Episode 23 - 38 Spesh

On Episode 23 of Lemme Ask You This with Talib Kweli and Tef Poe, we have MC/producer 38 Spesh as our guest. We start by talking about why we are filming at the Apollo Theater in Harlem and Talib gives a history of the theater. Spesh talks about the consistency of upstate MCs and how NYC acts as a gatekeeper. Tef asks Spesh to provide his version of upstate's Chitlin Circuit. Spesh talks about his Son of G Rap album. Talib asks about Trust Comes First and Spesh breaks down his relationship with Benny The Butcher. Talib and Spesh talk about not having a plan B. Spesh explains how crack sells itself. Talib asks Spesh about his mother and Spesh talks about the song Mother and Gun. Tef asks Spesh about his vision as an artist and Spesh talks about wanting to teach thru music. Talib talks about Spesh's album with Planet Asia. Spesh talks about being inspired by the Five Percent Nation and how hiphop changed while he was locked up. Spesh talks about the importance of staying true to your sound. Spesh talks about focusing on the fans and how people used to sleep on him as an artist. Talib asks Spesh about making beats and Spesh talks about how he learned to produce while on house arrest. Talib asks Spesh about linking with DJ Green Lantern and DJ Shay. Tef asks about the difference between a good lyricist and a great lyricist and Spesh talks about studying greatness. Talib talks about being a conscious consumer. Talib asks Spesh about working with Benny The Butcher and Ransom. Spesh talks about cooking gumbo in jail. Talib talks about how Method Man no longer curses and how the Make 'Em Pay beat got rappers in their feelings. Talib asks Spesh about how radio DJs are out of touch. Tef asks Spesh about niche marketing and Talib gets clarification on Spesh's comments about Jadakiss. Spesh shows love to Jadakiss and Talib tells a story about Grafh. Talib asks Spesh about Che Noir and their song about mental health. Tef brings up the importance of having messages in music, and Spesh talks about how his children have helped his career. 

Shot and Edited By Chino Chase. Additional Filming By Aaron Ross Media Co.

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