Pink Siifu | Episode 33 | Skullcandy

Pink Siifu talks growing up in Cincinnati, getting his start as a poet, and bleeding on the track Pink Siifu is part of a growing movement in rap music. There's a sub-sect of artists making deeply personal, poetic, and abstract music over stripped down loops that aren't necessarily adhering to traditional song structures or rules. It's a fascinating wave with artists like Mach Hommy, Quelle Chris, Deem Spencer, Mike, and Earl Sweatshirt. Pink Siifu's 2018 release Ensley a haunting record that will dig it's way into the bottom of your soul because artists like him are willing open up and bleed on the track. Highlights: 1:10- raised in the Queen City 7:20- Marching Band 16:50- Spiritual Music 19:18- Waiting for Music 25:30- A new generation of Hip-Hop 29:00- Finding your loops 32:50- YG at the Spliff 35:50-Poetry to verses 44:00- Music changing your life