Talib Kweli & Hi-Tek Talk 'Reflection Eternal,' Black Star, J Dilla, & Snoop | People's Party Full
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- Опубликовано: 20 сен 2024
- In this episode of "People's Party With Talib Kweli," Kweli and Jasmin Leigh sit down with producer, DJ and rapper:
HI-TEK
Hi-Tek's productions defined the Rawkus Records sound. Here's what was discussed among two legends who literally came into the game together:
• The difficulties of artists breaking through in his hometown of Cincinnati.
• Receiving the demo tape of Talib after his group Mood came back from NY.
• How rappers Vicious Lee and Big Del inspired Hi-Tek to keep at his craft.
• Moving to New York and avoiding all the distractions the city had to offer.
• Cincinnati's unique mix of influences from all over the map.
• Getting put onto Rawkus and producing 6 songs for the Black Star album.
• Why producers are naturals when they choose to pick up a mic.
• Going on to produce Jonell's radio hit 'Round And Round'.
• Meeting singer Dion Jenkins and bringing him to Dr. Dre at Aftermath.
• The legacy of Snoop Dogg and working with him as well as Dr. Dre.
• Crazy stories of Talib and Hi-Tek in a jail's drunk tank and almost beating up a cab driver.
• Talk about the possibility of a 3rd Reflection Eternal album.
• A breakdown of his production for Anderson .Paak's 'Come Down'.
• 9th Wonder contacting Hi-Tek to get on his Soul Council collective.
• Hi-Tek's and J Dilla's friendship resembling that of George Clinton and Bootsy Collins.
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3:56 -- Hi-Tek speaks on his hometown of Cincinnati, gives his take on why it's been such a difficult city for artists to break through and he talks about his father Willie Cottrell. Hi-Tek and Talib also discuss their early collabs and how their creative mindsets combined so well and Hi-Tek tells about the demo tape of Talib he received from his group Mood after they visited New York.
9:46 -- Hi-Tek talks about his close friend, rapper Vicious Lee from the group Mood. He speaks on how Lee was the first to put Hi-Tek on and bring him into a studio, how instrumental he was in inspiring Hi-Tek to keep at his craft, them making money by selling studio time to other local artists as well as a blessing in disguise that led to Hi-Tek eventually linking up with Talib.
17:38 -- Talib gives a big shout out to Big Del, who was featured on 'Memories Live' from the album 'Train Of Thought'. Hi-Tek goes on to explain how him and Big Del always were on the same page about the end goal being to get off the streets, and him always being supportive of Tek while he was making his moves to do exactly that, as well as why it was so important that D get on 'Train of Thought'.
22:19 -- Hi-Tek is asked about his first impressions of New York when he first arrived there. He tells how Talib's being so laser focused on his mission helped keep Tek from getting caught up in all the distractions that NY had to offer. Tek and Talib also discuss the lessons learned from Mood's bad record deal with Blunt Recordings on the release of their album 'Doom'.
26:35 -- Talib asks Tek for his take on Cincinnati's shift from mostly being influenced by East Coast hip hop to the radio there almost exclusively playing Down South rap, all starting around the time Master P hit the airwaves. Tek details how everyone in his crew had their own individual mix of influences from all over the map, with himself being mainly East Coast driven.
30:08 -- Jasmin asks Tek about his production work on 6 tracks for the Black Star debut album, what he remembers most about those sessions and his take on the Talib Kweli and Mos Def dynamic. Hi-Tek reflects on the initial studio session where he first met Mos and realized that they really had something special and Talib also takes the time to thank Hi-Tek.
35:22 -- Hi-Tek is asked if he believes people sleep on his skills as an emcee and he talks about the things that come naturally to producers when they pick up a mic. Hi-Tek goes on to talk about his transition of leaving Rawkus Records and signing with Kevin Liles to produce Jonell's 'Round And Round' and takeaways from that opportunity of producing a mainstream R&B hit.
