Evidence - interview: "Unlearning", The Alchemist's challenge, Kanye West, Dilated Peoples legacy

At the end of June, the new album was released by one of a kind, beloved by fans around the world, Mr. Slow Flow - Evidence. "Unlearning vol. 1", marking the end of the Weatherman era, is the opening of a new chapter in Evidence's work and life - it is musical evolution, polishing and consolidating his own, original sound - and also simply a great album we really encourage you to listen to.
Using the magic of the Internet, we invited Evidence for a little chat, where of course we talked about the new album and what it means for his career - and more. Sitting in his beautiful garden at his home in California (unfortunately, no squirrel was eager to perform in front of the camera), Ev also told us, among other things, about forging his own path as a solo artist, growing up in Venice Beach in the neighborhood of Quincy Jones III, being challenged by The Alchemist and what came out of that challenge, the iconic "This Way" single, knowing and working with Kanye West, and the legacy of Dilated Peoples - plus he introduced us to his plans for the future under his own label Bigger Picture Recordings. We did not hesitate to ask about his production and the Polish accent in Ev's work either - samples from Czesław Niemen's work on Brother Ali's latest album. Enjoy!
Interview: Marcin Natali, Maciej Wojszkun
Video editing: Marcin Natali

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[@Obne661]

i dnt know you EV but from the loooks of it you seem like the type of Artist that no matter the amount of money you have you'll always walk the streets just like everyone else and strike a conversation with just anyone , and always Humble... Stay true, Much Love , - WEST UP!

[@ric9699]

Bruh is a true artist. ARTIST. He’s not just a lyricist or a rapper. He’s a person that shows his vulnerability and his skills on the mic as a poet. I really appreciate that underground sound. It reminds me when I was a teen. Good shit as usual homeboy. Thanks for years of positive music that’s really had depth.

[@sandilekweyama3283]

Ev goes to show that versatility isn't has important has people make it out to be. His been doing the same type of music, using the same type of flow and he never sounds tedious or uninteresting. Stick to what you know.

[@robertcantu659]

Michel perretta may God continue to guide u with His Mighty Right Hand.SaLute,been listening since triple optics.

[@bff6434]

This album is so dope! refreshing,and old school

[@rafaeldiaz3160]

Dude weather or not 👀 was something hip hop needed real talk . Evidence do your thing much love from Humboldt Park Chicago aint nothing but love my brother congratulations on your success 💯

[@РуменАндреев-э9п]

Great interview. Love from Bulgaria !

[@popkillertvplus]

Thank you so much!! Much love to Bulgaria!

[@Carlosso95]

Wow. What a surprise. Dobra robota.

[@JacaBeats]

Marzenie z tym panem zrobić numer. ♥️ Dzięki za wywiad! 💥

[@networknewbie1]

Best hip hop album I’ve heard in the past five years imo.

[@gpyk306]

evidence bankowo w moim top10, szczegolnie po ostatniej plycie. props dla popkillera za wywiady z takimi ludzmi.

[@kurtfromMichigan]

one of the real ones

[@boywognum12345]

EV!!! Real hiphop artist!!! Much respect. Onelove

[@madvillian888]

E love ya man. Stay Up my G

[@WhtMike2006]

Dope!

[@popkillertvplus]

Thanks Andre! If you have some time, check out our other video interviews, just dropped a new one with Benny The Butcher :) kzbin.info/aero/PLc6RDCEFsiVmIap8ecN2dPx0gtJP7iLMg All the best!

[@Emdope1]

Shout out to EV. I was on one of his concerts in Warsaw. I've took some photos from under the stage! The interview was great, but I would ask one question, maybe it should rather be a question for Rakaa.. Why Rakaa is not making any solo album? He has good flow, and his lyrics are always very interesting, anti-system and knowledgeable. So, what's up with Rakaa? Aside from DP ofc?

[@popkillertvplus]

Yes, that's more of a question for Rakaa :D But him and Ev actually released two new songs last year as a single, "Conflict & Contradictions" & "The Singularity", they are streaming everywhere :) / Marcin

[@MrNexmoon]

Big shout out to Evidence

[@poolboyq9752]

cannot wait for the fly anakin album

[@akumaclardy5821]

I wonder if Enzo knows how dope of an artist his pops is.

[@MightyD18]

LATE.... But super Dope interview!! EV / LA ALL DAY!!

[@popkillertvplus]

Thank you so much!! Salute from Poland! / Marcin

[@gru1987x]

Evidence to prawdziwy mc 🙌

[@eliogotti2948]

Wow wow wow evidence I am so proud of you you've come a long way my brother you really truly have and there's nothing wrong with being you and being what you wanted to be this time good luck and hope you're nothing but success in the best whatever you put your hands on I do believe you deserve it and you have earned it and you have wrote or no coattails and you put yourself out there and I know it's out of your comfort zone but hey you're going to be doing just fine you're going to be all that and a lot more with you want to have just keep your head up and keep the drive going you got it and there's nothing they can do about it that you jump on the bandwagon and be right there and be happy for you and I'm nothing but happy for you and whatever you put your hands on that be successful evidence forever come on now

[@GoodxJ]

E-V! 🧩 🐿 Poland represent! ✌️

[@daniellemenio6381]

Time bending

[@fabrykahitow8945]

Mega👍👍👍

[@este4955]

Dwie pierwsze płyty Dilated Peoples słuchane do dziś.

[@janaenae1338]

❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 We are all the same person experiencing life in a bunch of different bodies which means that every person that you meet is really YOU living in another body!!! You see, you are interacting with YOURSELF at all times and once you realize this you can achieve UNITY✨🙏✨

[@bff6434]

No rainbows needed thanx

[@mpchead621]

@@bff6434 who doesn't like rainbows?

[@daniellemenio6381]

Video coming soon.

[@janaenae1338]

✨🌷✨

[@israelshmueli7203]

Gza

[@mrbravo9473]

I'm surprised he showed his son

[@akillaonwax]

Ev dozgonny props

[@janaenae1338]

Hi handsome man❤️🙋🏻‍♀️❤️☀️🌈🌎❤️

[@TheGohthecrow]

Should've asked if he voted for biden

[@GoodxJ]

Lol why ? Hope he didn’t! 😂 haha