shy!!! is a producer from Shively, Louisville, Kentucky and if you've been paying attention to what's coming out of this city, his name keeps showing up. A placement on Jack Harlow's JACKMAN. Executive production credits. A beat tape in whatuuseeisallreal!!! that moves with the precision and vision of a full film. And all of it rooted in a philosophy of sound that traces back to J Dilla, community, and a deep respect for the craft.

In this conversation, Chris and shy!!! talk about growing up in Shively, what it means to find yourself in the process of making music, the blur between discovering a beat and creating one, and how consciousness itself plays a role in what ends up on the track. They also get into the Louisville scene, collective building, and what 2026 is shaping up to be.

Conversations With Carswell is produced by Carswell Media Group.