How Rico Nasty And Kenny Beats Became The Loudest Duo In Rap | The Formula, S2E1
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- Rico Nasty and Kenny Beats make one of the unlikeliest duos in rap. It started with one impromptu studio session and one primal scream.
Rodney Carmichael | October 29, 2021
In April 2019, Rico Nasty and producer Kenny Beats released the joint mixtape Anger Management. Concocted to sound like a temper tantrum from start to finish, it was the culmination of a nearly two-year run in which they'd effectively become the loudest, unlikeliest duo in rap.
In this week's episode of The Formula, the first of a new season that digs into the collaboration between rappers and producers, we sit down with each of them in their respective cities - Rico at a performance space she frequents in the DMV; Kenny at his home studio in L.A. - to talk about their genre-bending discography and how it remade Rico into rap's raging queen of scream. They lay the groundwork by recalling the making of their signature anthem, "Smack A B****," a song recorded in their first impromptu studio session when Rico was still in the process of finding her voice in an industry brewing with frenemies and rival beefs. From there, they dissect "Sellout," the vulnerable, penultimate track from Anger Management, an album inspired in part by psychologist Arthur Janov's classic therapy tome, "The Primal Scream."
The sound they achieved would become synonymous with the emerging image of Rico Nasty as a sonic rebel while simultaneously making a lane for the outcasts and weirdos who saw themselves reflected in Rico's punk stance. Beyond Kenny's essential beats, Rico credits him for being the kind of producer who valued her voice, figuratively and quite literally. That trust has enabled her to grow into an artist who controls her studio sessions with confidence today, even in a game where the men in power constantly feel obliged to tell the women what to do.
Together, they're a reminder that even the wildest experimentalists rely on collaborators they trust to let it all flow.
CREDITS
Host/Series Producer: Rodney Carmichael; Producers: Tsering Bista, Nickolai Hammar; Editor: Annabel Edwards; Art Director/Animator: CJ Riculan; Animators: Jackie Lay, Alicia Zheng; Director of Photography: Nickolai Hammar; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Bronson Arcuri, Jack Corbett, Nickolai Hammar, CJ Riculan, Alicia Zheng; Production Assistants: Amna Ijaz, Trisha Pickelhaupt; Project Coordinator: Erin Register; Legal Adviser: Kimberly Sullivan; Consulting Editors: Jacob Ganz, Sidney Madden; Supervising Producer, Nick Michael; Senior Producer: Abby O'Neill; Managing Editor: Becky Lettenberger; Executive Producers: Anya Grundmann, Keith Jenkins
MUSIC
"Smack A B****," Rico Nasty (2018); "Sell Out," Rico Nasty, Anger Management (2019); "Rose Water" by DJ Face
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i’m already hype when i hear “KENNNNNNYYYY”
i be saying it with her
The relationship between the producer, the artist, and the engineer is so important.
“Don’t crash it again dude”
@@DuncanUdaho67 i like the atlanta reference
Thank god for Key! or we'd still be hearing "Kenny Beats" as a tag
Facts😭
key! is truly the🐐
Thank god for Key! Period.
The old tag is so rough lol
Literally became one of my favorite artists so fast
so glad they broke down Sell Out. one of her most underrated songs. this video was so well done. respect to both of them!
YES. I cherished this, I have always loved this song. It’s literally like therapy for me.
Sell Out saved my life
That whole tape stay on repeat at my crib man
@@KamilaShakurmine are phucking lady or won’t change❤❤ rico helps everyone out he, she’s, thems, love❤❤
“Anger Management” is honestly my favorite project from her! I hate how a lot of people gave her flack for that project and her sound .. Certain songs could’ve been better and longer but I really liked the idea and the concept of the project. From the artwork to the great beats, it was all just sooooo good! Hopefully she’ll do a Anger Management 2 one day
Can
People really didnt like it? I felt like it was her most refined but still Rico project
fav Rico project!! front 2 back amazing !!
@@corduroycrook chia echia 😉🤝🎅🤶🏿🤶🧛♀️🧙🧙🧙🧙🧙👩🏿💼👩🏿💼😬😬😬😬🙏😬😬😬
I'll always prefer artists experimenting and failing than making the same stuff and playing it safe. Making the same stuff all the time is what results in artists diminishing in quality since the passion is faltering.
They still managed to beef with each other even when they aren’t in the same room 😂
I remember finding Rico on Colors a couple years ago. Then she crushed her Tiny Desk Concert, love her style and energy.
SAME TGATS HOW I FOUND HER!!
colors is how I found her too and I ain't stopped listening since
Smack A Bit*h made me curious about Kenny and Rico. That song resonate with me in some type of way. I remember being tired, angry, and this girl will hype me up to stay strong. Love seeing them both working together, it definitely magic.
Most intelligent words I've heard.
Crypto is the new gold.
I wanted to trade Crypto but got discouraged by the fluctuations in price,
That’s why I love listening to her. Made me feel confident and strong
That primal screaming is for sure why I fw Rico, so therapeutic and uplifting. Some of my homies think some of her stuff is corny but I think she's just the front of a punk rap wave; they're just not used to the sound yet. When her stuff hits it really hits! Transformer with Lil Gnar is so hard!
Listen to Death Grips.
@@TokyoBalletReprise they’re more experimental than punk tbh…
@@sourginkgo They have the Punk energy,
Spider gang
Truly she reminds me of the wave In Long Beach a few years ago with CRIMEWAVE 5150 & WACKO
"Rage" goes so hard
One my favorites
I used to blast that so much!
Why am I crying right now? This was way too good
Ok not just me lol
@@bmonagarcia nah i legit teared up watching this video
Probably because you're erratic and in need of therapy.
