People's Party with Talib Kweli

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Hip-hop legend Talib Kweli welcomes big-name guests while exploring hip-hop, culture, and politics. These interviews available only on Luminary.

13/11/2023 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

The D.O.C. is Very Much IN

Legendary songwriter, producer, rapper, and one of the founders of Death Row Records, The D.O.C. takes us behind the scenes of his solo albums, including “No One Can Do It Better,” and talks about the early days with the Fila Fresh Crew. He also shares some stories about the “Straight Outta Compton” sessions and what it was like collaborating with Snoop. News of the D.O.C.’s collaboration with an A.I. company to recover his voice in a unique way prompts this replay, originally published in mid-2022. If you have a deep love and respect for ‘90s G-Funk, and all things Dre, this is a must-listen.

1h 3m
06/11/2023 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Tom Morello Can Hear a New World Emerging

In honor of his recent powerful speech accepting for Rage Against the Machine's induction into the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame, we're replaying this incredible interview with Tom Morello. Meet the guitarist’s guitarist—a man who is equally revered by Bruce Springsteen, Slash, and Chuck D. In this episode, originally released in October of 2021, Tom unpacks some of his biggest hits, tells the story of his SNL ban, describes getting famous for revolutionary music, and wrestles with his Blackness (including being perceived as white by rock fans). The interview isn’t all about big subjects, though. There’s also lots of technique talk and plenty of laughs. Truly, if you’re down for one Tom Morello interview this year (and you should be, he’s amazing!), try this gem.

2h 3m
30/10/2023 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Pharoahe Monch Says

The underground legend Pharoahe Monch has had his career up and downs -- from the smash success of “Simon Says” to the lawsuit that followed and beyond. But his pure lyricism is a constant. In fact his layered, searing rhymes have influenced everyone from Kweli himself to Eminem, Proof, and the D12 crew. In this conversation, everyone’s favorite rapper’s favorite rapper holds nothing back-- whether he’s talking about his “sex bars,” his bout with depression, or the contract frustrations that nearly derailed his career. Listen back to this classic gem.

1h 31m
23/10/2023 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Goodie Mob on Southern Rap

Big Gipp, Khujo, Cee-Lo, T-Mo, are all here and nothing is off limits — we’re talking Outkast, reminiscing about the Dungeon, looking back on the power and influence of ‘Soul Food,’ and digging in to the group’s latest release, “Survival Kit.” If you’re ready to understand the intersection of Southern Rap and Conscious Rap — this interview, originally released in early 2021, is the place to start.

1 hr
16/10/2023 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Tom Segura From Another Side of the Mic

Podcaster and comedian Tom Segura’s work is available in lots of places, so you might feel like you know him and what he stands for. But his talk with Talib Kweli — who he met while opening for Dave Chappelle — brings a new side out of the comic. In this sprawling conversation, originally published in September, 2021, Segura, Kweli, and Jasmin Leigh explore issues of race, dive deep on the angst of quarantine, and tell classic stories from their collective years in show business.

1h 30m
09/10/2023 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Macklemore Can't Be Held Back

The rapper, singer, and songwriter is wide open in this episode, which spans his whole career, his fight with addiction, his forays into squaring up against politicians, and how he’s handled mega-stardom. After touring together back in 2016, Kweli and Macklemore have a rapport that shows up as they dive into everything from white privilege to drug abuse among young people. If you love the Seattle-based MC, this episode (originally released in 2021) is a must listen, or a re-isten. It’s Macklemore at his rawest and realest.

1h 40m
25/09/2023 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Onyx Does It Like This

Sticky Fingaz and Fredro Starr of Onyx (currently on the last leg of a tour) are two of the most authentic OGs in the game. They’re also bitingly funny and full of fantastic insight. In this episode, Kweli and co-host Jasmin lead the duo through a conversation about Onyx’s whole discography–along the way weaving in discussions about the state of rap, police violence, and social justice. If you bounced to “Slam” in the 90s or remember the epic “Throw Ya Gunz” video, you won’t want to miss a second of this episode, originally published in 2021. It’s raw, real, and fun as hell.

1h 9m
18/09/2023 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Hi-Tek on Working With Black Star, Snoop, J-Dilla, and Other Greats

If you love the Soulquarians era and count yourself as a fan of Black Star, you’re going to want to catch this one again. Hi-Tek gets real and raw, shares stories about coming up with Kweli, and talks about shifting to the West Coast to work with Snoop. He also breaks down the Cincinatti sound. The discussion spans the careers of both Tek and Kweli and comes full-circle with discussions of current projects and future collaborations. This is an episode for true production heads. Because Hi-Tek is -- without a doubt -- one of the best that the culture has seen.

1h 23m

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COMEDY
Music. Conversation. Debate. Hosts Dave Chappelle, yasiin bey, and Talib Kweli bring you a new genre of audio—like nothing you've ever heard. Listen, then listen again. You'll discover something new every time.

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Examine the many faces of Michael Jackson with host Brandon Ogborn. What starts as a simple question of guilt or innocence quickly turns into a searching chronicle of race, fame and abuse. Drawing on extensive interviews and relying on much-needed humor, Ogborn and co-host Omar Crook interview Jackson’s defense attorneys, the investigators and prosecutors who pursued him, and the writers and tabloid journalists who followed the cases and ferreted out leads. Through those interviews and their ruminations, Ogborn and Crook wander the hall of mirrors that was Jackson’s life, painstakingly, sometimes painfully, reconstructing the complex narrative of an iconic and troubled performer haunted by allegations of criminal perversion. Learn more at https://luminary.link/telephone

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The Rewatchables 1999, featuring The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and a rotating cast from the Ringer universe, dissects the most iconic movies from 1999, an all-time great year in film. Each episode breaks down a different movie with highly specific categories, analyzing it from every possible angle. The categories include: Most Rewatchable Scene, Who Won the Movie?, Best Quote, Could This Movie Be Made Into a Netflix Series in 2019?, the Overacting Award, and many more. The series will cover American Pie, Office Space, The Matrix, and more classics from 1999.

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Big Tech is at the height of its power, so why are so many people losing faith in Silicon Valley? We've lived through the 'techlash' -- it's time for tech to lash back. Join venture capital legend Noa Lukas as he profiles the monopolies of tomorrow and helps them nail down that billion-dollar valuation, addict a global userbase, or move past their recent human rights-related "messaging difficulties.” Innovation is a zero sum game, and whether you're a hacker, a founder or a legacy player being left behind, Noa has the track record and the expertise you need to play Smartr.

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