#182 - Frankie Jax No Mad INTERVIEW

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One of the best things about starting this podcast has been the genuine connections I’ve been able to make with the artists that soundtrack so much of my life. A most recent example of this is can be found in my most recent trip to Chicago, where I had the pleasure of spending time with today’s guest, Frankie Jax No Mad.

The warm and thoughtful personality that I witnessed in my time with Frankie Jax No Mad translates directly through his music. His extremely unorthodox production style and stream of consciousness rhymes are key markers of his style, which I feel have come together in its most complete package yet, on his latest album THANKS FOR UNDERSTANDING.

In this episode, we discuss his journey from Kenya to the UK to finally LA, what inspires his distinct approach to rap, and the creation of his new album. If you're unfamiliar with Frankie, get hip now!!

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*timestamps provided for YouTube version

The Plug (0:35).

The Interview (2:04).

My recent trip to Chicago with Rich Jones and Frankie Jax No Mad (3:16).

Frankie’s journey from Kenya, to the UK, and finally to America (8:18).

Key influences throughout Frankie’s musical journey (14:29).

Frankie’s writing process (18:16).

Frankie’s uniquely unorthodox production style (23:26).

How off-kilter production influences Frankie’s rap style (28:10).

How THANKS FOR UNDERSTANDING stands out amongst Frankie’s discography (29:07).

What listeners can takeaway from THANKS FOR UNDERSTANDING (32:21).

Frankie’s future musical direction (36:17).

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Buy/stream THANKS FOR UNDERSTANDING here: https://nomadjax.bandcamp.com/album/thanks-for-understanding 

Follow Frankie Jax No Mad on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/frankiejaxnomad 

Follow Frankie Jax No Mad on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/frankiejaxnomad/ 

Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING