Talib Kweli Isaiah Rashad On TDE, Influences, Jay Z v Wayne, New Album More, Peoples Party Full

In this episode of People s Party With Talib Kweli, Kweli and Jasmin Leigh sit down with rapper and writer: ISAIAH RASHAD Here s what we dug into with one of this generation s most respected lyricists: Why Isaiah chose to rap under his first and middle name. His mother and stepfather s history of being FivePercenters. The primary rap influences that gave him the emotional variations in his flow. Going through phases of wanting to become a preacher or a teacher. The impact of Outkast and their album ATLiens had on his wanting to pick up a mic. His Chattanooga, Tennessee upbringing and the influences shaped his style. Diversity in today s hip hop and the future of journalism. How he was brought onto the Smoker s Club Music Festival. The excellence of Joey Bada and his hitting the scene during the creative control era. Why SoundCloud has been such a huge part of Isaiah s