From his public playlists featuring artist like Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, Cardi B and J. Cole to the various winks and nods to the culture in his speeches, Barack Obama has made it clear that he is a fan of hip-hop music.
But thanks to famed drummer for The Roots, Questlove, we have an even more clear idea of just how well-versed the 45th President of the United States is in hip-hop music and culture.
On an appearance on Malcolm Gladwell and Rick Rubin’s ‘Broken Record’ podcast, QuestLove told the story of then-president Obama interrupting QuestLove’s 6-hour set at the final White House party, to request a song by French Montana.
“[Obama’s] coming up to me like, ‘Do you have French Montana?’ And I’m like, ‘Sir! I don’t have the clean versions of that.’ He’s like, ‘We’re all adults here. Play it!’ I’m like, ‘Sir, I’m not gonna play ‘Pop that pu**y, b***h.’'” Questlove recalled, paraphrasing the hook of Montana’s 2013 lead single “Pop That.”
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*Better late than never right?
Books I Read:
Too Late - 3.75 Stars - Super intense.
The Rehearsal Dinner - 4 Stars - Hot, and not just because the characters are firefighters
A Little Big Rock - 4 Stars - I need to figure out where I can sign up for a Spencer of my own.
Creative Quest - 3.5 Stars - Interesting, made me think more about creativity than I think I ever have, and that’s a good thing.
The Reception - 4 Stars - Just as hot as I thought it would be. So ready for Consumed
The Edible Cookie Dough Book - 5 Stars - So many fun and delicious recipes that I can’t wait to try
Eternal Beast - 4 Stars - So many layers of story.
Black Privilege: Opportunity Comes to Those Who Create It - 4 Stars - Inspirational
Consumed - 4 Stars - Great start to a new series. I love these characters
Seriously… I’m Kidding - 4 Stars - lots of fun
Rough & Ready - 3.5 Stars - Tanner Green is swoonworthy
DNF:
Single and Looking Daisy - Balinda Austin - Daisy is a hot mess who needs psychiatric help.
Currently Reading:
Sexsomnia - Anya Omah - So far I dislike the “Hero”
Lies - T.M. Logan - Just started so nothing much has happened
Year to Date Totals:
January: 9 books
February: 10 books
March: 9 books
April: 6 books
May: 10 books
June: 6 books
July: 7 books
August: 12 books
2018: 69 books
something to food about by Questlove falls into many different categories. It is a coffee table book; the cover and the photography are conversation starters. It is a documentation of interviews. It is an academic book for it highlights the food philosophy of both Questlove and these chefs. Ultimately, it is a food lover's book, with photographs to salivate over, chefs whose work to aspire to, and food ideas to contemplate.
Read my complete review at Memories From Books - something to food about
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