40:03 -- Hi-Tek speaks on when he met singer Dion Jenkins who is best known for frequently appearing on albums with Aftermath Entertainment. Hi-Tek speaks on how impressed he was with Dion's singing, but telling him that he would need to win a talent show that Hi-Tek had put on for Cincinnati at that time if he wanted to work together. He also notes the song that really sold Dre on Dion's talents and why he thinks his album never came to fruition.
45:35 -- Hi-Tek is asked about being an in-house producer at Aftermath Entertainment during the height of the 50 Cent/Game beef, producing for both at the time. Hi-Tek also talks about how much he respects Snoop Dogg for being one of the first rap stars to work with artists from different cities as well as underground producers like Hi-Tek. He reflects on the first time meeting Snoop when he layed down a verse for a song that was supposed to be featured on 'Hi-Teknology'.
52:09 -- Talib brings up his and Hi-Tek's reconciliation after years of not speaking to do 'Revolutions Per Minute.' He goes on to tell the story of them both getting arrested after a crazy night of celebrating and ending up in the drunk tank together at the county jail. Talib asks Hi-Tek what he learned about their friendship through that experience and similar episodes like the one where Hi-Tek almost beat up a cab driver for smoking crack in the car.
57:00 -- Hi-Tek gets asked about his feelings on a potential part 3 of the Reflection Eternal experience. Hi-Tek responds with "we're going to have to write some rules first" and they both share the things they appreciate most about the Hi-Tek/Talib Kweli creative dynamic. Jasmin goes on to ask Hi-Tek about his experience producing Anderson .Paak's 'Come Down' and how that ranks among his catalog of beats. He also explains why he changed his approach of how he offers his productions to artists.
1:09:12 -- Hi-Tek speaks on the time 9th Wonder called him up and asked him if he wanted to be a part of the Soul Council and outlines how supportive 9th has been since they met. Jasmin goes on to ask Hi-Tek if he could name his top 5 producers of all-time and they discuss Hi-Tek's close friendship with J Dilla, likening their relationship to that of George Clinton and Bootsy Collins. Talib also brings up how dope it was to see Hi-Tek and Madlib work together and lastly asks him what he has coming next.
Yoooooooo OG! The Gov trying to dethrone Hip Hop again; just heard from The Breakfast Club with the Umar interview! Truth! #Kew
@@risenhaki5301 The bastards better not.
Dilla Clapper Video - m.ruclips.net/video/dMDCPl5ZcJM/видео.html
THIS is the one original Kweli fans have been waiting for.
Yepppppp! And guess who ELSE is on the way?
Mos Def!!!!
@@uproxx don’t play with the people’s heart
Why do ppl forget about Reflection Eternal so easy?
@@uproxx yassin bey?
My wife and I played a few Hi-Tek instrumentals during our wedding reception - much respect!
Must have had a lit wedding! 🔥
That’s cool!
That’s so dope!!!!
@@TheFUNKSTARR Unique for sure!
Revolutions Per Minute Saved My Life.
Glad to hear this! Glad to have you on the planet!
Reflection Eternal was one of THOSE albums 🔥
We need another Reflection Eternal and a Hi Tek album
Speak that into reality, please!
I'm with that
ASAP
We do!
Yes we sure do and I have a feeling it might be on its way real soon. We also need that new black Star Madlib produced album as well.
I put reflection eternal in my tape deck in my station wagon in college and never took it out. I played it for almost two years straight, every day. Every one of my friends from those years are compelled to relate stories of how much I played that album. That joint was flawless. Thank you from Columbus, Ohio.
'I remember when it all started, back in the day when me and moms first parted, HiTek from the beginning I stayed advanced, a young chameleon adapt to any circumstance, peep game..'
16 years later and still have the blast on repeat...
🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯💯
This interview gave me goosebumps. The Blast is one of my favourite songs
Salute and mad gratitude!
“Keep on dancing, you gotta keep on dancing.” 💃🏽🕺🏿💃🏽🕺🏿
This makes me miss them Rawkus days HEAVILY!!
They're BACK -- with this show!
Dope label I wish they were still around
This is a Legendary producer! He still looks like he's in his 20s
I still listen to Sound Bombing to this day..
US TOO!
