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The Track Star Podcast · Monday · 10 min

Testing Beck's Music Knowledge

Beck joins Jack on Track Star, putting his encyclopedic music knowledge to the test. From the influential sounds of The Velvet Underground to the pioneering hip-hop of Grandmaster Flash and Melle Mel, Beck explores music spanning decades, genres, and generations, reflecting on the artists and songs that have shaped his life and career. Along the way, they dive into everything from Bette Midler’s classic ballad “The Rose” to modern hip-hop from Young Thug and Travis Scott. Beck also revisits his collaboration with Hinds on “Boom Boom Back,” sharing stories and insights into his creative process, musical influences, and the unexpected connections between the sounds that inspire him. This Episode's Track List: There She Goes Again - The Velvet Underground & Nico White Lines (Don't Do It) - Grandmaster Flash & Melle Mel Boom Boom Back - Hinds & Beck The Rose - Bette Midler pick up the phone - Young Thug & Travis Scott

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Beck joins Jack on Track Star, putting his encyclopedic music knowledge to the test. From the influential sounds of The Velvet Underground to the pioneering hip-hop of Grandmaster Flash and Melle Mel, Beck explores music spanning decades, genres, and generations, reflecting on the artists and songs that have shaped his life and career.

Along the way, they dive into everything from Bette Midler’s classic ballad “The Rose” to modern hip-hop from Young Thug and Travis Scott. Beck also revisits his collaboration with Hinds on “Boom Boom Back,” sharing stories and insights into his creative process, musical influences, and the unexpected connections between the sounds that inspire him.

 

This Episode's Track List: 

There She Goes Again - The Velvet Underground & Nico

White Lines (Don't Do It) - Grandmaster Flash & Melle Mel

Boom Boom Back - Hinds & Beck

The Rose - Bette Midler

pick up the phone - Young Thug & Travis Scott