Talib Kweli & Pink Siifu On B. Cool-Aid, Dungeon Family, Black Thought, Ensley | People's Party Full
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- Опубліковано 6 жов 2024
- In this episode of "People's Party With Talib Kweli," Kweli sits down with rapper and singer:
PINK SIIFU
Here's what we got into:
• How Talib's daughter Diani and son Amani got him to lend an ear to Siifu's music.
• Some of the artists that impacted Siifu the most during his formative years.
• Timing album releases with the birth of family members as well as their passings.
• Growing up in the area of Birmingham, Alabama and how it impacted him.
• Adhering to his Muslim faith and how having twin girls has changed him.
• Siifu and Talib discuss what album they would bring to a deserted island.
• Reimagining Coltrane's classic for 'Neems (Naima)' on the Leather Blvd. project.
• Black Thought writing a musical called 'Black No More' and what it's about.
• The viral moment that changed how Funkmaster Flex viewed the underground.
• Showing love for Ladybug Mecca from Digable Planets who he worked with.
• The R&B legend Eddie Kendricks who Siifu sampled for 'Birmingham Skies.'
• The influence of the Dungeon Family on Siifu and collabing with Big Rube.
• Coming of age in the city of Cincinnati, Ohio and how the city shaped him.
• Why he feels compelled to uplift black women through his music.
• What inspired bringing his blackness the forefront on songs like 'Melanin'.
• Sharing some amazing new music from poet, Jessica Care Moore.
• Influence from the Five Percenter philosophy and visiting the Allah School.
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TIME STAMPS:
1:53 -- Talib explains how his daughter Diani and son Amani were the ones who turned him onto Siifu's music. They go on to discuss how Amani helped Siifu get established performing in New York with all the curating for shows that he's been doing. Talib also talks about his experience as a father attending one of Diani's shows and they get into Siifu's history with artists Maasai and Ted Kamal.
6:52 -- Siifu is asked for his take on why this new generation of hip hop artists feel so uninhibited about opening up the genre beyond the emcee-focused days of times past. Siifu gets into some of the music that impacted him the most during his formative years including artists like Outkast, Sun Ra, Madlib, as well as others, and they discuss his growing up in the Birmingham, Alabama area and how that impacted him.
13:24 -- Siifu expands on a quote of his about how funerals have been his family reunions, his timing album releases to align with family members being born or passing away, and Siifu channeling their energy through his music. They also get into Siifu's spiritual side, becoming a Muslim, challenging himself to adhere to his faith, as well as how having twin girls has changed his perspective on life.
20:52 -- Siifu and Talib give their answer to the always difficult question of what album would you bring to a deserted island. They go on to discuss the power of John Coltrane's 'Love Supreme' and the song 'Naima' that was brilliantly reimagined on 'Neems' for the Leather Blvd. project with his group B. Cool-Aid featuring himself and producer Ahwlee. Ahwlee chimes in and talks about his deep focus on musicianship for that track.
25:14 -- Siifu is asked about his history in theater, and they go on to discuss Black Thought's musical called 'Black No More' and what it's about, which leads to conversation of Thought's viral Funkmaster Flex freestyle and how that moment was a real eye-opener for Flex in how he viewed underground artists. They also show love for Ladybug Mecca from Digable Planets who has contributions on the 'Leather Blvd.' album.
32:40 -- Siifu speaks on how he has been trying to get his father back on the saxophone and they discuss R&B legend Eddie Kendricks who Siifu sampled for 'Birmingham Skies,' and Talib sampled for his record, 'Can I Talk To You,' which he plays us a sample of. They also explore Siifu being so deeply influenced by Outkast, Goodie Mob, and the whole Dungeon Family crew, including Big Rube who he had the opportunity to collaborate with.
40:08 -- Siifu talks about his connection to the city of Cincinnati, Ohio, how much the town shaped him with all the time spent there growing up, and how becoming a rapper wasn't on his mind during those early years. Siifu's efforts to uplift black women through his music is brought up, and he is asked for his take on how/if black men have been failing to do right by black women who are the most oppressed.
49:24 -- Siifu's song 'Melanin' is brought up as he is asked what made him want to bring his blackness to the forefront of so much of his music. Siifu goes on to talk about how trips to the drum circles at Leimert Park Village in LA inspired him as well as his grandmother's experiences during the civil rights era. They also get into the poet Jessica Care Moore, her music, and Siifu's drawing influence from the Five Percenter philosophy and the trip he took to the Allah School in Harlem.
Burney csextucare
Kids just every fire son
Just to say when he explained it he also explained the main story by saying he love his grandfather trouble
Have yall ever considered an interview with Adé Hakim? I was super happy to hear you bring up his name
Dope you putting spotlight on an artist like pink siifu cause his name has been spreading thru the scene for a hot minute, unique and talented.
Respect for having Siifu. Leather Blvd is one of my favourite projects this year, it's absolutely incredible!
Easily a Album of the year contender!!!!!
Listened to it for the first time yesterday. Masterpiece.
2023 was crazy for Pink Siifu and i hope this year more people see how hard he's worked, with everyone on many projects. Growing up in the same area of Cinnci, this man is a huge inspiration
Saw Pink Siifu open for Freddie Gibbs and BBNG last year! Set was dope!
And Ahwlee I met bro at low-end Theory back in 2017, when Annhu & Ohbliv did a set. Dope night!
These cats got so much soul!
If y'all don't know about them both, please do y'all math! These cats rep so much soul!
Congrats on the new album y'all. Can't wait for my cassette to come in 😂 🖖🏿
I'm enjoying Talib geek out with PS. Great, inter-generational talk
And the album LEATHER BLVD IS BEAUTIFUL
Siifu deserves this! His body of work incredible entire discography
The guys versatility is dope
I really enjoyed this convo...pink siifu is a 💎
I buy his art in CDs form.
