Talib Kweli & Royce da 5'9" Talk Eminem, Sobriety, Slaughterhouse, DJ Premier | People’s Party Full
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- In 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 a lyricist. The show then 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', Royce's path to sobriety, where he speaks to if he feels he's become a better artist because of it. Royce also talks about his longtime friendship with his manager Kino, he answers the question of if he regrets not signing on with Dr. Dre's Aftermath Records. They discuss Royce's long-time friendship with Eminem, and he's asked if there's anything he hasn't shared about Em, and if he thinks it's true that their styles mirror each other, he shares how he feels about the old tapes of Em disrespecting black women, they discuss Em owning up to white privilege and Royce answers to why he felt the need to speak out against Lord Jamar and his public downplaying of Em's relevance to the culture.
Later Royce speaks to his beef with fellow Detroit native Proof. He tells how a stand-off in downtown Detroit led to them being locked up together, and squashing the long-standing conflict. Royce also digs into his relationship with DJ Premier, linking up very early in Royce's solo career, and how they continue to be regarded as one of hip hop's most dynamic duos. Royce also tells the fascinating story of how the supergroup Slaughterhouse really came to fruition. Royce is asked to expand on bars from several of his songs like 'Overcomer', the significance of naming his album 'The Allegory', he talks about his friendship with the hip-hop collective Griselda, as well as responds to questions about bars from his song 'Upside Down' in regards to leaving a lasting legacy in the game. He also touches on his work with the 'Marshall Mathers Foundation', creating opportunities for Detroit's inner-city youth.
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TIME STAMPS:
2:07 -- Talib admits to his struggle with finding the words to explain how much Royce has inspired him throughout his career, and asks Royce how it feels to have the profound respect of so many top tier emcees and legends in the game. They go on to discuss Detroit's infamous Hip Hop Shop, noting all the greats that came up through that historic venue, and Royce also speaks on sharpening his skills at the Ebony Showcase Lounge.
5:06 -- Royce is asked what the vibe was like during his first appearance on the Stretch and Bobbito show, along with Eminem. He mentions how he didn't realize the gravity of what it meant to have a spot on the show, Talib notes his favorite song by Royce in 'Tabernacle' and asks him what inspired it, Royce is asked to illustrate the significance of his song 'Boblo Boat' to the Detroit scene, and Talib asks him what he has against Mork & Mindy.
11:40 -- Royce is asked about his path to sobriety, and if overcoming his substance abuse has made him a better artist. He details the exhausting process of having to retrain himself to be funcional under the influence, speaks on how much he respects his dad for avoiding the pitfalls that come with being an addict, and finding his own way to sobriety which influenced Royce to be able to follow suit. Royce also recalls the first time taking a real drink being with Dr. Dre, reflecting on the biggest mistake he made in 'doing as the Romans did'.
16:00 -- Royce speaks on his relationship with his manager Kino, and how they have remained such close friends over the years. Royce is also asked about the stories that have circulated about him having regrets with regards to taking a record deal with Tommy Boy over a deal with Dr. Dre and Aftermath, following his work writing for Dre on Chronic 2001. Royce also responds to the talk about issues Dre had with Kino.
21:57 -- Royce is asked if there's anything about Eminem that he hasn't said before in an interview, and if he agrees with the statement that they mirror each other lyrically and stylistically. He's also asked who he feels had the better verse on Eminem's collab with Jay-Z on 'Renegade'. He compares and contrasts that with the version he did with Em and Jasmin goes on to ask Royce about his feelings on Eminem's old recordings calling black women b*tches. He touches on how he felt when the tapes first surfaced how he feels now in retrospect.
27:55 -- Talib notes his respect of how Eminem has used his platform to highlight his own white privilege, and goes on to ask if Royce thinks Em had guys like him and D12 in mind when he penned "Let's do the math if I was black I woulda sold half". Royce tells why he thinks Em became the highest selling rapper beyond just his skin color, answers why he felt the need to defend Em against Lord Jamar's criticism of his relevance and contributions to the culture, and voices his frustration with people's cynicism of his defense of Em.
