Understanding regional sounds is crucial in creating a common musical language with rappers in hyper-local rap scene.
Evolution of hip-hop production from breakbeats to self-sampling showcases the genre's dynamic growth.
Local elements like dance styles and history greatly influence the authenticity and resonance of music production.
Deep dives
Practice and Creativity in Craft
The partnership and web series 'Quest for Craft' explores the relationship between practice and creativity. It delves into the idea of needing challenges to maintain a curious mindset, emphasizing the importance of being a perpetual student to master a craft. The series features thought-provoking discussions with guests like Questlove, highlighting the significance of continuous learning.
Regional Sounds Influence Music Production
Kenny Beats discusses the influence of regional sounds on music production, citing examples of how artists like Kenny Beats and Kenny map out the evolution of regional sounds in hip-hop. By drawing parallels between different cities and genres, Kenny demonstrates how regional sounds evolve from unique cultural influences.
Impact of Local Elements on Music
The podcast episode explores how local elements such as dance styles, crime prevalence, and regional history influence the music scene. Kenny Beats emphasizes the importance of understanding these local nuances to create authentic and resonant music that connects with audiences.
Evolution of Music Production and Sampling
Kenny Beats discusses the evolution of music production techniques, highlighting the shift from traditional sampling to modern beat-making. He emphasizes the significance of sound choice in contemporary music production, showcasing how producers like Kenny navigate sampling and sound selection to create unique and engaging tracks.
Diverse Perspectives and Musical Influences
Kenny Beats shares insights on embracing diverse perspectives and musical influences in music production. By acknowledging and incorporating a wide range of musical styles and regional sounds, artists can create innovative and captivating music that resonates with audiences across various genres.
There’s a reason Kenny Beats is one of the great young producers in Hip Hop. Because he has a vast understanding of the regional sounds and histories of cities to pull from when making beats for an artist. This allows him to find a common musical language with rappers. Which is super important in an art form as hyper-local as rap. We’re kicking off a two part series of interviews with Kenny Beats, in the one you’re about to hear which was taped a while back, Kenny maps out the evolution of regional sounds in hip-hop ... drawing parallels between disparate cities. And how Hip Hop has evolved from creating beats out of old drum samples—known as breakbeats—to sampling and referencing itself.
