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 call-in 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 Roc-A-Fella'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 Roc-A-Fella.
• People calling and pretending to be well-known artists, fishing for money.
• Just's signature call-out 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 Jay-Z 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 Roc-A-Fella.
• The importance of the features on Jay-Z'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.
• Jay-Z having some of the most fun doing his B-Sides concerts.
• Working at Roc-A-Fella 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?

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