People's Party with Talib Kweli

People’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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  • The D.O.C. is Very Much IN
    Nov 13, 2023 | 1 hr 3 mins
    Legendary songwriter, producer, rapper, and one of the founders of Death Row Records, The D.O.C. takes us behind the scenes of his solo albums, including “No One Can Do It Better,” and talks about the early days with the Fila Fresh Crew. He also shares some stories about the “Straight Outta Compton” sessions and what it was like collaborating with Snoop. News of the D.O.C.’s collaboration with an A.I. company to recover his voice in a unique way prompts this replay, originally published in mid-2022.

  • Tom Morello Can Hear a New World Emerging
    Nov 6, 2023 | 2 hr 3 mins
    In honor of his recent powerful speech accepting for Rage Against the Machine's induction into the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame, we're replaying this incredible interview with Tom Morello. Meet the guitarist’s guitarist—a man who is equally revered by Bruce Springsteen, Slash, and Chuck D. In this episode, originally released in October of 2021, Tom unpacks some of his biggest hits, tells the story of his SNL ban, describes getting famous for revolutionary music, and wrestles with his Blackness (including being perceived as white by rock fans). The interview isn’t all about big subjects, though. There’s also lots of technique talk and plenty of laughs.

  • Pharoahe Monch Says
    Oct 30, 2023 | 1 hr 31 mins
    The underground legend Pharoahe Monch has had his career up and downs -- from the smash success of “Simon Says” to the lawsuit that followed and beyond. In this conversation, everyone’s favorite rapper’s favorite rapper holds nothing back-- whether he’s talking about his “sex bars,” his bout with depression, or the contract frustrations that nearly derailed his career. Listen back to this classic gem.

  • Goodie Mob on Southern Rap
    Oct 23, 2023 | 1 hr 0 mins
    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, originally released in early 2021, is the place to start.

  • Tom Segura From Another Side of the Mic
    Oct 16, 2023 | 1 hr 29 mins
    Podcaster and comedian Tom Segura’s work is available in lots of places, so you might feel like you know him and what he stands for. But his talk with Talib Kweli — who he met while opening for Dave Chappelle — brings a new side out of the comic.

  • Macklemore Can't Be Held Back
    Oct 9, 2023 | 1 hr 39 mins
    The rapper, singer, and songwriter is wide open in this episode, which spans his whole career, his fight with addiction, his forays into squaring up against politicians, and how he’s handled mega-stardom.

  • Onyx Does It Like This
    Sep 25, 2023 | 1 hr 8 mins
    Sticky Fingaz and Fredro Starr of Onyx (currently on the last leg of a tour) are two of the most authentic OGs in the game. They’re also bitingly funny and full of fantastic insight.

  • Hi-Tek on Working With Black Star, Snoop, J-Dilla and Others
    Sep 18, 2023 | 1 hr 22 mins
    Hi-Tek gets real and raw, shares stories about coming up with Kweli, and talks about shifting to the West Coast to work with Snoop. He also breaks down the Cincinatti sound.

  • His Name is Will.i.am, Period
    Sep 11, 2023 | 2 hr 20 mins
    Rapper, producer, futurist, autodidact, and generally one of the most fascinating humans on the planet, will.I.am is gracing the People’s Party mic.

  • Papoose: Mixtape Legend and More
    Sep 4, 2023 | 1 hr 8 mins
    The masterful MC Papoose shows up and shows out in this episode, getting real about the ups and downs, the supporters and key chapters in his journey as an artist.