Kino Beats reflects on the passing of OG Maco, update on Peewee Longway, DJ’n overseas, producer misconceptions

“Hip Hop is a gift and a curse” ~ Kino Beats 

Producer, DJ, engineer — Kino Beats returns to The Progress Report since first appearing on the platform in 2020 for an in-depth conversation about his growth, the loss of OG Maco, rappers in prison, and his continued collaborations with Peewee Longway and Curren$y. 

In this interview, the Jamaican-born, ATL-based producer opens up about his creative process, life overseas, and the real challenges producers face behind the scenes. Kino also clears up common misconceptions about production and reflects on the lessons learned through his journey in the music indust...