Hi-Tek deserves his flowers while he’s still here!!! His beats are AMAZING 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 and he’s definitely in the conversations with J. Dilla, Dj Premier, Pete Rock, Madlib, Q. Tip, Kaytranada, Dr. Dre, RZA and so on.
Train of Thought is a classic! So are the Hi-Teknology Volume albums.
Reflection Eternal changed my life no cap. It is a contender for best rap album of all time. Kweli and Hi Tek belong together forever like Eric B and Rakim.
Agreed man! I mean the track "Good Morning" literally explains this thing we call LIFE in one song... the whole album is spiritual start to finish
Me too...
My exact thoughts
@@tribegoldie4282 bro I swear anyone who loves that album I garruntee is a person I can trust!
@@mentlinc FACTS brother!
Very slept on producer
facts.
he's gotta step up with putting out content. He's amazing, just has to keep goin!
🤩Its crazy to think that Reflection Eternal is 21years old!! I could listen to it right now and feel like it’s the first time!😍
This is so special to me. Train of Thought is best album Period. The rhymes, production was out of this world. HiTek if u ever read this. Please put out some more music. The world needs ur sound out here man. Your sound in unmatched. Shout out from South Africa.
Yes this is a great interview well deserved to him! 👋👋👋
"I represent Johannesburg, South Africa When I'm in Africa chilling out. I listen to Talib Kweli and DJ Hi-Tek Reflection Eternal"
I agree. That album along with Common’s Like Water For Chocolate was one crazy 1-2 punch that year
A lot of people forget that at one time, Hi-Tek was one of the many producers called by the Shady-Aftermath-G-Unit buldozer, he produced the song G-Unit from Beg For Mercy, one of his best in my opinion
Yeah, he's actually switched genres of rap a few times -- always seamless!
The Kweli 2000 Seasons joint & the Mood Snake backs joint were the soundtrack to my childhood!
Hi-Tek's verse on The Blast is *legendary* 🔥🔥🔥
"And he from the Nati... Nati!"
NATTYYYYYYYY -- love that moment!
Bet you ain’t even know I had flow doe
Hi - Tek is a beast . He made the the most smoothest tracks on 50 Cent’s Massacre album , “Ryder music “.That joint still sounds fresh after all these years . Timeless
Thanks for bringing Hi-TEK. He is probably the most underrated producer in hip hop. So humble and so talented.💯
hugely underrated!
Hi Teknology 2 is one of my most listened to albums ever.
The Chip, Keep It Moving, Can We Go Back, Josephine, Where it Started At, 1800 Homicide, Let It Go, Music for Life...
CLASSIC. Incredibly underrated producer.
This interview took me back to what I think was the greatest era for underground hiphop. I still remember the first time I heard fortified live and sound bombing 1!! Rawkus and stone throws were my favorite labels, nothing but classics!! what a great time for hip hop! Madlib and hi tek are underrated legends!
This interview is everything. MUST peep Kweli's book. Hi-Tek man, Kweli, all of you man have created and continue to create so many ill music memories. Important moments that belong in a timeline for Hip Hop's most important moments last 50 years. Glad y'all reconnected. Timeless convo right here. So many ill threads and future milestones.
I been a hi-tek fan for years. Can't believe this is the first interview with him I seen.
Mood - "Hustle On The Side"
When Mos comes on the show I need him and Kweli to break down in full detail the making of "Thieves In The Night"
That song means so much it me and is the greatest Hip-Hop song ever made... I want to know the mindset they were in writing and recording
One of my favourite groups of all time. That Train of Thought album played such a huge role in my youth. I played it back to back all day long back then. The music still sounds for fresh till now. I still frequently play "Memories Live", "Good Mourning", "Too Late", "Down for the Count", and "Down for the Count". It's truly timeless music. The message still resonates long after the project dropped. Thank you for this.
'Tony Guitar Watson' still slaps
I like how Jasmin reads every question that sounds like shes reading, every question.
Oh yes. Glad to see Hi Tek here.
We're in era now where there are so many living legends among us. Thank you for the music!!!
