The Turntable Podcast: Talib Kweli
2008-02-07
Episode 8: Rapper With A Conscious: Talib Kweli
Listen in as we talk to the most prolific lyricist in the world of hip hop, Talib Kweli. Known for his thoughtful lyrics and never ending flow, Talib Kweli is an example of what hip hop can and should be.
Suggested Talib Kweli Playlist:
Hot Thing (featuring Will.I.Am)
Soon A New Day (featuring Norah Jones)
Hostile Gospel
Go with Us
Country Cousins
Get By
Ghetto Afterlilfe
Eternalists (with Hi Tek)
Thieves in the Night
Astronomy (Black Star)
K.O.S. (Black Star)
Respiration (Black Star)
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Episode 7: Getting Back to Real Hip Hop with Little Brother
Hip Hop is not dead. It just went underground. Check out The Turntable as we sit down with one of the best hip hop groups in the game, Little Brother. Listen in as we discuss their new CD and the current state of hip hop today. More
Episode 6: The New Soul of Rahsaan Patterson
Rahsaan Patterson visits The Turntable to discuss his latest CD project, Wine & Spirits. Listen in as Rahsaan provides perspective and background to one our favorite CDs in 2007. Don’t sleep, soul music is still alive. More
Episode 5: Favorite CDs from 2007
2007 was a good year for Black music. Check out The Turntable as we rundown some of our favorite sounds from 2007. More
Episode 4: Christmas Soul
Get into the holiday groove with The Turntable as we present our ultimate, soulful holiday play list. More
Episode 3: Conscious Rap
Join The Turntable crew as they discuss Conscious Rap and the artists who make us think. Listen in as John and Charles take a look at some of their favorite artist, past and present, who used spoken word and hip hop to deliver thought provoking messages. More
Episode 2: The Brand New Heavies
The Turntable crew sit down with N’Dea Davenport and Andrew Levy of The Brand New Heavies, the London based Jazz, Funk and Soul band whose influence helped birth the Neo Soul movement. More
Episode 1: What is Neo Soul?
Our music experts discuss the origins and elements of neo-soul, whether that term is even accurate and hips you to all the music in the genre that needs to be on your playlist. More
Your Hosts for "The Turntable"
John Monds
A nationally known radio personality, John Monds has worked in some of the nation's largest music markets, including Baltimore, Cincinnati, Houston, Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles, where he is currently the host of V100's afternoon show.
John was a segment host on the nationally syndicated television show, Live in Hollywood, and hosted the long running USA Music Magazine for the American Urban Radio Networks. John has been nominated for Radio and Records air personality of the year numerous times, won Gavin MD of the year back to back and Billboard MD of the year as well.
Charles White
Charles White is an audiophile and owner of PM Sounds, a company that develops branded compilations for a range of high profile clients. He also produces Free Soul Radio, the eclectic soul Internet radio station streamed through Pmsounds.com and Live365.com. Free Soul Radio is currently ranked 16th out of the 367 R&B/Urban stations streamed through Live365.
Fathom DJ
As one Chicago's hottest DJs, Fathom's set features a variety of soulful sounds to satisfy both radio listeners as well as those who delve deeper into the obscure. Her love for music includes soul, house/garage, hip-hop, jazz, acid jazz, afro and electronic beats. She has worked a variety of private and commercial events, opening for such artists as Roy Ayers, Kindred The Family Soul and Eric Roberson among others.
