Talib Kweli talks Lauryn Hill and J Dilla

[TheBroly007]

get that ending song from me page

[JayDiIIa]

R.I.P J Dilla

[THEREALSIDGUY]

RIP J DILLA and ahh in the end of the film you find out that they were actually sending him back in time lol

[THEREALSIDGUY]

RIP J DILLA

[MrNjaquin]

can't touch Dilla, the untouchable

[dissandshameless]

What the hell with these mormon commercial? Hella random.

[BigLouieLittlePhilly]

Light a candle for Dilla!!! (February 7, 1974 – February 10, 2006  RIP

[SuperJadeDragon]

That's some real talk about Lauryn Hill! Do you want Lauryn & all that comes with her or do you want only a piece or who you think she is. It's like marriage. Do want all of the person, including their kids or issues or do U just want a live in bootycall or trophy? Its funny how the popular "artist" claim to be growing & maturing but it's almost always a negative growth. The industry & fans only allow U 2 grow into a murder or thug or a hoe or b*tch. When you go the other way you get cut off.

[ZR0SuM]

@SuperJadeDragon So true so true the sad truth trade your soul for "riches"

[mssquirrely]

That's WatsUp!!

[MZDECATL]

GLAD 2 HEAR UH REAL MAN SAY SUM TRUTHFUL ABOUT "LAURYN HiLL"

[rybread78]

J Dilla Mastered and perfected!!! thumbs up if you agree with what Talib said

[optikCB]

Talib is one of the only current MCs whose brush with "mainstream" success, at least amongst most heads who wouldn't have checked out "underground" MCs prior, I can actually see hope in. Personally, he's not on my top 10 MC list, but I think that if he did have 100% mainstream media backing that he wouldn't crack under the pressure and would actually TRANSFORM the media's view of "rap/hip hop" rather than let the media change him. He's always been insightful through his whole career. Respect

[ISeenACar87]

R.i.P. J Dilla!

Keep rippin' it Talib!

[SVLocksmith]

his description of dillas music is exact.

[strigen]

what's that song at 2:08?

it's hot!!

[MobHeataEnt]

I am proud to say that I have 1 of the greatest flows by L-Boogie on my mixtape. The verse (32 bars) is from 2004. Its an unreleased underground song she did with Seven Star (Florida Artist) and he's the one who sent it to me for my beneficial mixtape. Its on my page check out the space /mobheata.

[kmon3y4]

the song he wrote was inspired by the song "in other words" by ben kweller, which he used without kweller's permission. i don't even know if he credits kweller, if he doesn't, that is a shitty move on his part.

[bolts512]

which song did he write about Lauryn Hill?

[jamesachoy]

@bolts512 ms hill

[TheSinghFIRE]

@Rozyonnie good question lol, but you still got dudes like DJ Premier, Nas, Pete Rock, n ppl do still speak high about them. But i know wha you mean.

[peteypete1984]

go listen to dilla now

[Leftbehind727]

What is the song at 1:45 when he starts talking about J-dilla or what is that beat?

[jhsting32]

Her name is spelled "Lauryn" please fix that

[CrystalTrees5mcs]

i love talib. i support everything he does. idol warship yall big ups!

[jefferz2k8]

i would trade ANY main stream rappers life to bring back jay dee and 2-pac

[djt2012]

RIP Lauren and Dilla

[TheSinghFIRE]

RIP Lauren?

[poppalarge68]

All of that is nice about Lauren Hill, but when people come out to see her, they don't want poetry, they want "Killing me Softly".. They want "Lost One".. They want "That Thing".. She needs to realize that.. I know she's on her spiritual kick, but people don't pay thier money for that.. They want music, not Def Poetry Jam.. Peace.

[KageTrauma]

Hip Hop is Poetry though...

[oioioizzzzz]

idiot

[shetookmybrain]

i think we've got some mainstream artists that try their best. people that formerly were underground that surface through to the public. lauren hill is very mainstream. common. J5. krs-one. the roots. as much as they don't want to be seen as a material icon, they are. it's all in perspective of the people who listen. you can't make people think the way you do...it just is what it is. you can only do so much when you want to put your message out to the people.

