

Lin-Manuel Miranda on "The Idea That Wouldn't Leave Him Alone" (with 'Warriors' Co-Writer Eisa Davis)
Oct 29, 2024
Lin-Manuel Miranda, the mastermind behind 'Hamilton', and Eisa Davis, a Pulitzer Prize finalist known for 'Angela’s Mixtape', dive into their new project, 'Warriors'. They discuss the influence of hip-hop and the cult classic film on their creative process. The duo shares stories of overcoming artist block and the thrill of convincing Lauryn Hill to join the project. They also highlight the importance of immersive album listening, the nostalgia of musicals, and how New York’s streets inspire their narratives.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Echoes of 'The Warriors': A Cultural Journey
03:01 • 17min
The Journey to Collaborate with a Music Legend
20:00 • 3min
Collaborating with Creativity
23:27 • 14min
Navigating Creative Blocks and Collaborative Inspiration
37:25 • 6min
The Art of Collaborative Character Development
43:05 • 5min
The Joy of Immersive Album Listening
48:01 • 2min
Musicals and Nostalgia
49:55 • 4min