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In this episode of "People's Party With Talib Kweli," Kweli and Jasmin Leigh sit down with rapper, songwriter, DJ, record-producer, and West Coast icon: DJ QUIK Here's what we got into: • The essential role that Quik played in the success story of Talib, Hi-Tek. • Quik's approach of getting the best out of everyone while building in the studio. • Powering through a show the same night he took a spill off his motorcycle. • His Compton, California upbringing, and being the youngest of 10 kids. • Navigating the gang violence in his community while staying creative. • What made P-Funk so influential to the West Coast sound. • Being raided by the cops three times and tensions with his sister. • Never wanting to join a gang even though all his friends were Bloods. • The impact of his infamous 'Red Tape,' sold locally before his record deal. • The genius and charisma of Eazy-E and his friendship with Quik. • Creating the Eazy-E tribute track, 'Quikker Said Than Dunn.' • How the iconic ...

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