In this episode of People's Party, Talib Kweli and co-host Jasmin Leigh sit down with the man, the myth, the freestyle legend -- MC Supernatural. Over the next hour and twenty minutes, we get a deeply candid (and rare) discussion with one of the greatest off-the-dome rappers of all time. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including Nat's (born Reco Price) early life growing up in Marion, Indiana and his move to Brooklyn, were he met Talib while freestyling in Washington Square Park. Together, the two friends look back on the pre-fame days -- soaking up culture and smoking trees in '90s-era Brooklyn, New York.
Later in the show, Nat lays down the true-to-life stories behind his infamous freestyle sessions with Craig G and Juice -- two rap battles that changed hip-hop forever. He also sheds light on his spiritual side and deep immersion in the religion of Yoruba, before opening up about his mother's emotional reaction to seeing him featured in the "Pass the Mic" episode of Netflix's Hip-Hop Evolution.
As the convo continues, Nat offers details on a new album in the works, gives his take on the difference between "freestyle" vs. "off the top of the head" flows, and offers some truly inspiring words to those involved in today's conscious rap movement.
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Interview timing:
3:10 -- Nat reacts to making Talib's (as well as many others) all-time top 5 battle rappers list, and speaks on his hometown of Marion, Indiana with its long history of racism.
8:14 -- Nat details the people and moments that inspired his migration from Marion to Brooklyn, NY.
12:53 -- Nat speaks on early days as a young kid honing his craft of freestyling, by rapping over the instrumental side of his dad's 12" singles.
17:05 -- Nat gives us the backstory to where his rap name originated from, and Talib brings up Washington Square Park, where the two met in the early '90s and the historic freestyle sessions that happened there, along with the "Dreads Connect" phenomenon.
22:38 -- Talib and Nat reminisce on all the best weed spots in 90's Brooklyn, the significance of the Nkiru bookstore, as well as the deep multi-cultural aspect of BK during that era.
31:46 -- Nat explains everything that led up to the recording of his debut single "Buddah Blessed It," and the first public rap battle session he participated in where everyone realized the art of freestyling had just gone next level.
40:27 -- Nat tells the full story of his historic 1995 freestyle rap battle with Craig G at the New Music Seminar -- a night that changed the trajectory of both rappers' careers. He outlines every detail, from how The Lyricist Lounge Show hosts orchestrated the battle to Diddy (Puff Daddy at the time) being on stage and keying in on the crowd energy.
53:39 -- Nat compares and contrasts freestyle vs. written rap in the broad realm of hip-hop. He also calls out those that have imitated his styling techniques in an exploitative manner and schools them on the correct approach they should be taking to move the culture forward.
59:27 -- Nat outlines his famous rap battle with Juice and how it helped him gain respect and redemption after the infamous Craig G battle. He also unpacks the impact of these sorts of freestyle showdowns and explains how this one affected both his and Juice's careers.
1:10:10 -- Nat opens up about his spiritual mentor, and godfather John Mason and the elements surrounding the Yoruba religion and spirits of Orisha.
1:13:36 -- Nat speaks on his prominent feature in Netflix's Hip-Hop Evolution, his upcoming album, tells us the differences of "freestyle" vs. "off the top of the head," and gives some food for thought on the future of the conscious rap movement.
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15 окт 2024
