Rico Nasty and Boys Noize

Rico Nasty and Boys Noize

Author: Adam Unze - Music & Film Interviews April 24, 2024 Duration: 35:45

Rapper Rico Nasty and producer/DJ Boys Noize have made a habit out of turning genres on their head, stepping outside of drawn lines, and adding a somewhat aggressive bent to whatever project they happen to be currently working on. So, it comes as no surprise that both absolutely love the idiosyncratic, wildly creative, one-of-a-kind artist Arca. Listen to Rico Nasty and Boys Noize explain why they admire Arca so much on this episode of The Spark Parade wherever you get your podcasts.

Both Rico Nasty and Boys Noize immediately took to Arca's talents of melding genres, her boundless imagination, and her prolific output. "It's one of my favorite things to see in music," Rico Nasty explains. "It's just something to be studied. The grind is insane, for real."

"I'm going to go out there and say that she might be the greatest artist of our generation right now," Boys Noize adds. "When you see her perform or you listen to her music, it makes people so confident, as well, [in] being different or not being afraid to be who you are. That's so powerful."







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What single piece of art-an album, a film, a television show-fundamentally altered your creative path? That's the central question of The Spark Parade, a podcast hosted by Adam Unze. This isn't a standard interview format; it's a focused excavation of a singular, transformative work. Each conversation with an actor, musician, or cultural icon revolves entirely around that one catalytic piece of culture that ignited their journey. The discussion delves into the personal history and emotional resonance of the work, whether it's a cult classic or a mainstream hit, tracing how its influence continues to echo through their life and career. Listeners are invited into these intimate reflections, hearing stories from artists like Margaret Cho and Maya about the moments of inspiration that sparked everything. The podcast operates at the intersection of music, film, and personal narrative, offering a unique lens on the creative process. By concentrating on a single artifact, each episode provides a deep, nuanced portrait of both the artist and the art that made them. You'll come away from the podcast not just with a recommendation, but with an understanding of how art shapes identity.
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Noga Erez's Spark Is Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp A Butterfly [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:09
Singer, songwriter and producer Noga Erez first taste of Kendrick Lamar's masterpiece To Pimp A Butterfly came when its smash hit single Alright was played for her on the set of one of her music videos. From there, she q…
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Duration: 27:32
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Duration: 33:34
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FOALS' Yannis Philippakis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:40
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Sam Evian's Spark Is The Beatles: Get Back [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:56
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Medium Build's Spark Is Weird Al Yankovic's Running With Scissors [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:41
Nick Carpenter, better known as Medium Build, has been a huge Weird Al Yankovic fan since childhood and he clearly remembers getting Yankovic's tenth album Running With Scissors as soon as it was released. Carpenter love…
Sarah Hester Ross' Spark Is School Of Rock [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:55
Musical comedian Sarah Hester Ross loves School Of Rock's... music and comedy, which has (perhaps obviously) had a huge impact on her career path. She really admires Jack Black's warm, funny performance, but also recogni…
Bethenny Frankel's Spark Is The Handmaid's Tale [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:29
Bethenny Frankel doesn't really watch much TV, but she found The Handmaid's Tale during the pandemic and was so drawn to its compelling performances and topical themes that she breezed through the entire series. Bethenny…
Judith Hill's Spark Is Captain EO [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:15
Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Judith Hill has loved Captain EO, the Michael Jackson starring short film that accompanied an attraction at Disney's theme parks, since she was a small child. She loves it's m…