His listeners come to “The Woods” searching for an experience, and these additions serve as ice breakers that melt guarded hearts seeking connection. Raury’s intimate performances, typically held in forested areas or large clearings, have graduated from a one-man show to a multi-faceted experience that includes Kemetic yoga and cacao ceremonies. “When it comes to and future albums, that system could use some rehabilitation, and I’ll play a part in that as I create venues myself.” “I’m going to be willing and open to do shows in venues, don’t get me wrong,” Raury assures me. The continuation of his “The Woods” shows is a manifestation of that mission. “Instead of becoming a product of my environment, I’m going to make the environment a product of me,” Raury says, crediting a sentiment Yung Lean expressed on wax. We’re two different generations, but we are on the same planet, so we can make it happen.”įrom his time spent in the woods, enjoying the synergy with those he attracts, Raury seems to have a better handle on the mechanisms of not only the music industry moves but also society. “It’s like iron sharpens iron,” he tells me. “I can learn from him just as well as he can learn from me. DJ may be the teacher, but he also allows himself to be taught. produced one of the best albums of the decade.” I made my productions I wrote all my stuff.

Remembering I’m here to learn and grow, not here to be a director.

“I know to have respect when you are in the room with straight GOATs,” Raury says of working with the lionized producer. “There’s a certain manner of respect to give that person when you’re working, collaborating, talking about ideas, and suggesting things. Jackson,” “Da Art of Storytellin’,” “So Fresh, So Clean,” “B.O.B.,” “The Whole World,” and produced the 2004 GRAMMY-winning album, Speakerboxxx/The Love Below. He wrote and arranged the GRAMMY Award-winning “Ms. DJ began his lengthy career with OutKast as the legendary duo’s touring DJ, eventually becoming one of their definitive producers.

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