In this episode of "People's Party With Talib Kweli," Kweli and Jasmin Leigh sit down with one of the most prolific and legendary producers in hip hop:

JUST BLAZE

Here's what we got into:

• His childhood, growing up in New Jersey, in a home of music lovers.
• Why it's crucial that kids learn the skill of computer programming.
• Where Just's alias of Megatron Don originated from.
• The impact that John William's Star Wars score had on him.
• This history of Just's love for sneakers and his new show, 'Fresh Pair'.
• Getting his hip hop education at six years old from NYC's radio shows.
• An early ability to call out samples and winning radio callin contests.
• New Jersey's love for house music, going hand in hand with hip hop.
• Being invited to the offices of Cold Chillin' records at 16 years old.
• One of his first studio visits being a Rah Digga session.
• Feeling vindicated when the Outsidaz wanted to rap over his beats.
• A&R Gee Roberson calling on Just to join RocAFella's production team.
• J Period's spiritual decision to ditch sampling and Just getting his records.
• The importance of Memphis Bleek to the success story of RocAFella.
• People calling and pretending to be wellknown artists, fishing for money.
• Just's signature callout on tracks and what it's meant for his career.
• Young Guru and his contribution to the process of Just's productions.
• The longevity of Freeway's 'What We Do' featuring JayZ and Beanie Sigel.
• Cutting Freeway's 'Roc The Mic' and knowing it would be a hit.
• Kanye stating that he and Just were arch nemesis' at RocAFella.
• The importance of the features on JayZ's song, 'Girls, Girls, Girls'.
• 'The Blueprint' essentially being recorded over a single weekend.
• Why Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth's 'Main Ingredient' was so impactful.
• JayZ having some of the most fun doing his BSides concerts.
• Working at RocAFella Records during the time Dipset entered the fold.
• If there were tensions during the making of 'Welcome To New York City'.
• The beat for T.I. 's 'Live Your Life' originally being made as a joke.
• The importance of Saigon's 'Gotta Believe It' and Maino's 'All The Above'.
• Jay Electronica, his mystique and the making of Exhibit's A, B, and C.
• When can we expect a Just Blaze album?

Listen to "No Fear of Time" Black Star's first album in 24 years. Only on Luminary. https://luminary.link/nofearoftime

Subscribe to UPROXX Video and ring the bell to turn on notifications: https://uproxx.it/5rzazsh

New Episodes of People’s Party with Talib Kweli every Monday 9AMet/6AMpt. Watch all the episodes here: https://uproxx.it/avxtjgf

Audio Podcast Listen, Subscribe and Review!
Apple: https://applepodcasts.com/peoplesparty
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/72bYFZB...
Soundcloud:   / peoplesparty  

The UPROXX Family
UPROXX Music    / uproxxmusic  
UPROXX Studio    / uproxx  

FOLLOW Just Blaze
➕Twitter:   / justblaze  
➕Instagram:   / justblaze  

FOLLOW UPROXX
➕UPROXX.com: https://uproxx.com
➕Instagram:   / uproxx  
➕Twitter:   / uproxx  
➕Facebook:   / uproxx  

More Jasmin Leigh:

   / jasminleigh  

  / realjasminl.  .

HipHop Heads Playlists:

90's Hip Hop ▶ http://bit.ly/90sHipHopPlaylist
2000's Hip Hop ▶ http://bit.ly/2000sHipHopPlaylist
90's R&B Hits ▶ http://bit.ly/90sRBPlaylist

ABOUT UPROXX VIDEO:

UPROXX Video celebrates HipHop, Style, and Creativity through a mix of original shows and music videos from the biggest artists, entertainers, and innovators from our culture.

PEOPLE'S PARTY WITH TALIB KWELI

People's Party is a weekly interview show hosted by Talib Kweli and Jasmin Leigh. Guests range from the biggest names in hiphop to global entertainers to the most progressive minds moving our culture forward. The audio podcast is available on Apple and Spotify.