Yo approaching the end of the year and weve almost collected all the Hilt Infinity Gems! 

KraftyKid aka McGaburi is an emcee, producer, songwriter and also an illustrator.

He's one of the newest members of the Tokyo based hip-hop collective, the Hilt. We've almost had all members of the hilt on the pod and joining us as guest co-host is A Valley. KraftyKid and Valley are combining as Dream Gang and releasing an EP soon. We get into how KraftyKid joined the Hilt and how their music has developed. 


We also talk about: 
- Lil Wayne being dope at rapping but goofy with everything else
- the developing Tokyo rap community and resurgence of lyricism
- growing up in London with Guyanese and Nigerian parents
- Starting making music young
- Before Type beats, Mike and Earl Sweatshirt, Tyler 
- Why and how we listen to or assess the quality of music.
- their creative process & how they write raps
- living in Ikebukuro 


PSA - @MottoNice 20 Not Top 20 

Upcoming show: Namboku Records at Battica on 12/26 @nambokurecords 

All the background music is by the god, Ill Sugi! His new mixtape Kief Tape Vol. 1 is out now

@kraftykid_
@Mcgaburi
@thehilt_
@ill__sugi


Outro music: Ill Sugi - Downtown Speaks

MLS 136: " A Spice, Not a Crutch" Featuring KraftyKid with A Valley

Making music that they can feel and that can fill them

Kraftykid is a rapper, producer, and songwriter from Hackney, London. Once a guest on Neet-Tokyo before being hired as an interviewer for the prestigious media outlet, and even featured in GQ Japan, cementing his status as a notable figure in the music industry.

Since 2009, he has been active in the music scene, exploring various styles ranging from Grime to UK Drill. A member of Tokyo-based collective The Hilt, and his solo ventures have seen him collaborate with artists like ghostpops, ralph, Jinmenusagi, Tade Dust & Bonbero, and more.
As a songwriter, he has written for the likes of SEEDA and Jazzy-Sport-affiliated Aki Ella, and his tracks have been featured on editorial playlists like ラップスタア誕生, POP YOURS, and Monday Spin. 

Kraftykid has also interviewed high-profile artists like JNR Choi and has been featured on blogs like fnmnl, Spincoaster, and natalie.mu. 
With nine projects and several guest verses, he continues to push boundaries and showcase his unique style and vision.

Welcome to the mind of K.

record label hosted by rap god special boy aka. sperg toasterbath

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J.Rovia is the name. Thanks for stopping by. Spreading love and good vibes are the mission.

MLS 136: " A Spice, Not a Crutch" Featuring KraftyKid with A Valley

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