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26. Spice
Get an insight into the life and music of Jamaican dancehall superstar Grace Hamilton AKA Spice from the Red Bull Music Festival in London.
25. Frank Dukes
Since landing his first major label placement in 2008, Frank Dukes has quietly become one of the most accomplished and in-demand multi-genre producers in history.
24. Sounwave, MixedByAli and Tae Beast
Brian 'b.dot' Miller talks with Grammy-nominated producer and Kendrick Lamar collaborator Sounwave; sound engineer MixedByAli, who pulls together tracks with SZA; and Tae Beast, who has produced singles with ScHoolboy Q.
23. No I.D.
In this conversation from Red Bull Music Festival in Chicago with No I.D., the American hip-hop and R 'n' B music producer talks about growing up in Chicago and finding an emotional outlet through music.
22. Banks and Tresor
Dimitri Hegemann and Carola Stoiber of hugely influential club and record label Tresor join Underground Resistance's 'Mad' Mike Banks for a rare public conversation at Red Bull Music Academy Berlin.
21. Hype Williams
April 1, 2016
In this conversation in New York City with Hype Williams, the American music video director, film director, film producer and screenwriter, shares what music and film impacted him most when growing up.
20. Ice-T
April 1, 2016
In this conversation from Los Angeles with Ice-T, the rapper, songwriter, actor, author and so much more, shares how he hustled his way up to where he is today.
19. Marie Davidson
Canadian singer, poet, and electronic music producer, Marie Davidson, shares the studio science behind her music making strategy and preferences.
18. Mike Will Made It
April 1, 2016
In this conversation from Montreal back in 2016 with Mike Will Made It, American record producer and songwriter, he shares his journey into the music industry.
17. Kaytranada
April 1, 2016
In this conversation from Montreal back in 2016 with Kaytranada, Haitian-Canadian DJ and record producer, he discusses his collaborations with other artists and how he has found his unique success.
16. Dixon and Gerd Janson
April 1, 2016
As part of Red Bull Music Festival Berlin, two legends of German house music, Dixon - aka Steffen Berkhahn - and Gerd Janson talk about their careers and share their own unique experiences in the music world.
15. Pusha T
April 1, 2016
As part of Red Bull Music Festival Berlin, rapper Pusha T - aka Terrence LeVarr Thornton - talks about his life and career, and what goes into his music.
14. Janelle Monáe
April 1, 2016
As part of Red Bull Music Festival Berlin, Janelle Monáe - singer, songwriter, producer and actress - speaks about her life and career at the Delphi cinema.
13. Robyn
April 1, 2016
In this conversation in New York City in May 2018 with Adam Bainbridge - the musician, songwriter, and producer known as Kindness - Swedish pop phenomenon Robyn discusses her career and her plans to follow up on 2010 smash-hit LP Body Talk.
12. MF Doom
April 1, 2016
In this conversation at Red Bull Music Academy Madrid 2011, the masked hip-hop artist talks about his life and career, including his super-villain stage persona, his many name changes, and drawing inspiration from real life rather than rap.
11. Frankie Knuckles
April 1, 2016
In this conversation at Red Bull Music Academy Madrid 2011, the late DJ known as 'The Godfather of House' talks about his 40-year career, from New York to Chicago and back again, via the rest of the world.
10. Greg Phillinganes
April 1, 2016
In this conversation at Red Bull Music Academy Montreal 2016, the sought-after keyboardist talks about working with musical icons such as Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson.
9. Tony Visconti
April 1, 2016
Recorded at Red Bull Music Academy in 2011, the American music producer talks about the circumstances that led him to London, working his way up in the '60s and '70s music scene, and working with cutting-edge artists, such as David Bowie and T. Rex.
8. Alex Tumay
April 1, 2016
In this talk at Red Bull Music Academy Montreal 2016, the sound engineer talks about working with some of hip-hop's most talented artists, how he stumbled into engineering, and how the new generation of rappers in Atlanta achieved a unique sound.
7. The Black Madonna
April 1, 2016
In this conversation at Red Bull Music Academy Montreal 2016, renowned DJ/producer Marea Stamper recalls her unusual Kentucky upbringing, the early days of raving in America's Midwest, and the challenges of working in dance music.
6. Rakim
April 1, 2016
In this conversation at Red Bull Music Academy New York 2013, the golden boy of 1980s hip-hop discusses living in the moment, musical collaborations, his solo career and the myriad challenges of working in the music industry.
5. Q-Tip
April 1, 2016
One of hip-hop's most renowned MCs and producers, Q-Tip helped to shape the sound of the genre throughout the 1990s. In this interview at Red Bull Music Academy New York 2013, he discusses his hip-hop roots and songwriting.
4. Questlove
April 1, 2016
A link between the digital science of modern hip-hop and the flesh-and-blood textures of vintage R&B, drummer and producer Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson talks about his music career in this 2013 interview at Red Bull Music Academy New York.
3. Iggy Pop
April 1, 2016
Recorded in 2016 at Red Bull Music Academy Montreal, the high-energy punk rock and roller talks about his decades-long music career, during which he influenced virtually every generation of punk and rock artist to follow.
2. Brian Eno
April 1, 2016
Speaking at Red Bull Music Academy in 2013, the electronic music maestro shares insights from four decades in the music industry, including collaborations with David Bowie and Roxy Music, and creating the start-up sound for Microsoft's Windows 95.
1. Erykah Badu
April 1, 2016
Hailed the queen of neo-soul on her arrival in 1997, Erykah Badu is a legend and perhaps the most capricious artist in modern soul. In this interview at the 2011 Red Bull Music Academy she muses on success, art, motherhood and control.
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Where to Watch Red Bull Music Academy Lectures
Red Bull Music Academy Lectures is available for streaming on the website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Red Bull Music Academy Lectures on demand at and Redbull.tv.
