My guest this week is Atlanta-via-Richmond rapper, producer, and co-founder of Mutant Academy, Fly Anakin—our first returning guest in 80 episodes. We spoke about fashion shows, identity in hip-hop, the ending of Atlanta, being an introvert, working through anxiety, food, the creative process behind his latest album Frank and Skinemaxxx, his upcoming full-length with producer Foisey, and more stories than I can count.

Frank and Skinemaxxx are both available wherever music is sold, streamed, or stolen. Consider copping directly from his Bandcamp page or via Lex Records. Follow Fly Anakin on Instagram and Twitter: @flyanakin

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Fly Anakin (Take 2) | S2 Episode 41