YMTK, Julia Lewis bring the vibes to Brick + Mortar on August 9
The Bay Area needs more YMTK appearances. Always some new music up his sleeve, including a recent two-track Summer Pan Playlist drop, the Oakland-born, Los Angeles-based artist hits all the cues for day-party-friendly hip-hop that pushes an out-of-the-box sound without sacrificing the vibes. Somewhere between a rapper and a singer, YMTK's talent knows very few bounds — he's capable of lacing bass-heavy club bangers to smooth, glittery dance floor jams and collaborating with everyone from P-Lo, Rexx Life Raj, and the Cataracs. Joining him is a slew of rising local talent: Producer turned artist Julia Lewis
Mixtape: The Bay Area’s Standout Hip Hop and R&B Producers
This episode first ran on KQED.org. Download: Mixtape: The Bay Area's Standout Hip Hop and R&B Producers (Podcast #426) The Bay Area's vibrant hip hop and R&B scenes include a wealth of talented MCs and singers, but it's often easy to forget the important behind-the-scenes role that music producers play in crafting great songs. A skilled producer doesn't just provide a instrumental backdrop for an artist to showcase their craft; instead, the best producers elevate their artists, adding emphasis that highlights a song's melodic immediacy or depth that demands repeat listens. This mixtape showcases a dozen songs from local hip [...]