Talib Kweli And El-P Talk Run The Jewels 4, Killer Mike, Company Flow, & Rawkus | People's Party

[@uproxx]

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[@DurdensVision]

Thank you for the Time Stamps.

[@uproxx]

@@DurdensVision We got you!

[@mojojojo815]

A lot of us been waiting on this conversation! Thank you El-P. Thank you Talib.

[@tonyphonehome1]

great interview. but that sidekick does not get half the references.

[@gaming6feetunder925]

@@uproxx yoooo we need Aesop Rock, Slug since you're giving a shout out to underground legends

[@yonnihils]

Finally a proper length El-P interview conducted by one someone who knows what they’re talking about! Thanks, Uproxx, this is one of the best interviews I’ve seen!

[@uproxx]

G R A T I T U D E

[@manatee_flips6811]

Ap serious high five 🖐🏼

[@johanskold8890]

There are some good Run The Jewels interviews.

[@dwolivas]

Every RTJ interview is incredible because of Mike and Jaime. This one was incredible because of the interviewer... and also Jaime

[@thisnameztaken]

Johan Sköld yeah I’m sure but original comment was strictly about el-p. Guy had a whole career before rtj and I was happy to hear him speak on it. Not like when killer mike was on Rogan and he was like, “just had run the jewels on” dafuq..

[@luiscontreras1508]

Thank you for the refreshing jewels of understanding being a creative and going for it, for the love of going for it, no matter what the outcome.✌

[@dmacsk8noh8]

He has worked super hard for his status. Say word

[@DuckDodgers345]

Word.....alot of blood, sweat & tears was put into El's work so the recognition now is well deserved.

[@marxman300]

Company Flow - Funcrusher plus 💪🏾💪🏾

[@wormsali]

Fantastic Damage🤘🏿

[@MechaHood]

PUT COMPANY FLOW BACK ON GOOGLE PLAY PLZZZ

[@forevershampoo]

I found a vintage box of el producto cigars and was like shit el-p I wonder if that was the inspiration

[@uproxx]

Shout to People’s Party for bringing that knowledge!

[@forevershampoo]

UPROXX Video word

[@ArachnidZero]

Bro, this Ted talk called "what I learned from my white grandchildren" goes deep on why modern white kids are fearful of engagement in dialogues about race and how they are basically being taught that it's disrespectful but on a subliminal level.

[@00ABBITT00]

DefJux for life.

[@Arc-Obsidian]

From now on only rappers can interview rappers.

[@chandrastar5939]

Lol. Yh Talib got the aptitude for it. He's an exceptional interviewer.

[@bonappletea7294]

In a perfect world, & same for any other art form! Just another reason why the podcast era is the best thing to happen to media in a minute.

[@HashimWarren]

Wow, facts

[@vinniecousinofvito6401]

Real rap artist for that matter

[@MrMaddzkillz]

Unless that interviewer is Nardwuar

[@Min-kp7ei]

Talib is SUPER on point with the white underground Hov & Bjork comparisons. El-P is undeniably a legend for his solo/group/production works.

[@wormsali]

Yea that Bjork comparison is on point

[@thcrtn]

Hes a pisces... Nuff said.

[@haundelmaitoole9868]

U dj?

[@ReasonableVoice]

I love El-P. This dude is competing with rappers and producers who haven't even been born yet.

[@uproxx]

What a great quote. Love that.

[@ReasonableVoice]

@@uproxx Thanks! Loving the podcast so far too -- going to listen to the MURS one next. So... is Talib going to be on the RTJ album then? 👀

[@michaelbell4930]

Producers from the year 2049 probably.

[@suleimanmustafa1473]

Rappers from the future will travel back in time to try kill El-P

[@kevinscott59]

Voice of Reason The same could be said for Bigg Jus.Ridiculously innovative and steadfastly anti-corporate. Unfortunately he doesn't receive as much pub for whatever reason.

