The Los Angeles-based beatmaker has made his name working closely with the likes of Atlanta rapper Key!, Rico Nasty, JPEGMAFIA and Vince Staples. And stand up, too, Kenny Beats, contributing programming and post-production to give IDLES’ the kind of punch you’d hear in a contemporary trap banger. Step forward mum and dad’s favourite jazz-pop crooner Jamie Cullum. But while they, and returning producer Nick Launay (Grinderman, Yeah Yeah Yeahs), slot comfortably into IDLES’ sonic universe, there are two names on the credits that stick out like sore and swollen thumbs. Aiding and abetting the cause this time are former Savages vocalist Jehnny Beth and David Yow of proto-grunge cult outfit The Jesus Lizard. With third album Ultra Mono, released on 25 th September, the Joe Talbot-fronted band have dug deeper and pushed outwards. Breaking through with their 2017 debut Brutalism, and doubling down on their explosive, lyrically provocative punk anthems on 2018’s Mercury-nominated follow up Joy As An Act of Resistance, they’re that rare thing right now: a guitar band with bite, humour, thunderous tunes, socio-political commentary and real, raw power.
I’ve genuinely enjoyed every single freestyle from every single artist that has come to the show, and in this day and age, that’s rare.IDLES are back. “Everybody can’t come up here”, I believe is the beloved quote from Funkmaster Flex. It really helps separate those who have a true passion for music and those who just rap to make money. Many of the artist freestyle before they even enter the booth with the finished beat. It provides not only comedic relief as often as possible from every artist, but it sheds light on the music making process.
“Everybody Can’t Come up Here”īeing quite possibly one of the funniest series I’ve watched on YouTube, I wouldn’t change a thing about it. You feel heavily invested in the progress of the beat because you sat and listened to it from start to finish. He opens up his laptop and creates the beat RIGHT in front of the viewers, making it an interpersonal experience. Kenny uses maybe two or three suggestions from the artist. It is extremely interesting and baffling how Kenny can come up with such quality beats in 10 minutes. Even the rough and street Hip-Hop artist ‘Maxo Kream’, can be found showing his goofy side in a pop-lock contest with the camera, on the newest episode. The guests always seem to feed off of the positive energy that Kenny brings to the studio. This makes for fantastic dialogue, stories, and just general conversation. Kenny seems to have formed pre-existing bonds with every guest on the show. What makes this series so intriguing is, aside from the 10-minute parameter given at the beginning, it’s very laid back and unstructured. Kenny Beats Photo Credit: Hoodvish 10 Intriguing Minutes Only coming out once every 2 weeks, I find myself waiting every other Friday for a new episode to drop so I can enjoy every second of it. He then gives the artist as much time as they want to freestyle over the beat.
Kenny gives himself 10 minutes to provide an artist with a beat that caters to their artistic needs and style. Rappers such as: Maxo Kream, Vince Staples, Doja Cat, JPEGMAFIA, and more.
Kenny is joined each week by big shots in the rap game. As well as being a fantastic producer, it seems Kenny has found his niche as a show host in his new YouTube series, “The Cave”. He is a multi-talented creative who can provide a variety of beat choices to cater to artists. Kenny Beats is a well known and respected Hip-Hop Producer.