Pusha T Breaks Down the Difference Between Kanye West and Pharrell as Producers | The Tonight Show

Pusha T talks about the origins of his name, becoming a dad and working with Kanye West and Pharrell on his new album It's Almost Dry.
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[@jcp2017]

Push is such a chill guy for being such a cold-blooded artist lol

[@mrnicewatch8877]

🤣🤣

[@ymanextremez9805]

Adonis is your son let that boy come home, deadbeat mf playing lorded patr

[@taffygore6285]

The Robb report of the snot

[@Mavrock954]

Its the chill ones that really be bout that life lmao

[@Hiceeu]

The joker of the industry

[@delsmontgomery]

He handled the meaning of "Pusha" and "it's almost dry" so freakin smoothly lol. Love how he carries himself.

[@delsmontgomery]

@Aliyah Roberts shut up scammer

[@cyrusgill1594]

So intelligent knows what to say he didn’t mention the drug reference

[@Howard_R]

Well hold on now, maybe Jimmy knows what's up and Push was actually referring to wet paint, and not freshly cooked crack cocaine.

[@stefan_4508]

@@Howard_R double entendre

[@Howard_R]

@@stefan_4508 Mmmm I don't know. Wordplay isn't really Push's style.

[@travisrattle1862]

"do things in the street" pusha tryna avoid talking about coke is hilarious

[@travisrattle1862]

This guy really didnt like my comment

[@tinicoleofficial]

🤣

[@andrewchatmon]

😅

[@aman7525]

He is so polished. He has mastered the media game in my opinion.

[@i.inaculo9782]

20 plus years in the game, his not only polished media wise but everything wise.

[@dmoney1148]

You heard how he explained his album title? 😂😂😂😂 That boy good 😂

[@metaphoria3]

Especially considering all the land mines he has to navigate

[@bonkiozz]

@@dmoney1148 yeah that was clever as fuck😭

[@Sophia-fg2dq]

He’s leng

[@ec-3po]

Pusha finally able to shine. He deserves all the respect and success

[@BackseatJuice]

Very good album. 👏👏👏👏

[@braylonlewis8706]

Yeah, kinda weird TBH. Been hearing his name since 9 year old in elementary and now 22. I guess it take success time to realize.

[@AntistarSessions]

What do you mean able to shine? He been shining his whole career never misses 😂

[@hskte]

@@luiggigarcia9837 RIP drake, he wanted it *laughs*

[@Logic7]

@@braylonlewis8706 Imagine being 33 & remembering when him & his brother 1st came out at 12, I’ve listened to him for 20 years which is crazy to me… But he’s been successful just not as much as others cause he’s a hip hop purist & not a mainstream rapper

[@OrangeCosmonaut]

Amazing that people like Pusha, Kanye & Pharrell can still be finding so much success after 20 years. How many artists from the 60s were still making hits in the 80s??

[@robbiehart9320]

whilst it is amazing, we also have so much access to so much content now that its a lot easier to stay relevant. granted theres still only a certain amount of airtime on Radio and TV etc but with how the internet is nowadays if you can manage to create a niche for yourself and keep developing, you're likely to ride that wave for a while as long as you play your cards righht, compared to the artists back in the 60s etc not to take away from Push, Kanye and Pharrell because all three are icons of the game

[@jjmuse75]

A lot actually. Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Paul McCarthy, Aretha Franklin, Isley Brothers, Patty Labelle, Johnny Taylor, The Rolling Stones and many many more.

[@eeshankumar1211]

@@jjmuse75 bob dylan

[@inigo9000]

Isley Brothers, Temptations, O’jays, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana, Bee Gees and many many more. And even though hiphop Will allways be my first love , Kanye & Pharrel haven’t even made music that’s half as good as these

[@WorldwideTimmy]

@@inigo9000 They’re literally responsible for how music sounds today. The Neptunes early 2000 pop run and Kanye’s way of producing paved the way for everything. Doja Cat, Drake, Travis Scott Etc…

[@C4inthehouse]

Jimmy: What does “It’s Almost Dry” mean? Pusha: 😏

[@Vageta1999]

If you know you know 😏

[@CamelJockey562]

What does it mean though? Lol

[@mikielee434]

RIGHT! 🤣🤣🤣

[@ayjohnnyboy]

@@CamelJockey562 Pepsi reference

[@gooner3681]

@@CamelJockey562 when youre packing and your towel is still wet from having a shower so you gotta wait for it to dry

[@PCStricklandMMA]

Push handled the "what does its almost dry mean?" well. lmao

[@Thewizard_2]

Yeah i know forsure that it doesn't mean that, 😂😂😂 but i don't think that the real meaning will go well with such audience

[@PCStricklandMMA]

@Cora Waller fight me

[@MYNAMEISKLAY]

@@Thewizard_2 I actually liked how Jimmy made a painting reference.