[@YepOkay]

El-P is the real deal. I've been to hundreds of shows and he's one of the few that really amazed me after-the-fact by just schmoozing with fans a bit in a way that felt incredibly genuine. Sounds dorky, but I'll never forget his attitude that night. Edit: This was in fucking IOWA no less. The thing people not from the midwest don't realize is that we KNOW we're from the midwest. We're not naive. We like good music too. When people like El-P show us love, it means that much more.

[@IbelieveinJesusAmen]

I was tripping when I saw the Cedar Rapids orchestra pay tribute to Dilla a la Miguel....

[@soulfireclash2882]

Copywrite was always the same too. With being cool after shows back in the day. Would always chat it up or freestyle.

[@SonnyMeadows]

Saw Ev from DP in Iowa City. His voice was a lil diff but good show😂

[@redespiritu161]

"Well, as Bjork once said: 'hhHHHeeehhhh...'"

[@DynastyLuminous46]

I fucking read this as it came up in the vid.

[@SonnyDisco]

I still have my El-P rookie card stuck in my bicycle spokes.

[@dirtporcelain]

The illusion is broke, all cock gobblers misspoke

[@NestedVideoProductions]

Is that you Sole?!

[@rhettstraube2559]

Boom!

[@0oidiedinatimemachineo024]

@@Anonymousdeletedaccount... its a el p line from a song on the Company Flow album. Can't remember which song though lol

[@adamsd86]

Yes! Why is that particular line so memorable?

[@fairplayterrific147]

Cannibal Ox In The Cold Vein CLASSIC EL-P

[@roninblax]

Greatest album of all time? That and psycho-social from Jedi mind tricks?

[@reason2910]

Better than rtj imo

[@manwh0re1]

I wish someone would ask el-p about crafting the beats for that album. His mindset, what sort of records he was sampling, where he was getting his inspiration from etc. Because that is one of the BEST produced hip hop albums of all time imo.

[@roninblax]

@@Eric-vh3ur when VBD dropped I wasn't mature enough to get it so it sat for about 4 years until I picked it up again and was mind blown. The fact that Mr. Len does a skit makes it even more amazing. Both are classics imo, but its Psycho by a nose for me. I can't really get down with anything after VBD or any army of the Pharoahs.

[@roninblax]

@@Eric-vh3ur I was anything Def Jux for years, labor days, funcrusher, fantastic damage, I'll sleep when your dead, weathermen(not def Jux but I know you get it). Also anything rhymesayers, stones throw or molemen; Madlib and Vakill were in heavy rotation. If it was on the radio I wasn't hearing it, but because of that attitude I missed out on so much great music.

[@xXNoFateXx]

El-P talking about hugging his mom was the most G shit that Ive ever heard in a Hip-Hop oriented interview.

[@monroejones6129]

I NEED to hear that El-P and Zach record. Shit would be wild! Especially during that era that they were staying together.

[@uproxx]

We all need that

[@codywallace3041]

You can tell these two have so much respect for each other. Love this interview.

[@uproxx]

U get it

[@discoprotection]

The part where they talk about rap fans who don't have empathy for the black community is really interesting. I grew up on hip-hop and public enemy, krs one, etc... and because of that I have a better understanding of a culture that I otherwise wouldn't know (being white). That hit home for me hearing them discuss that

[@danielwellner7004]

I always think about this. I met a bunch of friends from South Jersey, who were into rap, and had no empathy or understanding of Black America and I just can't understand how. I hope you see this 4 years after you posted the orig comment. But I totally get what you're saying

[@discoprotection]

@@danielwellner7004 i see it homie

[@nicknice2159]

Funcrusher still gets played in 2019 .....................3x daily

[@MegaFlorest]

Great album...but 3x a day?! 20+ years of music since then...you need to branch out.

[@drokillakush5116]

Understandable, one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time, in my humble opinion

[@seltic13]

You must be entirely too fucking nice.

[@AlexGarcia-ul4fi]

@@seltic13 el the don digital pass it on to the right!

[@MrBjnelson]

Daily dosage.

