Knowledgeable Conversations with Knowledge the MC: Chapter 2

Host: Mattsuuii Guest: Knowledge Project Updates — Knowledge - Releases in Progress - Troubled Waters (Testing the Waters 2) - Concept - Tribute to a late collaborator (referenced as D‑Wrek/D‑Rect) - Mix of finished tracks and intentionally incomplete songs with open verses to convey absence - Status: Almost done; final tweaks before release - The Offering (mixtape) - Concept - “Toe tag” artwork motif: each beat “killed” listed on the tag - Serves as a promotional lead-up to the album - Status: In progress - Album (upcoming)- Setbacks due to two different sound engineer drop-offs for non-music reasons - One-year hiatus tied to personal challenges; now employed, rebuilding, and resuming music - Seeking beats and reliable engineering/production to move forward - Recent Track - “Paid My Dues” showcased; themes of persistence and recovery - Business & Brand Roadmap - LLC forming immediately (umbrella for multiple brands) - Record label: Seminole Records - Brand: TOF (Trip on Friday) as clothing line and festival/event platform - TOF Festival Vision (Colorado’s answer to SXSW) - Goals - 2–3 years: well-known statewide - 5 years: largest festival in Colorado; then take TOF on a nationwide tour - Tactics - Launch with a TOF Cipher (on-stage multi-artist cipher) - Industry outreach: meeting with Never Summer’s CEO for a TOF snowboard collaboration - Network leverage: relationship with Black Pegasus (ties to Strange Music promotions) - Venue booking to follow ## Decisions & Agreements - Knowledge will feature on “Wake the Game Rudely” for Matt’s upcoming album; delivery requested ASAP to keep the release timeline. - Matt will send ~40 beats; Knowledge will pick 3 to buy and 6–7 to collaborate on. - Both will exchange select tracks via email/text for review and inspiration. - Podcast episode publication plan: likely one long episode; may split into two parts if editing is feasible. Link to be shared post-upload. ## Risks & Blockers - For Matt’s “And That’s That” - Timely receipt of Knowledge’s feature and the Australia-based artist’s feature - Completion of mixing and mastering for four remaining tracks - For Knowledge’s Album and Mixtapes - Need for dependable engineering/production partners - Personal rebuild and sustained stability to maintain output cadence - For TOF Festival - Dependencies on venue booking, artist commitments, and brand partnerships (e.g., Never Summer) Key Discussion Highlights (Context) - Hip-Hop vs. Rap - Shared view: hip-hop centers on evoking emotion and meaningful listener connection beyond surface-level delivery - Artistry Definition - Converting a clear internal vision and authentic emotion into a tangible work that immerses the audience in the creator’s experience - Influences and Inspirations - Common touchpoints included Tech N9ne, Krizz Kaliko, Wu-Tang Clan (Method Man/Redman), Joyner Lucas, Lil Wayne, JID, Andre 3000, Lil Dicky, Felly, Black Pegasus, and others - Creative Showcases - Exchanged poetry and freestyle performances; Knowledge played “Paid My Dues” Next Milestones - Knowledge - Record and return the “Wake the Game Rudely” feature verse to Mattsuuii ASAP - Complete and release Troubled Waters; continue building The Offering and album - Register LLC; progress TOF festival planning (partner meeting, venue scouting, cipher logistics) Action Items - @Mattsuuii sent track Wake the Game Rudely to Knowledge by email for him to add a verse- @Knowledge: Record and deliver the feature verse for “Wake the Game Rudely” (target: within 1 week). - @Knowledge: Review beats sent by Mattsuuii; confirm 3 for purchase and 6–7 for collaboration. - @Knowledge: Send priority track links/files (including “Paid My Dues”) to @Mattsuuii for review.