I grew up with the 2010s music scene that was my whole adolescence and Cilvia Demo had a profound effect on me. To this day, it's one of the best albums I've ever heard. I grew to love TST just as much.

Being a 16 year old listening to suns tirade and now being 21 listening to the house is burning feels insane

Dope he shouted Lupe Fiasco out, we need more of that.

Stoner Andre 3000 was the perfect description of Devin The Dude

“I Shot You Down” was definitely a masterpiece 💯 I used to listen to it a lot

Kenny Beats would be a great guest. Incredibly smart, I think the convos would be great.

The first time I heard Isaiah Rashad was on soundcloud, it was a song called "Smile". I never stopped listening since

TIME STAMPS: 2:00 -- Isaiah's birth year of 1991 is discussed, along with LeVar Burton, Batman Forever, Talib being a ghetto Transformer for Halloween as a kid, why Isaiah chose to rap under his first and middle name, Talib's early rap name, Isaiah listening to Scarface and Too $hort as a young kid as well as the reactions Isaiah gets from people in Ireland when they find out his last name is McLain. 8:31 -- Isaiah is asked about his mother and stepfather being Five-Percenters who later returned to the Baptist church. He goes on to talk about attempting to learn more about Five-Percenter philosophy during 'The Sun's Tirade' album, the primary rap influences that gave him the emotional variations in his flow and going through phases of wanting to become a preacher or a teacher. 12:57 -- Isaiah gets into the impact of Outkast and specifically their album 'ATLiens' had on him growing up and tells how his first exposure to the group was a chopped and screwed 'Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik'. He also tells why he would hand write the lyrics of his favorite emcees, talks about early frustrations evolving his pen game and how his Chattanooga, Tennessee upbringing and the influences shaped his style. 18:22 -- Talib and Isaiah give a shout out to the heads at DJBooth for assisting them in their careers, they talk about the diversity in today's hip hop and the future of it's journalism, Isaiah tells how he was brought onto the Smokers Club Music Festival and how it was a pivotal moment in his career. They also discuss the excellence of Joey Bada$$ out the gate, him being Talib's son's favorite rapper and how he came on to the scene during the "creative control era". 23:25 -- Isaiah speaks on how posting his early material on SoundCloud was such a huge part of his success story, Talib and Isaiah go on to compare the eras of how they first got the attention of A&Rs and Isaiah attempts to school Talib on the latest iPhone technology. He also breaks down why his Top Dawg Entertainment signing felt like a blessing from God, how they covered his rent for a while and how much he appreciated their early investment in him as an emerging artist. 29:18 -- Talib brings up how impressed he was with Isaiah's 'Cilvia Demo' album with emphasis on the 'Shot You Down (Remix)'. They get into his process of making that record and the zone he was in at the time, Jay Rock and ScHoolboy Q's contributions, they discuss how Isaiah's attained his Zaywop nickname, he tells how 'The Sun's Tirade' album with themes of overcoming depression and drug abuse wasn't necessarily intended to be a concept record and speaks on Lupe Fiasco and Lil' Wayne inspiring him to write introspectively. 34:34 -- Isaiah breaks down who he thinks is the most entertaining rapper of all-time as well as who has the best wordplay with Jay-Z, Lil’ Wayne, and Young Thug being names in play. Isaiah talks about originally just wanting to make music for his homies and Talib shares his initial reactions when he first heard groups like Little Brother and Blu & Exile as well as the day he met Kendrick Lamar when he was brought onto Talib's basement podcast. 39:03 -- Isaiah, Talib and Jas debate whether or not Magoo was a good rapper and if he stole Q-Tip's style and flow or they just have similar voices. Raekwon's 'Shark N*ggas (Biters)' track is brought up as well as the Ghostface Killah and Action Bronson beef, A Tribe Called Quest's impact on Isaiah, Magoo getting props for his part in Timbaland's success and Isaiah's songs 'Wat's Wrong featuring Zacari & Kendrick Lamar and 'Free Lunch' are also talked about. 44:13 -- Isaiah tells how Young Thug inspires him, Talib mentions people missing the artistic side of trap and Isaiah asks Talib if he would put Ludacris in his top five rap entertainers. They also discuss Ice Cube going Hollywood while still releasing records that garner respect, Isaiah's song 'Silkk da Shocka', his experience working with Syd who is featured on the track, working with SZA who he lived with for several years, his track 'Headshots' and he talks about Kenny Beats being his rap coach. 49:41 -- Isaiah's latest album 'The House Is Burning' being released the day of this episode is mentioned and Isaiah gets into some of the legendary features on the album which include the likes of Duke Deuce, Lil Uzi Vert, Smino, Amindi, Jay Rock, Jay Worthy, Iamdoechii, Kal Banx, YGTUT, 6lack and SZA. Isaiah later gets into avoiding friends' houses to eat if they're vegan, they discuss food like pig's feet becoming a delicacy with a Scarface movie reference to prove it and eating octopus alive.

