The Mixtape Me

Dylan Killingbeck

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Welcome to the Mixtape Me podcast. In each episode, we talk to guest with a vast wealth of knowledge and many years of experience in the music industry. Each episode has a specially curated playlist to accompany the chat which you can find in the show notes. Make sure to subscribe to never miss an episode

2d ago

The Mixtape Me- Kerry '2 Smooth' Marshall

This episode's guest is guitar virtuoso and R&B icon Kerry '2 Smooth' Marshall. First finding his passion for playing the guitar whilst in the US army, his career has skyrocketed providing top-tier backing for artists like Jason Derulo, SZA, and Ledisi on major TV and festival performances. Famously, he performed with Jason Derulo on the iconic American morning show, Good Morning America. Also, this is the first guest we have had who is a voting member of the Recording Academy. Currently, Kerry is providing amazing musical education and inspiring other to pick up a guitar through his online education platform, Kerry's Kamp. The Links: Kerry's Mixtape- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5hcmR1cHzEMpsrzDSvn9w6?si=hVxAzLQvRaSba8wJfUK3eQ&utm_source=copy-link&pi=tYQTigKvR7KL_Kerry's Kamp- https://www.kerryskamp.com/
Jul 23

The Mixtape Me- Bashiri Johnson

In this episode we speak to one of the most recorded and visible percussionists in the industry, Bashiri Johnson. Brought up in the Bed-Stuy district of Brooklyn and mentored by the legendary jazz musician James Mtume, his career first took off in the late 70s after achieving a gold record for Stephanie Mills 'Whatcha Gonna Do With My Lovin'. Since then, his career has gone from strength to strength playing on era defining anthems by artists including Luther Vandross, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Miles Davis, and Aretha Franklin to name just a few. Most notably, he spent 20 years as the percussionist in Whitney Houston's live touring band. Furthermore, this is the first guest on the podcast who played at the iconic Live Aid concert providing backing for Hall & Oates and the iconic duet between Mick Jagger and Tina Turner. The Links: Bashiri's Mixtape- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1OIXkoXA9iSn39WEkIJU3D?si=vZdasfZQShSbqD0-OtMztA&utm_source=copy-link&pi=milIswJ4SNCsL Bashiri's Linktree- https://linktr.ee/bashirijohnson Whitney Houston- Abraham, Martin and John- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXmdErMWgdM
Jul 16

The Mixtape Me- Khari Mateen

In this week's episode, we speak to cellist, composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Khari Mateen. In 2006, when he was just 19 years old, he secured his first major milestone co-producing and arranging on The Roots Grammy nominated album Game Theory. Since then, he has gone onto work with artists including Jill Scott, Teddy Swims, and Post Malone. He then transitioned into composition for film and television, scoring projects that went onto receive Emmy and Peabody nominations. Most recently, he scored the highly anticipated Sundance documentary Jane Elliott Against the World which will be release later this year. The links: Kahri's Mixtape- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0p8qLCk0H8VmB80imremQc?si=vy7wuG79Qz-lvAmqxQIKig&utm_source=copy-linkJane Elliott Against the World- https://www.janeelliottfilm.com/Find out more about Khari Mateen here- https://www.kharimateenmusic.com/
Jul 9

The Mixtape Me- Alex Murray-Leslie

This week's guest is the legendary founder of electroclash disrupters Chicks on Speed, Alex Murray-Leslie. Founding the group in 1997, they bridged the gap between the Dadaist art philosophy and synth-punk tonalities. Since then, they have gone on to collaborate with everyone from Yoko Ono to Karl Largerfeld and, in 2003, released their era defining anthem 'We Don't Play Guitars' featuring Peaches. Currently, Alex is a Professor of Digital Performance and is an artistic researcher, pioneering research into 'objektinstruments'- interactive wearable musical technology that turns fashion and the human body into live synthesisers. The Links: Alex's Mixtape- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/63QbFlbjn18cOzf54jHBPm?si=t4WOqF75QSSKyLwNmD5MHg&utm_source=whatsapp&pt=007b94b63ca4edb53234a8f87b20fdcd&pi=W1-I8iIaThq4eAATMA on Hong Kong Community Radio performing “TAKSEER" June 27, 2024- https://soundcloud.com/hkcrlive/takseer-w-jessika-khazrik-27062024
Jul 2

The Mixtape Me- Davide Rossi

In this weeks episode we talk to a true musical genius and multi-intrumentalist Davide Rossi. He first picked up an instrument at age four before entering the Turin Conservatory in 1981. Since then, he has worked with a vast array of critically acclaimed artists. He went on to spend 13 years touring as the electric violinist for Goldfrapp. By 2008, he reached global acclaim, headlining Glastonbury with The Verve and composing the iconic string arrangements for Coldplay’s Viva la Vida. This is truly an episode no to be missed! The Links: Davide's Mixtape- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4iXMswEWPTcBUbRSyftAtW?si=pDRNd37jS2OSQwEL51ZTfA&pt=bab2983d15f1c7860d9eb9572f67b708&pi=Qa9A9w2hTp-mCFind out more about Davide Rossi here- https://www.daviderossimusic.com/
Jun 25

The Mixtape Me- Paul-Ronney Angel

Our guest this week is a multi-instrumentalist and rock 'n' roll frontman, Paul-Ronney Angel. Originally from Norway, his musical output changed forever in 2002 when he formed a theatrical nine-piece musical collective, the Urban Voodoo Machine. They have gone from strength to strength ever since releasing the seminal album 'Bourbon Soaked Gypsy Blues Bop 'n' Stroll' and collaborating with legendary artists including Wilko Johnson, Jim Jones, and even sharing the stage with Goran Bregovic. Currently, Paul is gearing up to release his second solo album 'Tales From a Lone Ranger' which you can find more information about below. The Links: Paul-Ronney Angel's Mixtape- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5xmEBiANtMfGYC1VepEGdx?si=ki-ZjxXkSViAmEjKDGbiHA&pi=RNEu5oJ8Ts6Y_&pt=4102cd194111b61630e2e9d4a74b4fd6https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pradbh/paul-ronney-angel-tales-from-a-lone-ranger-new-album
Jun 18