37:49 -- Royce is asked to detail his infamous beef with fellow Detroit rapper Proof. He tells about the moment they bumped into each other with a stand-off in downtown Detroit, leading to them being locked up together and reconciling. Royce also gets into the significance of his 'Bar Exam' mixtape and it's relevance to him moving past all the negativity in his life.
44:22 -- Royce speaks on his long-time relationship with DJ Premier. Royce reflects on writing letters to D&D studios in attempts to get his attention, and his perseverance in seeking out a way to work with Prem. He outlines the first time they met, and the time he had to convince Premo to let him use the beat for what would become Royce's first underground classic in 'Boom'. He also talks about bringing in producer and musician Adrian Younge to work with them on 'PRhyme'.
50:31 -- Royce illustrates the formation of the hip hop supergroup Slaughterhouse. He lays out how it started from a hip hop showcase to be judged at New York's SOB's lounge. He details how several emcees were a no-show, it then turning out to be a one on one freestyle battle between Royce and Mistah F.A.B., which then progressed into a public calling out of Royce's loss by Joe Budden, Joe releasing a freestyle dissing Royce, Royce then responding back to Joe on wax, which finally resulted in them forming the legendary collective.
56:14 -- Royce is asked where he got the phrase "See, you want it to be one way... But it's the other way.", he used taking shots at rapper Yelawolf on his song 'Overcomer'. He dives a bit deeper into the track when he gets asked to break down the bar "Men lie, women lie, numbers don't". Royce goes on to use Nipsey Hussle's legacy as a way to explain, and also touches on the naming of his album 'The Allegory', as well as the process of learning to make beats and producing the whole album himself. They also draw some comparisons of the album to Quinten Tarintino movies.
1:07:43 -- Royce is asked to outline his relationship with the hip hop collective Griselda, appearing on his album 'The Allegory'. Royce talks about inviting them out to a release party at SOB's, leading to them becoming friends and them ultimately getting signed on to Shady Records. Royce is then asked to expand on bars from his song 'Upside Down', where he states: "Remember, the effort has to go into the art, not the wave Everybody talking 'bout they own their masters But if the music don't age well, it don't matter It's like you own a hundred percent of nothing Know your value."
1:12:51 -- Jasmin asks Royce about the work he's done with the 'Marshall Mathers Foundation' with a goal of being dedicated to providing assistance to disadvantaged and at-risk youth primarily in Detroit, Michigan and it's surrounding communities. Royce outlines his own feeling of responsibility in giving back and helping create paths of opportunity for others that came up as he did.
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One of my favorite artist and people of all time!!!! this guy is amazing Salute 💯 Hip Hop Royalty, this was my favorite interview so far we need a part two 🎧🎶🎤 🐐🌍🇬🇭☀️
Royce da 5'9 is one of the most underrated emcees period. I'm glad he is sober and he got his life together. Tight interview.
He's a straight up legend.
Royce a straight up legend and honestly not very underrated compared to other great emcees like Elzhi, Cambatta,
Pharoahe Monch, Black Thought, RA the Rugged Man, Aesop Rock, Locksmith,
King Crooked, PerceeP, Tonedeff, Diabolic to name a few!
+ Rome Streetz, Ransom, 38 Spesh, Copywrite, RJ Payne to name a few more!
@@superdopehiphop Black Thought is not underrated he's the GOAT. The emcees emcee imo
Not only one the most underrated, but one the all around best periods
I exactly why I love royce and em I've been a drug addict since I was 10 years old I'm 31 and 3 years sober I cant tell you how many times those two men have helped unknowingly get through some real shit so if by chance royce sees this just thank you man!
Huge love for this comment. We're sending this to his team today.
@@uproxx hey that's amazing of you guys to do that, and wow what an interview, I feel like people that are in the same or similar profession are the best interviewers and ask the best questions like fighters that interview fighters or have podcasts, they can speak on things from within and that perspective is invaluable. Keep up the fantastic work!!
Wow at the age of 10? NOW THATS STRUGGLING WITHIN!!! Quite a soldier you are to go through that at a young and having the strength to beat the addiction ✊👊💪👍💆! Keep on keeping on!!
