If you’re a fan of the modern scene of indie rap, chances are you listen to artists that either have respect for, have collaborated with, or have been inspired directly by today’s guests, Tomorrow Kings.

Ever since their inception in the mid-to late 2000s in Chicago, Tomorrow Kings - a rap supergroup comprised of SKECH185, Collasoul Structure and I.B. Fokuz of Jyroscope, Malakh El, Gilead7, and IL. Subliminal - have garnered immense acclaim and adoration for their dense, thoughtful, and forward-thinking brand of hip-hop.

In 2013, as parts of Chicago’s hip-hop scene were making mainstream waves, N***** Rigged Time Machine dropped and stood out as an entirely different beast. And now, a full 12 years later, the group has returned with their follow-up album, SALT, which is, in my opinion, their strongest work yet, and one of the best albums of the year.

In today’s episode, I’m joined by half of the group, SKECH185, IL. Subliminal and I.B. Fokuz, as we dive into the Tomorrow Kings sound and guiding vision, the creative process behind SALT, and the group’s lasting influence and legacy.

The Plug (0:38).

The Interview (2:19).

Tomorrow Kings’ formation and special qualities (3:09).

The Tomorrow Kings sound (12:15).

The TK recording process (25:08).

The genesis of SALT (32:38).

The gratifying feeling of releasing SALT (40:51).

SALT’s emotional North Star (46:04).

Aoi’s production fit for TK (1:04:22).

The legacy of Tomorrow Kings (1:16:14).

Upcoming projects / tour dates / merch (1:20:55).

Buy/stream SALT here: https://tomorrowkings.bandcamp.com/album/salt

Follow Tomorrow Kings on Twitter here: https://x.com/tomorrowkings

Follow Tomorrow Kings on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/tomorrowkings/

Edited by: Alyssa Rodriguez

Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING

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