Da Youngstas on Nas, Almost Signing To Biggie, Naughty By Nature's Impact & Their 35-Year Return

Описание: Philly legends Da Youngstas—Taji “T.M.” Goodman and Tarik “Reek Geez” Dawson—sit down with AllHipHop's ‪@ChuckCreekmur‬ to talk origins on Pop Art Records, sparring with other kid groups like Another Bad Creation /Kriss Kross/Illegal, the convention era where Meth handed them early “Protect Ya Neck” tapes, Treach writing their classic collab "Crews Pop," DJ Premier flipping their “Pass the Mic” into Gang Starr’s “Mass Appeal,” and more. The crew's Taji lived with Mobb Deep's and they have the craziest Muhammad Ali story. Da Youngstas have a story to tell and they plan to get their respect by any means, even if it means going on without Quran, the youngest member. Will he return?

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Regardless, they are making a 2026 world run and an plan to celebrate with a 35th-anniversary project. Plus advice for young artists and love for Philly’s eternal lyricism.

00:00 Intro & welcome — Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur meets Da Youngstas
01:48 “Breakup?” — life pause, pandemic restart, Youngstas for life
02:30 Family tree: Pop Art, Lawrence Goodman, Steady B (all blood)
05:22 Debut in ’91; ABC as early inspiration
06:30 Kris Kross era; friendly sparring on wax
07:53 Remembering Mac Daddy; style vs. trends (no backwards clothes)
09:21 Kids in a grown-man world; 2AM club shows at age 13
11:03 Philly lyricism & NYC as mecca; getting signed up north
14:47 Shots from Illegal; competition with love
16:01 Why the music aged well; star-studded producers on one album
17:11 Favorite collab: Naughty by Nature; Treach’s mentorship
18:06 Treach wrote the record; matching the era’s wild energy
21:15 KG plays the “Cruise Pop” beat — “we had to have it”
24:12 Taj living with Havoc; Loud Records; paperwork jams (Biggie, Dallas Austin)
26:44 DJ Premier flips “Pass the Mic” → Gang Starr’s “Mass Appeal”
27:47 “Hip-Hop Ride” homage: ladies & old school shout-outs
29:54 Growing up fast; long run; never stopped rapping
33:57 Thoughts on young rappers; know your strengths; keep pushing
39:23 Eagles & boxing talk; Crawford & Tank; West Philly’s Executioner gym (Bernard Hopkins)
41:58 New album goals; 35th anniversary idea; can fans get Q involved?
43:42 Coming up young: no sleep, all work ethic
44:29 Favorite rappers & rap “classes”; no gimmicks—just dope music
46:44 Most surprising fans: Jim Carrey & Muhammad Ali (full story)
49:54 Wale on Kanye’s lookbook inspired by Da Youngstas
51:04 Taking their “just due”; Aftermath name echoes; “Pass the Mic” tours
51:47 Nas stories: Cali convention, Queensbridge visit, subway to Illmatic
54:04 “Grandpop bars”: becoming grandfathers; family & foundation first
57:33 Family support & legacy pride
58:27 Final words: 2026 world tour; new music and more

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