Clever: Hip Hop Roots, Nashville and Coyote

In Episode 261 of Outside The Round, host Matt Burrill sits down with Alabama native Clever for a genre-spanning conversation that follows his journey from Gadsden to the hip-hop world of Los Angeles and now into the heart of Nashville’s creative community. They discuss the rich musical culture of Alabama, his early success in hip-hop, and how transitioning into country music became a natural evolution rather than a pivot. Clever opens up about balancing family life with a demanding career, the importance of collaboration, and staying grounded in an ever-changing industry. With stories from the road, lessons from the business, and reflections on artistic identity, this episode captures Clever’s unique voice and vision as he celebrates the release of his new album Coyote, available now on all platforms. Follow on Social Media: Clever – @whoisclever Matt Burrill (Host) – @raisedrowdymatt Outside The Round (Podcast) – @outsidetheround Raised Rowdy (Network) – @raisedrowdy Chapters (00:00:00) - Outside The Round With Matt Burrill(00:00:21) - Moby on His Roots in Alabama(00:02:26) - Canelo On His Journey From Gadsden(00:04:11) - Tennessee singer on going from LA to Nashville(00:09:27) - Gadsden, Alabama rapper on his love for hip hop(00:12:18) - Morgan Wallen on Working in a Country Music Studio(00:15:12) - Coming soon: Nashville's songwriters(00:16:39) - Coyote(00:19:36) - Rihonda on Starting a Band at 30(00:22:27) - Post Malone on Being Friends With(00:26:18) - Interviewing Jay Leno(00:26:48) - Dale Murphy(00:28:52) - Coyote vs Crazy: How Does the Feature World Work?(00:32:59) - Glad to Assist Songwriters With Their Projects(00:35:48) - Gavin on His Country Shows(00:37:21) - B Wish on Working With Cash Money Millionaire(00:39:50) - Coyote(00:40:32) - Dale Murphy on his New Album(00:40:59) - Eddie's Attic(00:42:51) - Top 5 in Hip Hop(00:46:10) - I Met My Girlfriend On Instagram(00:49:54) - A Parent's Advice For Her Daughter(00:50:36) - Jimmy Kimmel on Raising His Kids(00:53:43) - People Talk About Their Tattoos in Madison(00:56:37) - Coyote on His Sobriety(00:58:33) - Coyote on Getting Back in the Booth