Artist Slimkid3 (Part 1)- How Clarity and Creativity can Help you go the Distance

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

 

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