and Jasmin Leigh sit down with rapper, actor, author, activist, philanthropist, and winner of a Grammy, Emmy, Golden Globe and an Oscar -- Common Common and Kweli's many years of collaborating and touring together, as well as remaining close friends gave way for one incredible interview. Things get started with talk about their original collab together with the recording of Black Star's classic song and video "Respiration". They then go...
Donnell Rawlings Talks 'Chappelle's Show' Sketches, Covid Comedy, & Charlie Murphy's Legacy
July 13, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBIn this episode of People's Party, Talib Kweli and Jasmin Leigh sit down with comedian, actor, and radio host -- Donnell 'I'm Rich Biaaaaatch!' Rawlings. The hilarity ensues from the jump as Donnell calls out Talib for disrespecting him during a recent comedy event they attended with Dave Chappelle. They go on to discuss Donnell's stand-up philosophy of challenging himself to the fullest with every performance, they dig into the elements that went into creating sketches on Chappelle ...
Don Lemon Talks Ferguson, Trump, Police Brutality, And Bubba Wallace
July 09, 2020 19:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBIn this special episode of ‘People’s Party with Talib Kweli,’ Kweli and co-host Jasmin Leigh invite CNN’s Don Lemon to the show. This shortened episode drops with a whole lot of subtext. Lemon and Kweli got into a heated argument in Ferguson, MO in 2014 -- when both men were in town because of the shooting of Mike Brown, with Kweli protesting in the streets and Lemon covering for CNN.Now, six years later, they’ve come back together on ‘People’s Party’, focused on unity and healing in...
Jessica Care Moore Talks Detroit Techno, Black Women Rock & Afrofuturism
July 06, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBOn this episode of the People's Party, Talib Kweli and co-host Jasmin Leigh talk to American poet and CEO of Moore Black Press, Jessica Care Moore.
Jessica Care Moore Talks Poetry, Detroit Hip-Hop, J-Dilla, Protests
July 06, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBIn this episode of People's Party, Talib Kweli and Jasmin Leigh sit down with internationally renowned poet, playwright, performance artist, producer and close friend of Talib -- Jessica Care Moore. This interview spans the course of her long and illustrious career as not just a performer, but as someone that also helped spark the success of so many others. The discussion starts with her hometown of Detroit and how growing up in the 313 has impacted her approach to the arts. They go ...
Method Man Talks Wu-Tang, Redman, Biggie, Tupac, Marvel, And Trump
June 29, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 84 MBIn this episode of People's Party, Talib Kweli and Jasmin Leigh sit down with rapper, actor, producer, founding member of legendary super-group Wu-Tang Clan, and one of the most recognizable figures in hip-hop -- Method Man. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Michael Che Talks SNL, Kanye West, Wrestlemania, Top 5 Sketches
June 22, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBIn this episode of People's Party, Talib Kweli and Jasmin Leigh sit down with stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and Saturday Night Live star Michael Che. The result is a hilarious, yet insightful conversation. Topics include Michael growing up in Manhattan's Lower East Side, the gentrification of Brooklyn, his father naming him after revolutionary Che Guevara, how Michael approaches politics in his comedy from a know-nothing perspective, and sticking to facts in comedy while maintain...
Rick Gonzalez Talks Sean Price, John Singleton & Race
June 15, 2020 04:00 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBOn this episode of People's Party, Talib Kweli and co-host Jasmin Leigh talk to actor and musician Rick Gonzalez.
Rick Gonzalez Talks Arrow, Coach Carter, Spielberg, Singleton
June 15, 2020 04:00 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBOn this episode of People's Party, Talib Kweli and co-host Jasmin Leigh talk to actor and musician Rick Gonzalez. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.