578 – Justin Brown: The Rhythm of Life
Drummer and Bandleader Justin Brown is a leading voice in what I consider to be a new era of drummers who honor the tradition of Blues and Jazz and fuse it with a fresh Hip-Hop and Soul vibe. By doing this, Justin somehow manages to sound both historically familiar yet uniquely different at the same time.
Whether it’s with Thundercat, Nyeusi, or any other music project, you’ll find Justin blending the past and future in real-time, staying true to the rules of this hybrid sub-genre, while adding his signature sound to the mix.
Justin Brown talks about:
- How growing up in the Bay Area affected his musical upbringing
- Ways California has changed in the last 10-15 years
- His sources of inspiration
- How music is evolving during the current state of the world
- His views on and approach to social media