Jul 5, 2020
This week we were truly honoured to have returning
guest, Pharoahe Monch, back on the pod for one of our most
meaningful and deep chats yet. The incredible MC gave us his
insight on the state of 2020, touching on some important subjects
like getting introspective while coming to terms with yourself
during a global pandemic, and at the same time seeing America deal
with a sea of monumental change (02:50). Pharoahe also touched on
how Martin Luther King’s perspectives are key today (08:30) and how
the lack of nuance in social media leads us to a desperate need for
viable discussion (12:43). The hip hop GOAT also speaks on how
breaking the cycle of poverty is integral to change (17:30), and
why, in a divided USA, it’s tough trying to see all perspectives
when talking about current issues, and how his brother’s career as
a policeman has shaped his views (especially as the difficulties
they face are down to an archaic system) (20:30). All in all, we
dive deep into why 2020 could go down as the most amazing time in
history (28:40).
We also manage to talk about his upcoming work, and how Talib
Kweli’s ex-manager pushed him to release his latest track with
Styles P and Marco Polo, a song he wrote in 2018 (36:30). Pharoahe
tells us why his new project is like the child of Led Zeppelin and
Mobb Deep, and how his huge fandom for Zeppelin and Black Sabbath
has led to this new work with his group TH1RT3EN. We also touch on
his album ‘Desire’ and how it grew him a whole new fanbase (40:03).
On top of that, the rap legend also breaks down his pandemic film
recommendations, including Timecrimes, The Witch, The Lighthouse,
Parasite, The Square and Killing of a Sacred Deer (53:11)
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