#171 - Cadence Weapon INTERVIEW

2024-05-15

The Plug (0:56). The Interview (2:40). Making a name for yourself as an artist with a unique perspective, and a unique sound is impressive in its own right. But doing so outside of a major hub for hip-hop, Edmonton, a city in Western Canada, is an even more impressive achievement. This is what today's guest, Cadence Weapon has done. Cadence Weapon is here to discuss the making of his new album, ROLLERCOASTER, and gives his take on hot-button issues surrounding Canada’s unique musical and political landscape, in...

The Plug (0:56).

The Interview (2:40).

Making a name for yourself as an artist with a unique perspective, and a unique sound is impressive in its own right. But doing so outside of a major hub for hip-hop, Edmonton, a city in Western Canada, is an even more impressive achievement. This is what today's guest, Cadence Weapon has done.

Cadence Weapon is here to discuss the making of his new album, ROLLERCOASTER, and gives his take on hot-button issues surrounding Canada’s unique musical and political landscape, industry plants, and much more!

The health of the Canadian hip-hop scene (3:03).

The unique challenge of enacting social change in Canada’s political landscape (11:28).

The importance of using your platform for social change (18:02).

Social media use as an artist (23:13).

Important lessons Cadence Weapon has learnt throughout his career (29:21).

Cadence Weapon’s 2023 book, Bedroom Rapper (34:22).

Inspiration behind the social media age theme of ROLLERCOASTER (38:35).

Will society have its “Press Eject” moment? (43:16).

The cutting-edge sound of ROLLERCOASTER (55:15).

“Industry plants” (59:14).

Upcoming projects from Cadence Weapon (1:04:07).

Stream/buy ROLLERCOASTER here: https://cadenceweapon.bandcamp.com/album/rollercoaster