This episode, MatPat sits down with hip-hop experts Tuma Basa and Curtiss King to dive into the ways that type beats have changed the hip-hop industry, how art gets produced, and hot takes on AI in music.
Tuma Basa is the Director of Black Music & Culture at YouTube. He’s been working in the Hip Hop space for 25 years, and is responsible for a little playlist you might’ve heard of…RapCaviar.
Curtiss King is a California-based producer and rapper who’s worked with artists like Kendrick Lamar and Mack 10. Visit his channel Curtiss King TV for the latest industry commentary and insights.
Featured Videos:
Lil Nas X - Old Town Road (Official Video) ft. Billy Ray Cyrus
Desiigner - Panda (Official Music Video)
CJ - WHOOPTY [Official Music Video]
J. Cole - procrastination (broke)
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