In this episode of "People's Party With Talib Kweli," Kweli and Jasmin Leigh sit down with rapper, writer, director and entrepreneur:
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Here's what we got into on this one:
• Talib and Problem reflect about their collaborations on 'Pay Ya Dues' and 'Don't Be Afraid'.
• Problem meeting 9th Wonder for the first time at Mac Miller's house.
• Terrace Martin being Problem's blood cousin.
• Being born in Germany and moving to Compton at 2 years old.
• The strong need for a Compton Walk Of Fame.
• Problem's collaboration with DJ Quik on the 'Rosecrans' project.
• DJ Quik being one of the true kings of West Coast hip hop.
• Quik taking Talib under his wing during his first few years of navigating the industry.
• Cali rap not getting respect away from home when it's not about select themes.
• How E-40's 'The Function' is a prime example of the perfect Bay/LA connect.
• The importance of '106 & Park' to the culture during it's time.
• Everyone from the hood knowing Nipsey Hussle would ...