[@fexcab]

"If empathy and connection doesn't come with it then what's the GD point?"

[@uproxx]

facts

[@lauderdale77]

Felix Caballero thats the line

[@persistentconsistency]

I love El-P for this comment, along with this entire interview's worth of is perspective. Talib, Jasmine and the entire crew have really brought us something special with this podcast. Made my 2-hour drive to Ochem class a lot easier today!

[@daviddavidson1761]

Random thought: They're going to mar the album if they talk too much about Trump on it though. There is a point of over saturation and the U.S. public is far past that.

[@CarlosHernandez-rl2wg]

Great interview Kweli. I actually met EL-P back during a "I'll Sleep When You're Dead" tour show in Gainesville, FL. Pretty down to earth guy. I got a picture with him and an autograph for my Funcrusher Plus album copy. I still remember shaking his hand and saying "Thanks for all the music. Best of luck in everything you do. And best of luck with your label.". I could see on his face that the label comment registered as an empty compliment (He wasn't angry. He just sighed and said "Thanks".). I then shortly found out that Definitive Jux was to shut down. I also remember seeing Beezy from DEHH waiting for his turn in line behind me and EL complimenting their show (I had no idea about DEHH at the time). Good to see EL is still doing good after all these years (Healthwise, and musicially). Definitely looking forward to RTJ 4.

[@tubamilk1]

Carlos Hernandez man I was at that same show! Humble dude man. Got to meet him afterwards and got his autograph.

[@RedVogt]

Only checked uproxx channel 8 times this morning waiting for this episode!

[@fairplayterrific147]

W😄RD!

[@uproxx]

Let us know what you think!

[@fairplayterrific147]

@@uproxx This Was Such A NEEDED Interview The People's Party Is Where It's At!!!!

[@fairplayterrific147]

@@uproxx This Was A Much NEEDED Interview! The People's P🎉RTY Is Where It's At!!!!!

[@AlchemyCAWS]

El-P always look like an undercover cop.

[@reedstoltz5112]

He would get along with Kenny Beats

[@trile6243]

@@reedstoltz5112 💀

[@DS-nq1dg]

He did play one with Everlast on Prince Paul's Prince of Thieves!

[@peterross3411]

Del S. He’s not on that.

[@dirtporcelain]

@@peterross3411 He's not on the album but he plays one of the cops along side Everlast in the video kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHi0l4xrr6x-gJI jump to 6:41 in that video to see him at the door next to Everlast.

[@Fluxwithit]

El-p proving to me that my long time fandom of his was not ill placed lol. Such a great interview and the way they tackled some very serious topics in a real an honest way... just excellent.

[@mzjulesghouls]

I think he planned this "comeback" 20 yrs ago. Not that RTJ isn't killing it, they are... but El is releasing his old stuff now on streaming sites... people might actually be ready for it this time. ;-) Brilliant, visionary hero of mine. A mench!

[@fairplayterrific147]

Nas & EL-P Should DEFinitely Make A Track Both Dad's Jazz Musicians Both Created Game Changing CLASSIC ALBUM(S) And Continue To Improve.... Mass Appeal Make It Happen....

[@kristophermoffatt6071]

We need a Marlon Craft and EL-P album, Old New York meets New New York.

[@fairplayterrific147]

@@kristophermoffatt6071 Quality

[@LouieV6]

@@kristophermoffatt6071 Marlon definitely needs to be mentioned more. He's underrated as hell.

[@Sean-fu3oi]

My favourite MC, my favourite producer. If that shit happened I'd be doing backflips.

[@AMOKIAN]

Nas on ELP beats……..Faaaaaaaaaaak shut it all down….

[@michaelyahner6695]

subbed instantly. this interview was executed excellently. the dynamic between talib and jasmin is tuned just right and keeps the flow of the interview fresh. the trip into race and culture was handled honestly and intelligent, you get what empathy is supposed to mean when jaime speaks on it. thanks for the hip hop lesson, I’ll have lots to backlog while I wait for rtj4 to drop

[@uproxx]

We appreciate you!

