#225 - Curly Castro & Locust breakdown 'Yaphet' - Album Alchemy

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Few albums pack in as much musical and lyrical diversity as Yaphet does, the latest Curly Castro album fully produced by Locust, released on Backwoodz Studioz.

Castro is as dynamic as ever on this new album, slicing through Locust’s electric, drum-forward production with impassioned energy, delivering one of, not only his most dynamic albums yet, but his most personal.

Delving into topics like his recent health issues, challenges with the birth of his daughter, in such a raw and unfiltered way - Castro and Locust created something that feels both futuristic, and indebted to the past, all at the same time. This is one of the strongest releases of the year.

In this episode, we delve into their creative relationship, the vulnerablity displayed on Yaphet and its eclectic sound, the greatness found in the new generation of rappers coming up, and much more.

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*timestamps provided for YouTube version

Intro (0:00).

The Plug (1:23).

The Interview (2:50).

Castro and Locust’s creative relationship (5:31).

Locust’s production style (11:03).

Castro’s dynamic MC style (16:09).

Locust’s musical background (17:32).

The vulnerability found on Yaphet (24:23).

Castro reflects on his ability to create art, despite his recent health issues (36:17).

B-boy essence on Yaphet (43:34).

The greatness of the young generation of rappers, aka ‘new mutants’ (46:08).

The sonic vision and chronological progression of Yaphet (51:45).

The creative process behind Yaphet’s intro and lead single (1:00:11).

Upcoming projects / tour dates / merch (1:05:51).

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Buy Yaphet here.

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Edited by: Alyssa Rodriguez

Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING

Video animation by: Big Flowers