Talib Kweli & Pink Siifu On B. Cool-Aid, Dungeon Family, Black Thought, Ensley | People's Party Full

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  • Опубликовано: 11 сен 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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Комментарии • 98

  • @uproxx
    @uproxx  Год назад +15

    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.

    • @johnscurlock218
      @johnscurlock218 Год назад

      Burney csextucare

    • @johnscurlock218
      @johnscurlock218 Год назад +2

      Kids just every fire son

    • @terrancehall-sm8po
      @terrancehall-sm8po Год назад

      Just to say when he explained it he also explained the main story by saying he love his grandfather trouble

    • @Ronanelm
      @Ronanelm 4 месяца назад

      Have yall ever considered an interview with Adé Hakim? I was super happy to hear you bring up his name

  • @meeks2288
    @meeks2288 Год назад +52

    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.

  • @audioslavewithamastermind
    @audioslavewithamastermind Год назад +35

    Respect for having Siifu. Leather Blvd is one of my favourite projects this year, it's absolutely incredible!

    • @beezy7974
      @beezy7974 Год назад +1

      Easily a Album of the year contender!!!!!

    • @tchakaabeng1221
      @tchakaabeng1221 10 месяцев назад

      Listened to it for the first time yesterday. Masterpiece.

  • @ruffiankick
    @ruffiankick Год назад +18

    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 😂 🖖🏿

  • @blufynn
    @blufynn 7 месяцев назад +3

    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

  • @NAHITSFREECOFFEE
    @NAHITSFREECOFFEE Год назад +11

    And the album LEATHER BLVD IS BEAUTIFUL

  • @cutlersnyder
    @cutlersnyder Год назад +3

    Do not sleep on Adé Hakim!!

  • @uncvic1
    @uncvic1 Год назад +12

    I'm enjoying Talib geek out with PS. Great, inter-generational talk

  • @LooneyToonBeatz
    @LooneyToonBeatz Год назад +10

    Much love to Siifu! Got the chance to DJ for his event Just last month here in Charlotte! Very cool cat mane!

  • @geronimoangeles2298
    @geronimoangeles2298 Год назад +9

    We need Diani and Amani on the next Peoples Party! That would be so dope.

  • @johntheeqbalist
    @johntheeqbalist Год назад +5

    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. 🔥

  • @terrancehall-sm8po
    @terrancehall-sm8po Год назад +3

    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

  • @SandileShamase-ll6tg
    @SandileShamase-ll6tg 4 месяца назад +1

    Siifu deserves this! His body of work incredible entire discography
    The guys versatility is dope

  • @LogoLamont
    @LogoLamont Год назад +14

    Love Siifu’s music. Glad underground artists are appreciated by hip hop/rap legends.

    • @LogoLamont
      @LogoLamont Год назад

      What’s y’all favorite Siifu track? Mine is Fkn Yo Friends feat Zelooperz.

  • @quincycannon9350
    @quincycannon9350 Год назад +7

    this is fire. Siifu been on fire.....B cool aid too

  • @soyreco422
    @soyreco422 7 месяцев назад +1

    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

  • @MistaGeenie
    @MistaGeenie Год назад +5

    Sheesh loved this episode and I am very excited for the Alchemist

  • @RipHamilton-dk5gj
    @RipHamilton-dk5gj Год назад +4

    Peace and love to Siifu! Young legend! While we're on the underground let's get Lord Byron up here!

  • @terrancehall-sm8po
    @terrancehall-sm8po Год назад +2

    To be honest when I walked to the store I hit the sweepstakes.

  • @pastense
    @pastense Год назад +3

    So funny how Talib was tryin so hard to evade the Flex talk lol

  • @terrancehall-sm8po
    @terrancehall-sm8po Год назад +1

    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

  • @Va2nG
    @Va2nG Год назад +2

    You can't help but like Pink Siifu

  • @terrancehall-sm8po
    @terrancehall-sm8po Год назад +1

    I know all about family reunions and that when I meet my cousins from this famous side to keep everything confidential

  • @voodoodrew23
    @voodoodrew23 Год назад +1

    I was super geeked to see you had Siifu on here. I clicked on the video with the quickness

  • @WonderrTaco
    @WonderrTaco Год назад +3

    Fantastic interview, one love

  • @asurprisetobesurebutawelco6617
    @asurprisetobesurebutawelco6617 Год назад +2

    Legends

  • @carloskhali9806
    @carloskhali9806 8 месяцев назад

    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

  • @fatlann
    @fatlann Год назад +1

    This is so trippy bc I listen to Train of Thought then the next song is Pink Siifu 🤌🤌🤌

  • @wesleyhaze6116
    @wesleyhaze6116 Год назад +1

    Aww mehn, great interview 🔥🔥

  • @LeekLone
    @LeekLone Год назад +1

    Goosebumps. Dope interview

  • @marcusavery1601
    @marcusavery1601 Год назад +1

    Big fan keep doing your thing bro

  • @cutlersnyder
    @cutlersnyder Год назад +1

    Talib, Naima is on Giant Steps, don’t trip OG. It’s all love.

  • @terrancehall-sm8po
    @terrancehall-sm8po Год назад +1

    If I gone dance I'm gone stay dancing with my jean jacket 🧥

  • @Roasted805
    @Roasted805 6 месяцев назад

    Pink siifu is it!!

  • @blacksaturdayrecords3212
    @blacksaturdayrecords3212 6 месяцев назад

    Yes that's the one!
    - Dinky

  • @lordlemond1350
    @lordlemond1350 Год назад

    “Get to the roots” 💫

  • @terrancehall-sm8po
    @terrancehall-sm8po Год назад

    I know I def don't have to be reminded right now this right here is my forefront for show.

