Supernatural Talks Freestyle, Rap Battles & New York Hip-Hop History

Supernatural Talks Freestyle, Rap Battles & New York Hip-Hop History

Author: UPROXX December 30, 2019 Duration: 1:21:30
In this episode of People's Party, Talib Kweli and co-host Jasmin Leigh sit down with the man, the myth, the legend MC Supernatural. Over the next hour and twenty minutes we get a deeply candid and rare discussion with one of the greatest freestylist of all-time. The conversation covers many topics that include early life growing up in Marion, Indiana and his move to Brooklyn, where he met Talib freestyling in Washington Square Park. They reminisce on the days before fame soaking up culture together in the streets of 90's Brooklyn. Nat also details everything that led up to those infamous battle rap sessions with Craig G and Juice that changed the freestyle game forever.

Each week on People's Party with Talib Kweli, the acclaimed rapper and thoughtful observer hosts a conversation that moves freely between the studio, the street, and the broader world. This UPROXX podcast is built on the premise that music, particularly hip-hop, is never created in a vacuum-it's a direct product of and commentary on the society around it. Kweli brings a lifetime of experience and a genuine curiosity to these dialogues, sitting down with iconic artists, producers, and cultural figures. The discussions are meandering and deep, often starting with a classic record or a career milestone before spiraling into examinations of history, social justice, creative process, and personal philosophy. You'll hear stories from inside the industry, unfiltered opinions on current events, and reflections on how culture shifts and is shifted by the voices in the room. It’s less a formal interview and more like listening in on a crucial, ongoing conversation between peers who have shaped the soundtrack of a generation. The tone is insightful, challenging, and grounded in a real love for the art form. For anyone interested in the forces that shape music and the people who make it, this podcast offers a unique, front-row seat to a party where the guest list is impressive and the talk is always substantive.
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