@@anthonymcmillan8273 hey man thank you, really. I was very much a product of the system parents were drug addicts I was born in prison, the whole nine but the thing is there were other kids with stories that make mine sound like a fuckin Brady bunch episode so if any other addicts out here read this, its hard, but always remember somebody out there has had it just as bad or worse, dont let your past dictate your future I played the victim for a long time and all it does is bring you down.
THIS COMMENT REALLY HIT HOME FOR ME FRFRFR ‼️‼️‼️ NOT THAT ITS ANY IMPORTANCE BUT I BEEN ALMOST A YEAR SOBER NOW, ITS NOT EASY BUT IT IS POSSIBLE ‼️‼️‼️ SALUTE AND RESPECT ‼️‼️‼️‼️
Call DJ Premier to talk about Gang Starr Guru. Talk about your tribute to G.U.R.U!! We can't forget Guru! RIP Guru one of the best yet!
Factz..
@@garyphillips5510 One love fam
No doubt!
Gifted unlimited rhymes universal
Redman & Royce needs to happen.
Bun b has them on a track together and bizarre does too Raps Finest
I didn't know I could be an even bigger fan of Royce but here we are.
Same.
Nickel is my favorite artist period. Not just cuz he from my area but cuz dude is real & continues to push the genre forward, speak his mind, stay true to himself & his loved ones, all the while promoting peace & love & respect. Dude is a goat 4sho. Thank you my brother for being u. Thank u talib for having this platform your show is the best out there. Its like listening in on conversations u wish u were part of.
And the LYRICS. He's got such a great flow.
Royce is up there with Eminem one of the only ones period in Hip-Hop. Royce is a poet and a very detailed lyricist/wordsmith
I started liking Royce when the album "Death is certain (04)" album came out. To me his pen game came out with full ferocity!! Full speed ahead!! One of the 🐐 s!
Man I loved that album, I never hear anyone ever talk about it but couldn't agree more great pen work on it
Thanks for mentioning that album, It's one of my all time fav albums. Glad I'm seeing some flowers here, salute
@@Hanseyskate. My love for the album began when the video "Hip hop" came out.
Call Me Never! My favorite album of Royce. Peace yall ✌🏻
There's something about Royce that simply captures and commands your attention... like you gotta love and respect this dude! Inside and outside of the booth! LEGEND!
Him and Em gotta be the best syllable rhymers we've ever seen (Crook is #3).
I admire the way Royce and Talib communicate their thoughts . I want that clarity in my writing .
Cocaine is a great song. But POWER hits so close to home. I love that song.
Royce is a fine wine 🍷 he just gets better with time.
Bars
Honestly this is the most perfect use and choice of words I’ve ever heard Royce
If Royce ain't walking around his studio in circles...he's touching his chin.
Lmao
Outside of Em, Royce and Elzhi are the best lyrical rappers from the D!!!
Same for me
I agree with that list, it's dope seeing Elzhi getting some love.
@@Prince-233 elzhi is too sleep on but he's on the level of royce, lupe, and whatever other lyricist that are out there
Here here to Elzhi! Dude is ill
They better than Eminem to.
Two people who changed my life Talib and Royce. I was a shy kid from Inkster michigan left that city and all my friends and became 10 times more shy. The confidence and the artistry and the expression these two brought to the art of hip hop helped me to learn how to intuitively and instinctively express my complicated thoughts in a strong and confident way. Much love and respect to both of you and the third person for a great interview
That last five or ten minutes when he really gets in his bag was truly inspirational.
U know ur epic when u have ur first drink with DR Dre
This conversation was stellar. Class act from each speaker. I could listen to yall three all day, but I guess I'll just have to surf the channel's past content instead ;)
Thanks for checking us out...we got joints!
“Eminem murdered you on your own shit” - Nas
Dope interview! We need a kurupt interview.. he dont get the props he deserves
Royce with another Top Class Interview
He brings it on all occasions.
i have opened for both you legends in Vancouver ...talib performance changed my life as an mc
Royce, humble af.. ty for not quitting after the gong happened!!
I'll be greatly disappointed if we don't see a Slaughterhouse reunion sooner then later. They're legit one of the best rap groups, and have given us one of the best albums ever made with House Rules.