  • @Looplabss
    @Looplabss Год назад

    What !!! Pink siffu !! Dope

  • @terrancehall-sm8po
    @terrancehall-sm8po Год назад

    That's the feds who show my music on right now I'm not lost

  • @gkfamprimadonny4387
    @gkfamprimadonny4387 Год назад +1

    Siiiiifuuu

  • @cadiiii
    @cadiiii 4 месяца назад

    Sun Ra and George Clinton!! two of my favorites

  • @terrancehall-sm8po
    @terrancehall-sm8po Год назад

    Tell him I been looking for him also

  • @terrancehall-sm8po
    @terrancehall-sm8po Год назад

    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

  • @Prettyredlady92
    @Prettyredlady92 8 месяцев назад +2

    Ugh Pink Siifu soooo damn sexy 🔥😍😭🌹

  • @joaopaulogomesoleare8974
    @joaopaulogomesoleare8974 Год назад

    Yes!

  • @sinatradamus
    @sinatradamus Год назад

    Finally

  • @trentowens2683
    @trentowens2683 Год назад

    when are you gonna upload people's party full interview with jermaine dupri?

  • @terrancehall-sm8po
    @terrancehall-sm8po Год назад

    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.

    • @alexandrefurneribeiro3265
      @alexandrefurneribeiro3265 Год назад

      I sold the lyrics for some scraps of jerky, some cobbled together medicine, and 0.73 cents TEE HEE SORRY

  • @mrnajee1
    @mrnajee1 Год назад +1

    Bahamadia, Simple E before Lady bug

  • @tabeebAsim
    @tabeebAsim Год назад

    Wooooow 🧨🧨🧨🧨🧨

  • @Ronanelm
    @Ronanelm 5 месяцев назад

    Big up my ji Adé Hakim man!

    • @SandileShamase-ll6tg
      @SandileShamase-ll6tg 4 месяца назад

      This isn't sixpress

    • @Ronanelm
      @Ronanelm 4 месяца назад +1

      @SandileShamase-ll6tg ofc know that. they just mention Adé being an influence at one stage. Hence my comment :))

    • @Hakimworldwide
      @Hakimworldwide 4 месяца назад +1

      @@RonanelmI appreciate you bringing this to my attention Ronan! Shout out Liv-Siifu & the Kweli family.

  • @christopherbenning6085
    @christopherbenning6085 Год назад

    Let’s go💨💨💨

  • @alassinsane1588
    @alassinsane1588 Год назад

    Yas ✊.

  • @terrancehall-sm8po
    @terrancehall-sm8po Год назад

    💕😘 to go to a mtv awards show

  • @terrancehall-sm8po
    @terrancehall-sm8po Год назад

    What else you want me to say. I'm not lost any more

  • @terrancehall-sm8po
    @terrancehall-sm8po Год назад

    Yes sir but I can tell by the verse

  • @terrancehall-sm8po
    @terrancehall-sm8po Год назад

    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

  • @terrancehall-sm8po
    @terrancehall-sm8po Год назад

    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

  • @terrancehall-sm8po
    @terrancehall-sm8po Год назад

    We talking about practice

  • @jakeen229
    @jakeen229 Год назад

    Def one of my fav artist recently dude is a breath of fresh air

  • @terrancehall-sm8po
    @terrancehall-sm8po Год назад

    Pat and the other guy. He do

  • @terrancehall-sm8po
    @terrancehall-sm8po Год назад

    The funny part is thinking that I really was gone tell the word about my famous boyfriend and mess up his career

  • @terrancehall-sm8po
    @terrancehall-sm8po Год назад

    This is 69 station I understand I hear ya voice

  • @terrancehall-sm8po
    @terrancehall-sm8po Год назад

    Hey grandaddy

  • @JayJayRealhiphop
    @JayJayRealhiphop Год назад

    Pink Seafood...

  • @Mister006
    @Mister006 Год назад +1

    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.

    • @malikabdulrahmaan
      @malikabdulrahmaan Год назад +8

      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.

    • @TheSpotGeneva
      @TheSpotGeneva Год назад +4

      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

    • @futurisssssss
      @futurisssssss Год назад +1

      The music & art speak for itself. Dig it

    • @Hakimworldwide
      @Hakimworldwide 4 месяца назад

      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…

  • @terrancehall-sm8po
    @terrancehall-sm8po Год назад

    Daddy are you typing right now because I wrote you

  • @terrancehall-sm8po
    @terrancehall-sm8po Год назад

    I win

  • @terrancehall-sm8po
    @terrancehall-sm8po Год назад

    For nobody keep sharing

  • @terrancehall-sm8po
    @terrancehall-sm8po Год назад

    I thght so. Why you have too talk in code. Yes sir I got you

  • @terrancehall-sm8po
    @terrancehall-sm8po Год назад

    Hey aunty or grandaddy I think

  • @terrancehall-sm8po
    @terrancehall-sm8po Год назад

    This is definitely 69 literally

  • @remnantsaved144
    @remnantsaved144 Год назад

    wassup with the painted nails on men lately?

  • @benz.8787
    @benz.8787 Год назад

    Is that a Fox on his head?

  • @terrancehall-sm8po
    @terrancehall-sm8po Год назад

    Wonder why they in everybody business

  • @terrancehall-sm8po
    @terrancehall-sm8po Год назад

    I know who crazy is I just don't want people in my business. People are literally nosey around here seriously

  • @AndreiBerezin
    @AndreiBerezin Год назад

    Something's wrong with this dude's hat and/or haircut. I wonder if someone tells him to let him know

  • @TheLo31
    @TheLo31 Год назад

    I need finger nail polish.

  • @terrancehall-sm8po
    @terrancehall-sm8po Год назад

    Ya son hang with people that laugh at me I don't care for him and keep him away from me