Klever Skemes, a multi-talented artist from Denver, shares his journey through music production, photography, and the creative process. He discusses his influences, the importance of learning through platforms like YouTube, and the nuances of collaborating with notable artists like Willie the Kid and Conway The Machine. The dialogue explores the balance between creativity and technical skills, the evolution of his artistic style, and the challenges of navigating the music industry. Joey and Skemes explore the intricacies of creativity, collaboration, and the artistic process. They discuss their aspirations in music production, the balance between work and creative endeavors, and the emotional connection to cooking as a form of art. The importance of showing up, finding inspiration, and the evolution of skills in their respective crafts are highlighted, along with personal definitions of success and the role of guilty pleasures in their creative lives.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Clever Schemes
02:34 The Multi-Hyphenate Artist
05:36 Photography and Urban Aesthetics
08:41 Film vs. Digital Photography
11:32 Learning Through YouTube University
14:41 The Importance of Frame Rate
17:34 Creativity and Personal Experience
20:26 Finding Your Creative Lane
24:18 The Role of Intuition and Ego in Creativity
25:57 Understanding Artistic Success and the Importance of Feedback
27:29 The Journey to Collaborating with Notable Artists
27:36 The Evolution of Music Production Techniques
29:57 Crafting a Unique Sound: The Sonic Elements of Production
34:04 Navigating Collaborations with Established Artists
46:57 The Story Behind the Conway Collaboration
54:09 The Beat Collection and Creative Process
56:41 Balancing Construction and Creativity
01:00:05 The Art of Cooking and Emotional Connection
01:01:18 Creative Habits and Happy Accidents
01:08:23 Defining Success and Creative Sparks
01:12:02 The Importance of Showing Up and Collaboration
01:17:10 The Evolution of Filmmaking Skills
01:19:43 The Importance of Patience and Creativity
01:22:41 Repetition: The Key to Mastery
01:25:06 Creative Habits and Guilty Pleasures
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