Why MCs & Beatsmiths Should Produce Their Own Albums (ft. Rychusdon)

How can independent artists balance spoken word, boom bap hip-hop, and self-production over a decade-long creative journey? In this episode of Two Beers with the Band, host Chris Schrum sits down with UK-based MC, spoken word artist, and beatmaker Rychusdon for an in-depth, track-by-track breakdown of his album Snakes and Ladders. Together, they discuss handling 100% of his own production, tackling heavy social commentary, faith, street realities, and staying true to authentic Hip-Hop craft.

🎵 ABOUT THIS EPISODE

In this interview, host Chris Schrum catches up with UK hip-hop artist and producer Rychusdon. Together, they explore:

• 100% DIY Production: How producing your own beats allows complete creative freedom and authentic storytelling across a 12-track project.

• Deep Storytelling & Social Commentary: Tackling real-world themes such as UK county lines, street dynamics, caring for elders, and personal growth.

• Spoken Word Meets Boom Bap: Blending poetic spoken word performance with traditional boom bap lyricism and 32-bar verse structures.

• Musical Influences & Faith: Drawing inspiration from legends like Gil Scott-Heron and Miles Davis, while exploring faith and religion in modern hip-hop.

• Track-by-Track Album Breakdown: Exclusive backstories and production secrets behind every track on Snakes and Ladders.