Long time coming I was wondering when he was going to get Hi-Tek for a interview, I love Hi-Tek
We wanted to build the vibe and energy before doing the "Rawkus Classics Tour"
2000 seasons// Fortified live. Classic. Reflection Eternal 3. Sii
Reflection Eternal - Train Of Thought is one of the toughest records in history.
Yass what they did together is still fire to this day. I am looking forward to this interview. Can’t believe I missed this.
He's telling the story of every Midwest rapper/ producer!
Train of thought to this day is one of my top 5 albums
Gotta be!
Indeed. In no order I have Nas Illmatic, Mobb Deep The Infamous, Common Like Water For Chocolate, Reflection Eternal Train Of Thought, & Ghostface Supreme Clientele
There is a moment on Love Language where Kweli is so in the pocket. It rarely happens with any M.C.- but when it does......"Some of y'all in love with that material.....
speak on it!
Not only my fav song on the album but that’s one of the best hip hop songs ever made. Whenever somebody is ignorant about hip hop and doesn’t respect it as a true art form. You can play that one song for em and humble em right on the spot lol
That the blast beat is legendary 🤯🤯
Hi-Tek don't get enough respect.
Speak on that!
Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky: The Midwest & The South. 💯
I was excited to see this! It's truly a PEOPLES PARTY HERE!!!
Hi Tek has not aged one bit.
fresh beats keep a dude young!
This was a great interview. Hi-Tek is one of those producers that you know about, but don’t hear much about. Nice to see him doing well. That Hi-Tek and Kweli combo is a classic in the hip-hop community. Hope to hear some music from you both very soon!
I've been waiting for Kweli to interview his producer for many years Hi-Tek. Legendary producer he's worked with 50 cent, Game just to name a few. This should be a dope episode. Jasmine and Talib. You did it again thank you. By the way Talib your album Gotham with Diamond D 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 real hip hop.
Love from Australia, respect and enjoy everything you do Talib ❤️
Still waiting for that Dion album!
Fam? where the fuck is Dion?
Jasmin is a Sweetie. 👑😭☝🏼💐🇦🇺🌉🇺🇸💖💫🕊️
I had the good fortune of seeing Hi-Tek, Talib Kweli, and Mos Def at S.O.B.'s in New York. One of the most incredible experiences I've ever had; felt like a new kind of spirituality.
Was really looking forward to this one! Train of Thought got me through some pretty rough years back in the day.
Hope you enjoyed it!
@@uproxx I did! This was a great episode!
One of my favorite episodes!!!
Give. That. Love!
'Get Ta Steppin' and 'Sun God' of that HiTeknology LP do something to my soul to this day
Tek is incredible . His production is so vast he’s been doing this for along time . He’s top 10 of this generation. The last 25 yrs
"I got a hot 12"
haha Now that's confident humility.
BIG UPS CUZ!!!!! HI TEK THE LEGEND!!!!!!!!!
Long overdue episode. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Patiently waiting for Reflection Eternal 3
Glad you enjoyed it!
I can feel ya respect 4 each other, teknology you are 2 advanced, respect to Talib KWELI.
Hi-Tek is a underrated but he's an Legendary Producer
An Underrated but Legendary Producer
Yeah this is the one!!! You guys just don't understand. My favorite song is "The Blast". I remember when I first heard it on I believe either vol 2 or 3 of the And 1 series. From that point I was a fan. Love you guys.
blew my mind when i found out The Blast sampled Boogie Nights by Heatwave...and the WAY he did it
Ahhhh thanks so very much! Glad to see it resonating -- tell your friends!
@Yeah that best is do wicked. It just has that laid back appeal. The video is the bomb too.
No. Thank you both for the music. I really appreciate it. I certainly will.
I need another reflection eternal LP fellas to complete the trilogy. It's been 12 years now since the last one
Cincinnati Is Still A Music City. 🎶
That Mood album 💎💎💎
I knew Come Down was a Hi-Tek beat the second I heard it. So much SOUL!
Realtalk the first time I heard The Blast was in 2000 I was in 6th Grade. I knew that shit was classic then. I still bang dat joint every other morning right to this day. I used to rush home to watch it on Rap City.💯
Much Gratitude.