[@harryballsonya5459]

That'd be super dope if RTJ went on tour with Rage

[@rexarstrongheart]

And Wu-Tang

[@drglnc69]

@emcee lama hawk then Rage a sell out? Ha! yep!!!! They gonna sell out EVERY damn show... now just sit back, relax and enjoy.

[@drglnc69]

@emcee lama hawk then you start by realizing what the "machine" is in this instance.. they aren't raging against the music industry...

[@thcrtn]

Is it me or does everyone see rjd2 when ppl type rtj ???

[@thcrtn]

@@drglnc69 you gotta step back and ask if its a tool or a weapon, and they said "the machine" not all machines... You have to use whats available to get the job done... Selling millions of albums that say the same thing... Works alot better than on one corner or in one cypher... But im sure you know this and only wanted to joke ;) no worries... Im not even saying this for you personally, some impressionable mind may read it and not have that sense of humor....

[@papanovembermusic]

El-P's story/journey is amazing. Rawkus was such a big deal for UK hip hop heads that liked their beats wonky.

[@kevinscott59]

papanovembermusic Yeah. Here in the states I felt the same way about Mo' Wax and Ninja Tune in the late '90s.

[@papanovembermusic]

@@kevinscott59 good stuff! I still love my hip hop and my 14 yr old keeps me on my toes with new directions in beats.

[@kevinscott59]

papanovembermusic I'm a huge fan of Kevin Martin(Techno Animal/Ice/The Bug) and Mick Harris(Napalm Death/Scorn/Lull). When I heard EL-P on that darkass ICE album in '98 I thought it was just perfect.

[@papanovembermusic]

@@kevinscott59 I was born and live in Birmingham so all that dense dark energy is very much part of the vibe here! Our city is ugly as sin so music is an escape from the post industrial bleak landscape. That said I love my city! I also love that music can be so particular but also so universal.

[@kevinscott59]

papanovembermusic That's dope.Not enough people take into account how the physical character of a town effects artists. I'm from Atlanta which has a ton of trees,and I remember Outkast talking about how that impacted the Dungeon Family sound. I think Black Sabbath are also from Birmingham.I remember Ozzy talking about the effects of the bleak industrial landscape on their music. Some of my favorite artists out the UK also included Throbbing Gristle(from Manchester),Test Dept.,Crass,Coil,Current 93 and Nurse With Wound.(Mostly cats from different parts of London.)

[@juniastainbank2920]

"If empathy and connection doesn't come with it, then what's the Goddamn point?" - Uncle El. (58:30)

[@AntoineMalveaux]

I've had the utmost respect for these two gentleman since I discovered their music(circa 01), phenomenal conversation.💯

[@uproxx]

Thanks!

[@AntoineMalveaux]

@@uproxx No problem, salute!

[@wormsali]

Same

[@davidinman2788]

What up man.

[@MrSpacecase35]

long live Def Jux. i want an album with Aesop and El

[@kristophermoffatt6071]

@Mike Dub I mean I'd like to see them come together to bring some of Eyedea's unfinished works to light, that'd be the best we could hope for in regards to them coming together on anything anytime soon.

[@kristophermoffatt6071]

@Mike Dub Omg we probably get shown the same videos via the youtube algorithms due to our shared music interests of EL-P; smh. You should get yourself some #SWOUP if you haven't already man.

[@kristophermoffatt6071]

@Mike Dub Oh shiet, took me a second, plus I haven't been on fb in a while lol. I can recognize that connection through Camu is stronger, but they ain't holding seances to make an album, EL-P did a shout out to Eyedea in the video for Angel Duster, and would be prime for production on the album alone.

[@LouieV6]

I think they still aren't on speaking terms.

