Acclaimed artist Thes One reflects on the origins of his iconic hip hop group, People Under the Stairs, doing life alongside renowned rapper Double K, and the significance of performing “Farewell, My Friend” live.

GP360 - A Grand Performances Podcast explores the past, present, and future of free, public access to the performing arts at California Plaza in the heart of Downtown LA.

Timestamps:

(00:00) – Introduction

(02:00) – Time Travel to 1990s LA

(05:45) – The Formation of People Under the Stairs

(09:00) – “Farewell, my friend” Live

(15:39) – Honesty in the Music

(18:00) – Grand Performances, a Heart with Arteries

(21:05) – A Message to Double K

(22:05) – Bonus Track

(24:40) - Close

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