KEVIN O CHRIS - Flow #641
Summary
Igor interviews funk producer Kevin O'Kris, who recounts his rise to fame and a surprise collaboration with Drake. They discuss his musical roots in church and Rio's baile culture, the technical innovation behind the 150 BPM funk trend, and his current experiments blending funk with rock.
Topics discussed
Pepsi Zero Sugar commercial break
Early career and Drake's Instagram message
Recording in hotels and the rise of Kevin e Chris
Church roots, drumming, and stealing speakers
Family support, DJ equipment, and early productions
Navigating the funk scene and artist rivalries
The role of SoundCloud in breaking new music
The evolution of 150 BPM and accelerated funk
Performing for Post Malone and TV appearances
Meeting Zico, Ronaldinho, and World Cup shows
Experimenting with rock-funk fusion and identity
TikTok trends, artistic identity, and first royalties
Future collaborations and the '150 BPM' project
SoundCloud as a testing ground for new tracks
Car collection, Evoque stories, and street safety
Social media strategy and the lottery of hits
Sponsorships: 2EX Energy and Que Vestir
New album release and closing thoughts
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