[@pennythug1473]

I mean, it is lowkey a double entendre. Pusha was smart to give the artistic meaning though.

[@ryanodonnell455]

yeah lmao this man along with like griselda and a few others are really keeping coke rap afloat and this is clearly a reference to that haha

[@stellar1252]

I love the way this guy carries himself and his demeanor! Legendary rapper too.

[@jwbartel6]

@Aisha Stone kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYGvnWqLnNuogqc

[@SheltonHill]

They just can't understand or fathom my demeanor Unapproachable appearance to how I pack the ninas

[@demun3857]

I salute pusha t for bringing the streets to mainstream and making it acceptable with the streets and mainstream do what you do blacknifices...

[@user-ge2kl9cf6g]

Mann he grew up in a Virginia suburb

[@BootyWonka]

blacknifices? where did the n come from?

[@demun3857]

@@BootyWonka spell check Blacknificent...

[@chillhomie7]

That was a terrible summary of what pusha does. You could say it’s artistic/abstract street rap

[@user-ge2kl9cf6g]

@@chillhomie7 abstract street rap? Cmon bro are you trying to gentrify street music 😭😭😭💀

[@johnblaze2688]

Pusha has so much decorum. The way he carries himself... you can tell he is wise, experienced in this media/music shit and plays the game, without letting the game play him. His new album is COLDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD.

[@SDSOverfiend]

He’s 44. He’s a vet

[@jefferyhigh245]

I cant stop listening to his album, to me it is fresh, cool, dope, great production and lyrics, it got everything

[@corbo2765]

100%

[@Logic7]

Yeah bro, the only stumbles are the features minus Jay & “Call My Bluff”

[@jefferyhigh245]

@@Logic7 I love call my bluff, Uzi and Don features Are not great, you right

[@tinicoleofficial]

Shit definitely slaps! I even made a painting based off of the album cover

[@cmooreHD]

I’ve been a fan for basically 20 years.. I would never ever think to see Push on something like Jimmy … EVER!

[@taffygore6285]

Wasn’t he there last time with Daytona ?

[@cmooreHD]

@@astr0sauce never knew. Sorry everyone.

[@rickeybernard8156]

@@cmooreHD you are good. The internet is wide.

[@boogiedownbronx73]

Hate fallon

[@Axeloy]

This is actually one of the best interviews I’ve seen from Jimmy Fallon in soooo many years

[@hanoj87]

Agreed. They both seem so comfortable

[@LordTreeko]

People talk shit on Jimmy CONSTANTLY, but Jimmy is a musician, and he has nothing but LOVE and RESPECT for all musicians AND artists he has on the show. Sometimes he may not say much, but the love is still there man. He has the best artists in the industry for a reason. HE HAS THE FUCKING ROOTS FOR A REASON. Yall can hate on him for Celeb shit, but when he has any artist on there... enjoy it and listen. This one was just banter, but the love and admiration was there. Been a fan of Jimmy since SNL, and will continue to support him.

[@DonGarments]

Dat boy Push danced around those questions just as eloquently as he does on his songs 😂🔥

[@navers87]

Love King Push. He has had incredible intros to his albums (all down to Ye), King Push and especially If You Know You Know, one of the best ever.

[@dontworry9732]

One of the best ever for talking about the same content ? Smoking crack my guy

[@danieldoan1707]

Hope Jimmy understands how hip-hop and the streets was waiting for this album. And it’s finally Dry.

[@jwbartel6]

@Tom Joshua kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYGvnWqLnNuogqc

[@amazoninternationalemploye8898]

I LOVE the cover art. I haven't seen anything like it in ANY GENRE of music. Glad to see King Push making the late night circuit!!

[@briikc]

Made by sterling ruby 🙌

[@wernick2249]

its quite similar to the new abnormal by the strokes

[@ffwlpe]

i wouldn't say it in ANY GENRE but yeah amazing cover. so mesmerizing i wish i had the vinyl.