Thank you Mr Kweli for opening up doors to the next generation of Hip Hop MCs. 🔥
I balance this world with my world now by meditating and trying to just stay to myself and not worry about others because my life is more important
Much love to Siifu! Got the chance to DJ for his event Just last month here in Charlotte! Very cool cat mane!
Siifu, MNDSGN, Budgie and all them inspired me to start making beats a few years ago. I was engaged the whole time listening to this
Love Siifu’s music. Glad underground artists are appreciated by hip hop/rap legends.
What’s y’all favorite Siifu track? Mine is Fkn Yo Friends feat Zelooperz.
We need Diani and Amani on the next Peoples Party! That would be so dope.
this is fire. Siifu been on fire.....B cool aid too
Do not sleep on Adé Hakim!!
Peace and love to Siifu! Young legend! While we're on the underground let's get Lord Byron up here!
Sheesh loved this episode and I am very excited for the Alchemist
I know all about family reunions and that when I meet my cousins from this famous side to keep everything confidential
Last play I went to was at the peace center at Berea elementary school. I told myself that I'll never go to a play again unless they have all new poems and real music
You can't help but like Pink Siifu
I was super geeked to see you had Siifu on here. I clicked on the video with the quickness
Siifu that artist tho. had me so hype in Seattle I started a mosh pit that ended the show 1ne song early. my fault king. Benji killed it too. er'one did. keep it elevated y'all
Fantastic interview, one love
Goosebumps. Dope interview
To be honest when I walked to the store I hit the sweepstakes.
This is so trippy bc I listen to Train of Thought then the next song is Pink Siifu 🤌🤌🤌
So funny how Talib was tryin so hard to evade the Flex talk lol
Aww mehn, great interview 🔥🔥
Talib, Naima is on Giant Steps, don’t trip OG. It’s all love.
Big fan keep doing your thing bro
Legends
I know I def don't have to be reminded right now this right here is my forefront for show.
Pink siifu is it!!
Yes that's the one!
- Dinky
“Get to the roots” 💫
That's the feds who show my music on right now I'm not lost
What !!! Pink siffu !! Dope
If I gone dance I'm gone stay dancing with my jean jacket 🧥
Yeah I feel you I know what you saying and talking about and did you really think I was gone tell anyone about my relationship
Finally
Tell him I been looking for him also
Yes!
Sun Ra and George Clinton!! two of my favorites
When my first album is released I plan to my album be a hit so no one can no anything about my album at all. I had several lyrics stolen from me and like how did those lyrics get played.
I sold the lyrics for some scraps of jerky, some cobbled together medicine, and 0.73 cents TEE HEE SORRY
Let’s go💨💨💨
Big up my ji Adé Hakim man!
This isn't sixpress
@SandileShamase-ll6tg ofc know that. they just mention Adé being an influence at one stage. Hence my comment :))
@@RonanelmI appreciate you bringing this to my attention Ronan! Shout out Liv-Siifu & the Kweli family.
Def one of my fav artist recently dude is a breath of fresh air
💕😘 to go to a mtv awards show
Wooooow 🧨🧨🧨🧨🧨
What else you want me to say. I'm not lost any more
Well I actually learn to eat when I want to eat because of the fact that. No religion is gone tell me when to eat. Forget that I'm spending time with my pastor
when are you gonna upload people's party full interview with jermaine dupri?
Siiiiifuuu
Yas ✊.
Bahamadia, Simple E before Lady bug
Yes sir but I can tell by the verse
I feel like I'm def should be and become a bigger man today with a new new new phone and aye new suit and a few outfits
It's hard as a young person, a young artist, to fully appreciate the moment we're given. Here this young man is sitting before one of the most intellectual and competent artists in Kweli - and all he can present is just the most basic knowledge about where he was and where he comes from, whereas Kweli can probably present a deeper viewpoint of the history and the issues that people from this young man's own home that he cannot.
You may be Hip, but it isn't until you've lived it that you know the depths of Hip Hop.
soooooo, they choppin’ it up about deep listening, Sun Ra to Miles to Coltrane. Blackness. The Most High. Beats. Honoring those who came before. what’s more hip hop than that? what’s surface to you may very well be deeply illuminating to others. this Brother isn’t the end all, be all….he’s a wonderful extension of what has come to be and a glimpse into what may come. Black excellence.
Not everything/everyone needs to be judged on an academic intelligence scale. Liv is one of the beautifullest and most brilliant human being/artist I’ve gotten to meet in my life
The music & art speak for itself. Dig it
Siifu is one of the more present artist in hip hop. Can you not understand from this convo that Kweli has an immense amount of respect for him? That respect was earned somehow some way…
Ugh Pink Siifu soooo damn sexy 🔥😍😭🌹
We talking about practice
The funny part is thinking that I really was gone tell the word about my famous boyfriend and mess up his career
Pat and the other guy. He do
This is 69 station I understand I hear ya voice
Hey grandaddy
Daddy are you typing right now because I wrote you
I win
Pink Seafood...
I thght so. Why you have too talk in code. Yes sir I got you
For nobody keep sharing
Hey aunty or grandaddy I think
This is definitely 69 literally
Is that a Fox on his head?
A raccoon
Roadkill😂
@@gregc7699 yeah it looks like
wassup with the painted nails on men lately?
Wonder why they in everybody business
I know who crazy is I just don't want people in my business. People are literally nosey around here seriously
Ya son hang with people that laugh at me I don't care for him and keep him away from me
I need finger nail polish.
Something's wrong with this dude's hat and/or haircut. I wonder if someone tells him to let him know