Big Daddy Kane On ‘People’s Party With Talib Kweli’

In this episode of “People’s Party With Talib Kweli”, Kweli and Jasmin Leigh sit down with rapper, writer, and actor:

The King Asiatic Nobody’s Equal, Dark Gable, Blackanova, Count Macula…

BIG DADDY KANE

Truly a legend among legends and always a top contender in the conversation for the greatest of all-time, Kane blessed them with one of our best. Here’s what they covered:

• The origins of his name coming from the show ‘Kung Fu’ and film ‘Beach Party’.
• How Five Percent Nation teachings have inspired Kane through his life and career.
• Getting the attention of Marley Marl through his friendship with Biz Markie.
• The Bridge Wars rivalry and being stuck on the Juice Crew side while friends with KRS-One.
• His hometown of Brooklyn and the sights and sounds there that influenced his writing.
• Working with Rudy Ray Moore on ‘Big Daddy Vs. Dolemite’.
• The legacy of Brooklyn emcee Jaz-O.
• Acknowledging Kane’s influence on Eminem’s pen game.
• All the reasons why 1988 should be considered the best year in hip hop.
• Sex and violence in hip hop and how the radio and censorship has shifted.
• The significance of the flat top hair cut to Kane and his legacy.
• An update on the potential for a Verzuz battle between Kane and Rakim.
• Mentoring the Wu-Tang Clan and a classic ODB drunk out of his mind story.
• Recording with 2Pac and MC Hammer at Death Row studios.
• Black Thought’s style being a combination of Big Daddy Kane and Kool G Rap.
• Kane’s “all over the place” approach to subject matter in his rhymes.
• Activism being a trend and celebrating victories while not losing sight of the big picture.
• The reason why Kane chose to make his move to Raleigh, North Carolina.
• Forming the band Las Supper with singer Showtime and what it’s like to be on tour with them.

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