[@callanc3925]

Daytona cover art was dope too

[@SofaKingSuite10]

The man that turned drake from a dad to a great father ...we salute! 😁

[@theglobalentrypodcast836]

The code switch and double entendres in main stream are immaculate.

[@jasonwilliams4718]

“Is there a meaning behind the word Pusha?” Push has to come up with a politically correct answer lol

[@funak2000]

That was hilarious

[@camthrendyle]

Pusha ton of the shit that make ya nose run!

[@ye23.]

He still said it without saying it directly…

[@Hmm-ex4rw]

@@ye23. hi ye

[@gilfordmccormack8140]

He gave the loose meaning lol😂😂😂.

[@N0va]

Fallon really crushed this interview. Great questions and vibe.

[@isaiahdewberry6924]

The stuff push raps about is not a reflection on how nice he seems😭

[@voodoornb]

Rappers are actors

[@BorderlinePimp]

@@voodoornb not all

[@juiceplanet147]

You would never think the fashion week super models of the snort tons of coke either. 😏

[@munneypte4511]

He's a grown man. Plus if you ever met real high level street cats they are some of the most lowkey chill dudes..u ever heard J Prince interviews?

[@Stoic_Mic]

Real Gs don’t throw their weight around unnecessarily everywhere they go…they got that same calm demeanor in high pressure situations too. Its people who tryna prove they something they not that do all the extra ish. There’s a time and place for everything

[@BMDubsKid]

Pusha is a straight up legend

[@ava-jl1ll]

Humble dude and oh so talented

[@itsrealkenna]

Pusha T is the kind of success story that encourages me as a underground artist with a small following. Seeing how he’s developed his skills and slowly blown up after seizing each and every opportunity he’s been giving has been inspirational! Mans has quickly become a mainstay in the industry and for good reason. Dude is too nice! I know if I put in the work, I can reach a larger audience some day too, but for now, I’m happy being a supporter. My turn will come too. Salute to Pusha T🔥

[@MarkHallOfFame]

Same bro…Same!!!

[@sidewalksurfer96]

@Meyer Aliyeh right?? these new fans don't know nothing

[@atillaatescosar5947]

Wow I was kind of shocked how good Jimmy’s questions and overall vibe as a interviewer was during this! He asked the right questions and didn’t overshadow, much better than his earlier stuff!!

[@veritasnumquamperit1421]

Pusha T = Push A Ton you’re welcome 😉 shoutout to Push for giving the most polished Tonight Show response to that question 👏🏾

[@303TAG303]

I thought it would mean Pusha Terror, after he said he used to go by terror

[@messcott4849]

@@303TAG303 or the T standing for Terrance too since that’s his first name fuck it he’s a rapper let’s just say it’s a triple entendre to his name and has multiple meanings 😂😂

[@niraaa_az]

i guess pusha as in pusher (or coke dealer)

[@brandoncohen3606]

i love this dude, seems mad humble for a coke dealer lmao, nah i LOVE pusha's music. clipse was goat

[@andreamadden9153]

😠 Hi Brandon Cohen Fuk what you saying it here 😠 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXTMkmuArKlgp7c mejores 😠 2 (elecciones ) 9.5/0 3( culturales ) 9.3/10 Son unos de los mejores conciertos , no puede ir pero de tan solo verlos desde pantalla, se que estuvo Sorprendente . .;

[@FOOTSTEPS_OF_A_KING]

I remember seeing push perform live at Made In America a few years ago. Man puts on a show.

[@Viraltv247]

Push is a cool guy I’d buy coke from him any day

[@samurileverest8897]

😂 😂 😂 SAME

[@gilfordmccormack8140]

Lol😂😂😂

[@TheMegaStPatrickShow]

Big facts 😂😂😂

[@bennyce5430]

🏆😄👍

[@rickeybernard8156]

As long as it's not diet 😂

[@lenny_skywalker]

I love how every Pusha T interview is the same with his response. Never nothing new, just him being him. Album is 🔥 btw lol

[@frednukes]

Probably my favorite album of the year thus far! Such a chill dude!

[@johnwaltman8673]

The “TV Version” of “It’s Almost Dry” deserves a standing ovation! 👏🏽 👏🏽👏🏽

[@x_VineM_x]

Lookn for this comment lol

[@iamHoraceKnight]

😂😂😂😂

[@SDSOverfiend]

“It’s Almost Dry” Double entendre’s. 1) When you sell weight wet it’s called “Ready Rock” cause it’s almost dry. 2) This album is a masterpiece…. A Painting so to speak that will soon dry then it will go on sale Pusha played it so safe… 💯💪🏾

[@artlifexoxox7926]

Bro how he explained the album cover to jimmy 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 love pusha

[@jasonpizarr]

Jimmy thought it was about a painting 💀💀💀

[@InfamousAWJ]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 HILARIOUS bro. I love Pusha.

