Talib Kweli & Rapsody Talk Rap Influences, Being Pro Black, Kendrick, Jay Z, Eve | People's Party
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- In this episode of People's Party, Talib Kweli and Jasmin Leigh sit down with rapper and writer Rapsody. This introspective interview highlights the huge contribution this talented lyricist has made in bringing the B-Girl back to the forefront of the culture. They discuss her growing up in the tiny town of Snowhill, NC; she speaks on being largely inspired to rap from growing up listening to MC Lyte and Lauryn Hill; and she shares the profound life advice she received from Ms. Hill. Rapsody also defines why being pro-black doesn't translate to being anti-white.
Later Rapsody reflects on her close friendships with Mac Miller and Nipsey Hussle, and the enormous loss the hip-hop community felt with their passing. She speaks on her regular collaborations with 9th Wonder and his Soul Council beat crew, then details every member's signature style. She also digs into the guidance (and playful moments) she's shared with Jay Z, and her friendships with Kendrick Lamar, DaBaby, and J.I.D.. Rapsody explains how the concept for the "Eve" album came about and responds to the notion that female fans only want to hear "songs for the ladies." She also has wise words for the women in the game about being themselves regardless of any criticism they receive about their appearance or content.
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Interview timing:
3:11 -- Rapsody speaks on her constant drive to grow and diversify all aspects of her writing and rapping abilities. She also expresses her gratitude to Talib for being one of her biggest inspirations.
6:48 -- Rapsody talks about growing up in the ultra-small town of Snowhill, North Carolina, and reflects on being raised as a Jehovah's Witness, and what it's like being one of 150 grandchildren.
11:20 -- Rapsody explains why MC Lyte's "Poor Georgie" song and video were such a huge influence on her, and shares advice Lauryn Hill gave her -- which has been instrumental in her growth as an artist and a person.
14:35 -- Rapsody breaks down why she chose to start her album "Return Of The B-Girl" with a shout-out to almost every known female emcee. They also discuss her (and 9th Wonder's) love of the Star Wars franchise, and Talib flawlessly spits some bars from his favorite MC Lyte record.
18:54 -- Rapsody frames what pro-blackness means to her, and notes that it doesn't mean anti-white.
22:03 -- Rapsody talks about Mac Miller, their friendship, his respect for rap culture and what we lost when he passed. She also recalls her first collab with Nipsey Hussle, the last time she saw him before his death, and being a powerhouse of support for his community.
26:42 -- Rapsody recalls her first meeting with 9th Wonder, him being an inspiring teacher, and how important his leadership was for her career.
30:57 -- Rapsody explains the vision of the Bright Lady studio being a safe haven for rappers, speaks on 9th's Wonder's Soul Council beat making crew, and gives an overview of each member's style and specialty that they bring to the table.
39:38 -- Rapsody reflects on meeting Kendrick Lamar, getting his ear on records, and turning to him for career, and life advice. She also recalls her favorite stories coming up under Jay Z's wing, and touches on the career and lovable energy of DaBaby and how he's similar to 50 Cent.
46:00 -- Talib expresses his affinity for Rapsody's song "The Man", and thanks her for her contribution to hip-hop's celebration of both black men and women.
48:28 -- Rapsody details how listening to Nina Simone and Roberta Flack during an interview led the concept for her album "Eve."
54:42 -- Rapsody responds to the Uproxx article that speaks on her perceived desire to uplift all female emcees in the industry regardless of their persona.
58:23 -- Talib asks about Rapsody's close friendship with rapper JID, and their work on the song "Iman". She also speaks on networking for cameos, and the process of beat selection.
1:02:24 -- Talib recites valuable advice he received from Dream Hampton, when she told him "don't make music for the ladies." Rapsody gives her take.
1:07:23 -- Rapsody explains the importance of black artists to publicly express pride and self-love, using her song "Black and Ugly" as a frame of reference.
1:11:06 -- Talib asks about Rapsody's love of basketball and lessons she's taken from the sport that translate to her hip-hop career.
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UPROXX Video - Did not know that, but I am not surprised. You are a very good interviewer and your content is great.
Keep up the good work, my dude!!! 👍🏿
@@NYCJoeBlack Huge gratitude!
Great interview I love her so much ❤️ 🎤🎧🌍🇬🇭
Enjoy this interview so much one of my favorite artist 💕
Wow! Congratulations! Keep up the work for the culture.
I got shivers from Kweli rhyming that Lyte song. I'm not even from that era, I just like anyone who shows energy of being a student of the game.
Tea that was dope!
Thats my fav Lyte joint too
Talib does an amazing job with these interviews! And it’s always good seeing Rapsody getting the love!
Rapsody is a treasure . her catalog, her song concepts, her videos etc .
Yolanda nerds is afraid I can't make it tonight but will have been in Yolanda
You got to be kidding this bitch is a joke
@@jonhanson6128 shut your punk ass up! She's a beast. The only bitch and joke is you, fucking pussy.
Rapsody is just as slept on as Royce Da 5'9
Royce aint slept on he's simply UNDERRATED. Folks know, its just that ain't putting the hype behind it! As opposed to the lovely miss Rhapsody!! It's her fluxuated attempt at keeping it emcee and being a black lyricist and her not being one to flaunt her sexuality. In aworld of extremes and sexism she will be placed into that UNDERRATED category only due to the negative standards geered toward those thhat they want to control and marginalize. A "challenge" that she and the great "Royce the Nickel" are ready for by far!!
@@PlatForumRadio Slept on MEANS underrated...Smh
That's bcuz she's not flaunting her body.
I always say people aint slept on...The ones that are supposed to know know the ones that dont oh well thats their loss...
@@stereo-type1510 well said
Rapsody is one of the dopest rappers. so sincere and humble just a beautiful soul... Dope interview! 🔥🔥🔥
and always looking fresher than arctic breeze, with more style than the word "style"
Speak on it!
Y’all touching on the fact that you make music just to make dope music without the thought of pandering to a certain demographic is so true & much needed. I’m a white man & I love Eve even though it’s so much about black women. Keep doing your thing Rap, I’ve been a huge fan for a long time & Eve is a phenomenal album. Salute. 🙏🏼💯
I’m
*NOW THIS IS THE ONE I'VE BEEN WAITING ON!*
*THE GREAT RHAPSODY*
GRATITUDE! Glad you like it!
guess you don't know how to spell even after looking at the title of the video.
@@Juiceish1 Auto correct dependant
Man, watching these interviews is like discovering Hip Hop for the first time again. A true blessing to the culture, thank you 🙏🏾💯
Rapsody in the last three years, is easily in my Top 5 Current Emcees! Talib Kweli is in my Top 20 of all time! Period. This interview is long overdue and right on time! Thank you for this.
Perfect way to start women's history month with the creator of a woman made this tour..dopest aquarius on thee planet
Bryant Hoyte so true 💪🏽💪🏽
and the creator of several dopest rap releases of recent years as well.
FACTS.
Amazing interview for the culture. Rapsody a genius and a true student of the game. Great to see her shine and made dope concept albums like Laila's Wisdom and Eve to push the culture forward.
Give Raps her roses now! She IS hip hop culture
Rapsody is the "2nd Coming" of Bahamadia....beautiful voice and fire bars.
Bahamadia!!!!! What an amazing MCee!
I love everything about Rapsody and what she stands for. This is about to be a dope ass episode
She’s beautiful .. I love her energy!
jKHAHN215PA Lol men always have to comment on a woman’s beauty even when it has NOTHING to do with the topic. It’s like a woman’s level of attraction matters as to whether she is more palatable to men in her craft. If Rapsody had 3 eyes she’d be dope. Not coming at you particularly king, just always notice this type of stuff.
@@janesdough3374 Beauty, noun: The quality or aggregate of qualities in a person or thing that gives pleasure to the senses or pleasurably exalts the mind or spirit
Nip per Yeeeaaaah but that’s probably not what he meant. Lol.
@@janesdough3374 He made an innocuous positive comment, then you added a passive-aggressive salty reply to him. This says more about you than the actual interview or what he said.
Bakári Devonté I agree. It sure does!
Rap's so dope in every interview. Always catch them till the end.
This interview is so spectacular for many reasons; for example, hearing two people who can articulate without pausing is great. So many jewels 💎. Jasmine it is definitely wonderful watching and hearing your voice.
This conversation was food for the soul! It has left me full, ready for a nap, but ready for round 2 at the same time, if it makes sense. Loved everything about that meeting of the minds between Talib Kweli, Jasmin Leigh and Rapsody. I have been fortunate enough to see Rapsody in concert twice in the past 6 months and got to talk to her both times. We hugged like long-lost sisters even though we were strangers. The first time, I thanked her for making this latest album, for Black women like me, and for seeing us and celebrating us the way she does. And to touch on what Talib said about Black men, one of my favorite parts of both shows was when she brought a Black man on stage to sing to him and let the brothas know how much they are loved and appreciated. The second time, I told her how much I appreciated the fact that she stayed the course, followed her path and stayed true to herself no matter what the outside world said a female rapper should look or sound like. There is room for everyone and the way I love Rapsody's music and the way it makes me feel, I know a lot of people who can say the same about Cardi B, and people who want and need both. That's what music (and life) is about. Not everything is for you or about you. Enjoy what you love and what moves you and allow others to do the same even if you don't like what they like. I am glad this platform exists and we can give people their flowers while they can smell them. Talib Kweli and Rapsody, you are loved!