[CustomBumpMaker]

Mainstream?

Do you hear Talib and Black Thought getting mass radio air play?

No, they're not. They are more a less in the middle of mainstream and underground.

Relevant hip-hop isnt welcome in mainstream standards.

[HARRYMARIA]

@CustomBumpMaker,

Talib actually had Mainstream success with "Get By" which was produced by Kanye.

See lyrical rappers can have fame plus like Illdoc said all the highest grossing Hip Hop albums of the decade have been LYRICAL albums and Lil' Wayne became famous when he switched his style to a more lyrical one. Plus Lupe Fiasco is also nasty yet he's MAINSTREAM.

[HARRYMARIA]

@CustomBumpMaker,

Actaully Kweli and The Roots are Mainstream because they are both signed to major labels. As for Reflection Eternal well that's Underground stuff.

[Great0ne1]

@HARRYMARIA When was the last time you heard Kweli and The Roots on the radio? When I turn on the radio I hear Nikki Minaj, Drake, and Weezy. Being signed doesn't matter if you're not getting any airplay.

[gillagillahousehouse]

@CustomBumpMaker because they are afraid to take the risk of letting these great MC's shine and take this shit back. the business world of the so called hiphop music dont want to lose the money that the whack garbage on the radio is giving them, im sure you know that already.

[TWells4President]

@gillagillahousehouse We are going to take our culture back and the whackness will be at a minimum. Mainstream or not. There are many ways to win a war. Hip-Hop!

[bigsoso20]

@CustomBumpMaker Its sad, just found out the carter 4 sold million D:<

[periechontology]

T.I. well spoken LOL.

[whoabiach]

@periechontology thas word, he is very articulate!

[SON0KONG]

yeah but ti makes alot alot of bull shit

[HARRYMARIA]

@CustomBumpMaker,

Jay-Z, Kanye, Ice Cube, Dr. Dre, Eminem, Lupe Fiasco, T.I., Beanie blah blah blah and so on are ALL very smart people. Now stop labeling every Mainstream artist as being the worst HELL Lauryn Hill was Mainstream just like Biggie and Pac. Despite what you guys think there ARE GOOD RAPPERS in the Mainstream.

[HARRYMARIA]

@CustomBumpMaker,

Talib Kweli isn't Underground.

[Kareena1988]

@HARRYMARIA

yes, hes rich now...

[wilco9000]

@CustomBumpMaker i agree with this statement.

[skeetakular]

Noah Ayala is the name of the dude who did the instrumentals for this so I would imagine that's his beat

[ballndkrump]

ehyo whats dat song called about lauryn?

[vlietjuhh4]

that song is ms. hill

[mixedchocolate1012]

Ms. Hill

[4NrAGS]

everyone wants that beat!! anyone konw the name of that's playing on the second question??

[plus713]

yo whats playin when hes talkin about dilla?

[crypticTheFieldKing]

Is he a girl?

[crypticTheFieldKing]

*He sounds like a girl in the interview, post sex-op.

[DocGreen15]

crank

[vfromthaburg]

idiot.....

[gohkko]

whats the name of the at the end

[dashiznit95]

R.I.P. J Dilla

[909dynasty]

BLACK STARR IS THE SHIT!!!!!

[Pirate7X]

Talib is one who really impresses me onstage. His performance is full on and not as stoic as some of his records come off, full respect.

I met Lauren in the mid- 90's after a performance at Emory U. She was as sweet as can be. But her sensitivity may have been misinterpreted over time and she did what she felt best.

[kidkayaker14]

no disrespect meant, but u think kweli comes of as a stoic on some of his records? I disagree with u on that.

[Pirate7X]

That's cool Kid Kay, I'm more referring to Blackstar where he was more momotone on record but his shows were fire. Respect to you, respect to Talib.

