Dom Kennedy On ‘People’s Party With Talib Kweli’

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

DOM KENNEDY

From the westside with love, Dom came through and gave them a great one. Here’s what they got into:

  • Where his straightforward and efficient approach to his pen game evolved from
  • Balancing lyrics depicting a life of indulgence while keeping a conscious tone
  • Appreciation for rapper/actor Krondon of the group Strong Arm Steady
  • Growing up in Leimert Park, LA and how it impacted him as an artist
  • Things learned attending college, majoring in business management
  • Linking up with his cousin Jason Madison to put out ’25th Hour’
  • Discussion about the importance of visuals in the world of music
  • How ‘From The Westside With Love’ series of records represent him
  • Love for Earle’s On Crenshaw, being a staple in his community
  • Meeting and becoming friends with Rick Ross
  • Why his song “My Type Of Party” was so well received by fans
  • Taking inspiration from the film “The Warriors” for ‘Get Home Safely’
  • The positives and negatives from LA’s gentrification
  • The importance of understanding hood codes growing up in his community
  • Why he chose to remain independent even after receiving an offer from Interscope
  • His friendship with Nipsey Hussle and their seamless chemistry in the studio
  • Walking through the creation of Nipsey Hussle’s album ‘Victory Lap’
  • Meeting Nipsey and seeing the living example of what Dom wanted to accomplish
  • The Game contacting Dom for a collaboration on ‘Born 2 Rap’
  • Dom’s respect and admiration for rapper/producer Hit-Boy
  • Current focus on ‘From The Westside With Love III’
  • What Dom wants his legacy to look like

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