Youth Ascending Podcast Chris Kirui

On the 12th installment of the Youth Ascending Podcast, host Chris Kirui welcomes rapper/singer KNOWN to the show. Born in Mission, British Columbia, Canada KNOWN began rapping at the age of 12 and since then has grown to become one of Vancouver's most prominant figures within music. On this episode KNOWN and Chris disucuss his journey in music and how it led him to touring North America at the age of 18. The pair also talk about KNOWN's recent transition into a different style of music and how he feels about this new direction. KNOWN's latest single titled "Survivor" featuring Powfu has just surpassed 1 million streams on Spotify, and in the interview he provides some backstory as to how this hit came together. The begining of the podcast includes Chris' thoughts on new releases from FRVR Friday, Kuzi Cee, and EKKSTACY as well as news about an upcoming music festival in Vancouver.

On episode 11 of the Youth Ascedning Podcast, host Chris Kirui is joined by singer, songwriter REVÈ. REVÈ and Chris discuss her journey in music and how she has harnessed her gift to create the distinctive music she makes today. We also talk about her debut EP titled Die One Day and how the concept is not as deep as people may seem. Finally we end with a facinating chat about the current state of music and how she plans on continuing this rise throughout 2021.

On this special editon of the Youth Ascending podcast host, Chris Kirui chats with writer, podcast host and fellow commentor Kyle Bhawan. Chris and Kyle examine the current outlook of the Vancouver music scene. Kyle dives deep into artists like BBNO$, Prado, Manila Grey and gives us his unique perspective as he has witness these aritst grow from very early on. Through a new segment, Chris and Kyle rank artists and they each provide reasons why they are ranked where they are. This episode is a great introduction to the vast amount of talent that is within Vancouver and answers anybody who doubts the potential of this west coast city.

 Episode 9 of the Youth Ascending Podcast welcomes on photographer, director and now musician BRAEDIN to the show. Host Chris Kirui, discusses BRAEDIN's beginnings as a freelance photograpgher while attending post secondary and how that enabled him to grow his network and portfolio. We talk about his jouney from working for free to being self employed and running his own business. We also get into his sucess on tik tok and how he plans on turning this fame into a music career. It was a pleasure to have BRAEDIN on the show and I am looking forward to his first release. 

On episode 8 of the Youth Ascending Podcast host, Chris Kirui welcomes the founders of the Calgary-based artist collective SRRYNOTSRRY. The founders Wyatt and Tauran explain explain how this collective formed and speak about what they want to acomplish. Wyatt and Tauran have assembled some of the most talented rappers, singers, photographer, producers and creatives in Calgay and have all housed them under this collective. This conversation will hopefully convicnce you that Calgary's music community is alive and well and that the perception is beginning to change because of SRRYNOTSRRRY. 

On today's episode of the Youth Ascending Podcast host, Chris Kirui is joined by Vancouver Rapper turned Singer Jeymon for a brief interview. Previously known as "JMON", Jeymon has rebranded himself as an artist who wears his heart on his sleeve and is unapologetic for who he is. Jeymon has his next single "Lucidity" dropping this Friday and he discuss the concept behind the single as well as the inspiration behind the visuals. Jeymon is quite the character, which always makes for an entertaining interview. Early in the episode, Chris dives deep into Manila Grey's new album No Saints On Knight Street giving his thoughts and opinions on each track and the body of work overall.