TF on the Palladium Show and Wayda Meeting Alchemist
TF names the sold-out Hollywood Palladium concert as his favorite tour stop, and Wayda recalls being starstruck meeting producer The Alchemist backstage.
Mackwop asks TF at 8:10 to name his favorite show across the entire tour schedule so far. TF points directly to the Los Angeles show at the Hollywood Palladium, noting at 8:18 that it marked his first time ever performing inside that historic venue. He describes the show as a significant career benchmark, highlighting at 8:28 that the room was completely sold out. TF adds at 8:44 that having his daughter in the crowd to witness the performance made the evening even more meaningful, showing the next generation the fruits of his hard work on stage.
The conversation turns to the high-profile industry guests who came backstage in Los Angeles. Mackwop points out at 9:16 that producer The Alchemist was in attendance. TF and Mackwop agree that The Alchemist keeps a low profile but represents undeniable production royalty. Mackwop recalls at 9:26 that he first connected with The Alchemist years ago in New York through Brock, who served as a central connector in the Lower East Side music community.
Wayda shares his personal reaction to meeting The Alchemist backstage, admitting at 10:40 that he completely fanned out for a moment. He explains at 10:49 that he had an engaging conversation with The Alchemist about classic Prodigy projects and collaborative records with Evidence. Wayda reflects at 11:04 on how grounded and relaxed The Alchemist was despite his legendary stature, remarking that very few artists command that level of reverence from him. Mackwop and TF validate his enthusiasm at 11:30, calling The Alchemist one of the most respected producers in hip-hop history.