Episode 30 - Ab-Soul Ft Ab-Soul Shot and Edited By Chino Chase. Additional Filming By Aaron Ross Media Co. Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast Threads https://www.threads.com/@lemmeaskyouthispod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lemmeaskyouthispod/ Substack https://lemmeaskyouthis.substack.com/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast
Episode 29 - KRS-One Ft. KRS-One Episode 29 of Lemme Ask You This with Talib Kweli and Tef Poe features legendary, foundational MC KRS-One and begins with KRS, Tef and Talib having a conversation about the cruelty that drives the MAGA movement. KRS talks about how white society does not control it's criminals and how white supremacist ideology ensures that the right people do not lead. KRS talks about how MLK speeches remain relevant and then he is introduced. KRS talks about seeing Talib's show at the Los Angeles Blue Note and praises Tef Poe's performance. KRS talks about how being homeless early in life led to him always wanting to give a great show. Talib talks about meeting Tef, and KRS praises the performances of Georgia Anne Muldrow, MED and Blu. KRS shows love to Talib's band and Camau Bernstine joins the conversation to talk about hiphop drumming. KRS talks about helping to create boom bap hiphop with his album, Criminal Minded, and then talks about his new documentary. KRS talks about hiphop's spirituality and philosophy, then breaks down the theory of the aquatic ape. Tef asks KRS about his philosophy and KRS breaks down the principles of hiphop. Talib thanks KRS for letting him perform at 1520 Sedgwick Ave for hiphop's 50th anniversary show and KRS talks about how he got that show done. Talib talks about how BDP influenced his song Definition and reminisces about calling up KRS on the radio. Talib asks KRS to break down his lyrics from HipHop Lives and KRS talks about how MC Shan and Marley Marl are a part of his legacy. KRS shows love to Queens MCs and tells a story about MC Serch at Latin Quarters. Tef compares KRS to Young Jeezy which turns into a conversation about staying grounded. Talib talks about how Self Destruction inspired HipHop For Respect and KRS talks about how some Black people were bred to be agents of white supremacy. Talib talks about using KRS lyrics in high school and KRS talks about building a hiphop city in Newark. Shot and Edited By Chino Chase. Additional Filming By Aaron Ross Media Co. Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast Threads https://www.threads.com/@lemmeaskyouthispod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lemmeaskyouthispod/ Substack https://lemmeaskyouthis.substack.com/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast
Episode 28 - Ras Kass Featuring Ras Kass Episode 28 of Lemme Ask You This with Talib Kweli and Tef Poe features legendary west coast MC Ras Kass. After Ras is introduced, Talib and Ras talk about how they first met and how they once went on a double date. Tef talks about how Ras has influenced him as an MC and Ras talks about creating his Five Mics Party. Talib and Ras talk about the legacy of Bigga B and the first time they got paid to rap. Tef asks Ras about the current state of west coast hiphop. Talib asks Ras about how Dave Chappelle ended up using a Ras Kass song for a special. Tef asks Ras about the inspiration behind his song An Interview With A Vampire. Ras talks about being candid in his rhymes and tells a story about almost drowning. Talib asks Ras about his relationship with Kanye West. Ras talks about self accountability and how his mother wanted him to be a a philosopher. Tef tells a story about being compared to Jay Z and Ras Kass and Ras talks about the creation of his song Nature Of A Threat. Ras talks about how his Leopard Eats Face album is a critique of capitalism. Talib talks about being the poster child for conscious rap. Ras shows love to Ab-Soul and Coast Contra. Tef asks Ras about the Four Horsemen. Shot and Edited By Chino Chase. Additional Filming By Aaron Ross Media Co. Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast Threads https://www.threads.com/@lemmeaskyouthispod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lemmeaskyouthispod/ Substack https://lemmeaskyouthis.substack.com/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast
Episode 27 - Christian Nationalist Hip Hop Shot and Edited By Chino Chase. Additional Filming By Aaron Ross Media Co. Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast Threads https://www.threads.com/@lemmeaskyouthispod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lemmeaskyouthispod/ Substack https://lemmeaskyouthis.substack.com/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast
