Isaiah Rashad 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 writer:

ISAIAH RASHAD

Here’s what they dug into with one of this generation’s most respected lyricists:

  • Why Isaiah chose to rap under his first and middle name
  • His mother and stepfather’s history of being Five-Percenters
  • The primary rap influences that gave him the emotional variations in his flow
  • Going through phases of wanting to become a preacher or a teacher
  • The impact of Outkast and their album ‘ATLiens’ had on his wanting to pick up a mic
  • His Chattanooga, Tennessee upbringing and the influences shaped his style
  • Diversity in today’s rap and the future of journalism
  • How he was brought onto the Smoker’s Club Music Festival
  • The excellence of Joey Bada$$ and his hitting the scene during the “creative control era”
  • Why SoundCloud has been such a huge part of Isaiah’s success story
  • The Top Dawg Entertainment signing feeling like a blessing from God
  • Feeling in the zone during the making of his ‘Cilvia Demo’
  • Discussion of if ‘The Sun’s Tirade’ was meant to be a concept album
  • Lupe Fiasco and Lil’ Wayne inspiring him to write introspectively
  • Breaking down who Isaiah views as the most entertaining rapper
  • A debate over whether or not Magoo was a good rapper and if he stole Q-Tip’s style
  • The songs “Wat’s Wrong” featuring Zacari & Kendrick Lamar and “Free Lunch”
  • Ice Cube going Hollywood while still releasing records that garner respect
  • His experience working with Syd and SZA as well as Kenny Beats
  • His highly anticipated album ‘The House Is Burning’ being released the day of the show

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