Talib Kweli & DJ Quik On Compton, 2Pac, Suga Free, MC Eiht, Eazy-E, 'Tonite' | People's Party Full 

TIME STAMPS: 4:02 -- The show kicks off with discussion of the essential role that Quik played in the success story of Talib, Hi-Tek and Rawkus Records on the West Coast. They go on to explore how much Quik taught Talib about vocal recording during their first collaboration on 'Put It In The Air' and Talib being fully inspired by his approach of getting the best out of everyone while building in the studio. They also get into the unusual collab of Talib, Hi-C and Shyhiem on Quik's song 'Tha Proem,' as well as how Quik powered through a show the same night he took a serious spill off his motorcycle. 12:00 -- Quik speaks on his Compton, California upbringing, and being the youngest of 10 kids. He details the challenges of navigating the gang violence surrounding him in his community and not letting it hinder his creative ambitions. They go on to discuss the amazing music his mother turned him onto while growing up, how that contributed to his ear as a producer and Quik is asked what it is about P-Funk specifically that made it so influential to the West Coast sound. They also explore his house being raided by the cops three times prompting his mother's move down South as well as the ongoing tensions with his sister. 22:56 -- Quik reveals how he never was in a gang or even wanted to join a gang, despite his growing up in a Blood neighborhood and all his close friends being from the set. They go on to discuss the impact of his infamous 'Red Tape' that was sold locally before his record deal, the power of Isaac Hayes' 'Hyperbolicsyllabicsesquedalymistic,' used for the sample on 'Born and Raised in Compton,' and how it was a beat that Playa Hamm passed on. They also get into the genius and charisma of Eazy-E, Quik's friendship with him, and the process of creating the tribute track 'Quikker Said Than Dunn.' 32:13 -- Quik is asked for his take on the impact of 'Tonite' as a single and what it meant to Cali. Quik gives the backstory of how the iconic track came together, the song essentially writing itself over the course of a drunken weekend, partying with friends and Quik experiencing his first real hangover. They go on to talk about the signature 'Quik's Grooves' that became tradition for years and is asked the common question of if he ever plans on making a full album of those instrumentals. They also discuss Quik's love for St. Louis and the man named Gus who put him down with a herringbone and shoes galore, that he paid homage to in 'Jus Lyke Compton.' 43:03 -- Quik details the night he accidentally stumbled across Talib and Hi-Tek's 'The Blast' while on a mushroom trip, after attending a Kobe Bryant party event. They discuss Quik's initial reaction to hearing the song in his car that night and how that discovery led to much of the West Coast's introduction to Talib and Hi-Tek's music when Quik brought the tape to the radio the next day to share with his listeners. They go on to explore Quik's connection with 2Pac, the songs he produced for him, and the time he got into a fist fight and had a machine gun put to his face during a dispute over a 2Pac bootleg tape. 52:11 -- Quik speaks on his experience at the 1995 Source Awards when he performed the iconic MC Eiht diss track, 'Dollaz & Sense,' and his wanting to rap directly to Eiht who was in attendance. They go on to discuss Quik's song 'You'z A Ganxta,' his 'Rhythm-Al-Ism' album being a growing up record and making the decision to stop touring when they found themselves having to wear bulletproof vests and make escape routes at shows. Quik also talks about how his fighting over Pac's bootleg tape cemented their friendship, Pac and Quik settling their differences in the weight room, and he reflects on how much he misses his friend. 1:03:01 -- Quik is asked what makes Suga Free so special as he goes on to outline how much Suga Free puts into his performances, his charisma and explains the Suga Free-Richard Pryor connection. They go on to discuss Suga Free's grind, doing as many shows as possible and how it's given his old records new life. Talib also speaks on his love for Quik's 2000 album 'Balance & Options,' and they go on to talk about Quik's ostracizing of that record due to its lackluster reception and all the pain he was experiencing at the time due to the death of his friend, rapper Mausberg. 1:11:54 -- Quik talks about what makes Raphael Saadiq of Tony! Toni! Toné! so great, as well as how his exceptional musicality and conceptualism make him stand out. Quik goes on to talk about Raphael introducing him to D'Angelo, finding out how D could throw down on the basketball court, and Quik and Raphael deciding to collaborate on the classic party cut 'Let's Get Down.' They discuss recording to analog vs. digital, the magic that comes from laying down a track to magnetic tape and the special nuances it brings. They also explore making 'We Still Party' using the natural reverb from claps in the bathroom. 1:23:26 -- Quik's 'Unsung' documentary from 2015 is brought up and they get into what it was missing. They discuss Talib and Quik's mutual love for A Tribe Called Quest, where Quik places Ice Cube and Rakim in his top rappers of all-time list and finally getting the chance to work with Cube. They go on to explore Quik's chef hand, his favorite dishes to whip up and his gaining his love for cooking while on the road when it became a necessity. They also discuss Quik's Creole heritage, how Quik hooks up his Gumbo, and the best compliment he can receive as a cook. In closing he is asked what we can expect next from DJ Quik.

