Talib Kweli & Goapele On 'Closer,' Hieroglyphics, Zion I, Prince, E-40, Snoop | People's Party Full
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- Опубликовано: 26 дек 2021
- In this episode of "People's Party With Talib Kweli," Kweli and Jasmin Leigh sit down with soul and R&B singer-songwriter:
GOAPELE
Here's what we got into:
• The South African origin of her name as well the correct pronunciation.
• Her parent's history of being activists against Apartheid.
• Collaborating with South African artists Cassper Nyovest and Hip Hop Pantsula.
• How the cultural gumbo of her upbringing in the Bay gave her a unique perspective.
• Meeting a freshly signed Kanye West at the Fillmore Concert Hall.
• Not realizing the power of her song 'Closer' at the time they recorded it.
• Her deep connection to the Hieroglyphic crew and their impact on hip hop.
• Talib's story of getting locked up with Tajai for smoking a blunt.
• Dissecting the songs 'Red, White & Blues', 'Romantic' and 'Things Don't Exist'.
• Dave Chappelle's spot-on impression of Nelson Mandella.
• The impact of Zion I Rapper Baba Zumbi on the Bay Area rap scene.
• Her experiences in the studio with E-40 and how cool a person he is.
• Having the huge privilege of being able to perform with Prince.
• Dissecting the songs 'Play', 'Tears On My Pillow' and her album 'Break Of Dawn'.
• Goapele's song 'Hush' about navigating the struggles of motherhood.
• Her 2014 album 'Strong As Glass' and Estele writing the title song.
• Working with Snoop Dogg on 'Hey Boy'.
• Goapele's song 'Perfect' about easing the pain of those in her community.
• Her reluctance to holding a snake in the music video for ' Dreamseeker'.
• The influence of Aaliyah on Goapele as an artist.
• Performing 'For Love' in Ava DuVernay's 2013 short film 'The Door'.
• Goapele's work as an ambassador for the AIDS Healthcare Foundation.
• Her sixth album that she's currently working on and it's pairing with scented candles.
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TIME STAMPS:
2:40 -- Goapele speaks about the South African origin of her name as well the correct pronunciation. They go on to discuss Goapele and Talib's parents sharing Apartheid activist roots, her father needing to keep his activism under wraps during everyday life and eventually leaving his country illegally with a youth movement. They also discuss the brilliance of the play and film 'Sarafina!'.
8:18 -- Talib gives a shout out to Goapele's brother DJ Namane Mohlabane. They discuss the traveling man that Namane is, how Goapele met and started collabing with Cassper Nyovest, her work with South African rapper Hip Hop Pantsula on her 2010 song 'Victory', Pantsula's charisma in the studio and the small but tight-knit South African hip hop scene. Talib also gets into his own experience working with Pantsula and outlines why he reminds him of Kanye West.
13:20 -- Goapele talks about how the cultural gumbo of her upbringing in the Bay Area gave her a unique perspective as well as how the presence of so many immigrant families in the area brought her comfort. Goapele and Talib go on to discuss a gig they shared at the legendary Fillmore Concert Hall and Talib introducing Kanye West to her fresh off being signed to Roc-A-Fella. Goapele also gets into when and where she first witnessed the true power of music as well as when she realized show business was her calling.
20:16 -- Talib brings up Goapele's hit single 'Closer'. They discuss the song being the last one recorded for her album, her not realizing what it would mean for her career, the flow of her writing process and having reservations about the completeness of that first album. They also talk about Zion I producer AMP Live producing the instrumental, going to his home studio and knowing what they had when the vibe took over as well as how rare it was at the time for a song released independently to reach so many ears so quickly.
28:52 -- Goapele goes into her deep connection to the Hieroglyphic crew. They discuss the Heiro movement being a blueprint for the independent artist, the lineage of Bay Area independent artists that made their mark and how The Hieroglyphics impacted Talib as a Brooklyn emcee with the competitive energy that they brought to the table. Talib goes on to tell a story of him smoking a blunt with Tajai of Souls Of Mischief in New York, them being arrested for it and how they convinced the cops to let them out of jail.
34:21 -- Goapele speaks on the guitar work of 'Red, White & Blues', getting in the studio with DJ Fuze of Digital Underground and collabing with Soulive on 'Romantic'. They also discuss Dave Chappelle's spot-on impression of Nelson Mandella on Reflection Eternal's 'Train Of Thought', the Blue Note jazz vibe of 'Things Don't Exist', originally writing the song for a school assignment and all the people that had a hand in making that song come together.
