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Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
#184 - k-the-i??? & Kenny Segal INTERVIEW
Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
As soon as you press play on Genuine Dexterity, the new album by k-the-i??? and Kenny Segal, released on Backwoodz Studioz, you immediately hear why this album was indeed called what it was called.
k-the-i???’s raw technical skill was put on full display, as he delivered crazy rhyme schemes, intricate flows, and strong moments of personal reflection. On the production side of the coin, Kenny Segal crafted an immensely impressive soundscape that features his trademark hard drums, bass, alongside splashes of dissonant noise, and other experimental weirdness.
Through today’s conversation with our guests, k-the-i?? and Kenny Segal though, you come to learn that this album title of Genuine Dexterity extends to the album’s creation as well.
In this episode, we learn more about the immediate connection and effortlessly natural creative process of Genuine Dexterity, what prompted k-the-i??? to return to the rap scene with his first full-length rap album in a long while, the key influences that guided the album’s direction, and much more.
The Plug (0:44).
The Interview (2:39).
RMPP Listening party reaction (2:49).
What prompted k-the-i??? to make Genuine Dexterity first full-length rap release in over a decade (3:50) - patron q from TreDoes.
Kenny’s first experience with k-the-i???’s music (12:12).
Why Backwoodz Studioz felt like the right home for Genuine Dexterity (17:40).
Kenny Segal’s thinking behind the noisy dissonant sound direction for Genuine Dexterity (20:51).
Kenny Segal’s signature sound (23:55).
k-the-i???’s rhyming approach on Genuine Dexterity, and the LA influence on his style (34:09).
k-the-i??? and Kenny Segal reminiscing about living in Boyle Heights (54:03).
Upcoming projects / tour dates / merch (1:01:46).
Buy Genuine Dexterity here: https://backwoodzstudioz.com/collections/genuine-dexterity-by-kenny-segal-k-the-i
Follow k-the-i??? on Twitter here: https://x.com/kthei
Follow Kenny Segal on Twitter here: https://x.com/kennysegal
Follow k-the-i??? on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/applesauce9mm/?hl=en
Follow Kenny Segal on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/kennysegal/?hl=en
Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING
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Fiending for some more quality rap content? Visit the RMPP website: https://rmpp.squarespace.com/
Want to support and help us grow? Become a RMPP Patron, and gain access to exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/therapmusicplugpodcast
Looking to connect? DM me @rapmusicplugpod on Twitter and Instagram, or shoot me an email at qlctv.podcast@gmail.com
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