Episodes – Kick Knowledge Podcast

https://www.rapanalysis.com/kickknowledge/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2018/08/PODCAST_24.mp3 Zach and Steven are joined once again by Martin Connor, who talks about his contribution to the new Yeezus book, as well as how we can all lift ourselves up on our feet.

https://www.rapanalysis.com/kickknowledge/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2018/07/PODCAST_23.mp3 Zach and Steven are back again from another hiatus! Zach talks about finishing his master’s thesis, Steven talks about finally seeing Eminem and his trip to New Zealand, and much, much more! Eminem’s stuff to never rhyme anymore: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Oh-qgpkczU

http://www.rapanalysis.com/kickknowledge/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2018/06/Kick-Knowledge-Episode-22.wav Steven and Zach discuss the much-anticipated Kanye-helmed projects that have released over the past few weeks, including Pusha T’s DAYTONA, ye, and KIDS SEE GHOSTS.

http://www.rapanalysis.com/kickknowledge/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2018/05/PODCAST_21.mp3 Frank Stevens returns in this episode to talk all about producer gear, how he got into making beats, and tips for starting out as a hip-hop producer.

http://www.rapanalysis.com/kickknowledge/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2018/05/PODCAST_20.mp3 After a short hiatus, Zach and Steven are back with Martin Connor to talk about his new book: “The Musical Artistry of Rap.” Get Martin’s book here: https://www.amazon.com/Musical-Artistry-Rap-Martin-Connor/dp/0786498986

http://www.rapanalysis.com/kickknowledge/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2018/04/PODCAST_19.mp3 While in LA, Zach and Steven got the opportunity to sit down with one of the three members of Dilated Peoples: Rakaa Iriscience. In this episode Rakaa talks with Zach and Steven on how Dilated Peoples got started, the current state of mainstream hip-hop, and how jazz has influenced his own music.

http://www.rapanalysis.com/kickknowledge/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2018/03/PODCAST_18.mp3 In this episode, Zach and Steven are joined by the creator and host of the critically acclaimed hip-hop podcast called The Cipher: Shawn Setaro. The Cipher is renowned for its in-depth interviews with some of the most important people in hip-hop music and culture. Throughout the episode Shawn talks about how he got into hip-hop, how the Cipher got started, and the importance of a hip-hop podcast and communicating with significant figures in the culture.

http://www.rapanalysis.com/kickknowledge/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2018/03/kick-knowledge-ep-18.mp3 -Recorded on Feb. 25th, 2018- Zach and Steven are joined in this episode by producer and vlogger extraordinaire Sarah, The !llstrumentalist. Based out of North Carolina, her YouTube channel (Sarah2ill) has gained a sizeable following over the past year, and since creating her own version of Mass Appeal’s “Rhythm Roulette” series, she has created a plethora of different videos on her channel, from beat making tutorials to reviews on different equipment. She has also been featured on the 3 Oak Podcast, and has a beat tape coming out later this year. In this episode, we discuss with Sarah how she got into making beats, some of her biggest musical influences, and the differences between the mainstream and the underground. You can follow Sarah on her YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter at @Sarah2Ill. Make sure to check out her Soundcloud as well: https://soundcloud.com/sarah2ill J Dilla’s Airworks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWz-yEZ6wNY Dibia$e’s Boiler Room Set: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqxxtL8rIE0 Kaytranada’s 99.9%: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AWipr9KHY4&list=PLvQLuHm0E3GxXrjgGz2_tjqSCoVTWXwCJ Jaylib: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5xOGwkZu3w Kanye’s Beat Tape: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myrXQebr488

http://www.rapanalysis.com/kickknowledge/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2018/03/podcast_16.mp3 In this episode, Zach and Steven go in depth with their thoughts on Kendrick Lamar’s Black Panther soundtrack, as well as the film itself and what it means for hip-hop.

http://www.rapanalysis.com/kickknowledge/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2018/02/kick-knowledge-ep15.mp3 In this episode, Zach geeks out about his research on J Dilla, Steven talks about rickrolling his girlfriend, and the both of them discuss what it means to do a cover of a hip-hop track.