39:16 -- Goapele gets into the impact of Zion I Rapper Baba Zumbi on the Bay Area rap scene, witnessing his captivating energy on stage and knowing he was an artist that she had to work with. She also talks about her experiences working with E-40, how cool of a person he is as well as how organic those recording sessions were. They go on to discuss E-40's wine franchise, his influence on Nipsey Hussle, how consistent 40 has been throughout his career and him telling Goapele that he likes to put out something every nine months like a baby.
44:55 -- Talib brings up his and Goapele both having the privilege of being able to perform with Prince. They talk about how much Prince influenced Goapele's music, Prince's favorite songs of Goapele's and meeting him being a true highlight of her life. Goapele's song 'Play' having James Brown influence is discussed along with 'Tears On My Pillow' letting her embrace her sensuality, 2011's 'Break Of Dawn' being her coming into adulthood album and how helpful it is to have an engineer that fully understands you as an artist.
50:39 -- Goapele's song 'Hush' is brought up and it's themes of navigating parenthood. Goapelle speaks of her realizing that motherhood would be a continued learning process, the deep struggles of finding how to balance being a mother with a demanding career, feeling pressure not to miss a single moment of the early years and evolving to the point of less self-imposed guilt trips about enjoying time by herself. They also discuss the level of pressure brought on by society that mothers face, but fathers rarely have to experience.
55:38 -- Goapele is asked what it was like working on the 2012 film 'Sparkle' which also featured Whitney Houston. Goapele talks about Whitney being her idol since early childhood and how her involvement in the film was a full circle moment. They go on to discuss Goapele's 2014 album 'Strong As Glass', Estelle writing the title song, it's mix of passion and vulnerability as well as themes of women being taken advantage of. They also get into her song 'Hey Boy' featuring Snoop Dogg and how much fun she had getting the chance to work with the West Coast legend.
1:00:00 -- Goapele's song 'Perfect' is discussed and it's lyrics about easing the pain of those that have lost loved ones to violence. They also talk about 'Dreamseeker', her reluctance to hold a snake in the music video and the influence of Aaliyah on Goapele as an artist. Goapele goes on to talk about performing 'For Love' in Ava DuVernay's 2013 short film 'The Door', the power of Ava's work, how she brings humanity to every project and how much her presence in the industry is needed.
1:06:32 -- Talib Goapele and Jasmin discuss the Red Rocks Amphitheater and Goapele's work as an ambassador for the AIDS Healthcare Foundation with one of her original goals being to connect people and promote positive change through her music. Goapele goes on to tell about her sixth album that she's currently working on featuring a pair of scented candles with a scan-code that will connect with select songs.
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Man shouts out to Talib for this one! Goapele doesnt get the flowers she deserves. Closer is my shiiiiiit
Used to love that song so much
Goapele's Closer still gets lots of play from me till this day 🔥🎶🎵💎
I've been waiting for this. Black don't crack. Goapele is gorgeous
This woman is so criminally underrated. Been listening to hear for YEARS!! All her albums are wonderful. A truly beautiful haunting voice.
facts
Man, Talib has been around the World!!! I met him, Black Thought and Jeru the Damaja at the Park Station, in Johannesburg in the mid 90s. They were freely walking like locals at a busy party of the Johannesburg CBD!! They later gave a performance at the Black August event. I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the three at the same place, I just left my girlfriend standing to greet my idols. And she dumped me for it. Much Respect and Salute to our own, Goapele!
She didn't understand the present you were in with Hiphop Royalty.
Can't wait she'll be here in Seattle in February. Very underrated Artist. And for the artist H.E.R to remake her timeless classic. Shiiiiiiiiiddddd 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Goapele has excellent timeless music. Jean Grey is a great hip hop lyricist too. Lots of great musicians in SA, Nigeria and many African countries. She's so gifted. Great interview
If you lived in The Bay in 2003 like I did, you'd KNOW how big of a song "Closer" was. We called that "The Box Knock" because we all had Box Chevy's bumping that out the system
The candle idea is insane. Very innovative.
This interview was great. I have been such a fan of her music💯🙌🏾
salute
Love her energy. What a smart, articulate lady. Great interview.
I've been hearing about her for awhile. It's nice to hear that Prince was enamor the music. I checked out the songs he appreciated from her. Amazing. I don't hear in the mainstream. She's Amazing. Great Songs. Her Voice has something. It's called honesty.
"Closer" is timeless. Everytime I listen to it is just like the first time and I reconnect to self all over again.
WHEW, chile! I just love it so. 😄
Goapele, Bay LEGEND. Loved the Hiero/Tajai anecdote. Grew up on Bay underground and still slap that shit to this day. 🤘🏾😎
Vallejo is here👋🏿
@@marthettalewis5107 I'm from Vallejo too! 🙏🏾
@@jstamps101wuss upper! 🥰
@@jstamps101 Rancho, Vallejo 😌
@@marthettalewis5107 east Vallejo off Georgia St!
