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Episode 29 - KRS-One - Lemme Ask You This With Talib Kweli & Tef Poe
18:52why you was in the hardest situation to be in as a MC right okay [clears throat] first of all it's Talib he everybody19:01there to see Talib to see me okay is over there say y'all ready to see Talib crowd like yeah [laughter] okay they don't even know we Right.1:14:22Talibi is going to be there. And and mind you, it's the Bronx. So everybody I'm calling I'm trying to I'm trying to
Episode 29 - KRS-One - Lemme Ask You This With Talib Kweli & Tef Poe
18:52why you was in the hardest situation to be in as a MC right okay first of all it's Talib he everybody there to see19:01Talib to see me okay is over there say y'all ready to see Talib crowd like yeah okay they don't even know we Right.1:14:22Talibi is going to be there. And and mind you, it's the Bronx. So everybody I'm calling I'm trying to I'm trying to
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Talib Kweli & Diamond D Talk New Album ‘Gotham’, New Blackstar Album & DMX, Anthony Bourdain’s Death
Diamond D and Talib Kweli discuss their collaborative album 'Gotham,' reflecting on their long-standing friendship and the evolution of hip-hop production from hardware to software.summaryPandemic Impact on Touring: Talib Kweli reveals he toured 200 days a year for 20 years, describing it as a 'toxic and grinding' lifestyle. The pandemic forced him to stay in one place for the first time in his adult lifetakeawayStreaming Economics: Talib Kweli explains that Black Star will not release their upcoming album on DSPs (Digital Service Providers) because artists are 'taken advantage of,' receiving fractions of a penny and lacking tratakeaway
Episode 30 - Ab-Soul - Lemme Ask You This With Talib Kweli & Tef Poe
Talib Kweli and Tef Poe discuss the spiritual and cultural weight of hip-hop, tracing Kweli's journey from independent record retail to becoming a conscious lyricist.summaryKweli views the title 'KRS2' not just as a name but as a burden of responsibility to keep hip-hop's roots and knowledge alive as the culture ages.takeawayActivism requires finding joy and humility to avoid narcissism; Kweli emphasizes that activists must exude peace and happiness because they are fighting for the pursuit of happiness.takeaway
Episode 31 - The Hundred Year War In Palestine - Lemme Ask You This With Talib Kweli & Tef Poe
Talib Kweli and Tef Poe discuss the intersection of Black and Palestinian struggles, framing Palestine as a colonial issue rather than a religious one.summaryKweli shares personal experiences with anti-Blackness in Israel, the complexities of artist ego versus political solidarity, and the organized trolling he faces for his pro-Palestinian stance.summaryArtist ego can hinder effective solidarity; Kweli initially planned to perform in Israel to 'heal the world' but was corrected by Palestinian artists (DAM) who explained the reality of checkpoints and occupation.takeaway
Talib Kweli & Jessica Care Moore: The REAL Detroit Connection! | SWAY’S UNIVERSE
Talib Kweli and Jessica Care Moore discuss the cultural significance of Black Star, the historical roots of rock and roll in Black women, and the distinction between meaningful art and algorithmic content.summaryTalib Kweli notes that Black Star's decision to release their album directly via Bandcamp and vinyl allows them to retain ownership and a larger share of profits compared to streaming DSPs.takeawayA caller named Sincere shares that positive messaging from artists like Talib Kweli is crucial for influencing youth away from violence, emphasizing the need for 'soundtracks' that promote positive thinking.takeaway
