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Listen as Rocko Tesla and I go through the entire Kendrick Lamar/Drake beef play-by-play. Also, please bear with us as this podcast was recorded at 3 AM 😅
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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:54 - The Breakdown Begins
00:02:33 - Drake's Robbery Incident
00:05:37 - The Weeknd and Drake
00:10:52 - Drake Touring with ASAP Rocky and Kendrick
00:13:41 - Metro Boomin and Drake's Relationship
00:19:32 - Her Loss
00:24:44 - Shots Fired (Subliminals)
00:27:48 - First Person Shooter
00:30:11 - Like That
00:34:40 - Drake's Obsession with Michael Jackson
00:35:25 - Seven Minute Drill
00:39:00 - Push-Ups
00:41:22 - Euphoria
00:43:41 - Kendrick's Personal Life Revelations
00:50:53 - Kendrick's Versatility
00:55:19 - Kendrick's Allegations Against Drake
00:56:16 - Meet The Grahams
00:59:37 - The Heart Part 6
01:04:13 - War Never Changes

Shamothy is a hip-hop artist based out of Memphis, Tennessee. His style is truly unlike anything I've ever heard! It's like a blend of spoken word and new-school hip hop with an element of percussive rhythm. It's no surprise that Sham has a history in drumming; it bleeds into his flow. Check out our song, 'Contraceptive', now! 🔥 Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/track/01GqPel8KXszlfmUBgHaLf?si=bc48362f996a4354

In this episode, we discuss the interpretive nature of hip-hop, the importance of marketing VS. talent, how we've utilized TikTok as rap artists, why we need to stop overanalyzing music, and so much more!

As always, thank you for watching. New episodes of Ruse Radio always coming soon. 💖
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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00 - Shamothy
00:00:30 - Origins of Name
00:04:50 - Background in Music (Drums and Bands)
00:10:31 - Exploring Different Musical Projects
00:14:16 - How Songwriting Is Effected By Genre
00:17:53 - The Storytelling and Complexity of Hip-Hop
00:20:33 - Finding the Right Tonality in Rap
00:24:41 - Confidence in Hip-Hop Preferences
00:25:14 - Authenticity in Hip-Hop
00:29:32 - Finding your own sound and standing out in the music industry
00:32:01 - Commercial Value and Controversial Art
00:33:55 - Lil Wayne's Influence and Genius
00:38:40 - Talking About Music Influences (Kid Cudi, etc.)
00:43:36 - The Creative Process in Music
00:47:16 - Ruse Discovering the Genius of Watsky and Other Influential Rap Artists
00:48:19 - Falling in Love with Rap
00:52:54 - Iranian Artists and Misconceptions
00:55:11 - System of a Down
01:02:43 - The Importance of Committing to a Performance
01:07:12 - Transition to TikTok and Content Creation
01:10:26 - Love-Hate Relationship with Social Media
01:12:01 - The Genius of Rap and Poetry
01:17:04 - The Virality of TikTok Videos and Frustrations with Open Verse Challenges
01:22:00 - When Ruse Couldn't Release His Viral Song 'Dagnabbit'
01:26:45 - The Importance of Releasing Music
01:31:40 - The Frustrations of Going Viral on TikTok
01:34:31 - The Importance of Improving Your Content
01:36:16 - The Value of Creating and Sharing Art
01:41:28 - The Power of Art in Connecting Strangers
01:44:50 - Art Is Suffering
01:48:57 - The Importance of Posting Videos/Generating Content
01:49:36 - Overcoming Challenges in the Modern Music Industry
01:53:59 - The Pursuit of Personal Interests
01:56:06 - The Viral Video Lottery
01:58:44 - The Virality of TikTok Videos
02:03:07 - Conclusion

BillyTKO is a wrestling commentator on YouTube. 💻 In this episode, we discuss WWE moving to Netflix, what holds AEW back, who deserves to end Roman Reign's title reign, the evolution of performers like CM Punk and Cody Rhodes, Nic Nemeth's future in TNA, how the industry has changed, and so much more! 🔥

As always, thank you for watching. New episodes of Ruse Radio always coming soon. 💖

Trim Jeezus is a hip-hop artist with a gift for effortlessly blending confident braggadocious rhymes with quirky punchlines. In this conversation, we touch on how our differences are our ultimate similarity, why quality is more important than analytics, the importance of expressing your ideas, putting up roadblocks for yourself, capitalizing on your creativity, & so much more!

As always, thanks for watching! 💖 New episodes always coming soon.

The legendary Jon Connor joins us in what is, without a doubt, the greatest episode of Ruse Radio to date. This was a fascinating, deep conversation that has resonated with me ever since it occurred. Jon is truly a visionary beyond explanation; one must see it to believe it. It's no wonder his music is leagues ahead of his counterparts. You can hear any of the numerous songs he dropped last year ('2099', 'I Smell', 'Revelations', etc.) as well as the incredible album 'Unconscious State' on all streaming platforms. 💯

In this episode, we discuss the impact of Jon's experience at Full Sail University, our shared love for professional wrestling, what society gets wrong about Kanye West, the "human factor" that makes one bound for success, and so much more. For real, you don't want to miss this one. 😉

As always, thank you for watching. New episodes of Ruse Radio always coming soon. 💖

Gene Grinman returns to Ruse Radio! This is the first time we've had a guest back so soon and for good reason. Gene's first appearance was beyond refreshing as he was the first guest to come on and discuss poetry and the beauty of words at length with me.

The relationship words have with the world we've come to know is the most important thing in our lives. Reality exists beyond language but we use the only tool at our disposal in order to measure and quantify it. Poetry then takes this and give the power back to the listener by allowing you to interpret in the most personal way possible. The way you might experience what is said is rarely the author's intent. What we are left with is a mosaic of meaning; a message beyond comprehension.

Never forget the power words hold. They are a weapon. They are a bandage. They are the strongest force known to man. They are the foundation of every relationship ever formed. Without words, what are we?

As always, thank you for watching. New episodes of Ruse Radio always coming soon. 💯