Shout out to the People's Party. Can not not believe they did not cover the Biggie subject and qj quiks connections to this historic unfortunate night but he had a suge story. The irony.

Props to the People's Party. 2:30 Is it me or was dj quik dizzy walking around the table like that? What does quik think about his friend suge behind Biggie's unfortunate demise and suge time in jail.

I’m not a gangsta… Red hat and green shirt 😂 Gotta love Quik

1:22:50 The topic changes to a Biggie sample by herb albert and quik started stuttering with his response. Quik was going at Biggie before he passed.

Dj quik looks like the scream mask

DJ Quik produced and was on the that track Ny87 dissing Biggie fueling the east coast west beef.

why didnt they ask quik about his son

Balance and options favorite album.

DJ QUIK...is the complete artist in Hip History Period!!!!! If Biggie and Quik would have collaborated on a track .. WOW!!!!!!

DJ quik was beefing with Biggie when he was is California. What did Dj Quik say to Biggie to warrant that disrespect to Biggie?

22:07 was some real insight on family drama. Haven’t thought of it like that before.

First time I heard of quik which was back in 1997 in April a month after Biggie's murder. They were saying he was beefing with Biggie that week. Rip to my man Biggie.

Suge made quik beat up his own brother in law. He was a suge knight follower which could be why people don't mess with him.

Shoulda asked thunn,,did He@Quick Have something to do, or know who Killed BIGGIE. Solid salute🙌🏼🌉💫🗺🕊

Nice podcast and channel. Sad this cat quik was connected to the death of BIG. Probally because he still sees a deteriorating suge as an angel after all this damage he caused the culture.

Quik was heard saying 'they got them'the night Biggie was killed. He has been dodging the Biggie subject for years.

DJ quik never went into details of why he was pressing Biggie that week that Biggie was murdered.

Dope interview, glad to finally watch this🔥

If you want it. Then I got it....2nd 2 none was 🔥

Ask DJ Quik who killed murdered assassinated Tupac and Biggie and was he involved???

Every minute of this is Amazing. Thank you so much for this

🛑🛑🛑Need to be asking this nga...... Who were you speaking of when you said... "they got them bad boy ngs"👈👈👈👈Who was in on killing Big.....? Quiks music...........I could care less about. 👈👈👈 I wanna know who killed Big(really).

They did him dirty in his unsung, people just saying “ yeah he made good records” bro what these records are timeless. Bigger rap career than Dre actually writing his shit and production is on that level

Blood Ninja`z was fly, I had some Lotto`s

DJ quik was dissing the east and was beefing with Biggie the week Biggie died. Has he ever spoke about this?

Incredible video! Just subscribed

Eazy Waz hard still Iz I'm a tap back in When it's real I get chills Like Quik did 😅

He’s Dr. Dre’s best kept secret weapon. The most Underrated artist in hip hop period.

How the hell this ain’t got 10 mill views ?!?! 🤦‍♂️

Yo, that Richard Pryor part made sense. I do remember Quik sampling Richard Pryor on Tupac”s the heart of men. I wanna go listen now.

Real Legend❤️❤️

That was a dope ass intro for quik . Coulda said it any better

Quik definitely deserves his flowers

AWESOME INTERVIEW!!!!

Suga free when u gonna have him on?

Dj Quik is a Doctor in the Music game

Protect this dude at all cost. "Rhythmalism" is a masterpiece.

so interesting. thank youuuuu!!!!