[@MrSpacecase35]

@@LouieV6 sad. They were an awesome team. Rob Sonic is nice Hail Mary was funky but I still feel that El -P and Rock had better chemistry. That's just me

[@emceetv101]

I love these interviews! Would love to see: Bumpy Knuckles, DJ Quik, Havoc, DJ House Shoes, Redman

[@atcquentin]

Bumpy knuckles would be amazing, good call

[@drokillakush5116]

Good suggestions. Redman would be dope

[@King_Grizzly]

Redman

[@yaboi5047]

If you check out combat jack podcast, I believe he interviewed both, plus so many og's.

[@grizzboogie4791]

Never realized El p and Kevin Smith have the same voice til now

[@dustinsherman449]

Five minutes in I'm thinking to myself since when is silent Bob a Ginger

[@zezty4295]

W.t.f.you called it bro.too funny.

[@elbruces]

Now I need to hear Kevin Smith flow on a beat.

[@clarktownsend8991]

Props to Kweli wearing the Pumpkinhead hat in the spirit of Rawkus interview with El-P. RIP Pumpkinhead

[@brantub]

El-P was so on point in this interview. Appreciate your thoughts and your honesty dude.

[@uproxx]

Such a good talk between 2 legends. Thanks for tuning in!

[@eldavis3084]

El-P is the most talented white rapper ever. And one of the dopest producers.

[@nokiachad1733]

Him and Aesop Rock

[@adamquenano8563]

The NORTH Eminem is my favorite rapper but I agree, El-p,and Aesop are in my top 10

[@EvilVon777]

I'd throw Ill Bill in there too

[@MTWENTY]

Take white out of that sentence. He is one of the most talented rappers PERIOD

[@fossyradrock7077]

@@MTWENTY I agree. Hes just a rapper, theres no reason to be race obsessed and calling him a "white rapper". imagine saying "white jazz players" it would sound retarded.

[@toneriggz]

I met El-P in 2011 in Brooklyn. He was with Killer Mike. This is before RTJ and even RAP Music. I had no idea why they were hanging out but that was the beginning of a major run for both artists. Most importantly, El and Mike were both down to Earth dudes and were about the people. It's good to see people like that have success because you know it's well deserved.

[@gregorydavis5374]

This episode is so rad! Love the story about Zack De la Rocha. Superb show. Thanks

[@ricochetsixtyten]

I want a full documentary on El-P, such an influential dude

[@prickjamesbitch]

I miss RAWKUS records.

[@perryrodriguez]

Damn right

[@riminissi]

it was exciting times..

[@jtaylorny12306]

Soundbombing vol 2 was my underground hip hop starter kit.

[@BryanWalla]

Me too. I heard that and never looked back.

[@andrewfreeman88]

Soundbombing 1 was better though

[@michaelelliott2194]

I woke up early for this. Love EL-P and love this podcast. Hope you get Willie D or Scarface (or both) on soon!

[@fairplayterrific147]

YES!

[@uproxx]

Both are def on the list!

[@fairplayterrific147]

@@uproxx YESSSIR!

[@fernandoreyes680]

Scarface would be great

[@reason2910]

Is sir menelik still alive?

[@ProfessorCDO]

Love to see how much of a fan Talib is for El-P and acknowledging his career. Just too dope

[@ilovemikerogers]

These dudes are so much of an influence on my growing up. I'm from ATL so I could have only dreamed Killer Mike would join all this later. Rawkus changed my life man. I'm not a rapper, DJ, anything, but that shit made me move to NYC with no job. I just wanted to be in the city and to be around people like this. Rage Against the Machine was my bigtime mind changing group growing up. Their first self titled album & DJ Shadow's Endtroducing are still my favorite albums ever made. When Zack appeared and dropped that shit on Lyricist Lounge it was so amazing to send me more into that world. It was the cross between both worlds for me. I always knew Zack worked with Roni Size, Shadow, El-P back then and only a few songs got out and I always wish I could have heard more. Props to Talib for asking that question. I grew up in ATL on 'Kast, Goodie Mob, Field Mob, LaFace Records, etc all that while also being obsessed with the 8 Steps to Perfection buggin' like Rwanda type NYC backpacker scene made Run The Jewels turn into the craziest group. In my imagination they'd only get together if I won the lottery and put that shit together lol. I may not always agree Talib but I'll always respect his opinions. I love how relevant El-P has always been. To me he's the Trent Reznor or Maynard James Keenan of hip hop, love it or hate you still have to respect it.

[@jabiggie]

Jesus that Bjork bit at 21:40 almost killed me

[@mmmyeah7]

😂 his reply is jokes......sipping his drink mmmmm well as Bjork once said hahahaha could watch this on repeat for ages nice one

[@atticusrex9468]

Thank you King

[@jaimemartinez2528]

2 Hip-Hop legends that help out Rawkus and the New York underground on the map. Salute to these 2 G.O.A.T.'s Talib Kweli and El Producto

[@dirtporcelain]

Love watching people that know their shit interview people I wanna see interviewed. 1 and a half hours went by so fast.

[@fairplayterrific147]

"Patriotism" From Soundbombing 2 Album One Of My Favorite Songs EVER EL-P Really Delivered On That....

[@jaimemartinez2528]

Absolutely!! The hottest joint in Soundbar 2

[@jaimemartinez2528]

Soundbombing 2

[@fairplayterrific147]

@@jaimemartinez2528 It's A Classic But For Me I Wouldn't Consider It The Best Track. There's Too Many Stellar Tracks On That Compilation. Hell Eminem And EL-P Should Link Up To Do A Track Run The Jewelz Vs. Bad Meets Evil Maaaaan.......😲

[@jaimemartinez2528]

And That's fair my brother. You are 100 percent right, there are way too many to say that this is the best song. I just said it because El-P said it in the song lol

[@fexcab]

Went in the way back machine for that one

[@zamplify]

no one shouts out Fat Boys anymore

[@uproxx]

Thank you so much for saying this! 🙏

[@lamentate07]

Their debut is a hip-hop classic.

[@Playam]

One of the most interesting interviews I've heard that I can remember. Fantastic musicians.

[@uproxx]

Def one our favorite episodes too

[@Cool_Calm_Cam]

Just let Zach and Boo join RTJ permanently already, damn, stop teasing us.

[@FluentDelaware]

this show gave me a whole new view on Talib...love dudes rhymes..hated his politics....but now Im thinking dude is just super misunderstood

[@ericparker163]

Fluent Delaware Think he’s talking to you @1:00:00

[@WrekonizeTheMusic]

Forever one of my heroes and inspirations talking to another emcee who’s influenced me greatly for decades. Great conversation! Thank you Kwa and UPROXX!

[@ChaosandComics]

Best El p interview I've ever heard

[@alexandersoricelli3891]

Very cool to hear EL talk about his relationship with Zack... so stoked to see Rage and RTJ in AZ✊ now if only I can get a ticket lol

[@craigwinston7679]

I really wish they talked more about def jux

[@AMOKIAN]

It was the future for Indie Hip-Hop with an amazing roster…..geeeezz….it was so inspiring,

[@metzyahrosenstein4827]

Just got into RtJ, love this dudes work like you wouldnt believe, Killer Mike and El P are a murderous duo. Side note, Taleb is a great Interviewer, legends at the table on this one.

[@framefrequencyrecords3459]

Yo. DRES of the Black Sheep is doing an album and with Ma Dukes permission it's all Jay Dillas Beats. It's about time you get Dres to the show.

[@JeppeS782]

Thanks for this interview ! I really like how Talib lets his guests finish and dont interrupt. BEST El-P interview there is. For us, who has been fans since the Company Flow days, this is truly a gift

[@gobshite]

His production is the ILLEST Has been for decades

[@KREMDemiK82]

FINALLY! El has been a huge influence on many of us. And others know him strictly from RTJ. El has been my personal fav producer since CanOx Cold Vein album. A true Juggernaut, DefJux had one hell of a run! Peace to all El Stans!

[@Nicole-ww4lg]

as a student of all kinds of music, i liked to hear el-p's family story. it adds another layer to his music for me. thanks people's party. i love this podcast

[@andregiacomini4145]

21:41 Talib Kweli: You're like the Bjork of rap. El-P: Hmmm... well, you know, as Bjork once said: "HãAãAÃaÃaÂaÃ..." HAHAHAHAHAHAHA shiiiiiiiit El-P

[@ArtMorera]

Thanks for the time stamp

[@cesarsjogren]

Easily my favorite interview here. El-P is a legend

[@KREMDemiK82]

This has more views than most all talibs interviews. I had no idea so many people were into El-p. I knew he was special but seeing RTJ pop off makes me so happy. El isn’t capable of making bad music, his ear is so unique. His rhythm roulette episode shows his brilliance and how his ear finds samples to stab to create his signature sound. Listen to his season of Whatbhad happened was w open mike eagle hosting. It’s AMAZING. new episodes every week

[@adamsarrazin3102]

When El P said he evaluates things with a Birds Eye View..... perhaps, like, a Pigeon!

[@CHIEF-CHUY]

This is truly a blessing on KZbin. A legend interviewing another legend. Two idols and two great minds this couldn't be anymore of an amazing channel.

[@belladsenso]

Couple of legends right here. El a rare genius whose production & pen game & longevity are arguably unmatched.

[@dillwill1813]

Wow what a great interview, very professional and informative. Like real hip hop.

[@libertsoci]

This interview was incredibly emotional, El-P is a real ass dude 👍🏽

[@Elite_Txm]

For a white kid from the Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne, Australia….hip-hop opened my eyes to everything. It was an awakening. And now, as a middle aged guy it’s still a major part of everything I do, how I feel, what I think, how I live my life, how I raise my kids, everything. There is always a little piece of hiphop in my heart. El-P says it best. - thank you for the interview 🙏🏽

[@PuffinPass]

Great interview, thank you for sharing this conversation. Last Good Sleep is super powerful, it is interesting that he revisited that idea again later with Stepfather Factory. I started following El-P due to his super densely layered production style, still to this day there are only handful who create such deep musical landscapes and even fewer who do it right...then he lays these heavy conversations on top of all that with just enough humor interlaced so that you don't lose all hope.

[@illwill1991]

I really REALLY do not like hearing Talib Kweli saying "amazeballs"! I wasn't even paying attention I just put this on and started doing something else but then all of the sudden I'm hearing Talib Kweli saying the word "amazeballs" and I can not describe to you the feeling of just deep sadness that just washed over my soul!

[@gobshite]

What's next? 'Totes amazeballs'? I agree Shit diction

[@vengeur4076]

Thanks so much for this interview. Goosebumps at 1:17:35. BLESS.

[@LabordayzOH]

This is dope. El-P and Kweli talking hip-hop. Been listening to these guys since the 90's.

[@barrypapworth9495]

True legend of the game

[@chrisbeffa8890]

Outstanding interview. First time I've ever heard El-P talk politics or who he supports, so props for getting that out of him.

[@anoopsingh4825]

Favourite MC of all time. No I'm not saying that just cause he's a rapper/producer as dope as he is as a producer. El P has the most layered metaphorical lyrics of anyone out there and his flow is diverse af. He can hop on any type of beat and kill it every time.

[@goldeneramusicgroup5571]

I really want to know why isn't Fantastic Damage and his other solo projects aren't on streaming platforms

[@CME1124]

Golden Era Music Group hes been sayingom twitter for like 3 years now that he's trying to get them up but idk. I had to download them and sync to Spotify because i was getting really sick of not being able to hear those records

[@TR-ru7wl]

FD is up now

[@goldeneramusicgroup5571]

T R I know thx

[@andydolan4242]

RTJ, best thing to happen to hip hop since Public Enemy. Killer Mike should have been a household name way before but I'm glad him and El-P found each other and made the tightest shit this decade. Thanks guys, you brought me and my daughter something that brought us together musically

[@michaelreppenhagen736]

Watched this right after the Michael Rappaport interview and the difference in how both use their experience of being surrounded by Black culture and how that has informed their work and life is stark.