[@ivanm9180]

Pusha t made a great album

[@chrisman3431]

The album is incredible

[@deuvankesar5335]

I still feel like the general audience don't give Push the respect he deserves. Push is a very respected artist in the community, you shouldn't be shocked if he has Jay Z features or if Dr. Dre invited him etc

[@yungsteezy]

Ong, people must not remember Clipse and his contributions to the game

[@deuvankesar5335]

@@yungsteezy Yeah and the way he bodied Drake 😂

[@Sophia-fg2dq]

I think because jay z is so secretive nowadays,he’s almost retired so to get a song from him now is quite surprising

[@deuvankesar5335]

@@Sophia-fg2dq Yeah that's true, but I think Jimmy did it in a general sense

[@therealyungkari]

@@yungsteezy it’s probably a bunch of middle aged people, why would they know who Clipse is 🤣

[@VKZMUSIC]

Yoo Pusha is mad chill and funny, love it

[@MRKNIGHT707]

Yea It’s Almost Dry is DEFINITELY all about painting a masterpiece😂🧢

[@coolchris8900]

I didnt know he was so laid back. I see why him and Kanye get along. & the Jay Z access really proved he that guy. He have casual convos w Jay 😂

[@musicaldoge9412]

Honestly probably the most respectful interview I’ve seen with Push, not cuz he’s other interviews are bad, but they always focus on the other ppl, Ye, Pharrell, Cudi. This one actually felt like it was ab Pusha and the album itself.

[@lozarkderccy3254]

He seems so chill, love that about him

[@mra.4466]

😂 He skated over that question. he ain’t tryna talk about coke on Jimmy Fallon.

[@detailsmove]

this album is gonna win a Grammy for rap album of the year

[@Project-Aries]

I was personally waiting for the Joker scene when he was on a talk show with Di Nero. Salute to Push.

[@messcott4849]

That’s fire that you brought that up since that’s basically a huge inspiration on this album he was watching The Joker film on mute while making the album and throughout the album you catch the laughing ad-libs and bars about Joker too good man 🔥🔥

[@corbo2765]

Wonderful human being. And that album slaps! Keep pushin.

[@mommasitayoung148]

PUSHER T! So good to see ya Music out and love you ! ❤️U made it King ! 👌🏾on The Tonight Show “ Jimmy Fallon. Welcome PUSH .

[@coadymacmillan2759]

“Pusha”

[@smashboogietheilladelic5740]

Dope segment!

[@williamwolfxrivera2418]

😏😏

[@paolabueso]

He seems like such a charismatic person. I’d love to see more of him in the media and getting interviewed! 😀✨

[@mydasmurray]

Pusha had to have that alternate name meaning lined up for the jimmy fallon show tho 😂

[@jordanweber5351]

He interviewing Push like he’s a brand new up and coming rapper 🤣

[@jamaican4justice594]

Such a humble soul

[@megavore97]

My fav MC, DAYTONA was amazing and this new album is 🔥

[@Goatchild90]

Pusha put in so much work and now he's on the damn Tonight Show. Legend.

[@thescoobymike]

Breakfast Club got more listeners than the Tonight Show

[@Goatchild90]

@@thescoobymike because people listen to tv shows

[@thescoobymike]

@@Goatchild90 yeah! Most people lookin at their phones while the TV plays in the background.

[@Goatchild90]

@@thescoobymike This show comes on at midnight lol are you stupid or something

[@HotStrange]

One of the all time greats right there. The new album is fantastic.

[@elizabethhope8121]

"i'll just email him" 😂

[@wasttime2208]

Kanye sounded so tired in "dreaming of the past" damn I almost feel bad

[@jwalls1223]

THATS WHAT MADE IT BETTER , (THE PAIN) , HE SOUNDED EXACTLY LIKE WHAT HE WAS SPEAKING ON..

[@Vageta1999]

Nah that nigga sounded like he had a cold. It’s such a Kanye move to not come back around and re-record it lol

[@ldm2622]

@@jwalls1223 facts bro exactly what ive been telling ppl

[@thomasnelson5758]

Listening to the lyrics it makes perfect sense. Both his verses on the album were centered around the divorce and custody battles, dude sounded exhausted, as, you know, divorce and custody battles do

[@sukidawter]

I’ve never seen Pusha T on any tonight show. Tremendous!

