Comedian and SNL alum Jay Pharoah sits down with Talib Kweli to go deep on hip hop, stand-up comedy, and the power of impressions.

From his rap albums to his latest on-screen projects, Pharoah and Kweli chop it up with behind the scenes stories from some of Pharoah’s most memorable work.

Also in this episode: more on Pharoah’s run in with the police during the COVID lockdown.

Jay Pharoah Talks the Art of Great Impressions, SNL, Jay-Z, His Latest Projects, and Being Profiled by the Police

People’s Party is a weekly interview show hosted by hip-hop legend Talib Kweli. The show features big-name guests exploring hip-hop, culture, and politics.

Music

In this episode of People's Party, Talib Kweli sits down with the famed group Arrested Development to discuss the impact of their hit songs "Tennessee" and "People Everyday," religion and spirituality, and the group as a response to gangsta rap.

Arrested Development On The Impact Of 'Tennessee,' 'People Everyday,' And The Group As A Response To Gangsta Rap

In this new episode of People's Party, Talib Kweli sits down with Masta Killa of the Wu-Tang Clan to discuss making "36 Chambers," the impact of "Triumph," remembering ODB, and much, much more.

Masta Killa On Making '36 Chambers,' 'Triumph,' 5%, ODB, ‘Chessboxin' & Boot Camp Clik

In this episode of People's Party, Talib Kweli sits down with The Luniz to discuss how their timeless hit "I Got 5 On It" got made, "operation stackola," Oakland life, and much more.

The Luniz On “I Got 5 On It,” Making “operation stackola,” Pimping In Oakland, Strip Clubs, And More

In this episode of People's Party, Talib Kweli sits down with U-God of the Wu-Tang Clan to discuss the formation of the group and making "36 Chambers," RZA's genius, Method Man's talent, memories of ODB, and much more.

U-God On Wu-Tang’s Origins, Making ’36 Chambers,’ ODB Memories, Method Man, RZA

In this episode of People's Party, Talib Kweli sits down with Tiffany Dena Loftin to Black-Palestinian solidarity, student loan forgiveness, and fighting against the death penalty.

Jay Pharoah Talks the Art of Great Impressions, SNL, Jay-Z, His Latest Projects, and Being Profiled by the Police

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