The Mixtape Me- Smokey Hormel

In this episode we talk to guitar supreme Smokey Hormel. First finding fame as a guitarist in the band the Blasters, he has gone on to have one of the most eclectic careers in the music industry working with artists including; Tom Waits, Adele, Norah Jones, Beck, and Joe Strummer just to name few. However, he is probably most well-known for his work on Johnny Cash's string of iconic Rick Rubin produced albums in the 90s, including the seminal single 'Hurt'. Smokey has been a part of Beck's band for 30 years and is featured on Beck's 2026 single 'Ride Lonesome'. The Links: Smokey's Mixtape- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2mtgfp6tYDtdPiAYlwq2gP?si=6HS8S8XUSFCVQSUQ5ug7Fg&pt=17402fa483a7f7f8178170ca37d9af7c&pi=Vo7IkU2vROiFkFind out more about Smokey on his website- https://www.smokeyhormel.com/
Jun 11

The Mixtape Me- Rowetta

This week we talk to legendary singer and Manchester icon Rowetta. First finding fame during the 'Madchester' scene, she has gone on to work with many music icons from Peter Hook to Paul Weller. Notably, she provided the vocals to 1989's house music mainstay 'Reach Out' by Sweet Mercy which went on to be sampled by Black Eyed Peas on the track 'Boom Boom Pow'. Most recently, she provided vocals on the EP 'Put on a Record Tommy' by Tom A. Smith. The links: Rowetta's Mixtape- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1iAtzsZwINhZKPcXsbtVkd?si=a6Ny400ySgi9qVUwzBo-Cg&pt=3db302b8f0ccc39e2f0b06ebfc60fbb4&pi=i9YDwECSQ12qjTom A. Smith 'Put on a Record Tommy' (featuring Rowetta)- https://open.spotify.com/track/3ltV7o6cES5QLAOnudIRl1
Jun 4

The Mixtape Me- Dale Davis

In this week's episode, we talk to the bassist and producer Dale Davis. Dale first found fame as part of Freak Power with Norman Cook (aka Fatboy Slim). After Freak Power, Dale went on successful tours with artists including Paul Young and Tina Turner. However, he is probably most well known as the musical director for Amy Winehouse. He is currently touring with the Amy Winehouse Band. The links: Dale's Mixtape- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6URNsJX6FruM78IOr10BgS?si=txiPtRf3Squ8hu8ogaEQJQ&pt=a6542939bad957aaaeb3262183dad105The Amy Winhouse Band- https://theamywinehouseband.com/ BYAMM's Bandcamp (original Freak Power keyboardist and collaborations with Dale)- byamm.bandcamp.com Faceless by Carly Bryant (keyboardist for the reformed Freak Power) and produced and mixed by Dale- carlybryant1.bandcamp.com/album/faceless The Friends of Norman Havelock's Bandcamp- tfonh.bandcamp.com
May 28

The Mixtape Me- I Monster

In this weeks episode we talk to the Dean Horner and Jarrod Gosling from the amazing I Monster. First finding fame with their seminal album Neveroddoreven featuring tracks Daydream in Blue and Who is She, they have had a recent renaissance thanks to their music surging in popularity on TikTok. With new music on the way, times are very exciting for I Monster fans. Link for Hannah Hu's The Veil Has Spoken which releases on 3rd June and is produced by Dean- https://open.spotify.com/prerelease/4FCm9AIMfE2re9vmysEHYaDean's mixtape- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3nh0Z8HYlFusYRXI6ZciP5?si=TOuGVKrTRO-mXGeXtRoZpg&pt=a438d059cd6b193f4ce09488b936d9ecJarrod's mixtape- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1jQl1BGy3bwmTxoxgknMel?si=Z501cFJaQaK5tSOLD7fyAA&pt=0076cc3e1505bfc70df2ce43bf7351d4&pi=gdD0KPsbTsamt
May 21

The Mixtape Me- Sam Barsh

Sam Barsh's Mixtape- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1d9qTZClw1frTUD7lC60Bh?si=aeINsNiBQfuCyAr67jXcmw&pt=4d939bc27834afb91b64e58ebf62e975&pi=4SR_3ELkSbexmLink to the single 'the Earl of Essex County' from the album the album 'Straight08', a collaborative album by Sam Barsh, Mark Guiliana, and Keyon Harrold which releases on 19th June- https://orcd.co/theearlofessexcounty
May 14

The Mixtape Me- Colin Wolfe

Colin Wolfe's Mixtape- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/29fPA7OEtpjRVhdoENWHMo?si=3jlkDqu7T9yY9ypOwTMYqg&pt=0e7128f597d05cb2a1e5262ca9806a62&pi=hfILB3JqRMy8SCheck out this amazing new release from Colin's new project- https://open.spotify.com/album/6jEspqCrU2G94UTRxac9cs?si=1x3w4G2iRWyKDrIwAC4Ymg&nd=1&dlsi=26ac10e29b414637

12 Episodes

Welcome to the Mixtape Me podcast. In each episode, we talk to guest with a vast wealth of knowledge and many years of experience in the music industry. Each episode has a specially curated playlist to accompany the chat which you can find in the show notes. Make sure to subscribe to never miss an episode

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Dylan Killingbeck
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2026
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12
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Explicit
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