Kae Tempest

Kae Tempest is a songwriter, rapper, an award-winning poet, and best-selling novelist. They’ve been nominated for the UK’s Mercury Prize and Brit Award. Their most recent album is The Line is a Curve, which came out earlier this year. It was executive produced by legendary producer Rick Rubin. Kae made the album alongside their longtime collaborator, producer Dan Carey. I talked to Kae and Dan talk about the song "Move." You’ll hear the first demo they made, which sounds almost nothing like the final version. In this episode, they talk about how the track evolved over several sessions, months apart. Kae’s own life changed a lot during that period. They came out as trans and non-binary in 2020, and this song, in part, helps tell the story of what they were going through. https://songexploder.net/kae-tempest

Kay Tempest, a British spoken word poet and rapper known for their deeply emotional lyrics, joins the discussion on a unique musical tradition. They explore the theme of gratitude within the music community, emphasizing the connections formed through appreciation among diverse artists. Tempest shares personal reflections on the emotional resonance of music, highlighting how vulnerability and empathy shape the creative process. Listeners are encouraged to recognize beauty and humanity in shared artistic journeys, sparking a heartfelt collective celebration.