Episode 285 - Talib Kweli (Black Star, Javotti Media, People’s Party)

Hello everybody! Recorded live from somewhere (Ohio), we have the LEGEND TALIB KWELI stopping by the show! Listen in as Damian gets to sit down with one of his heroes as they discuss the deep connections between punk & hip hop. They talk: writing Operation Ivy lyrics on the wall, why Dante Ross isn't a super scrub, what led to Tupac & Biggie hanging out with Kurt Cobain & so much more!  NOT TO BE MISSED!!!!!  Also Touched On: The Deadhead/White dreadlock dude hybrid The hardcore kids being the ones that tried to really understand rap.  The HipHop/Punk Connection Self referential genres  Minor Threat Bodycount the similarity between hip hop and hardcore fashion  the importance of the year 1988 Writing Operation Ivy and Dead Kennedy’s lyrics on the wall Nirvana and Hip Hop the importance of the Video for Smells Like Teen Spriit Hanging out with Tupac and Biggie Lyricist Lounge and DIY The importance of El-P the effect of NWA getting cool on MTV Dr. Dre and punk’s: “offensive shit over familiar melodies” formula Frontline and the SD-50s  The reason Dante Ross talks so much shit to Talib Sneaker Culture in Punk Cold World Pickle Rick golf shirt ain't all bad The importance of black artists to punk A band called Death & TONS OF OTHER GOODNESS!!!!!! BROUGHT TO YOU BY VANS Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/turned-out-a-punk/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy