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Jessy Terrero Talks 50 Cent, Soul Plane, Directing Music Videos

Jessy Terrero Talks 50 Cent, Soul Plane, Directing Music Videos

FromPeople's Party with Talib Kweli


Jessy Terrero Talks 50 Cent, Soul Plane, Directing Music Videos

FromPeople's Party with Talib Kweli

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Length:
46 minutes
Released:
Apr 27, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this episode of People’s Party, Talib Kweli and Jasmin Leigh sit down with acclaimed director, writer, and producer -- Jessy Terrero. This wide-ranging discussion covers his path from being an extra in the movie 'Juice' to becoming one of the most sought after music video directors of the 2000's. They discuss his Dominican heritage and growing up in the Bronx and Queens, New York, as well as his start writing concepts for music videos before he got his chance to direct for acts like 50 Cent, G-Unit, Ne-Yo, Chris Brown, Sean Paul, Daddy Yankee and countless others. They also discuss the criticism many of these videos received for the perceived objectification of women, and debate how much, if any responsibility of that falls on the director.
Released:
Apr 27, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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People’s Party is a weekly interview show hosted by hip-hop legend Talib Kweli. The show features big-name guests exploring hip-hop, culture, and politics.