[@ncpmadhead]

One of the best albums I have ever heard. Incredible

[@JerkyJones100]

I listened to the whole album yesterday and it is freaking amazing. It is a rap masterpiece!

[@hearyeitskingj]

Pusha T one of the Best to Do it!

[@smeckerosss]

The most hilarious thing I ever heard is Pusha trying to explain on TV “almost dry” reference ….lmao

[@kakaimar1]

Later, backstage…. Jimmy: Good looking out Push, what do I owe you? uuhnff

[@zionlake7973]

It is the end of April. Snoop released BODR, Latto released 777, Pusha T released its almost dry,easily my top 3 Rap albums Released in 2022 so far, & now we got Kendrick on deck next month! Hip-hop is alive & well folks!

[@geeknsneaks]

Yup now I’m just waiting on Smino, Freddie Gibbs, Kendrick, J.I.D, Ari Lennox and Westside Boogie.

[@vn5774]

Denzel's MMESYF and Conway's GDMM are better

[@eelamite]

no one'll just casually say "jim" the way P said it. rolls of the tongue so nice too

[@mokaLARE]

Two great producers, an excellent rapper still relevant after all those years… that combo makes a really good album!

[@saugattimilsina3013]

His new album is a work of art.

[@artlifexoxox7926]

Im glad he didnt go into full detail of what his name or the albums name meant Lmaoooo😁❄️❄️👃

[@beemayle3395]

Push is the coolest cat in interviews and then on records he's a straight killer i love it!!!! Push is the fn man and It's Almost Dry is a classic!!!

[@alphabarry4115]

I love how he answered how he got the name "Pusha-T" 😏

[@dersupra]

757 represent! This album is home...He says Brambleton Ave on the first song.... i was like damn, this gone be a banger. the entire album is a banger....

[@fwm-Alexanderforde]

I find it hilarious how he had to give a politically correct answer to the album title and his rap name explanations. As if they both aren’t coke references 🤣

[@3oznut]

POV: ur reading the endless comments about push’s demeanour and how he answered the album title question

[@raychrismusic]

pusha t is so menacing but has a wonderful energy lol

[@seanmics9537]

The album is dope I’ve bumped this whole album back to back

[@chrisarias1045]

bumped😂😂 good one

[@fybianfyablo5852]

Great interview! Push is such a legend! Need to check out this album!

[@davidj.r.6657]

Absolutely love this man

[@KObreezyDMV]

Push reminds me of Franklin from Snowfall. Lol super mellow & well spoken.

[@aydenbelcourt6035]

It was interesting listening to how two different producers work.

[@hannibalwolf1]

That track" scrape it off" , straight 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯💯💯💯💯🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@kristinarodriguez5652]

757!! 🔥 will always be a legend

[@ngoni266]

Of course he was born Friday 13th 😂

[@stylelibre]

Is it just me to find it weird that Jimmy invite every hyped artists for just like 5 minute small talk and then thank you for coming always come back 🤣🤣

[@irh1738]

Damn props for getting Push on here….5 ⭐️ General 🙌

[@nestdneb]

Glad to see Pusha getting some recognition!

[@aes1007]

Push is an absolute SNIPER! 🤌🏼🤌🏼🔥🔥

[@billy2069]

pusha t watering down what =its almost dry means is hilarious

[@CREEDO.]

damnnnnnnnn pusha why don't you jus chill wimme man bro - Pharell Williams

[@King-Killa-Ca]

King Push 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@MrRitchieD]

Push has worked with legends his whole career. He’s incredibly underrated

[@-edu4314]

He cleaned up every answer to all those questions.

[@757_Al]

King push! From the 757! Va Beach!

[@8j811]

Love you pusha t

[@SmokeOne89]

I was born on Friday the 13th as well. King Push with another dope album.

[@kennygreen6800]

It's definitely a masterpiece

[@bankheadpolo]

I find this ironic jimmy Fallon ask Pusha t what do you think they call me jimmy or Jim and push said Jim this was year ago now Pusha T And Jim Jones got this back and forth thing going on idk just kinda weird other than that good interview

[@rashb3994]

That was interesting insight. He's able to get straight to the point yet still give the small details.

[@janaenae1338]

Cutttiiieees!!!!!😍😍😍😍