Tre Hardson AKA Slimkid3 is an MC, DJ, and Producer, best known for his work as a founding member of the groundbreaking Hip-Hop group The Pharcyde (Passin’ Me By, Drop, Runnin). Tre is also a black belt in Taekwondo, and teacher of meditation and hip-hop. Tre discusses the legacy of The Pharcyde, and the important role of creativity in establishing their identity.
- 12:35 Why The Pharcyde signed with Delicious Vinyl
- 24:07 How The Pharcyde linked with J Dilla
- 28:40 Why creativity and a budget are both crucial in making a great music video
- 38:26 Tre explains the importance of clarity in making music
- 51:20 Tre discusses staying humble as a celebrity
- 56:18 Slimkid3 explains why he can’t listen to any other artist’s music when he’s in writing mode
- 1:00:44 The one piece of advice Tre gives young artists
- 1:01:22 Tre talks about building a team and making sure everyone around him is taken care of
- 1:07:29 One important lesson Tre learned from De La Soul