Need a wet wipe. Whats emotional about this video.
also teared up omfg
Not every artist understands their own process this well; excellent interview
tru dat. creatives arent always the best at breaking down why they do what they do. that's where academics thrive
@@dr.strawberry5773 yeah except they have no idea what they're talking about since it's just speculation 😅
@@malakai_adam whose side are u on😂
@@kolinnitruc8692 loool
anyone else full on crying when she explained Sell Out? she just put into words how much i love her 😭
the relationship they have with each other is bigger than music. genuine love that creates great music
“If you’re bullying somebody, you might wanna stop!” Bro I love her!!!!!!
Rico is who I was afraid to be in my youth and I love her…
We love you Rico , you really make us feel like rockstars alongside you when we listen to your music. Like Kenny said, you make people feel seen. 🖤
You said it perfectly! I'm so happy she's expecting success and musician growth. The tour with Kehlani is gonna be 🔥
kenny and rico are an incredible duo, i hope they make another project together
This really got me crying im ngl......especially when the lyrics hit so deep....
This girl has so much heart
Sell Out is so underrated!!! the lyrics are so powerful and mean so much to me, thank you Rico!!
I love Rico Nasty.😝 My dude gets mad when I listen to her, but he doesn't realize that I empathize with her story, if that's the right word. I worked at Tower Records, I know music. Her music is Grand.💕 Makes me feel better. Shes beautiful too.
She's amazing and gorgeous - your dude just doesn't have taste! You just gotta keep playing her like all the time til he starts subconsciously absorbing the music, then you'll make him a fan 😉
This is the first time I'm hearing her music ( well the one song anyway ) and I empathize with your dude 😂
@@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power go check out her tiny desk, made me a believer!
@@amandafeliciano542 thank you for the suggestion, queen.
My girlfriend and I found out about Rico at the same time when her song was played on Insecure lol your dude has to step it up 😂
I am so glad these two are friends. They make me so happy
iconic taurus duo. they both put so much love into their craft
I definitely needed Rico nasty growing up. I was a little black girl in the suburbs listening to screamo, them whites kids would not let me breathe lol
Kennys reaction to his tag line
Would have loved to see Madlib and DOOM on an episode, RIP to the Supervillain.
Rico and Kenny are Loudvilliany
SELL OUT helps me through some tough days.. grateful for that record.
Also, just bought that book.
I love her since I saw her the first time.
I love her character and all off her. She is such a beautiful soul.
And I love Kenny being part of her.
she really made a whole new rap sound for future rap artist to come that women especially
no, metal rap has been tried in the past, xxxtentacion was the most recent artist that blew up with the heavy rap sound. Good that you appreciate her though.
@@pablito5927 kinda funny when the artist Kenny blew up with (denzel curry) already did the metal stuff so it's weird he's saying rico was the first to ask him that lol
this doc made me feel real emotional, thank you!
The dynamic duo. Great music always happens when these two get together.
some of the best editing and production i’ve seen keep it up
one of those few artists & producers ima fw for life 💯💯 these two bring authenticity, innovation & pure talent to the table
This is beautiful…job well done NPR
I love her, such a true artist. Her art really is her expression unlike most artists now days
thank you for bringing this back
Kenny is this generation's Rick Rubin
Frfr
this really was enjoyable, i love these guys passion.
I'm glad that these are posted here, just in case I miss any coming up on that schedule! 😮
This interview is sooooooo goood
This is really great. I love NPR Music for focusing so much on process.
These two are literally unstoppable together 🔥
needed this... thank you npr
I LOVE THEIR RELATIONSHIP/ PARTNERSHIP IN THIS INDUSTRY🔥🔥🔥💯
1 of my favorite duos! S.O Rico and The Whole DMV. She Reppin Heavy making PG County proud🤟🏾😎
Really enjoyed this!
This has to be 1 of my favourite episodes
why i’m crying rn 😭i love rico
Love you, guys! Hugs from Brazil 🇧🇷
Bring this back PLEEAASEEE
Can’t wait for that upcoming Al-Freddie episode.
They’re both so talented
This is why we love Rico so much ❤️❤️❤️
Solid video
Man I love these two
love that anger management project
Great vid
Rico's music really brought me out of the victim mentality and into a survivor.
the adlibs really do make the song pop
That was moving 😤 🤘
Love these 2
Hope they come through with a new project sometime soon. Kenny and Rico are like PB&J
We need another collab drop from these 2
Love them so much 😩😩😩
One of the best duos in hip-hop
Great video
Y'all do the most better than anyone out here 🤩
Love these two
I’ve never seen this sensitive side of Rico, it’s so beautiful and refreshing to see 🥹 she’s an icon
This wasn't enough. I need more.
I need a two hour documentary from her
I'm. New to her music!! & the bitsh is hard🥰😍🎶
the collab we needed but didn't deserve
Hype for that west n conductor episode
im literally crying
I love them!
Dope... Dope AF
Loveeee you Rico!!! These two make MAGIC! 💜
Hip Hop/Rap and Rock/Metal go hand and hand.
Perfect duo
My fkn favourite duo ever!!
Fantastic
I love rico nasty 😭❤️
BRILLIANT
Quite honestly the best duo
Smack a B**ch is literally the girl answer for Break Stuff by Limp Bizkit.
Rico is so nextlevel ⭐️💜
Not this made me cry🥲😭 Sell out was literally my fav song on that project! It was so special to me!!
This album saved me
WoAH Kenny!!!
Ricoooo!!!!! ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
I LOVE RICO NASTY ❤️❤️❤️
I love Rico! ❤️
I freaking love Rico!!!
Amazing
rico and kenny are such an amazing duo
GOAT duo 😍
we love u Rico 🖤🖤🖤
one of the best duos
Y'all better get Smino and Monte Booker on this show.
FACTS! DO THIS!
FOR REAL!!!!
i luv them