In this episode of Live From The Underground, Curtiss King sits down with independent artist RECOECHI for a raw conversation about music, independence, and building outside the system.

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This series highlights underground artists you may not know yet — but will. No industry polish. No algorithm-friendly narratives. Just real stories from artists creating on their own terms.

SCRAPS stands for

Standing On Creativity Regardless of Access, Platforms, or Systems — a mindset shared by artists who continue to build beneath the surface of today’s ultra-clean music industry.

Topics include:

- RECOECHI’s background and creative journey

- What independence really looks like today

- Staying authentic without industry approval

0:00 Introduction to RECOECHI

1:32 Misconceptions About Chicago Music

3:59 RECOECHI’s Journey & Formal Introduction

4:56 Why RECOECHI Submitted Music to Curtiss King TV

6:02 “The Godly” & “Concentration USA” Performance

9:14 Creating “The Godly”

13:04 Inspiration Behind the Music’s Message

14:04 Dealing With Emotional Fan Reactions

16:29 Growing Up in Chicago During the Chief Keef Era

19:29 Influences Tupac Lauryn Hill Kendrick & J Cole

22:13 The Power of a Lyricist

23:40 Spirituality & Purpose in Music

26:20 The MC as a Spiritual Leader

28:20 RECOECHI’s Place in Chicago’s Creative Wave

31:02 The Responsibility of Artists

34:22 Lessons From Early Industry Recognition

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