[cdrumz]

DATD B A DOPE GIG

[stazzylove456]

very positive words on L Boogie, props to Talib who got her back even when her own crew didnt

[jjpazguevara]

She basically stated that she makes music for her people: African Americans. It was misquoted. This is what I remember from my research. People tried to tear her down but it's all bullshit. She makes good music. Her lyrics are thoughtful. I love her music. I wish she'd come back with some more prevalence, but everybody has there own thing to do. Much respect.

I hope this was helpful Cassius. Definitely do your own research, do not let the media make up your mind.

Peace.

[cassiuscluh]

So hold up, somebody out there break down the true story and school me on what actually happened with the whole "I don't make my music for white people" thing. I know this new's is older than yoda, just curious...Love Luaren's musical talent's either way.

[Lucifer986]

j dilla ri.i.p

[piercedfromwithin]

that talib/madlib effort was blazin. its too bad he never did a full album with dilla before he passed. r.i.p to the best!

[UndyingSilentm]

R.I.P. Jay Dee

[trojanstudent]

hahahahahaahahahahahahaha

[hiphopbwwsoccer]

I have no problem with you being a racist, or being discriminitive, because there will always be people like that, but at least makes sense when you discriminate. If the dialogue in these songs is REALLY what bothers you and not skin color, there are plenty of songs with lyrics not demeaning women, and complaining about drugs instead of advocating them. Do your homework before you condemn an entire genre.

[widerling]

does anyone know please the title of the song kweli is singing to with the vocalist in 1:39?

[phattone07]

Hot Thing

[SirReginald1]

This was the original beat from Boogie Down Production's "P is for free". Check your history. We talkin' 86/'87. That's real. I was around bumping my head to that track. I know this beat in my sleep.

Peace to The Teacha aka KRS-One and Immortal Technique.

[avtos]

talib is one of da truest mc's of all time can neone tell me track names

[thatlunchbox420]

Song #1: "Definition" by Black Star (Mos Def & Talib Kweli)

Song #2: "Hot Thing" by Talib Kweli

If you just meant you are looking for hot Kweli tracks in general, then check out "Some Kind of Wonderful," "Guerilla Monsoon Rap," "Good to You," "K.O.S.," "Hater Players," and "Hostile Gospel Part 1 (Deliver Us)."

[surj33t]

Do you know the song at 2:16? The one during the credits at the end. I tried finding it but I failed.

I know Immortal Technique uses the same melody in one of his songs - trying to find out where it came from... I'd appreciate it.

[OZilla612]

dude, what is that track when the credits role?! i want that record!

[lonelyshepherd96]

the beat is from the song crossing the boundary by immortal technique.

[bernice17]

wow i never knew how deep she[lauryn hill] really was

[jdhrdhdh]

My sisters husband was real good friends with J dilla.

rip. j

[kullmack]

brilliance knows no limit;stupid fucks leave lauryn hill alone.she is all woman,a mother,wife an artist,a griot gift to the worlds.

[theINVISABLEBEAUTY]

Lauryn seems 2hav the weight of the world on her shoulders-I wish i cud let her no with love tht she's not tht important-seems she holds herself responsible like a giant all encompassing mother. let her breath n grow I think-i love her &so grateful she exists. Dilla the most modern sounds iv ever heard-until we learn frm the past we r doomed 2 rpt it.

he learnd frm the past &gave us a whole new hip hop sensibility a whole nu expression of originality unique beauty love filled beats love cont.'s

[rasdre83]

Lauryn is not dead.

[ultrakarina]

RIP DILLA

You are missed every day

[tiankr]

lauryn hill aint dead?

[OCcrazy1]

r u sure i thought she was

[redace79]

seriously, are you kiddin us? how old are you exactly?

[Inspirmentalist]

r.i.p. J Dillar and Lauren Hill....we want you back in the game.

[tattypatty]

Her show here was absolutely terrible.

[2highwithredeyes]

Was that recent?

[CoreyLove00]

RIP *J-Dilla* and we 'LOVE' *Ms.Lauren Hill*