Ps That Mood Karma is a masterpiece. I was in Anchorage Ak in 1996-1997 and my fam had a vhs tape full of music videos and thankfully l was able to be blessed by your waves of sound.
Pps Peace to Spice 1 and C-BO.
I saw the Karma on accident really. I was a Junior in high school and I was at home one day and wasn't even really paying attention to the TV (rap city was on) and then that beat drops... I look up like... WTF IS THAT?
I was just listening to both Reflection Eternal albums, a few hours ago; gearing up for this interview. I never knew how Hi-Tek got his start, or seen him interviewed. Dope stuff.
He does very little media, overall -- especially for someone who has had his level of success.
Just had to listen to Train of Though. Took me right back to high school. Thank you guys, Kweli & Tek you are treasures.
Hi teks rhythm roulette for Mass Appeal was top notch.
This is wonderfully awesome
Whats up Kweli, i dont watch all the time, but i wanted to comment on two things, that new gotham with you and Diamond D is an instant classic, great feature with Skyzoo on a track. And the second its great to hear you and Hi-Tek talk about the old days, thats when i grew up and i love it. The new stuff and the old, your one of my favorite MC's. Thanks Man. Dont get me wrong i love Griselda and the new stuff coming out, its like the 90's all over again, but you killed with Gotham
WE SEE YOU! Thanks so much for this love!
I am glad Hi-Tek is being interviewed where has he been all these years
Happy Belated 48th Birthday Hi-Tek. 🎂
Dj Hi Tek he cool af that’s my dude
Reflection Eternal 3 album..... Its 2023 fellas 🕔
Ya'll don't know what this one is to me. Before I knew Dilla I got introduced to Reflection Eternal. First time I heard someone swing drums on a Hip Hop jawn. 😭😭😭😭. Underground king for real. I remember how it all started...
I love reflection eternal its a straight classic. When I first started smoking weed, the trippy beat on too late used to send me on a whitey 😂 good memories
My favorite track 🔥
Give Tekzilla his flowers now!!!
hi tek is one of my favourite producers. such a nice guy too. i wish i could meet him
I remember when it all started
Back in the day when me and moms first parted
Hi-Tek from the beginning I stayed advanced
A young chameleon -- adapt to any circumstance -
THIS WAS A MAJOR TREAT 4 ME THAT I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR, FOR OVER 20YRS LOVES THESE BROTHER'S!!![999]
Enjoyed this, was interesting.. will look out for reflection eternal 3 an check out 1 an 2 plus some of the other songs mentioned...
Can always tell a good human when they are still grateful for others an what goodness they brought into their lives even when a separation or fall out etc occurs 🙏🏿🙏🏻🌈
That's huge. Good call out!
@@uproxx 🌈 appreciated the comment back, I only just seen this 🙏🏾🙏🏻🌈☮️
One of my all time fave albums. Truly changed how I thought about the life I lead
Ayy man this is the 1 I've been waiting on. Hi tek on people party. Nuff Respect 2 both of dem brothers Hi tek n kweli, reflection eternal ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾
This a dope interview💯
The moment I seen this in the thumbnail I clicked right away! The blast is still by far is the number track for me. Ages like fine 🍷
SAY IT WITH YOUR CHEST!
Cincinnati Is Bordered By The South. 💯
Great barbershop talk,everybody. That first RE project was part of a great point of my life. Thank you,guys for the Sonics.
We need another reflection eternal LP🎧🔥
We need Breeze Brewin on here.
Vol 2 classic
There's still something about his joint "The Illest It Get" with Buckshot that puts me through the ceiling.
Great show, the music you two have individually, as well as collectively are all around masterful and define true works of art. Thank you gentlemen, and lady for unveiling the curtain and sharing the stories that inspired you both to do your best work.
Train of thought one of the greatest albums all time
People forget that this was the most underrated album of the year. I was rocking 4 women to my moms burial. Good looking out people's.
Train of Thought was and is a Classic!
STAYS A CLASSIC
Indeed!!
Classic means forever 🔥 That album is a part of my life like my best memories.
This was looooooooooooong overdue!
But when Hi-Tek rapped "I remember when it all started" oh shiiiiit!!