Show overview
People's Party with Talib Kweli has been publishing since 2019, and across the 4 years since has built a catalogue of 97 episodes, alongside 2 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 110 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence.
Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 54 min and 1h 26m — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. The publisher flags most episodes as explicit, so expect adult themes or strong language throughout. It is catalogued as a EN-language Music show.
The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 2.4 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. The busiest year was 2020, with 42 episodes published. Published by UPROXX.
From the publisher
People’s Party is a weekly interview show hosted by hip-hop legend Talib Kweli. The show features big-name guests exploring hip-hop, culture, and politics.
Latest Episodes
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Ep 137Arrested Development On The Impact Of 'Tennessee,' 'People Everyday,' And The Group As A Response To Gangsta Rap
EIn this episode of People's Party, Talib Kweli sits down with the famed group Arrested Development to discuss the impact of their hit songs "Tennessee" and "People Everyday," religion and spirituality, and the group as a response to gangsta rap.
Ep 136Masta Killa On Making '36 Chambers,' 'Triumph,' 5%, ODB, ‘Chessboxin' & Boot Camp Clik
EIn this new episode of People's Party, Talib Kweli sits down with Masta Killa of the Wu-Tang Clan to discuss making "36 Chambers," the impact of "Triumph," remembering ODB, and much, much more.
Ep 135The Luniz On “I Got 5 On It,” Making “operation stackola,” Pimping In Oakland, Strip Clubs, And More
EIn this episode of People's Party, Talib Kweli sits down with The Luniz to discuss how their timeless hit "I Got 5 On It" got made, "operation stackola," Oakland life, and much more.
Ep 134U-God On Wu-Tang’s Origins, Making ’36 Chambers,’ ODB Memories, Method Man, RZA
EIn this episode of People's Party, Talib Kweli sits down with U-God of the Wu-Tang Clan to discuss the formation of the group and making "36 Chambers," RZA's genius, Method Man's talent, memories of ODB, and much more.
Ep 133Tiffany Dena Loftin On Black-Palestinian Solidarity, Student Loan Forgiveness, And Fighting Against The Death Penalty
EIn this episode of People's Party, Talib Kweli sits down with Tiffany Dena Loftin to Black-Palestinian solidarity, student loan forgiveness, and fighting against the death penalty.
Ep 132NORE Talks 'Drink Champs,' Rapping On Pharrell Beats, Kanye, Dave Chappelle, & More
EIn this episode of People's Party filmed live in Miami, Talib Kweli sits down with NORE to discuss all things Drink Champs, rapping on Pharrell beats, Lil Kim/Foxy beef, and much more.
Ep 131FULL: Tash From Tha Alkaholiks On Bow Wow Using His Rhymes, Working With Pharrell, King Tee, & More
EIn this episode of People's Party, Talib Kweli sits down with Tash from Tha Alkaholiks to discuss working with Pharrell, Bow Wow performing Tash's rhymes, King Tee, and much more.
Ep 130FULL: Lil’ Cease On Biggie’s Leadership, East-West Beef, Source Awards, & Reconciling With Lil’ Kim
EIn this episode of People's Party, filmed live from Miami, Talib Kweli sits down with Lil' Cease of Junior M.A.F.I.A. fame to discuss Biggie, coastal beefs, Lil' Kim, and more.
Ep 129FULL: Steffanie Christi'an And Jessica Care Moore On Forming “We Are Scorpio,” Women Who Rock, Female Rappers, And The Power Of Art
EIn this episode of People's Party, filmed live from the birthplace of Hip-Hop -- 1520 Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx -- Talib Kweli sits down with Steffanie Christi'an And Jessica Care Moore to discuss their forming of "We Are Scorpio, female rappers, the power of art, and more.
Ep 128FULL: Yusef Salaam Of The Exonerated Five On Being Threatened By Trump, Being At Rikers With NORE And More
EEp 127FULL: Grandmaster Caz Talks Jay-Z, “Rapper’s Delight,” The First Rap Battles, Cold Crush, And More
EIn this episode of People's Party, filmed live from the birthplace of Hip-Hop -- 1520 Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx -- Talib Kweli sits down with the legendary Grandmaster Caz to talk Hip-Hop 50, Jay-Z, "Rapper's Delight," the first rap battles, Cold Crush, and much more.
