All Videos Tagged Markie (True Skool Network) - True Skool Network2024-05-06T00:24:19Zhttps://trueskool.com/video/video/listTagged?tag=Markie&rss=yes&xn_auth=noTalib Kweli & Redman On Method Man, Biz Markie, 'Da Rockwilder,' Weed Culture | People's Party Fulltag:trueskool.com,2023-06-07:1464587:Video:8201042023-06-07T21:55:17.264ZEditor's Pickhttps://trueskool.com/profile/RentheVinylArchaeologist
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</a> <br></br>In this episode of "People's Party With Talib Kweli," Kweli and Jasmin Leigh sit down with rapper, DJ, record producer, and actor.<br></br>
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REDMAN<br></br>
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• The lives of his parents and getting kicked out of the house for selling drugs.<br></br>
• Working under the mentorship of…
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</a><br />In this episode of "People's Party With Talib Kweli," Kweli and Jasmin Leigh sit down with rapper, DJ, record producer, and actor.<br />
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REDMAN<br />
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Here's what we got into with the Funk Doctor Spock:<br />
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• The lives of his parents and getting kicked out of the house for selling drugs.<br />
• Working under the mentorship of Biz Markie and how it impacted Red's persona.<br />
• How Stretch and Bobbito helped solidify his name in the rap game.<br />
• The stage prowess of Biz Markie and KRS One's competitive energy when performing.<br />
• Red always demanding his audience's full and undivided attention.<br />
• Pulling inspiration from the stage theatrics of groups like De La Soul.<br />
• An early connection with EPMD's slow flow and heavy sampling of funk music<br />
• Support from fellow Hit Squad member and birthday brother K-Solo.<br />
• Animosity amongst the Hit Squad eventually coming to a boiling point.<br />
• Always defending the legacies of Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston.<br />
• The song 'How To Roll A Blunt' being his early dedication to weed culture.<br />
• Becoming the co-founder of the National Cannabis Party and it's mission.<br />
• Exploring the making of Red's 1992 debut record 'Whut The Album'.<br />
• Pushing the boundaries with bringing real guns to music video shoots.<br />
• How rapper Hurricane G came into the fold and what she brought to the team.<br />
• Why Red insists on being transparent with his fans about his flaws.<br />
• Redman's cousin Sugar Bear aka Mr. Cream being there since the beginning.<br />
• Being high on acid during the studio sessions of 'Dare Iz a Darkside' .<br />
• The words that MC Hammer had for Red after hearing the 'Funky Uncles' skit.<br />
• Redman hitting his stride in the mainstream with the 'Muddy Waters' album.<br />
• Getting Busta Rhymes to collab with him on the song 'Da Goodness'.<br />
• Red and Method Man's first meeting being similar to the film 'How High'.<br />
• The Redman mascot suit and how they utilized to market and bring on tour.<br />
• Red & Meth's 'Blackout' album and producer Rockwilder getting his chance to shine.<br />
• Showing love for DJ Kay Slay and his legacy in the industry as one of the realest.<br />
• Getting the opportunity to play himself in 'The Seed Of Chucky' with Jennifer Tilly.<br />
• How Red got in tight with the Wu-Tang Clan early and was dubbed the 11th member.<br />
• Red taking his fitness seriously after 'Muddy Waters' and getting into calisthenics.<br />
• How his song and video 'Slap Da Sh*t Outcha' found new life after the Oscars.<br />
• Talib's take on Redman's growth and evolution as an artist and human being.<br />
• Red's perspective of how to handle people that bring negative energy his way.<br />
• How he became the executive producer of the 'The Dab Roast' show. Talib Kweli & DJ Jazzy Jeff On Summertime Mixtapes, Biz Markie, Bel Air Remake | People's Party Fulltag:trueskool.com,2022-05-11:1464587:Video:8088132022-05-11T22:27:41.274ZEditor's Pickhttps://trueskool.com/profile/RentheVinylArchaeologist
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</a> <br></br>In this episode of "People's Party With Talib Kweli," Kweli and Jasmin Leigh sit down with iconic DJ, record producer, songwriter and actor:<br></br>
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DJ JAZZY JEFF<br></br>