I love Rapsody!! Eve was my favorite album from last year and I bump it on the daily!! Great interview!!
Rap is dope. Went to see her in silver springs in November.
GREAT SHOW!!! Not to Box or label this young Lady in, but she reminds me of a young, SISTER SOLDIER. Props to Brother Talib Kweli & People's Party. Once again, ahead of his time, continually making Hip Hop Evolve. Intelligent, Strong, Positive, Energy. I LOVE THIS TYPE OF "UNITY."
She does look like Sister Souljah
I was seeing how long it would take to get her on. One of the best interviewa so far. I love Rapsody. NC STAND UP.
Aj Whitsett NC!!!!! We deep out here!!!
This was welllll worth the wait!!!
The Peoples Party is hands down the best TH-cam page on and about contemporary, and past, black culture. HANDS. DOWN!! This interview exposed me to Rapsody for the first time yesterday. I love her swag and energy. I then bought her album "Laila's Wisdom" and my head damn near exploded from the beauty and power of that album. I bought her album "Eve" today. Thank you Talib for creating this platform and thank you Jasmin for being a great co-anchor. You all should consider making merch. I would most definitely buy a couple of items.
Dope interview! Again a fabulous job by Kweli and Jassy Jas!!!
gratitude!
Next up, I would like to see either of these artists or Executives: MC Lyte, Queen Latifah, Pharaoh Monch, Immortal Technique, De La Sol, Common, DJ Premier, DJ Qbert, DJ Funk Flex, DJ Hitek, ScarFace, Uncle Luke, Rza, Angie Martinez, etc. 😂 I can go on for days
Super dope. The whole thing. Thank you and blessings to everybody.
I’m SO GLAD Dream Hampton gave you that piece of advice. We like hip hop for the same reasons y’all do! Talib you have always been one of my FAVORITE emcees. And TBH, Rapsody is one of the few newer rappers I listen to. Love this interview ❤️❤️❤️
Another great interview.... Please get BIG K.R.I.T on here
We hear that
@@UPROXXVideo 👀👀👀👀👀
Word!!!!
Love the message!
Love this podcast... RAPSODY ✌🏾❣️✨ Much love & many blessings !!! I appreciate your contributions to the craft. One of my favorite Hip Hop artist.
I just got put on to the People's Party and been binge watching. Talib is a dope ass interviewer, the questions and engagement with each guest is unique, intimate, and enlightening. To this episode in particular, Rapsody is amazing. I just got put onto her from the Meth interview. She's super lyrical and smart and loved learning about her. Thank you for doing these interviews.
I love you.... EACH. Thank You SO MUCH!!!
Talib is incredible. It's very easy to pick up that this is an interviewer who lives, breathes and understands hip hop as a culture. I left the interview feelling like I understand what Rapsody is about.
Major salute Rap. Nothing but love🖤
This video was so powerful.
Hard to Choose 🔥🔥🔥🔥
I’m just discovering this interview, definitely pre COVID. Such a dope interview
Same here! These two souls are amazing and refreshing and embody hip hop to the core!
Almost forgot to comment on this, loved this episode. I'm always to fill in my gaps of hip-hop history and I'm sorely lacking in women MCs to listen to, Rapsody helped point me in the right direction here!
Rapsody and Talib very refreshing to see 😀
Man I just saw Rapsody live last week as well. beautiful artist and performer
Saw rap in portland the other night. Such a great show 😍😍❤
Fantastic interview! She's full of insight.
This interview was 🔥 🔥. Rapsody is brilliant!
All love!!!
Rapsody makes me respect black women more...she's so beautiful.
Jamel Redemption Williams she’s the very antithesis of Nicki Minaj
She reminds me of my sister. She's so Carolina.
This is a back-handed compliment...u should've been respecting Black women in tha first place...smh.
She's gorgeous...
@panthero If that's how you class female MCs, then you missed what Rapsody was saying
Good shit!!! and shoutout to the 5 dollar cookout tray
Talib.... she need to spend some time with Bahamadia!!! I think they’ll make a splash... just a record and salute to Rapsody on the colab with GZA. Truly liquid in my mind!!! Peace!!!