Sun's Tirade, BlankFace EP, GKMC and Do what thou wilt is TDE's best work.

been a fan since cilvia demo, ZAY is criminally underrated

Isaiah is literally amazing for just listing his inspirations. Like ive been waiting for rappers Actually list their inspirations but its always just the big names. Its never one of their peers, and he was just being honest unlike alot of rapper interviews nowadays.

I feel like he is so underrated

Can't stop smiling at this conversation 🔥

Luda doesn't get enough love. One of the best in so many aspects.

So glad to hear him speak of Devin the Dude. He's such an underrated artist.

keeping it 1000, being here in the Caribbean, I did not know of this dude before this interview. kinda looking to give myself an L for that as a hip hop fan. Stopped the interview several times to go check out the songs and artists he referred to. I'm a fan now

This interview was amazing. So nice to see him silly

I’m from Tennessee and to hear Isaiah Rashad talk about Middle TN makes my soul feel good. Zay stays true to his roots and I LOVE it. The SoundCloud music era was a whole era. Creative music control was exactly what it was.

The type of artists and producers TDE sign is genius man. Originality. One day imma drop some shit that’ll grab their attention

This is probably one of the most dopest interviews I've heard in a minute. I don't know this kid's music, but gotta peep.

As much hate as Lil Wayne gets, he inspired a generation of great rappers.

Isaiah got such an infectious laugh bro lol

If y’all were there, when shot you down came out, it was just one of those moments

Man i would love to see Issa Gold from the Underachievers on here. Issa’s new solo project Tempus is amazing, and i know him & Talib would have a super powerful conversation.

Zay has immaculate music taste, no wonder he can’t make a bad song

Broo from the start this is amazing! Isaiah goes “you always this revealing with your guests?” Daamn I was cracking up

Been waiting for this one for a while!

Loved this. We need Mach Hommy and Vince Staples on this!

Huge shout out Icy Twat man I got on him when I was a freshman in college back in 13 my guy🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

This is by far the best and most genuine Isaiah Rashad interview and should be talked about way more than it is.

Great interview!! Legend in the making.

Much appreciated for this one 🙏 💎

This was a great interview Kweli, the connection of 2 different eras is beautiful to see

I love this channel, very informative and visceral interview, I love the energy being reciprocated from everyone. Rashad is the realest. Much love to him and Talib.

I been looking forward to this

Happy to see y’all back in the studio

Not the biggest of fan of his music, but I love and appreciate this interview. Seeing him in a different light after this convo.

One of my Favourite Artists of all time I Feel like The next Album is gonna be your biggest THIB all the way through is a great body of work been listening a lot it’s on repeat for a good while! 💪🏾🔥🔥🔊🔊🔊

Best interview!! This is how it’s done! SUBSCRIBED

That webbie flow goes hard af!