"Royce talks eminem" in every interview 😂😂
i know eminem probably don't like hearing his name that much lol.
Talking about his pops was so real. Thanks so much for sharing that with us, Royce!
Great interview as anticipated. I always gain insight on a Royce interview, same with The People's Party platform. Man, I remember me and only one of my homies copped Rock City when it came out. Eminem was hot of course, but we were more supportive of Royce back then. Boom is legendary. Awesome to see his success unfold with each chapter.
Really it's time the rap fan around de world or the industry people need to recognise Detroit is very important HipHop state n gave respect for what they contributed to the culture.
H U G E
Until Griselda got to really cooking, I felt like the D was keeping hip hop (many of the old NYC elements) alive and thriving.
At the time quite a few NYC guys were venturing out to other sounds kinda chasing the money.
Royce Da 5'9" might be the most humble rapper of all-time.
Love Talibs questions!! Great Interview!!
The Eminem questions go on for an uncomfortably long time for me but Royce doesn't seem pissed about it.
Eminem is one of greatest to do it..anybody associated with him is gonna get that heat
I guess that can make anyone a lil bitter...in the shadow of a great rapper they brought you up in a way so ur skill is ignored and you are just guilty by association. But I love both them guys they are amazing artist.
Note taken. We love Royce and we hope people who watch the full episode recognize that as the focal point!
@@uproxx yeah, the love is evident. Keep up the good work 🙏🏾💜
Why should it be
Energy is neither created nor destroyed, thank you for implementing science 5 9
Royce is speaking facts...
Ebony Showcase, C-Note Lounge, The HipHop Shop, Mahongy Cafe & there was another spot that was a club that hosted Open'Mics(Club Med). There was 1 comedy club that had an Open'Mic( ALL JOKES ASIDE)
Each time it blows my mind. Talib, you are my favorite doing hip-hop interviews. Real, respectful, fun, insightful, honest.....just flat out great. Keep on doing what you're doing brother!
So much respect for Royce!
same
Shoutout Nickel, Kweli and the whole people’s party enclave; but there are 4 bar exams.
The Bob-Lo Boat had an entire floor of arcade games as well. Great times.
Gotta be a certain age. Bob-lo was an experience.
Come for the MC's, stay for the life lessons. Impressive show.
There's something about Royce that reminds me of Guru.
GTA 3 connection maybe?
"October 3rd. '75." If I remember correctly. Happy birthday.
Royce humbly didn't mention how he slaughtered Mistah Fab on wax after the battle
Facts on facts on facts. That diss was a movie!!!!!!
Royce Da 🐐
Yo I been a fan of Royce da 5' 9" the rapper for a long minute. This interview made me a fan of Royce da 5' 9" the person. Just being real with shit. Respect.
Used to listen to Bar Exam 3 all the time back in college. Had an autographed CD and everything. Love this dude. Royce seems like a real one.
I love you guys, enjoyed every single minute of this. Simply greatness and black excellence. Goes hand in hand
Absolute facts...If Eminem was on duck down he would of sold 1/4 or less of what he would of sold...and that’s no shade whatsoever....
I played Black History so much on repeat, I didn't get through the album until 3 months later.
Mad love for people's party & respect to Royce & Kweli
Jay’s verse on Renegade is so underappreciated.
“I came to the fork in the road and went straight”. That bar alone is legendary
I love hearing from ROYCE. His words& music is great!!
Dope interview.
Royce keep doing your thing! Thank you Talib, I enjoy every interview. I am waiting when you interview Mos Def and the next Blacstar album.
Royce is composed and ill as hell.
I predict both him and Jay-Z will collaborate sooner than later.
From your lips...
And now Royce’s brother, Kid Vishis is on a fierce IG campaign against Talib
Great talk all around,everybody 🍻 I use this comment and mean it each time. #salute
thanks for the loyalty!
Yo Talib, you gotta get Lloyd banks on here next !
Good call
People got to stop using the term powers that be and start using more direct terminology such as corporate power structure or even call the names out of the people in case by case basis not to single anyone out. Just something that I keep seeing. Great words from Royce excellent episode
"Powers that be " is more broad and covers everything
Good interview !
I literally just watched that episode of the wire last night
Talib, Can we get another interview soon? I'd like to hear what he has to say now since the scam went viral. And you're kind of Hip Hops Larry King.
Just “kind of” ? 🤣🤣
@@uproxx you ARE our Larry King. Stupid autocorrect.
There’s been 4 bar exams. Small mistake but if anyone in the comment doesn’t know BE4 came out while Royce was sober and it’s amazing
And it’s my favorite Bar Exam. I was listening to the first one as a teenager living with parents in VA Beach. The fourth I was an adult working all over Hawaii on a ship. PS I produced a song for him called Runaway
Best MC in the game
This Man a BEAST ‼️‼️‼️ who ELSE can say "hi riahnna" in a cypher and make it sound DOPE ‼️‼️‼️‼️ SALUTE AND RESPECT ‼️‼️‼️
it's 2021 and Royce you might be a prophet 😎
2 of my top 5 chopping it up. Love it
NICE. Who else hits the list?
@@uproxx No particular order: Lupe, Pharoahe Monch, Yasiin Bey (sharing a spot with Talib), Black Thought
Solid interview. Royce is surprisingly much more humble to his peers than I expected. Couldn't dig his prophetic claim but otherwise nice.
A great interview only thing i disagree with Royce about is he "I dont feel like black people can be racist" and completely disagree
Royce is An A1 MC , artist/Lyricist / Songwriter etc. Bar for Bar it doesn’t get better man
Nickel 9! One of THE best from the Midwest.
He's such an important rapper.
Get DRES THE BLACK SHEEP to Peoples Party! ✨
Jasmine ❤️ 🌹
I love bouncing between listening to the song they’re talking about and then getting the story behind it here. Gr8 questions on this 1
There's been 4 bar exams. If I could only pick one album to listen to for the rest of my life it's bar exam 4
His LA Leakers freestyle definitely gave me some Ras Kass vibes makes sense he looked up to him.
you should get adrian younge on here!
That dope how he mentioned Fuzz Scoota . Fuzz got back with D12 and tweeted D12 would have a better album than Bad meets evil. Then Fuzz scoota got kicked out of D12.... ha ha
kweliiiiiiiiiiiiii
thank you, brother.
Airport late, guy, airport early guy...hahah.... I'm an airport too late guy.
Seeing Royce in a neon green DxRacer is fucking funny. Especially since my dumbass sitting in a blue one watching this 😂
Great interview one of the nest Ive seen in a long time, very sincere!
t h a n k s
The line from the wire is super facts
Jasmin glowing 😳
Duck Down Records almost signed Eminem???? WOW!!!!!!!!!! I feel bad for Buckshot and Dru-Ha!!! 😞 No disrespect obviously, I love BCC, Heltah Skeltah, S & W, OGC, Starang, and Evil-Dee 🙏🏽💪🏾
#BK #AllDay #StoneIsTheWayOfTheWalk #BCC # #FAP #OGC
Peoples fuckin party , best deep hip hop/music in general show/conversation outside of QLS.
She does hard ball and he does cool ball
Royce needs to do some songs with Kool G Rap
One of my favorite 59, is it weli
Great interview! 💯
Much appreciated 💥
Don't forget Royce collaborated with Canibus too b4 the beef. Check it out.
*EMINEM IS DEFINITELY A G.O.A.T🤔*
Royce is currently the best Emcee on the planet. Even better than my personal favorite.... Nas.
Forget who had the best verse on Renegade. Who has the most hats between Royce and Talib Kweli?
R O Y C E I S T H E K I N G !
Why does Royce never correct people in interviews? There’s 4 bar exams 😂.
Love you guys though. Great interview.
YES!!!!!
Royce kinda went Tom Brady, Trevor Lawrence or any RB who approaches 2k yards on discussing those "Renegade" verses.
He knows too much about rapping to not know whose verse was better. Just wanted to respect the "Why."
Damn homie lol
Very interesting interview. Good questions as usual by you two.
But did Royce say ONE sentence without a „you know what I mean“?! Damn.
Going through the sober year now big bro.