Episode 17 - Industry Standard

Episode 17 - Industry Standard

Episode 17 of Lemme Ask You This with Talib Kweli and Tef Poe starts with Tef Poe breaking down his Sunday Dinner event concept. Talib and Tef then talk about how the concert business is booming and thank people for subscribing to the show. Talib talks about the importance of owning your masters and Tef explains why this current era of the music business feels alien to him. Talib and Tef talk about whether or not artists are required to be professionals. Talib talks about how Live Nation is a monopoly and Tef talks about how 360 deals are a part of the current reality. Tef talks about working with cigarette brands and Talib talks about working with liquor companies. Tef asks Talib about his journey to independence and Talib talks about working with Duck Down. Talib talks about being inspired by El-P and how he is seen as a one hit wonder by some. Talib breaks down how Taylor Swift fans took Live Nation to court and asks what can be learned from this. Talib talks about the essay he wrote about W. Kamau Bell and the racism he faces online. Talib talks about how the majority of white voters voted for Trump and the pattern recognitions of racists. Tef talks about how racists invade online comment sections and the global impact of Black Star. Talib asks Tef to name is favorite Michael Jackson songs and this leads to a discussion about how great Michael Jackson is. Talib and Tef discuss their favorite movies and show love to Mistah Fab. Shot and Edited By Chino Chase. Additional Filming By Aaron Ross Media Co. Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast] Threads https://www.threads.com/@lemmeaskyouthispod [https://www.threads.com/@lemmeaskyouthispod] Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lemmeaskyouthispod/ [https://www.instagram.com/lemmeaskyouthispod/] Substack https://lemmeaskyouthis.substack.com/ [https://lemmeaskyouthis.substack.com/] Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast]

Episode 16 - Dave East Featuring Dave East

Episode 16 of Lemme Ask You This with Talib Kweli and Tef Poe features Harlem MC/actor Dave East. After Dave is introduced, Talib talks about what he has in common with Dave. Tef shows love to Dave and Dave talks about his work with Scram Jones. Talib asks Dave about working with Pain In Da Ass. Dave talks about the pros and cons of going independent and Tef asks Dave about how he stays so musically versatile. Talib and Dave talk about having supportive parents and being raised by hiphop as well. Tef asks Dave about what kind of jewels he gets from OGs in the game. A conversation about Harlem turns into a discussion about ICE and immigration. Talib talks about Dave being adept at dealing, basketball and rap. Dave talks about growing up around Dip Set. Talib asks about the top three basketball GOATS and Tef asks Dave about his top five favorite Knicks. Talib asks Dave about his Kyrie Chanel album. Dave East talks about the importance of prison visits and Tef asks Dave about how the hood keeps him humble. Dave talks about his connection to Nipsey Hussle and Tef speaks on Darren Seals. Dave speaks on how having children helps him as a man. Talib asks Dave about his song Keisha and stories are shared about getting robbed by groupies. Talib shares a story about dirty macking and Dave talks about not chasing the bag. Talib asks Dave about the Karma mixtapes and his relationship to reggae music. Dave talks about his relationships with Popcaan and Young Dolph. Tef asks Dave about how he relates to different regions and Talib talks to Dave about Dave West. Tef and Dave East talk about their relationship to Islam. Tef asks Dave about his love for wrestling. Talib asks Dave about the Let's Rap About It podcast. Talib asks about the accuracy of the Diddy documentary. Dave East talks about playing Method Man and not wanting to be a sex symbol. Dave East shows love for Mario Van Peebles. Talib asks about the difference between Brooklyn and Harlem.  Shot and Edited By Chino Chase. Additional Filming By Aaron Ross Media Co. Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast] Threads https://www.threads.com/@lemmeaskyouthispod [https://www.threads.com/@lemmeaskyouthispod] Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lemmeaskyouthispod/ [https://www.instagram.com/lemmeaskyouthispod/] Substack https://lemmeaskyouthis.substack.com/ [https://lemmeaskyouthis.substack.com/] Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast]

Episode 15 - Mickey Factz Featuring Mickey Factz, Musalini & Seth Byrd

Episode 15 of Lemme Ask You This featuring Talib Kweli and Tef Poe welcomes Bronx born MC Mickey Factz and guest co-hosts Seth Byrd and The Musalini. Talib explains how he met Seth and thanks Mickey for what he brings to the culture. Talib asks about Mickey's online lyrical breakdowns and Mickey talks about his school, Pendulum Ink. Mickey talks about the legacy of Rakim and growing up in the Bronx. Talib asks about the blog era and Mickey's desire to make pop records. Mickey talks about how Talib combats racists online and why he makes anti MAGA music. Tef talks about how dangerous it's been to talk about Trump and Mickey talks about how he knew Trump would win. Mickey talks about being a fan of battle rap and how his opinions get him in trouble. Talib asks Mickey about his diss records towards Royce The  59 and his friendship with Lupe Fiasco. The conversation turns towards J Cole's comments about not being the best. Mickey says that trying to be the best is futile and Tef asks The Musalini about his rise in hiphop. Talib brings up his beef with Aye Verb and asks Mickey how him and Aye Verb started beefing. Mickey breaks down how Aye Verb has ghostwriters and talks about his Aye Verb diss tracks. Talib challenges Mickey to make an entirely conscious album. Tef talks about the demise of the Midwest Movement. Talib tells a story about a troll showing up in person and Mickey talks about his beef with Rum Nitty. This leads to a conversation about whether or not battle rappers can make songs. Talib salutes Mickey on his new music and asks him about teaching at NYU. Mickey shows love for Talib. Talib asks about Mickey's comic book centered podcast, which leads to a discussion about the best MCU content.  Shot and Edited By Chino Chase. Additional Filming By Aaron Ross Media Co. Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast] Threads https://www.threads.com/@lemmeaskyouthispod [https://www.threads.com/@lemmeaskyouthispod] Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lemmeaskyouthispod/ [https://www.instagram.com/lemmeaskyouthispod/] Substack https://lemmeaskyouthis.substack.com/ [https://lemmeaskyouthis.substack.com/] Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast]