Episode 26 - Revolutionary Family Values Shot and Edited By Chino Chase. Additional Filming By Aaron Ross Media Co. Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast Threads https://www.threads.com/@lemmeaskyouthispod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lemmeaskyouthispod/ Substack https://lemmeaskyouthis.substack.com/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast
On Episode 25 of Lemme Ask You This with Talib Kweli and Tef Poe, the guest is hiphop icon Diamond D. After Diamond is introduced, Talib Kweli and Diamond talk about the creation of their collaboration album, Gotham. Diamond shares stories about visiting Yellow Springs Ohio and Talib talks about how Diamond supported him before he had a career. Tef asks about the authentic NY sound and Diamond talks about how music has to evolve. Diamond talks about the legacy of Big L and the enduring nature of his Diggin' In The Crates crew. Talib asks Diamond about working with John Forte and Fat Joe. Diamond explains why he moved to Atlanta and tells the story of being in the car with Tupac during a shooting. Tef asks Diamond about his new music and Diamond talks about unexpected collaborations. Talib talks about making hiphop that resonates with women and his new song with Diamond, Black Queen. Tef asks Diamond about what he looks for in an MC and then asks Diamond about his fashion sense. Talib and Diamond talk about the elitism of NYC. Diamond asks Talib about his collaborative album with Large Professor and Talib talks about the importance of having one producer on an album. Tef asks Diamond about the evolution of hiphop and Talib compares hiphop to a collage. Diamond talks about the impact of his Stunts, Blunts and HipHop album. Talib talks about how working with Diamond on Pharoahe Monch's The Truth helped to cement his legacy. Shot and Edited By Chino Chase. Additional Filming By Aaron Ross Media Co. Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast Threads https://www.threads.com/@lemmeaskyouthispod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lemmeaskyouthispod/ Substack https://lemmeaskyouthis.substack.com/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast
Episode 24 of Lemme Ask You This with Talib Kweli and Tef Poe features comedian Sam Jay and starts off with a conversation about justice vs revenge. Sam talks about how Talib's presence brings levity and Talib and Sam reminisce about Sam's appearance on People's Party. Sam Jay talks about not writing ideas down and how comedy should never feel like school. Talib asks about Black Jeopardy and Sam talks about the SNL machine. Tef asks Sam about Boston hiphop and Sam breaks down the Black Boston scene. Tef talks about how smart street folks in Boston are and Talib talks about not being able to wear a Yankee cap in Boston. Sam talks about Boston style racism. Talib praises Sam's show, Pause, and the conversation becomes about cancel culture. Sam talks about how people try to police language and jokes and how racism is usually not intentional. Tef talks about why people invest in MAGA and Sam talks about how republicans are better at marketing. Talib breaks down the impact of slavery and Sam talks about the need for a Black constituency. Sam suggests going to the UN and Tef tells his UN story. Talib asks about how Tef and Sam spent their 4th of July and then talks about how homophobia helped drive some Black folks to Trump. Sam talks about how younger generations are returning to older values and how having empathy is important. Sam discusses how resistance to change is dangerous for humanity. Talib talks about how MAGA wants Trump to be king. Tef asks Sam about how she became a thought leader. Sam credits her mother as inspiration. Talib asks Sam's opinion on the roast of Kevin Hart. Talib asks Sam about why she shares so much of herself in her comedy. Shot and Edited By Chino Chase. Additional Filming By Aaron Ross Media Co. Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast Threads https://www.threads.com/@lemmeaskyouthispod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lemmeaskyouthispod/ Substack https://lemmeaskyouthis.substack.com/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast
On Episode 23 of Lemme Ask You This with Talib Kweli and Tef Poe, we have MC/producer 38 Spesh as our guest. We start by talking about why we are filming at the Apollo Theater in Harlem and Talib gives a history of the theater. Spesh talks about the consistency of upstate MCs and how NYC acts as a gatekeeper. Tef asks Spesh to provide his version of upstate's Chitlin Circuit. Spesh talks about his Son of G Rap album. Talib asks about Trust Comes First and Spesh breaks down his relationship with Benny The Butcher. Talib and Spesh talk about not having a plan B. Spesh explains how crack sells itself. Talib asks Spesh about his mother and Spesh talks about the song Mother and Gun. Tef asks Spesh about his vision as an artist and Spesh talks about wanting to teach thru music. Talib talks about Spesh's album with Planet Asia. Spesh talks about being inspired by the Five Percent Nation and how hiphop changed while he was locked up. Spesh talks about the importance of staying true to your sound. Spesh talks about focusing on the fans and how people used to sleep on him as an artist. Talib asks Spesh about making beats and Spesh talks about how he learned to produce while on house arrest. Talib asks Spesh about linking with DJ Green Lantern and DJ Shay. Tef asks about the difference between a good lyricist and a great lyricist and Spesh talks about studying greatness. Talib talks about being a conscious consumer. Talib asks Spesh about working with Benny The Butcher and Ransom. Spesh talks about cooking gumbo in jail. Talib talks about how Method Man no longer curses and how the Make 'Em Pay beat got rappers in their feelings. Talib asks Spesh about how radio DJs are out of touch. Tef asks Spesh about niche marketing and Talib gets clarification on Spesh's comments about Jadakiss. Spesh shows love to Jadakiss and Talib tells a story about Grafh. Talib asks Spesh about Che Noir and their song about mental health. Tef brings up the importance of having messages in music, and Spesh talks about how his children have helped his career. Shot and Edited By Chino Chase. Additional Filming By Aaron Ross Media Co. Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast Threads https://www.threads.com/@lemmeaskyouthispod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lemmeaskyouthispod/ Substack https://lemmeaskyouthis.substack.com/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast
Episode 22 - Godfrey Featuring Godfrey Episode 22 of Lemme Ask You This with Talib Kweli and Tef Poe features the comedian Godfrey. It starts with Godfrey sharing a story about seeing Talib performing at an Apple Store and goes into Talib talking about how Black men do not have the luxury to get mad in public. Godfrey does an Elon Musk impression and Talib talks about meeting Elon Musk. Godfrey makes fun of Iceberg clothes and then shares his experience at Blerdcon. Godfrey talks about how racist Hollywood can be and then talks about how much white people love the n word. Talib and Godfrey discuss weaponized freedom of speech and the importance of combating ignorance. Godfrey talks about cultural appropriation and the hypocrisy of anti Black Arabs. Talib talks about how racism is not logical and Godfrey quotes Toni Morrison. Godfrey talks about the lack of diversity in movies. Talib talks about the paradox of tolerance, which leads to a conversation about the book The Delectable Negro. Godfrey makes fun of Tef's turn up and Talib talks about accidentally blocking Godfrey. Godfrey talks about his online hustle and how he was inspired by Damon Dash. Godfrey talks about being inspired by younger comedians, which lead to his relationship with Shannon Sharpe. Talib asks Godfrey about his favorite sit coms. Godfrey talks about Three's Company and she's stories about working on Soul Plane. Godfrey talks about how smart old school rappers are and Talib asks Godfrey about how he was inspired by the Three Stooges. Godfrey talks about how Jim Carrey inspired him. Talib asks Godfrey about his One54 podcast which leads into a discussion about talking white. Godfrey talks about how white people get real creative with racist slurs. Talib asks Godfrey if he knows about the monkey civil war. Talib brings up the Biafra War and Tef asks Godfrey about why he publicly combats colonialism. Godfrey shares his experience with starting a book club in college and talks about how he was inspired by Louis Farrakhan. Godfrey talks about becoming woke in college and the importance of being well read. Godfrey talks about starting comedy in Chicago and Talib asks Godfrey about his issues with Corey Holcomb. Godfrey shows love to Steve Harvey and Bernie Mac. Godfrey goes into his Donald Trump impression and this leads into a conversation about whether or not white comics should impersonate other races. Godfrey talks about how white people do not compete on a level playing field. Talib asks Godfrey about his early days of doing comedy for pimps. Godfrey talks about how hard it is to date nowadays and how people bring baggage into new relationships. Shot and Edited By Chino Chase. Additional Filming By Aaron Ross Media Co. Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast Threads https://www.threads.com/@lemmeaskyouthispod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lemmeaskyouthispod/ Substack https://lemmeaskyouthis.substack.com/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast
Episode 21 of Lemme Ask You This with Talib Kweli and Tef Poe features New York City DJ and comedian Cipha Sounds. It starts with Talib asking Cipha about his children, which leads to a conversation about how video games impact the world. Talib and Cipha talk about Cipha's birthday party. Talib says the show is a pause free zone and talks about how gamers are more respected now. Cipha talks about having multiple skill sets and how he went from being a DJ to being a comedian. Talib asks Cipha how he feels about celebrities DJing. Cipha talks about being the dj on The Chappelle Show and how Dave Chappelle moves like a rapper. Cipha gives Ice Spice advice on how to rock any crowd. Tef asks Cipha about his relationship with Biggie and Cipha talks about when Bad Boy ruled the nightclubs. Talib asks about how it feels to play Diddy records right now. Cipha breaks down his experiences working at radio and how the radio does not represent real hiphop. Cipha talks about how being Black doesn't automatically make you an expert on hiphop and Talib talks about how too much of the gate keeping conversations in hiphop are had by people who don't participate in hiphop. Tef talks about how other regions did not play real hiphop on the radio. Cipha talks about being a fan of different regions of hiphop and signing Coo Coo Cal. Talib asks about the Latino participation in hiphop. Cipha Sounds talks about using the N word and how racial classifications get convoluted in Latino communities. Talib talks about being trolled by ADOS and FBA. Cipha talks about colorism in Latino communities and how Latinos can also be racist. Cipha talks about his experiences as a five percenter and how African Americans can sometimes gate keep Blackness. Talib talks about how conservatives try to co-opt Malcolm X. Cipha talks about breaking reggae records and what he learned from Funk Flex. Tef asks about Funk Flex long tenure in NY. Talib asks Cipha about his favorite comedians. Cipha shows love to Michael Che. Talib shows love to the Juan Epstein podcast. Shot and Edited By Chino Chase. Additional Filming By Aaron Ross Media Co. Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast Threads https://www.threads.com/@lemmeaskyouthispod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lemmeaskyouthispod/ Substack https://lemmeaskyouthis.substack.com/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast
Episode 20 - Aja Monet - Lemme Ask You This Podcast with Talib Kweli & Tef Poe Shot and Edited By Chino Chase. Additional Filming By Aaron Ross Media Co. Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast Threads https://www.threads.com/@lemmeaskyouthispod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lemmeaskyouthispod/ Substack https://lemmeaskyouthis.substack.com/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast
On episode 19 of Lemme Ask You This with Talib Kweli and Tef Poe the guest is Slink Johnson from Black Jesus fame. The episode starts with a discussion about Frederick Douglass' romantic relationships. Talib asks Slink about his rap career and brings up how rappers do not hang out with each other as much as comedians do. Tef talks about how Detroit street rappers worked together during the pandemic. Slink breaks down his relationship with Too Short. Talib asks Slink about being born in Arkansas and Tef asks if Slink anticipated his success. Talib asks Slink about moving to Englewood and Slink breaks down Englewood gang culture. Talib talks about how gang culture is portrayed in Hollywood. Tef salutes Slink's acting and Slink talks about meeting and Aaron McGruder and creating Black Jesus. Talib asks Slink about his relationship with Afroman. Talib salutes the cast of Black Jesus and Slink talks about how he was always Hugh while filming. Tef asks Slink what's next and Slink brings up his Niggas Know Your Mama project. Talib asks Slink about his connection to DJ Pooh and compares stand up comedy to hiphop. Slink talks about what constitutes great hiphop to him, which leads to a conversation about how great the rapper Scarface is. Slink talks about protecting the Black Jesus legacy and how nobody can stop you from being great. Shot and Edited By Chino Chase. Additional Filming By Aaron Ross Media Co. Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast Threads https://www.threads.com/@lemmeaskyouthispod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lemmeaskyouthispod/ Substack https://lemmeaskyouthis.substack.com/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast
Episode 18 of Lemme Ask You This with Talib Kweli and Tef Poe starts in Yellow Springs Ohio, with Talib asking Tef about the Ozarks, which leads into a conversation about the white characters in RZA's movie, One Spoon Of Chocolate. Talib compares a scene in the film to the Chud The Builder situation. Tef talks about instant karma and Talib and Tef salute Joshua Fox. Tef tells a story about having to find a racist troll and confronting him. Talib asks Tef about drowned Black towns in Missouri. Talib breaks down the progressive vibe of Yellow Springs, Ohio and how people make false assumptions about Dave Chappelle. Tef talks about what he's learned by being around Black men who challenge the system. Talib asks Tef about his participation in the video of Jasmin Crockett supporting Wesley Bell. Tef criticizes Wesley Bell for taking AIPAC money and speaks on how the democrats do not support progressive Black candidates. Tef criticizes the centrist mentality and Talib talks about calling people in rather than calling them out. Tef talks about his opposition to political Zionism and how Israel helps to train American police. Talib talks about how people try to be progressive except for Palestine. Tef ties Pan Africanism to anti Zionism and breaks down why Malcolm X was against classic liberalism. Tef talks about why he did not watch the roast of Kevin Hart and Talib breaks down the problem with modern roasting. Talib criticizes Tony Hinchcliffe and Tef talks about the fetishization of George Floyd. Talib talks about not feeling safe when he sees the American flag. Talib and Tef explain why Charlie Kirk is not like MLK. Tef talks about gun sense and Talib breaks down the hypocrisy of Candace Owens' recent apology. Tef talks about how anti intellectualism is permeating the country. Talib brings up the Ray J and Supa Hot Fire fight and criticizes the optics surrounding it. Tef talks about Drakes MAGA overlap and Talib talks about revolutionary love. Shot and Edited By Chino Chase. Additional Filming By Aaron Ross Media Co. Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast Threads https://www.threads.com/@lemmeaskyouthispod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lemmeaskyouthispod/ Substack https://lemmeaskyouthis.substack.com/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast
Episode 17 of Lemme Ask You This with Talib Kweli and Tef Poe starts with Tef Poe breaking down his Sunday Dinner event concept. Talib and Tef then talk about how the concert business is booming and thank people for subscribing to the show. Talib talks about the importance of owning your masters and Tef explains why this current era of the music business feels alien to him. Talib and Tef talk about whether or not artists are required to be professionals. Talib talks about how Live Nation is a monopoly and Tef talks about how 360 deals are a part of the current reality. Tef talks about working with cigarette brands and Talib talks about working with liquor companies. Tef asks Talib about his journey to independence and Talib talks about working with Duck Down. Talib talks about being inspired by El-P and how he is seen as a one hit wonder by some. Talib breaks down how Taylor Swift fans took Live Nation to court and asks what can be learned from this. Talib talks about the essay he wrote about W. Kamau Bell and the racism he faces online. Talib talks about how the majority of white voters voted for Trump and the pattern recognitions of racists. Tef talks about how racists invade online comment sections and the global impact of Black Star. Talib asks Tef to name is favorite Michael Jackson songs and this leads to a discussion about how great Michael Jackson is. Talib and Tef discuss their favorite movies and show love to Mistah Fab. Shot and Edited By Chino Chase. Additional Filming By Aaron Ross Media Co. Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast Threads https://www.threads.com/@lemmeaskyouthispod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lemmeaskyouthispod/ Substack https://lemmeaskyouthis.substack.com/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast
Episode 16 of Lemme Ask You This with Talib Kweli and Tef Poe features Harlem MC/actor Dave East. After Dave is introduced, Talib talks about what he has in common with Dave. Tef shows love to Dave and Dave talks about his work with Scram Jones. Talib asks Dave about working with Pain In Da Ass. Dave talks about the pros and cons of going independent and Tef asks Dave about how he stays so musically versatile. Talib and Dave talk about having supportive parents and being raised by hiphop as well. Tef asks Dave about what kind of jewels he gets from OGs in the game. A conversation about Harlem turns into a discussion about ICE and immigration. Talib talks about Dave being adept at dealing, basketball and rap. Dave talks about growing up around Dip Set. Talib asks about the top three basketball GOATS and Tef asks Dave about his top five favorite Knicks. Talib asks Dave about his Kyrie Chanel album. Dave East talks about the importance of prison visits and Tef asks Dave about how the hood keeps him humble. Dave talks about his connection to Nipsey Hussle and Tef speaks on Darren Seals. Dave speaks on how having children helps him as a man. Talib asks Dave about his song Keisha and stories are shared about getting robbed by groupies. Talib shares a story about dirty macking and Dave talks about not chasing the bag. Talib asks Dave about the Karma mixtapes and his relationship to reggae music. Dave talks about his relationships with Popcaan and Young Dolph. Tef asks Dave about how he relates to different regions and Talib talks to Dave about Dave West. Tef and Dave East talk about their relationship to Islam. Tef asks Dave about his love for wrestling. Talib asks Dave about the Let's Rap About It podcast. Talib asks about the accuracy of the Diddy documentary. Dave East talks about playing Method Man and not wanting to be a sex symbol. Dave East shows love for Mario Van Peebles. Talib asks about the difference between Brooklyn and Harlem. Shot and Edited By Chino Chase. Additional Filming By Aaron Ross Media Co. Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast Threads https://www.threads.com/@lemmeaskyouthispod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lemmeaskyouthispod/ Substack https://lemmeaskyouthis.substack.com/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast
Episode 15 of Lemme Ask You This featuring Talib Kweli and Tef Poe welcomes Bronx born MC Mickey Factz and guest co-hosts Seth Byrd and The Musalini. Talib explains how he met Seth and thanks Mickey for what he brings to the culture. Talib asks about Mickey's online lyrical breakdowns and Mickey talks about his school, Pendulum Ink. Mickey talks about the legacy of Rakim and growing up in the Bronx. Talib asks about the blog era and Mickey's desire to make pop records. Mickey talks about how Talib combats racists online and why he makes anti MAGA music. Tef talks about how dangerous it's been to talk about Trump and Mickey talks about how he knew Trump would win. Mickey talks about being a fan of battle rap and how his opinions get him in trouble. Talib asks Mickey about his diss records towards Royce The 59 and his friendship with Lupe Fiasco. The conversation turns towards J Cole's comments about not being the best. Mickey says that trying to be the best is futile and Tef asks The Musalini about his rise in hiphop. Talib brings up his beef with Aye Verb and asks Mickey how him and Aye Verb started beefing. Mickey breaks down how Aye Verb has ghostwriters and talks about his Aye Verb diss tracks. Talib challenges Mickey to make an entirely conscious album. Tef talks about the demise of the Midwest Movement. Talib tells a story about a troll showing up in person and Mickey talks about his beef with Rum Nitty. This leads to a conversation about whether or not battle rappers can make songs. Talib salutes Mickey on his new music and asks him about teaching at NYU. Mickey shows love for Talib. Talib asks about Mickey's comic book centered podcast, which leads to a discussion about the best MCU content. Shot and Edited By Chino Chase. Additional Filming By Aaron Ross Media Co. Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast Threads https://www.threads.com/@lemmeaskyouthispod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lemmeaskyouthispod/ Substack https://lemmeaskyouthis.substack.com/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast
Episode 14 of Lemme Ask You This with Talib Kweli and Tef Poe begins with an introduction to Detroit's poet laureate, Jessica Care Moore. Jessica talks about writing children's books and praises her son's music. Talib and Jessica talk about the importance of supporting artist merch, which leads into a conversation about Jay Z's relationship to capitalism. Jessica talks about how artists should turn down deals that are not good for their spirit and how new rules around DEI are affecting Black people. Jessica is asked to share a poem, so she reads one called I'm Not Ready To Die. Talib brings up Seth Byrd's driving skills. Tef talks about how we need to vote to fight prison gerrymandering. This leads into a conversation about the purpose of the electoral college and how right wingers do not support democracy. Talib talks about why politicians are scared to be critical of Charlie Kirk and how he thinks assassination attempts helped Donald Trump win. This turns into a conversation about the challenges Kamala Harris faced during her campaign. Talib talks about how Joe Rogan helped Donald Trump and why he does not support political violence. Tef says the war on drugs is political violence and Jessica says the education system is a form of political violence. Talib brings up Cole Thomas Allen's manifesto and asks Jessica and Tef what they think about the conspiracy theories surrounding an old tweet about the name Cole Allen. Talib breaks down the history of groypers. Tef compares the MAGA movement to a TV production. Talib talks about how MAGA is turning on Trump and Tef follows up by calling Trump a distraction for bigger issues. Shot and Edited By Chino Chase. Additional Filming By Aaron Ross Media Co. Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast Threads https://www.threads.com/@lemmeaskyouthispod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lemmeaskyouthispod/ Substack https://lemmeaskyouthis.substack.com/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast
On episode 13 of Lemme Ask You This with Talib Kweli and Tef Poe, the guest is Coltrane Curtis from Team Epiphany. The conversation starts with Talib asking Coltrane about his recent international trip and how America is viewed overseas in the MAGA era. Coltrane talks about the challenges of explaining fascism to his children. Coltrane talks about how partying in NYC led to the formation of his marketing company, Team Epiphany. Talib asks Coltrane about lessons he learned from his father. Coltrane talks about how celebrity is engineered and explains how his team came up with the term "influencer." Tef asks Coltrane about niche marketing and the conversation turns to the cultural currency of Future's Dirty Sprite Ballet. Talib asks about focus groups and Coltrane talks about how his team created a way to use data to measure cultural currency. Talib shares his experience with working on the Getting Up video game and thanks Coltrane for the work they did together with Marc Eckō. Tef brings up how popular G Unit gear was and Coltrane breaks down how when people stole those clothes it made the brand cool. The conversation turns towards Coltrane's time at Ralph Lauren and the legacy of the Lo Lifes. Talib asks why rappers didn't wear their own brands. Coltrane tells stories about his dad and explains the need for having hard skills. Coltrane explains why Team Ephipany hires writers and the importance of the book Positioning. Coltrane thanks his family for putting him in the right positions. Tef breaks down the Pooh Shiesty/Gucci Mane situation. Talib asks Coltrane about his college years in Atlanta and about the importance of HBCUs. Coltrane talks about how COVID impacted his business. Tef asks Coltrane about the challenges of being a marketing person with morals. Talib asks Coltrane about his time as a host on MTV, which leads to a conversation about the challenges of being seen at a Kanye West show. Talib brings up the Jay Z GQ interview, which leads to a discussion about the tactical nature of magazines and the importance of reading. Shot and Edited By Chino Chase. Additional Filming By Aaron Ross Media Co. Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast Threads https://www.threads.com/@lemmeaskyouthispod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lemmeaskyouthispod/ Substack https://lemmeaskyouthis.substack.com/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast
Episode 12 of Lemme Ask You This with Talib Kweli and Tef Poe features Blu and Exile. We start by introducing Blu and Exile and getting into a conversation about their new album, Time Heals Everything. Talib asks about Blu and Exile's relationship with Fashawn and shares Fashawn stories. Blu and Exile explain how the online leak of Below The Heavens helped make that album successful and then talk about how it was inspired by Reflection Eternal. The conversation then begins to center on west coast hiphop luminaries like King Tee and Self Scientific. Blu and Exile break down the making of their song Dancin' In The Rain. Exile talks about selling mixtapes while being in a group with Aloe Blacc, which leads to Talib sharing a story about a bus trip to California in 1995. Blu talks about how he stays so prolific and then gets into a story about how he almost signed to Death Row. Tef Poe asks Blu and Exile about how they keep their musical reputation so in tact, which leads to a discussion about their love for jazz music. Talib asks Blu if having the name Blu has ever created an issue for him with LA gangs. Blu breaks down his friendship with Miguel. Exile talks about his Exile Radio albums which leads to a discussion about his spirituality. Tef asks Blu and Exile to give an advice for people who want to follow in their path. Talib asks Blu about his album with Nottz, Africa. Blu talks about working with Med and Madlib and Exile goes deeper into his relationship with Aloe Blacc. Talib asks Blu and Exile how they are able to stay so connected with Los Angeles' underground hiphop scene. Shot and Edited By Chino Chase. Additional Filming By Aaron Ross Media Co. Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast Threads https://www.threads.com/@lemmeaskyouthispod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lemmeaskyouthispod/ Substack https://lemmeaskyouthis.substack.com/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast
Episode 11 - One Rap Battle After Another ft Nicole Duncan-Smith For episode 11 of Lemme Ask You This with Talib Kweli and Tef Poe, friend of the show Nicole Duncan-Smith returns. The show starts with Nicole talking about the need for more conscious content. Talib ask Nicole about how she became involved in battle rap culture. Nicole recounts witnessing the battle between Keith Murray and Fredro Starr and then describes being at all female rap battle events. Talib asks Nicole if battle rap culture is more misogynistic than mainstream hiphop culture and Tef talks about how female battle rappers get to respond. Tef and Talib talk about how challenging battle rap culture actually is. Nicole talks about watching rappers battle to get on in the industry. Talib asks if today's battle rappers understand the history of battle rap and then a discussion is had about the history of the Bridge Wars. Nicole shows love to Roxanne Shante. Tef Poe explains how the Bridge Wars seem to set a precedent for rap beefs outside of NYC. Nicole talks about her work with the Hip Hop Museum. Tef asks Nicole about her favorite female battle rappers which leads to a discussion about how fans of music should explore outside of the mainstream more often. Nicole and Tef explain Jae Millz recent run to Talib. Nicole and Talib talk about how they met. Talib talks about the first time he met Russell Simmons and the conversation turns to Affion Crockett's A Hip Hop Story movie. Tef talks about how Jae Millz using Ron Browz beats is adding to his recent resurgence. Talib asks about the importance of Black Media and Nicole breaks down the history of Black journalism. Tef asks what the current version of Unsigned Hype is. Talib talks about the challenges of being a legacy artist in an online ecosystem. Nicole explains how the algorithm is the new Unsigned Hype and how she focused on shining light on up and coming artists. Tef and Nicole discuss how using inventive ways and not relying on standard practices to get your music out there is necessary. Talib asks Nicole about her work with Health, Hope and HipHop. Shot and Edited By Chino Chase. Additional Filming By Aaron Ross Media Co. Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast Threads https://www.threads.com/@lemmeaskyouthispod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lemmeaskyouthispod/ Substack https://lemmeaskyouthis.substack.com/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast