#111 - Rich Jones INTERVIEW

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Beginning of Episode (0:49).

In Episode 111, I am joined by a beloved musical act from Chicago, Rich Jones, who’s thoughtful and diverse talents have really impressed me over the past couple years.

His most recent achievements include 2020’s How do you sleep at night? with Montana Macks, 2021's Blue Beach with Killer Kane, and his latest album with Iceberg Theory titled Smoke Detector.

Rich details his entry point into hip-hop (4:23).

Rich gives his perspective of the Chicago hip-hop scene (12:34).

Rich gives some insight into keys he learnt through his two-decade long career as an artist (25:37).

Iceberg Theory joins the show, and detailed the collaborative process working with Rich Jones on Smoke Detector (30:09).

Rich explains the eclectic nature of Smoke Detector, and the deep musical variety (33:00).

Iceberg explains why he trusted Rich to rock such a uniquely diverse set of beats (41:34).

Rich discusses how he developed the singing element of his artistic repertoire (46:59).

Iceberg explains what aspect of the craft of production has improved for him over the years, during his recent prolific run (54:10).

Rich details the meaning behind the album title of Smoke Detector (58:36).

Rich details the conception of the 7-minute epic, “Blankets” off Smoke Detector (1:03:27).

Rich details the significance of the mesmerizing “There Are 2 of You” off Smoke Detector (1:14:06).

Rich details the recording process of Blue Beach with Killer Kane (1:25:02).

Rich discusses his future goals (1:31:58).

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