The Danny Brown Show Quadeca | The Danny Brown Show
Jun 7, 2024
Quadeca shares insights on his latest album and the unique experience of bedroom recordings. The conversation dives into music as therapy, the humorous side of airplane toilets, and the intricacies of long-distance relationships. They explore parenting challenges while balancing creative pursuits, alongside a debate about curry and the charm of Bossa Nova. Additionally, they touch on the vibrant culture of the UK, discussing food, nightlife, and their favorite musical influences, all while keeping the energy light and entertaining.
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Short Songs Vs. Concept Albums
- Quadeca and Danny see shorter, catchy songs as more commercially viable while still valuing ambitious concept albums.
- Both artists treat albums as immersive art that can free them existentially and creatively.
Treat Studio Time Like A Shift
- Try working alone in a dedicated space to shift into production mode and treat studio time like a work shift.
- Use that separation to focus on sound design and then layer vocals and songwriting on top.
Making An Album As Therapy
- Quadeca described writing Hauntû as living in a suicidal era and channeling conflicting thoughts into a fantasy album.
- He used daily immersion in the project as therapy to process existential feelings.