#217 - Fatboi Sharif & Child Actor breakdown 'Crayola Circles' - Album Alchemy
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When I first heard that two leaders in the experimental rap space, in rapper Fatboi Sharif and producer Child Actor, were joining forces on an upcoming album, Crayola Circles, the stylistic fit was obvious. I knew immediately that Sharif’s unique vocal style would pair well with Child Actor’s decadent psychedelia. But what I wasn’t prepared for was just how much of a beautifully tender emotional experience this record would be.
I’m truly blown away by Crayola Circles, and so I’m pumped that I was able to chat with both Fatboi Sharif and Child Actor about the recording process, Sharif’s introspective lyrical focus, Child Actor’s delicate masterpieces of production, and much more.
Cannot stress enough how special this album is, so make sure you listen on to learn more about what inspired it!
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*timestamps provided for YouTube version
The Plug (1:20).
The Plug (1:18).
The Interview (2:37).
Audience response to Crayola Circles (3:52).
The genesis of the Sharif x Child Actor collaboration (8:30).
The emotional lyricism of Crayola Circles (13:13).
The serene sound of Crayola Circles (16:58).
Sharif’s creative ethos (28:04).
Child Actor’s production process for Crayola Circles (34:20).
Impact of Child Actor’s beats on Sharif (41:01).
The power of art (46:03).
The circular structure of the album’s closer (55:00).
Upcoming music / tour dates / merch (1:01:20).
Buy Crayola Circles here.
Follow Fatboi Sharif on Twitter here.
Follow Fatboi Sharif on Instagram here.
Follow Child Actor on Twitter here.
Follow Child Actor on Instagram here.
Edited by: Alyssa Rodriguez
Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING
Video animation by: Big Flowers