Wow this was a special episode on an already great show!!!!!!! Love the energy!!! Thanks so much.

Legend! Quik deserves all the flowers 💐 icon

👌🏾✌🏾✌🏾🔥🔥 Quik is the name 🔥🔥✌🏾✌🏾🙏🏾

That Eazy impression was fire. Quik should have filled in for him on those NWA reunion singles like Hello and Chin Check.

Great interview. Hit all good points. It was not fake and i could tell

This was GREAT. My first time watching this podcast. Professional, intelligent, flowing, knowledgeable, respectful. Now I see why Quik has never been on Drink Champs. Nore & the crew couldn't hold this level of conversation. This is Talib's calling.

Dope ass interview ❤

What dope interview y’all smoked it!

This interview was AMAZING!!!!

This is one of the greatest hip hop conversations of all times !!!!!

After this I got to go listen Balance & Options for the 1000th time

57:05 and the Red Pendletons and Red Rag wrapped around the Fist ain’t help 😂

This was such a good interview and conversation. TY for documenting this incredible artist's journey. Huge fan!

This Was A Graat Interview We Got The Full Insight & Story On Quik What A Legend.

I'm 35 years old I grew up listening to Quik through my brother. He's a true legend. He's definitely underappreciated in hip hop.

Great interview

"Put it in the Air" 🙌💯🙋‍♀️

I could listen to quik talk about music techniques ALL day!

Imagine a all quik & madlib beat LP

DJ QUIK drop some new music ASAP good interview

Thanks for sharing! ❤✌🏽❤

dj quik is so underrated he is one of the best rappers and producers of all time

Black Mercedes may be my fav Nate feature. Quik has a special place in hip hop history from the red tape on. 🎉

I seen that show in Anaheim. Quik came out limping and put on a hell of a show. Love this man's music.

Missed yall!!! and a big fan of QUIK!!!!

Quik Is SO UNDERRATED THAT ITS DISRESPECTFUL. His name should be up there with the greats. Heartz Of Men by 2Pac is my favorite song he produced ❤

Man, folks getting disrespectful in the comments about a living legend of hip hop. Taking about, “ask him about his son!” Talib ain’t gonna come at someone he considers a friend like that!

I would like to ask DJ Quik can I use his Quiks Groove 2 I wrote heat to it and I love Dj Quik as Musician Producer n Person

This isn't a interview. This is 2 friends chilling having a conversation with little sis chiming in.

Quik and Eiht were about that life but they both look good and healthy for age. Praises

Heartz Of Men is an awesome track.

Amazing interview

Grate build and this podcast is awesome 📠🤌

Balance and Options was the shit!!!!

The Most under Appreciated producer in the game,As well as being a lyricist That can hold his own

The best interview of 2022! No cap!

Been waitin for this one!!

Really good to hear Suga Free getting his flowers.

Yes! Quali, what up? What up Quickie?

Awesome

Safe + Sound top 5 album ever 😤

QUIK...DOESN'T GET THE PUBLICITY HE DESERVES...AS A PRODUCER AND MUSICAL GENIUS...Quik.has a great musical mind....ASK DEE FAIR COMMON SENSE 101/YOU TUBE...

Bro what a interview!!!!!

Quik is a down-to-earth dude! Good interview! 🔥

Can we get the Quik's Grooves album. Put everything together

Dope asf.

Just got finished listening to put it in the air LOL so so West Coast hahaha!!!

Let’s go💨💨💨✊🏾

That was great.

LEGENDS WITH LEGENDS!! 💯👑

And as always Hey Jasmin ❤️ lol

I see you Jaz w/the cameo✊🏾 Good Trouble guest starring Jaz from People’s Party. I believe that’s what the credits said

FIRE!!!

Thank you for this one!!!!! ❤💯

Awesome interview with Quik, thanks.

Phenomenal interview👏🏿👏🏿All Hail DJ Quik🙌🏿Big up Talib for his respect of hip hop culture and the West Coast contribution. Salute Kings✊🏿🤜🏿🤛🏿

Co-host has tha most beautiful smile in the world ❤

Best one yet !!!!

Thank you for this one!!!

Awesome interview. I bump Dj Quik Rhythmalism every day

This is brilliant!