Kinda Neat is a music discovery platform where you might find your new favorite rapper, singer, beatmaker, or pop star. Host, Lee Shaner (aka Intuition), is one of the earliest music podcasters having started his first music podcast over a decade ago in 2011. KN has been the first podcast / YT channel to break artists like Kali Uchis, Ghostemane, J.I.D., and so many others. Tune in for an in-depth look into each artist's journey and the common themes that make people pursue careers in music.
Mavi (https://twitter.com/mavi4mayor) was one of the first artists I reached out to when deciding to relaunch Kinda Neat, so it's only fitting he ended up as the last guest of this "season" before I take a little summer break. When I reached out I'd recently gotten hip to his triumphant debut, Let the Sun Talk (https://open.spotify.com/album/1RU8i9ISNQ52Vs8msq30C1?si=JPT6Cp3FRzWOdjmQnaw9QA&dl_branch=1). It turns out Mavi had recently decided to take a break from school to concentrate on playing shows and building on the momentous buzz of the record. Then the world came to a halt.
I can't help but feel for all the young artists who were about to embark on their first tours when 2020 was stolen from them. Not being able to touch audiences and feel the palpable energy of a record like LTST can make an artist feel like the record quickly became a distant memory. In talking to Mavi, he seemed almost surprised someone (me) would still care about the album. But on the heels of his latest EP, END OF THE EARTH (https://open.spotify.com/album/1sFz8iZfEzeIhQpTwLoguz?si=2Lvi83C_RqqPDFYmr8pn4g&dl_branch=1), with venues opening back up, hopefully 2021 will make up for lost time last year.
This was a very thought-provoking episode. We broke format and talked less about Mavi's journey than we did his worldview. I'm thoroughly impressed and in awe of his intellect, insight, and insatiable curiosity. The breadth of knowledge available at his fingertips on a wide range of subjects is enviable, and the wisdom that shines through his songs is just as easily on display in conversation. Tune in to hear us talk about his deep connection to South Carolina, how America is deeply haunted, and why his name is nothing to play with.
-Lee (https://twitter.com/kindaneat)
23 Jun 2021
demahjiae
When ovrkast (https://twitter.com/ovrkast). came through last year, demahjiae (https://twitter.com/demahjiae) came with him to the studio. I wasn't hip yet, but ovrkast. promised me he was next up. He was right!
demahjiae's 2020 release "And, Such Is Life. (https://open.spotify.com/album/5fnfArvvaGIP4iG3KausnB?si=rEP4tOvhQsSnlh14pFvpMg&dl_branch=1)" boosted itself right into my favorite albums of the year upon it's release. The self-produced opus features a litany of guests that stay in my rotation (Navy Blue, Pink Siifu, Zeroh, ovrkast.), thoughtfully cohesive production, and constantly inward facing lyricism. It's well worth your time and truly shows the potential for a long-lasting and impactful career.
Tune in to hear us talk about legendary bass player great grandfather, the influence of video game soundtracks, and a pivotal tech deck rejection.
16 Jun 2021
SG Ali
SG Ali (https://twitter.com/sgali) was brought to my attention by a trusted source and I've loved everything I've heard so far. She has a deeply intuitive sense of melody, and consistently creates inspirational ear worms. Turns out she's been honing her craft since childhood.
Born and raised in Near North Chicago, in the Cabrini-Green Homes, she was lucky enough to be a part of a music education program in middle school called "Friday Crew" where members learned to make beats, make raps, and make music videos. While she was initially only excited to get out of class, she quickly realized she had vast potential as a rapper, and it wasn't long before early teenage Facebook posts of her raps were going viral. Now after almost a decade of honing her craft, her first record with upstart label Steady Leanin (https://steadyleanin.com/) is on the way soon.
Tune in to hear us talk about Mayor Daly tearing down Chicago's housing projects, being born to young parents, and her pivotal time in "Friday Crew."
-Lee (https://twitter.com/kindaneat)
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