Love yall man, this new favorite show. Zay you been dat nigga!

Thank God a long interview

Great interview just 3 folks chillin

Zaywop one of my favorite rappers man. Top 5 easy. He's super relatable for me personally. He reminds of Anthony Hamilton or Erykah Badu if they were rappers

Yeaaaaas! Let’s goooo

So Dope he was heavily influenced by Wayne, now I see why I rock with Zay so much

I love this platform 🔥

Bro Icytwat zay really on some shit thats my fav prod of all time.

wasnt long enough great interview

The new album is 🔥🔥🔥🔥...TDE still puttin out classics!!!🤙🏿💯🐐

HELL YES!!! GLAD YA'LL ARE COMING BACK HARD!!!

Shout out to Talib the legend on his podcast 😩 HOW DID I NOT KNOW

Such a solid interview

Just met him at a meet n greet in oakland. Very nice dude happy you got him here

Good Interview... You need to do a part 2 with him... Very Interesting guest

Zay I bought your Cilvia demo, Great buy. Keep going bruh

everything bout this conversation dope af bruh

That comic story idea is wild.

Dope interview! Fav Isaiah Rashad song "Part 2"

My two favorite rappers, just shooting the shit, it’s so surreal. Honestly better than a song.

Damn what y’all know about blu n exile!? Kweli made my ears and eyes perk up when I heard him say those names.

Great episode.

Zay so technical. This was dope. They clicked so quickly

salute!

I’m happy I’m not the only person that still love that SPG sound

Talib and Zay are giants of the game, no fuckin pun.

Shouts to Young Thug too respect to zay for bringing him up multiple times 🔥🔥

I love how timid Zay was lol

I'm a fan!

This needed to be 50 mins more..damn

That Little Brother shout out! Underrated rap group!

I wish y'all had him in again for the new album

I’ve been listening to it since it dropped, NON STOP.. I’m OBSESSED!!! And if you haven’t heard it the best way I can describe it is.. this is his good kid mad city.. it’s heavy, raw with a southern twist! I love it 🥺😩 definitely slept on him, he’s amazing his mind is so beautiful when he unravels it fr

bro i just seen you live at blue note and now u interviewing isaiah u just too good

This shit was profound💯 Mis Respetos ✊🏽

Love how this is a vibe and not really a interview in the begining

S/o ICYTWAT. Definitely one of my favorite producers rn

I like how you do not see him yet in the beginning.

This is the best zay interview

learning that he used to work at Convergys is hilarious because I sensed the lowkey annoyance in his voice once he mentioned it lolol

LET'S GOOOOO

Devin the dude, your favorite rapper’s favorite rapper !

Nice convo from goats

TDE fo life

Dope. Would love to hear these TDE dudes on 90s sounding production

ICYTWAT 🔥🔥🔥🥶

8-Ball and MJG. I would love to see a interview! 4peace 2Daps 1Love

if you close your eyes, you'd really think its young wayne talkin. shoutout to zaywop

Wayne is his biggest inspiration Thts was up

If you don’t know zay please listen!!

Real Game Hip Hop Talk.

Son Said Dj Jimmy WOW !! I Fux With Anyone Who Knows Wassam 👑

Izzy Ra!!!🥰🥰🥰🥰

2:18 scared the shit out of me

Great interview! This dude is Hip-Hop and doesn't try to fit in.. TDE

Isaiah rashad need to collab more with icytwat shit’d be fye

ICYTWAT one of the best producers ever ❕

Haven’t heard blue and exile in a long tome

Could we get shows with... OC Blu Apollo Brown AZ any of the Living Legends any of the Souls of Mischief or Hiero Aesop Rock wish you could have had Gift of Gab I feel like this is the show for this Kool Keith would be dope too. etc... Love the show!!!

Isiah Rashad pays tribute to the overlooked and underrated. Magoo, Stat Quo, Bo Hagon, Devin the Dude, Silk the Shocka, Etc