Ep 126FULL: Affion Crockett Does A Jay-Z Impression, Gives Kweli A Social Media Intervention, And More
EIn this episode of "People's Party with Talib Kweli" filmed live at the Blue Note Jazz Festival in Napa Valley, Kweli sits down with Affion Crocket to receive a social media intervention, witness Affion's Jay-Z impersonation, and more.
Ep 125FULL: Ari Melber On Jay Z’s Genius, Quoting Rap, Facing Bigots & The Rise Of Antisemitism
EIn this episode of "People's Party with Talib Kweli" filmed live at the Blue Note Jazz Festival in Napa Valley, Kweli sits down with attorney, journalist, and host of MSNBC's "The Beat" -- Ari Melber -- to dive deep on Jay-Z's genius, discuss quoting rap, and talk about the platforming bigots and the rise of antisemitism.
Ep 124FULL: George Clinton On Parliament-Funkadelic, Influencing Rappers, Writing Music On Acid, And More
EIn this episode of "People's Party with Talib Kweli" filmed live at the Blue Note Jazz Festival in Napa Valley, Kweli sits down with Parliament Funkadelic icon George Clinton to discuss the development of his style, his influence on rap, writing music on acid, fighting for royalties, the history of "(Not Just) Knee Deep," and so much more.
Ep 123FULL: Robert Glasper On Spotify Money, Chris Brown Beef, Pandemic Music, “Jazz Is Dead”
EIn this episode of "People's Party with Talib Kweli" filmed live at the Blue Note Jazz Festival in Napa Valley, Kweli sits down with legendary Grammy award-winning musician Robert Glasper to discuss Spotify money, working with rappers, modern jazz, and his Chris Brown beef.
Ep 122FULL EPISODE: De La Soul Talk Fighting For Their Catalog, Making "Stakes Is High," Native Tongues & Losing David Jolicoeur
EIn this episode of "People's Party with Talib Kweli" filmed live at the Blue Note Jazz Festival in Napa Valley, De La Soul talk about early days, the story behind Native Tongues, the reaction to "De La Soul Is Dead," the process behind making "Stakes Is High," why they had to fight for control of their catalog, and losing David Jolicoeur.
Ep 121FULL EPISODE: Buckshot On The Foundation Of Duck Down, Working With Tupac, & Forming Boot Camp Clik
EIn this episode of "People's Party With Talib Kweli," filmed live at the Blue Note Jazz Club in NYC, Kweli sits down with Buckshot. The two discuss working Q-Tip's influence on Buck's jazzy style, the formation of Duck Down Records, and truth vs fiction when it comes to Tupac and Biggie.
Ep 120FULL EPISODE: Styles P Talks "Free The Lox," DMX, Making '24 Hours To Live,' & Being Locked Up And Famous
EIn this episode of "People's Party With Talib Kweli," filmed live at the Blue Note Jazz Club in NYC, Kweli sits down with hip-hop legend and member of The Lox, Styles P. The two discuss working with DMX early on, making "24 Hours To Live," the impact of "I'm Black," and what it's like being locked up while famous.
Ep 119FULL EPISODE: Large Professor Talks Working On ‘Illmatic’ With Nas, Producing For Rakim, Kool G Rap, & His Own Legacy
EIn this episode of "People's Party With Talib Kweli," filmed live at the Blue Note Jazz Club in NYC, Kweli sits down with legendary producer Large Professor to discuss the working with Nas, Rakim & Eric B, and his own legacy in hip-hop.
Ep 118FULL EPISODE: Mobb Deep's Havoc Talks Prodigy, The Impact Of "Shook Ones," Being A Producer And A Lyricist, & More
EIn this episode of "People's Party With Talib Kweli," filmed live at the Blue Note Jazz Club in NYC, Kweli sits down with Havoc from the legendary Mobb Deep. The two discuss the impact of "Shook Ones" and producing for hip-hop's most influential artists.