Casper nyovest is a visionary
i met Goapele in-person at an event in Oakland for the debut of her 2nd album. it was an experience like how Jamie Foxx described when he talked about meeting Prince for the first time in his "I Might Need Security" special. i'm pretty sure Goapele floated towards me & sat in the chair next to me like Aaliyah from Queen of the Damned. her pictures don't do her justice. she was so beautiful I couldn't even look her in the eye. it was like looking at the sun. she actually stopped talking to a music executive mid-sentence to talk to a fan (me) & ask them what they thought of her album... insane.
I know that EXACT Jamie Foxx joke and I feel you. She has that undeniable, glowing beauty
The cast member of Sarafina, Dumisani Dlamini aka Crocodile, is Doja Cat's father. She got all her moves from her dad.
Closer is the greatest song ever made.
Thanks for providing timestamps in the comments section 👏👏👏🙏. This is super super super super super appreciated 🙏.
Most content creators on RUclips fail miserably at doing this, and it shows that they really don't care about their viewers.
Anyone who provides viewing aids such as timestamps or other aids, shows that they do, so, thank you very very very much, it's greatly appreciated 🙏✊.
Recently found out about Goapele's music and found her Change It all CD, I love songs like "Crushed Out" & "First Love" She's great!!
She killed songs like Closer, Power, Truth Is & Catch 22
Goapele definitely doesn't get her flowers as she should she has made hits and worked with some heavyweights in the game. Superunderrated and her style all across the board is impeccable. I got know her more about her culture even the origin of her name that was dope. Another 🔥 🔥 🔥 interview guys.
The chemistry = RESPECT!
Her and Amel Larrieux are criminally underrated
Her voice is so captivating. I love the tribute she did for Anita Baker (with the other songstress)
This woman exudes gratitude. Very dope.
Talib is crushing so hard on this
Can you check out my beats it got that old school vibe in it lemme know.if not one love
Another great show. I LOVE this woman and the music that she puts out so I was super excited to learn more about her and now I am even more in love. Thank you Peoples Party for always bringing the best guests and the best interviews!!
So mesmerizing in every way, shape or form. Incredible entertainer ! So lovely with such a positive point of view.
Love this woman’s music!!
Kweli looking like Forrest Whitaker in this episode
LOL HE DO...
So good! I play this song at least 4 times a week. "Closer"
Hiero Soweto, Planet Asia Upside Down, Mac Mall The One. I love her voice.
I've adored this woman for 20 years. I'm so glad to see this!
South Africa stand up Unite💯💞 HAPPYyear2022
We made it people, the best part of Mondays is upon us once mo💯✊🏽
Closer to my dreams. BET Uncut during my college days. Great times.
That woman is so naturally beautiful.
Bay Area Stand Up !
Heiro Camp 4 Life !
Goapele! She has an amazing voice. This is a great episode.
Bay Area Royalty Ms Goapele
I saw her in the artist "Kem" video called "You're On My Mind".She still looks the same.
If u know,u know. Super classic for the era. Salute
Goapele music is timeless , good energy , vibes it is in the water Bay Area my home town , Town Business . 🌉
peoples party this is serious adorable marvelous its amazing
Much Appreciation
wow so stoked to see her on. love this woman
Loved this interview.
I love her, thanks for the interview :)
good show thank you Talib Kweli and Jasmin Leigh
Goapele is amazing 💯
Love her music. Great interview
Such a Dope interview!
Love it!
Great talk, everybody...
🌹🌹🌹🌹 ⭐✨ another classic episode ty for making us laugh , think motivate and above all feel inspired.
I've never heard her speak before.. 😮
Thanks for shouting out HHP
Thank you for this with love all the way from south africa
I’m late to the party, excellent interview. Love, Goapele! So humble and full of positive energy. Stronger Than Glass was slept on, dope album. “Truth Is” one of my favorites.
Can you check out my beats on my channel it got that old school vibe in it lemme know.if not one love
Love her. She’s still beautiful
KWELI been killing the podcast game on the low - He needs more shine 👑
Can you check out my beats it got that old school vibe in it lemme know.if not one love
I have a similar story to Talib’s about being arrested and rapping my way out of going to jail after opening up for Trick Trick & Royce a few years back home in Detroit. Lol. The cops (who were Black) literally made me rap a verse in handcuffs, after they pulled up on me hotboxing in my whip on the side street. One officer pulled my lanyard out and said, “Oh you rap huh?…Spit something dope and I’ll let you go.”😂 Craziest night of my life.
