#145 - Kenny Segal INTERVIEW

2023-06-28

Video animation by: Big Flowers Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING The Plug (0:21). The Interview (2:06). In 2022, roughly 49K songs were uploaded to Spotify each and every day. Therefore, amidst a flurry of music releasing to listeners on a daily, being able to command the attention of a listener in this day and age is tough. The way today's guest, Kenny Segal, acquires this attention is through creating music that simply cannot be found anywhere else. Kenny’s one-of-one style has e...

Video animation by: Big Flowers

Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING

The Plug (0:21).

The Interview (2:06).

In 2022, roughly 49K songs were uploaded to Spotify each and every day. Therefore, amidst a flurry of music releasing to listeners on a daily, being able to command the attention of a listener in this day and age is tough.

The way today's guest, Kenny Segal, acquires this attention is through creating music that simply cannot be found anywhere else.

Kenny’s one-of-one style has enchanted listeners for over a decade, creating soundscapes for some of rap’s most interesting voices in R.A.P. Ferreira, Self-Jupiter, Serengeti, and most recently, billy woods.

The LA-based producer joined the show to provide insight into his eclectic production style, his collaboration style, key learnings he’s gathered from his illustrious career, and the creation of his latest masterpiece with billy woods, Maps.

Kenny’s musical journey to becoming a producer (4:50).

Kenny’s production process (12:26).

The elements of music Kenny is primarily focused on (16:32).

The role of improvisation in Kenny’s workflow - RMPP patron q from André (26:12).

Traits Kenny is looking for a rapper to collaborate with (29:07).

How Kenny’s past work taught him important lessons, and helped him grow as an artist (34:20).

Instrumental records vs. collaborative records (42:48).

The positive press and fan reaction of Maps (47:46).

The musical blueprint of Maps (52:41).

What makes billy woods unique (1:01:14).

How working with woods impacts how Kenny produces (1:07:35).

How Maps differs from Hiding Places musically (1:11:14).