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 ...