Understanding the Full Spectrum of your Craft with Rasheed Flake

Recorded right in Midtown NYC, today’s guest on the show is Rasheed Flake. In this episode we talk about South Jamaica Queens, drumming in the church, the importance of reading music, Reverend Flake, reality checks and how love goes a long way.

Stay Up To Date with Rasheed Flake

• • Instagram

Show Notes

1. Recorded at Grind in Midtown, NY
2. Ohio State Senate 
3. Morehouse College
4. Queens, NY
5. Wilberforce University
6. Atlanta, Georgia
7. New York – Atlanta Migration
8. Fast life to a slower pace
9. Inspiration from Animal of the Muppets
10. Practice – you have to start from somewhere.
11. The importance of reading music.
12. Understanding the full spectrum of your craft
13. Omar Hakim 
14. Dave Weckl
15. Vinnie Colaiuta  Rolling Stone Article
16. Guy (Group)
17. Chris Brown (Performer)
18. Growing up in the church
19. Reverend Flake– Dr. Floyd H. Flake
20. Practice what you preach
21. New York mentality
22. Roy Wilkins Recreation Center 
23. The Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York
24. Howard Beach, Queens
25. Boston University
26. Lincoln University
27. Ms. Mona– Amon’s Mother
28. Good Comedy
29. Mr. Commodore (IG Star)
30. David Khari Webber Chappelle (Comedian)
31. John Mayer (Singer, Songwriter)
32. In Living Color (Sketch Comedy Television show)
33. Fabulous (Rapper)
34. Bite, Breath, I’m So Into You (tracks mentioned)
35. Hip Hop
36. Apache Cafe (Atlanta)
37. Village Underground
38. Mist in Harlem
39. New York History (Gary Dennis Episode 73, New York Said Podcast)
40. Rumble Kings of Bronx
41. International way of life
42. How Long does it take to classified as a New Yorker?
43. Sensitive times
44. Bullying
45. Social media
46. Gratitude
47. Dealing with stereotypes
48. Be yourself
49. Kindness
50. Love goes a long way
51. Penn station rush hour is dangerous
52. The big bag of ignorance
53. Reality checks
54. Be safe
55. Release grudges
56. Always show love
57. Positive vibes
58. Positive energy

New York Drummers

1. Joe Smith 
2. Jeff Davis  
3. Gerald Heyward 
4. Nathaniel Townsley 

IG Stars from Queens

1. downgoes.fraser
2. renny
3. theshiggyshow
4. queenzflip

—

We would love to hear your thoughts on the episode. Leave a comment on the Apple Podcast app and don’t forget to rate the show.

This episode is sponsored by Gorilla Coffee.