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• Why Talib considers Jeff his "DJ selector godfather."<br></br>
• Jeff being one of the first well known DJs to fully embrace Serato and…
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</a><br />In this episode of "People's Party With Talib Kweli," Kweli and Jasmin Leigh sit down with iconic DJ, record producer, songwriter and actor:<br />
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DJ JAZZY JEFF<br />
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Here's what we got into:<br />
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• Why Talib considers Jeff his "DJ selector godfather."<br />
• Jeff being one of the first well known DJs to fully embrace Serato and why.<br />
• The origins of Jeff's Playlist Retreat, bringing artists together to inspire and motivate.<br />
• Jeff finally feeling empowered to focus on only the things he loves about his career.<br />
• Growing up the youngest of six kids in a house full of music and how that impacted him.<br />
• How important Gamble and Huff were to the creation of the Philadelphia sound.<br />
• How Jeff's A Touch of Jazz Studios came together and the albums it produced.<br />
• Helping Jill Scott get her foot in the door by handing out 150 copies of her demos.<br />
• This history behind why the Philly hip hop scene always put the DJs before the emcees.<br />
• Jeff being one of the true pioneers of the transformer scratch technique.<br />
• How Jeff and Mick Boogie's Summertime mixtape series came to fruition.<br />
• The importance of Pearly Lewis, Kenneth Adams and Mark Johnson to Jeff's journey.<br />
• How emcee and radio host Lady B helped Jeff make his mark on the DJ scene.<br />
• Jeff's friendship with the late great Biz Markie and his unmatched charisma.<br />
• Bringing Philly legend Charlie Mack on tour with them.<br />
• How instrumental the records released in '88 were to the evolution of hip hop.<br />
• Originally being chosen for the starring roles in the film 'House Party'.<br />
• Recording 'He's The DJ, I'm The Rapper' in London.<br />
• 'Parents Just Don't Understand' being a precursor to 'Fresh Prince of Bel Air'.<br />
• Growing up with friends who became gangsters as well as joined the police force.<br />
• How Mike Tyson being knocked out by Buster Douglas became a problem for Jeff and Will.<br />
• Rapper DaBaby catching heat for saying the same thing that Will said decades ago.<br />
• The 'Homebase' album showcasing Will's transition from Fresh Prince to Will Smith.<br />
• What Will told Eminem about his future in the business that he took to heart.<br />
• Jeff's 2002 release 'The Magnificent' as well as the follow up 'The Return Of The Magnificent'.<br />
• 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' remake and how it came together.<br />
• Roots producer James Poyser getting on Will and Jeff's 'I Wanna Rock'.<br />
• Jeff's two sons Amir and Cory and how they're carving out their own paths in music.<br />
• Having a reset of his life and career after falling deathly ill to covid last year.<br />
• Working on an album with jazz legend Bob James as well as one with Rakim. WATCH NOW: BET Remembers Biz Markie | Celebration Of Life For Marcel Theo Halltag:trueskool.com,2021-08-02:1464587:Video:8003962021-08-02T18:15:41.615ZEditor's Pickhttps://trueskool.com/profile/RentheVinylArchaeologist
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</a> <br></br>Celebrate the life of Biz Markie with his friends, family, and loved ones. #BETRemembers SUBSCRIBE to #BET! ►► <a href="http://bit.ly/1U0v9xGStream">http://bit.ly/1U0v9xGStream</a> Black Culture…
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</a><br />When does sampling cross the line? Is it real art? This documentary explores that various perspectives of so-called copyright criminals.
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</a><br />When does sampling cross the line? Is it real art? This documentary explores that various perspectives of so-called copyright criminals. Throwback Video of Kool G Rap & Biz Markie live in Brooklyntag:trueskool.com,2016-07-29:1464587:Video:6523392016-07-29T18:45:08.079ZEditor's Pickhttps://trueskool.com/profile/RentheVinylArchaeologist
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</a><br />Throwback Video of Kool G Rap & Biz Markie live in Brooklyn
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</a><br />Throwback Video of Kool G Rap & Biz Markie live in Brooklyn