The Rec Show Podcast
David “Gldnmnd” Hicks is a Beatmaker and Hip Hop culture participant/supporter based in the United States. On The Rec Show Podcast, Gldnmnd interviews Beatmakers/Music Producers/Composers from around the world, hearing stories of beat culture, musical journeys (past and present), musical exposures and music technology. Topics include music genesis, inspirations, music superheroes, Digital Audio Workstations vs. Analog gear, Discographies, Local Beat Scene/community views and more while listening to each guest’s instrumental music compositions. Tap In!
The Rec Show Podcast
Skyscraper
“Be a homie & let us know what you think”
Happy #404Day Everyone! On Episode 090, today's guest originally hails from Cincinnati Ohio, and is currently making waves in California. He’s a Beatmaker, DeeJay, Architect of Art Project Recordings, Chef, Digital Artist & amateur comedian. Please welcome Skyscraper to the show. Enjoy!
During this episode, we chopped it up about his signature moniker, musical upbringings (Mom & Dad being into vinyl records, working in a library (💎) and being inspired by his family. Skyscraper talked about “The Church of Autonomous Creation”, being a gardener, observing the season of Spring and being good in a lot of different hoods. He names his Greatest Beats of All Time from Special Ed “I Got It Made”, Ras G’s Musical Contributions, Thomas Dolby’s “Blinded me with Science”, Slum Village’s “I Don’t Know” produced by J DILLA, Roxanne Shante’s “Go On Girl” & “MC Lyte’ s “Paper Thin”. Performing for Beat Shows such as Ladies Love Loops LA, Love Supreme LA, Organic Beat Sessions and The Legendary Hiero Day. He names his Beatmaker/Music Producer Superheros…Blkgod9, Erozilla, Tvkii and more. Skyscraper uses the MacBook to paint canvas with a couple of midi keyboards, cassettes, vinyls, and DAWs. Skyscraper gave details about some of his 🔥 albums “Music for Airports”, “ High Stranger” & “G I N A featuring Watts native, Artist/Beatmaker Rozo Regal”. Skyscraper left crazy jewels and inspiring words for Beatmakers and detailed what's in store for 2023 and the entire Art Project Recording Team.
Skyscraper’s Recommendation:
1. Watch Style Wars (Hip Hop Documentary)
2. Be Honest with yourself and what your mission would be
Intro Track: Crush on an Earthling from Down 2 Earth by Ras_G
Featured Music: Various tracks from Skyscraper’s Music Discography (Available Here)
Social Media: @Skyscraper_Rules
Website (grab merch): https://linktr.ee/artprojectrecordings
Edited, Mixed and Mastered by Gldnmnd
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