Collaboration as a Craft: Kalvonix on 50+ Duets and Breaking Writer’s Block

In this episode of Two Beers With The Band, I’m joined once again by Kalvonix, a Vancouver-based hip-hop artist and a true "pro" when it comes to social media duets. For this conversation, I sampled the Wizard’s Order IPA from Nashville’s own Tailgate Brewing. This 6% ABV Tennessee craft beer features a citrus-heavy profile that resembles dark orange juice and offers a solid aroma with decent head retention . Kalvonix dives deep into the world of digital collaboration, explaining how duetting allows an artist to follow another’s lead while adding their own unique "spin" or energy to a track. With over 50 duets under his belt, he discusses the strategic value of these collaborations for expanding an artist’s brand and gaining exposure across diverse social media fanbases. We also explore the technical side of the craft, from the frustration of "glitching" technology to using duets as a creative tool to break through writer’s block . Throughout the talk, Kalvonix emphasizes the importance of showing respect to other artists while maintaining a distinct creative identity in the ever-evolving hip-hop landscape.