She is such a light! I’m still not used to Talib’s energy but grateful he brought her on ♥️ it’s so dope that I’ve been to some of these places in SA, it’s such a beautifully rich cultural country and the Black people there are so proud!
Phat n fine as wine.
LOVE this podcast.
Can you check out my beats on my channel it got that old school vibe in it lemme know.if not one love
I was mad at her for cutting all her hair off for a while........ but I'm not mad anymore! So Gorgeous!🤗🤗
Dope interview 🔥 #LongLiveZumbi
Talib tryna shoot His shot🏀 this whole episode lol
Yuppppp
I mean......can you blame him though??🤔🤔😆😆
Damn... she's such a beautiful woman. I love this woman in every way. Her energy is crazy. I saw her in SOBs in NYC back in '05 when she had her locks. I really wanted to rush the stage that night. My girlfriend, at the time, told me she had my bail money if I wanted to. LOL. She held me down that night. She understood this woman's power.
Man goaple is the best she don't get enough credit she's got me thru alot of dark time I love you goaple
Nice!
I know oh so well the struggle with the name being mispronounced: having worked in the USA, because my name doesn't roll off the tongue easily lol, had to be called Gee. Setswana is hard to learn. I've always loved Goapele since I came across her in 2003/2004. She absolutely an amazing artist. Great interview. Shout out from 🇿🇦
A legend!!!!
As a South African having grown up in the U.K./ the west I can relate.
Super cool ! Would love to have Del on the show one day. Unrelated but Yoni Wolf too
Kweli tryna get with Goap! I love this
She has amazing feminine energy ❤️
Absolutely she does!!
Goapele
Even Closer(2004)
🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙
Imma have to “one up” you guys on Sarafina. I have the 1987, Broadway (was it though?) cast soundtrack on vinyl-signed by one of the cast! Love Y’all! (Nkiru forever!!!)
Glad to have a copy of Closer Ep in my record collection, hard to find btw.
hieroglyphics make your move is a classic
Good content Q food Reviews God Bless
Happy New Year to you all.
Goapele has an angelic spirit about her I love her she is beautiful.
Any word on Midnight Miracle coming back?
Talib went and got my internet baby and about to dig in her life with the upmost respect!
Sarafina reminds me of all the stories my grandfather would tell me.
Goapele makes me more proud of being from NorCali
Is it just me or is Talib flirting with Goapele. She is BAD 😍🥰 I would do the same thing
There's so many references that they mention that I'm not familiar with that I got to go check out
The music, lyrics, and Sonics of “Closer” hit me the way Aaliyah’s “Rock the Boat” hit me. Some music you hear. Some music surrounds you and you exist in it until the track fades out. Not even being hyperbolic. She seems very genuine and down to earth which is beautiful regardless of your color or class.
What are some other songs in this genre lol
58:00 shout out to the beautiful estelle. i actually just played American Boy for my son this morning; he loves Steven Universe (Garnet)
Can you check out my beats it got that old school vibe in it lemme know.if not one love
@@officialhb4794 will do; i'll let you know what I think.
CLOSER!!!!
Bay area!
Mafikeng standup!
❤❤❤
She soooooooo damn fine ...had the chance to meet her backstage at this event in Vegas that was put together by DJ Eric B. She opened which made no sense to me... But yeah I was like damn she fine and hella humble. The ticket was her... Carl Thomas, O.T. Genisis, and the head line was Ashanti....that shit was a joke... But yeah... She so damn fine... You come home to a woman like that. 💯💯💯
Yes she is fine AF!! Her feminine energy is second to none.
@@anthonywilliams9415 bro you hit that shit dead on... Her feminine energy was crazy .. I was so turned on by being around her..I couldn't stop admiring her....she just smiled. Im like.... Yeah you cuff and romance that type. We were just stuck on stupid on why she opened... This was that so called Ashanti tour that folk was talkin about... Ashanti tried to pull a Janet Jackson with dude on stage... LoL...
@@Steve0verton Met her at Hiero day back in 2017 in Oakland. Felt the exact same way. Just her in general, and her energy is so heavenly, you know she is one of one. There isn't many women that can do that
54:04 big-ups to the workin moms out there, especially the new & single moms
We need a wc From Westside connection interview
I would love to see dam-funk,battlecatt,quik,dj pooh,alchemist,E40, suga free,hiero,dj fresh on here too. W E $ T
Starting @32:20 “……excuse me. Constable!” This story makes me feel comfortable that I gave up on being a rapper. Whole different league. 😭😂🤣😂
I love sarafina and to think that crocodile is doga cats dad blows my mind
33:28 hella dope