[@JEStheUniversual]

I'm probably the biggest EL-P Stan out there besides Myke C-Town. This was a great interview. I'm glad he talked openly about Coflow and Defjux. I have really enjoyed RTJs run, and it has been exciting to see his progression. I'm just now ready for another EL-P solo record. With him saying his heart was broken when things fell apart with Coflow, it probably was not as much as all the fans, Coflow was a cult classic in the indie scene. I feel if Coflow were to release an album today (highly unlikely) it would probably be one of the biggest releases of all time in his catelog hands down.

[@roninblax]

Coflow split was amicable, all 3 are still cool. I think Rawkus was the true reason they split. I'd like to hear about Camu and his present relationship with Aesop Rock.

[@JEStheUniversual]

Ronin Blax Mushroom Cloud I know Jus personally and is a homie of mine, they all 3 definitely are still cool with each other, and I know Jus in the past is not objective about doing some new Coflow stuff. El-P is just mad busy!

[@roninblax]

@@JEStheUniversual Tell Juss that the second he said "I drop so much shit my anus needs an ice pack" I was an instant fan.

[@wormsali]

Great idea, they fucking should put an album out

[@JEStheUniversual]

Worms Ali indeed the closest we got to a reunion was when El-P did a remix version of Black Roses off of Bigg Jus - Machines That Make Civilization Fun record

[@AllegedlyButAlsoReally]

at night i cover my ears and tears, the man downstairs must've drank too many beers..

[@rexarstrongheart]

Two of my favorite emcees getting real and giving perspective. Thank you for the opportunity of listening in and sharing your thoughts and views. Can't wait for that RTJ4... maybe a Blackstar 2?

[@TheFovak]

These guys are absolute legends! Great conversation!

[@B-Nice]

The musicians from those Rawkus days were all incredible!! That music helped me in my most developmental stage as a human being. Thank you Co-Flow, Kweli and Hi-Tek, Mos Def and the rest!!! Great discussion.

[@meanbuddha8403]

El-P is modern Ludwig van Beethoven!!! RTJ Forever!

[@adamquenano8563]

Two of Brooklyn’s GOATs.Def Jux my favorite label with the dopest lyricists

[@jalennelson6008]

I sure miss Company Flow. Everything happens for a reason but the world is missing out because they broke up. I need a year of the reunions. Black Star, Company Flow, Aesop Rock El-P.

[@fractalspace1111]

I really like El-P's style, he is definitely an underrated lyricist. Same with Talib and Killer Mike

[@gabehale5316]

“I think that there’s a fine art to the dick joke and that you shouldn’t push it too far, you have to really nail it you know.” El-P

[@JamBurglar]

Thank you for asking him about "Last Good Sleep".

[@mariofernandez7598]

Great show, that early Rawkus era was my favorite. First time I heard co flow it blew my mind. Much respect to kweli and El-P. Co flow one of the most underrated groups, el-p as a MC and a producer is one of the most slept on ever!!

[@SOWTHEW0RD]

Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man. But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth. -Holy Bible

[@DIERAPPER]

EL-P DESTROY he made excelent work on FANTASTC DAMAGE ,,,sounds beat come on ...Def jux but pay attentio his a fuckincreativity mind end of discussion hiis very diferent guy inspire ME a lot im start with house of pain PE ok but his styyle is INSANE ,,,,CO FLOW...no words

[@0oidiedinatimemachineo024]

I love FanDam I been listening to that album since I was in highschool in early 2000s and I'm still not bored of it lol

[@capitaldistrictcourtblock2016]

Big up to the FAT BOYS. I haven't heard anyone reference them in decades

[@MPC325NYC]

The interview was near perfection. Jasmin Leigh might be a nice human being, but she is annoying, interrupting the flow of the interview with her unoriginal one-liners, unfunny jokes and out of place uninteresting comments.

[@seanfrank32]

They talking about Streets of NY, she jumps in with Eve. LOL