I agree on this Bud....Bahamadia is one of de illest MCee.she is dope🙌🏿💯
Akua Naru next please!!! Thanks for getting Rapsody!
The QUEEN!!!
Great interview
Can we get Sa-Roc?
Please!!!!
Word!
Please, and thank you!
ASÉ
Yes, that would be amazing
This was a very very good interview !!
I have heard nothing but good things about Rapsody. I will check out her catalog when I get the chance. Loved the interview.
Talib, can you get Rakim on the show? I know it may be hard to get him.
I’m sure Talib can make it happen
+1 for Rakim 🙏
Or Kool Keith
@@theoriginal668 How about MF Doom.
"the Man" ALWAYS makes me choke up. that tune hits a spot.
In my view this is possibly the best podcast in the culture. I appreciate it more and more with each episode.
Very interesting and informative. Much Respect
Much Love and Respect ,,,
I love this show that's right yall keep going
Her EVE album is a classic. Every song is hitting. I'm gonna rep you Rapsody. We gotta support our sisters. We gotta support each other. Stand up in 2020!!
Awesome beautiful people, God Bless Rapsody, Jasmin and Talib.
Another Excellent Interview Brother! #flatbushbrooklyn
I love that Star Wars convo LoL
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯💯!!!!!
Great talk 👍
Another great episode.
Rapsody is so authentic and Eve is a superb album.
I dont follow award shows much and Eve not being nominated for a Grammy is a prime example why!
@Melissa Unicorn very true indeed. I would just loved Eve to get that recognition it deserved and as a result a spike in sales. It's a feminist album thats inclusive to men and shows that equality is not something to be feared but embraced. More folks should hear it.
Great discussion
Love You Rapsody You got Game
As a resident (born and raised) of NC, I see her as one one the best representations of the culture of this generation... Just Dope!!!
Now let's get that Talib Rapsody song!!
They have a couple of songs together. My favorite is "Every Ghetto."
Dope interview from a dope artist.
I love Rapsody man
Love your energy Sister..... Carolina all day.
Can't wait to see Rap rock L.A. tonight!!!!!
Man Rapsody on them Eric G beats always impresses me. They work well together
She so beautiful 😍
Nice one thanks for the hagle on Friday or otherwise you will need?
I Love you, Rapsody!!!!
Love her!!!
Beautiful
Master Chef Toast! 🇿🇦
Rapsody 👑🌹
Rapsody is such a dope MC I’ve been following her since Dream Merchant 2 I’m happy more people are seeing how talented this sister is. She’s not Dope female MC. She is simply a dope MC period. Dope interview catching up on People’s Party episodes. Salute Kweli and Jasmin Leigh.
i love her
Eve is such a great body of work from top to bottom #dope
Queen Rapsody
Love You Talib Kweli
I missed her show when she visited Soweto, South Africa. Hope she comes back to Zone 6
I'm in love with this woman, no joke.
Truly love this Queen. Rapsody is a God send to Hip-Hop, what REAL HIP-HOP needs. Humble, but strong, no nonsense, no gimmicks, no lout chasing, just pure realism. All hail the (other) Queen of Hip-Hop!
My grandmother is a Ann Jones from Snowhill. We def related. Especially if u from the Jonestown section of snowhill
A natural Black Beauty
Jean Grae on this show could be dope!!
Love the rapsody interview, but when talib announced the black starr album again i got overwhelmed. I still bang the first album at work til this day. Let a brotha know when the tape, compact disk, record and download comes out. K.O.S.(knowledge of self).
I'm such a big fan of hers if she ever comes to Miami I'm going to that concert. She is a top 5 lyrics today & she should do a song with Nas atleast 3 of em!
A Rapsody x Cardi B song would be dope. 9th wonder x Zaytoven on production = potential classic
Combine trash with a lyricist, I see where your going wit that 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
From what I've heard, Cardi was supposed to be on "Whoopi" off of Rap's last album, she would've fit the vibe of the beat pretty well imo. Khrysis also did an incredible job flipping that Herbie Hancock sample.
Yup. Breaking barriers...
Please no
I would love to see rap and snow tha product
Hell yes.
Rapsody is the perfect example for young black women today, which is why she's not heavily promoted. My 15 y/o daughters loves her.
That’s awesome
True artist.
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
The Oprah song is one of the hardest songs on the Eve album like the whole album but the Oprah joint is fire🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