In this episode, Ky Richy sits down with Sacramento-based hip-hop artist KEYBO. Keybo details his musical journey, from his early days being "forced" into church choirs to finding his passion in an after-school program with a mobile studio. He shares his unique writing process, which often involves sitting in his car and drawing inspiration from a wide range of artists, from Outkast to Panic! At The Disco.

KEYBO opens up about his biggest influence, Rod Wave, and explains why many fans call him the "Sacramento Rod Wave." He gives an inside look at the Sacramento music scene, discussing the challenge of establishing his melodic sound in a city known for gangster rap and his belief that the city's artists could dominate the industry if they came together. He also speaks candidly about his personal struggles with mental health and how he channels his life's chapters into his music, including his debut album, "Book of Keybo."

Finally, Keybo gives us an exclusive look at his upcoming second album, "Keybo World," his new distribution deal with Empire, and what's next for his brand. Following the interview, KEYBO delivers a powerful live performance of his hit song, "On My Mind."

Timestamps:

00:00:18 Intro

00:02:36 How KEYBO Got Into Making Music

00:05:20 The Writing Process & Recipe for a Perfect Hook

00:07:38 Biggest Musical Influences (Rod Wave, Panic! At The Disco)

00:08:24 Being an Artist in the Sacramento Music Scene

00:12:11 What KEYBO Would Change About the Sacramento Music Scene

00:13:47 Using Music as an Outlet for Mental Health

00:15:00 The Story Behind His First Album, "Book of Keybo"

00:20:09 Upcoming Album: "Keybo World"

00:24:41 Signing a Distribution Deal with Empire

00:25:43 What's Next: Shows, Merch & Branding

00:27:51 Live Performance: "On My Mind"

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