This episode is work safe.
Sleep Now is a refreshingly jazzy album that illustrates how powerful talented live instrumentation can be in hip-hop.
Interview with Id and Timeless of Genius of Soul.
We discuss their song, "Sleep Now"; how Genius of Soul is different and siliar to Id's solo work; what led to the formation of Genius of Soul; Stop Paving Roads; how being in a band has changed Id's lyrics; how the sound of Genius of Soul has changed since the band first formed; why Timeless orgianly wanted to expolore funk and soul in Genius of Soul; the arguments the band has gone through; opening for Jazzmatazz; did appearing on KPBS expose them to a wider audience; what has made the blend of electornci dance music and live instrumentation more possible and more desirable for bands to perform; their nomintation for best hip hop act in San Diego; their upcoming performances.
Featured songs are:
- "Sleep Now"
- "The Jerk"
- "Simply Mad"
