From Type Beats to Billboard Hits

This episode, MatPat sits down with hip-hop experts Tuma Basa and Curtiss King to dive into the ways that type beats have changed the hip-hop industry, how art gets produced, and hot takes on AI in music. Tuma Basa is the Director of Black Music & Culture at YouTube. He’s been working in the Hip Hop space for 25 years, and is responsible for a little playlist you might’ve heard of…RapCaviar.  Curtiss King is a California-based producer and rapper who’s worked with artists like Kendrick Lamar and Mack 10. Visit his channel Curtiss King TV for the latest industry commentary and insights. Featured Videos: Lil Nas X - Old Town Road (Official Video) ft. Billy Ray Cyrus Desiigner - Panda (Official Music Video) CJ - WHOOPTY [Official Music Video] J. Cole - procrastination (broke) In celebration of Hip Hop's 50th anniversary, YouTube is rolling 50 Deep. Check out the 50 Deep flagship playlist at: yt.be/yt50deep  Check out the video podcast at: yt.be/likedescribe