In this episode, Gogo and producer Skoopz dive into their collaborative project, Blends, sharing insights into their creative process, challenges of working together, and their unique musical influences. They also reveal behind-the-scenes stories and explore lighthearted topics like pedicures, border adventures, and the meaning of "humble." It's a mix of inspiration, humor, and raw creativity.
In this episode with Gogo and Producer Skoopz, discussing their collaborative project, "Blends." The conversation covers their creative process, the challenges of collaboration, their individual musical journeys, and a variety of other topics including their opinions on the word "humble" and some humorous anecdotes. Highlights Creative Process: Gogo describes his songwriting process as starting with mumbling over a beat to find a vibe and a word that sparks a song. Skoopz explains his consistent production schedule and how he chose Gogo specifically for his Afrobeat sound. -Collaboration Challenges: They discuss the challenges of aligning schedules and creative visions, highlighting the importance of timing for a successful collaboration. -Musical Styles & Influences: The artists reveal their production styles, influences (like Rick Ross for Skoopz and Tobe Nwigwe for Gogo), and their unique approach to making music quickly when inspired by a beat. -Behind-the-Scenes Secrets: They reveal that the "Blends" project was kept secret until release and that a particular sound effect in one of the songs became a point of contention between them. -Side Conversations: The conversation playfully detours into discussions about pedicures, experiences at the US-Canada border, the meaning of “humble”, the prevalence of the name Jaylen in the NBA, and various other humorous tangents.