About this episodeFat Joe discusses his return to solo music after 15 years with the album 'The World Changed on Me,' emphasizin…AI summary
Fat Joe discusses his return to solo music after 15 years with the album 'The World Changed on Me,' emphasizing a commitment to authentic hip-hop lyrics over trends. He shares personal reflections on grief, the therapeutic nature of his podcast 'Fat Joe Talks,' and his pride in spotting talent early in artists like Eminem and 50 Cent.
Key takeaways 5
Fat Joe's new album is a deliberate return to his roots, focusing on 'gangster hip-hop' and lyrical consistency rather than chasing current trends or sounding like younger artists.
He transitioned from hosting the BET Hip Hop Awards to Two Chainz to focus on his music and podcast, viewing the podcast as a platform for positivity and journalism.
Killer Mike's recent Grammy win served as a major inspiration for Fat Joe to come out of retirement, shifting his perspective from jealousy to inspiration.
Fat Joe highlights his ability to identify superstar talent early, citing examples like Eminem, 50 Cent, and Remy Ma, whom he supported before they achieved mainstream success.
Personal growth is heavily influenced by his nonverbal autistic son, Joey, whose happiness helps Fat Joe navigate depression and loss within the hip-hop community.
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“I don't want to go get YouTube Bano or Rolling Stones and when I get the album it sounds like one of these young kids rapping... I want to hear him say [__] the police”
▶ 2:12Fat Joe explains his artistic philosophy on his new album, prioritizing authentic hip-hop identity over modern trends.
“Hip hop is the first art form created by free black men and nobody exerts that freedom like fat [__] Joe”
▶ 9:30A quote from Nick Cannon that inspired Fat Joe to include it on his album, highlighting the cultural significance of hip-hop.
“I could spot Talent before it comes out... I had khed I had Street Runner I had cool and Dre serving up fire before they blew up”
▶ 15:47Fat Joe reflects on his history of identifying and supporting artists like Kanye West (before he was famous), 50 Cent, and Cool & Dre.
“It's so good to just show people that you could come from a place of beef and violence and all every all of the above and just actually become cool”
▶ 0:00Fat Joe discusses his relationship with 50 Cent and Jadakiss, using it as an example of resolving conflict in hip-hop.
Chapters & Sections (35)▼
0:00Fat Joe Discusses New Album and BET Hostingchapter2
0:00Fat Joe Discusses BET Hip Hop Awards Hosting
1:09Artist Reflects on Career and New Album
2:12Artist Discusses Growth and Staying True to Hip-Hopchapter4
2:12Disappointed with Modern Hip Hop Music
3:07Artist Reflects on Growth and Changing World
3:35Artist Staying True to Themselves in Music
4:04Artist Discusses Art and Personal Life
4:42Discussing Loss and Grief with a Friendchapter2
4:42Father-Son Bond and Overcoming Life Challenges
5:50Mourning Loss in Hip Hop Community
6:56Joe Budden on Music Industry and Retirementchapter3
6:56Rapper Reflects on Career and Inspiration
7:40Hip Hop Artists Returning to Music Industry
8:22Rapper Discusses New Music and Collaborations
9:18Fat Joe Discusses Hip Hop and Inspirationchapter4
9:18Hip Hop's Impact on Black Culture
10:02Conversation about a Person's Favorite Song
10:48Oprah's Influence on Journalism and Interviewing
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