No Pressure, Just Play
Today, Chris interviews Kojo Ansah, an Australian music producer also known as hip hop artist, 'Citizen Kay'. He is a two-time ARIA nominee and currently makes and produces music for other artists out of his own studio in Canberra, Lake City Studios.
This episode is a great one for any aspiring music producers and recording artists. Chris and Kojo discuss the processes that work best for him in recording and producing great music in the studio.
You’ll learn the importance of:
Plus way more about navigating life as a working musician and performer.
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Content warning: This episode contains occasional swearing.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
01:43 How your perception of your own art changes based on how it's received
05:00 Can earning an income from music actually taint your creative output?
07:46 Detaching from the outcome: Music producing unlocking creative freedom
10:52 Play and fun are important parts of creativity
13:41 You can never predict what will happen in creative collaborations
16:44 Producing music for other artists
18:50 Perception is everything
20:51 It's not about the gear
24:18 Emotional authenticity and capturing the 'right' energy
28:45 Touring and fame - not everyone’s cup of tea
32:33 The art of performance and stage persona
40:28 Cultural roots and family sacrifices
51:35 Lessons from legends: touring with Public Enemy
01:00:20 Building your creative ecosystem