Episode 14 - Poetry Is Everywhere Featuring jessica Care moore

Episode 14 of Lemme Ask You This with Talib Kweli and Tef Poe begins with an introduction to Detroit's poet laureate, Jessica Care Moore. Jessica talks about writing children's books and praises her son's music. Talib and Jessica talk about the importance of supporting artist merch, which leads into a conversation about Jay Z's relationship to capitalism. Jessica talks about how artists should turn down deals that are not good for their spirit and how new rules around DEI are affecting Black people. Jessica is asked to share a poem, so she reads one called I'm Not Ready To Die. Talib brings up Seth Byrd's driving skills. Tef talks about how we need to vote to fight prison gerrymandering. This leads into a conversation about the purpose of the electoral college and how right wingers do not support democracy.  Talib talks about why politicians are scared to be critical of Charlie Kirk and how he thinks assassination attempts helped Donald Trump win. This turns into a conversation about the challenges Kamala Harris faced during her campaign. Talib talks about how Joe Rogan helped Donald Trump and why he does not support political violence. Tef says the war on drugs is political violence and Jessica says the education system is a form of political violence. Talib brings up Cole Thomas Allen's manifesto and asks Jessica and Tef what they think about the conspiracy theories surrounding an old tweet about the name Cole Allen. Talib breaks down the history of groypers. Tef compares the MAGA movement to a TV production. Talib talks about how MAGA is turning on Trump and Tef follows up by calling Trump a distraction for bigger issues. Shot and Edited By Chino Chase. Additional Filming By Aaron Ross Media Co. Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast] Threads https://www.threads.com/@lemmeaskyouthispod [https://www.threads.com/@lemmeaskyouthispod] Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lemmeaskyouthispod/ [https://www.instagram.com/lemmeaskyouthispod/] Substack https://lemmeaskyouthis.substack.com/ [https://lemmeaskyouthis.substack.com/] Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast]

Episode 13 - Aspirational Marketing Featuring Coltrane Curtis

On episode 13 of Lemme Ask You This with Talib Kweli and Tef Poe, the guest is Coltrane Curtis from Team Epiphany. The conversation starts with Talib asking Coltrane about his recent international trip and how America is viewed overseas in the MAGA era. Coltrane talks about the challenges of explaining fascism to his children. Coltrane talks about how partying in NYC led to the formation of his marketing company, Team Epiphany. Talib asks Coltrane about lessons he learned from his father. Coltrane talks about how celebrity is engineered and explains how his team came up with the term "influencer." Tef asks Coltrane about niche marketing and the conversation turns to the cultural currency of Future's Dirty Sprite Ballet. Talib asks about focus groups and Coltrane talks about how his team created a way to use data to measure cultural currency. Talib shares his experience with working on the Getting Up video game and thanks Coltrane for the work they did together with Marc Eckō. Tef brings up how popular G Unit gear was and Coltrane breaks down how when people stole those clothes it made the brand cool. The conversation turns towards Coltrane's time at Ralph Lauren and the legacy of the Lo Lifes. Talib asks why rappers didn't wear their own brands. Coltrane tells stories about his dad and explains the need for having hard skills. Coltrane explains why Team Ephipany hires writers and the importance of the book Positioning. Coltrane thanks his family for putting him in the right positions. Tef breaks down the Pooh Shiesty/Gucci Mane situation. Talib asks Coltrane about his college years in Atlanta and about the importance of HBCUs. Coltrane talks about how COVID impacted his business. Tef asks Coltrane about the challenges of being a marketing person with morals. Talib asks Coltrane about his time as a host on MTV, which leads to a conversation about the challenges of being seen at a Kanye West show. Talib brings up the Jay Z GQ interview, which leads to a discussion about the tactical nature of magazines and the importance of reading.  Shot and Edited By Chino Chase. Additional Filming By Aaron Ross Media Co. Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast] Threads https://www.threads.com/@lemmeaskyouthispod [https://www.threads.com/@lemmeaskyouthispod] Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lemmeaskyouthispod/ [https://www.instagram.com/lemmeaskyouthispod/] Substack https://lemmeaskyouthis.substack.com/ [https://lemmeaskyouthis.substack.com/] Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast]