Joe Kay of Soulection
Summary
Questlove interviews Joe K, founder of the Selection movement, at the Roots Picnic in Philadelphia. They discuss Joe K’s musical upbringing, his early DJing days, and how he built a global network of producers through his podcast before launching the Selection label. The conversation covers his DJ techniques, his move to Miami, and his philosophy on curating music that blends R&B, soul, and global electronic sounds. Joe K also reflects on the artists he helped launch, such as Bryson Tiller and Brent Faiyaz, and his recent focus on pressing vinyl records.
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