Sad Boy Radio CIX: It Was Fun While It Lasted? (W/ Kayo)
Episode description
Sad Boys For Real! Chicago rapper, Kayo, slides to the studio & discusses the moments that helped him create his debut album, "It Was fun While It Lasted." Kayo uses this album to journal not only the highs in life, but the lows as well. From having a video shot by Cole Bennett, to his volatile battle with depression, losing the girl of his dreams, and having business ruin close family relationships.
Kayo says in his song, "No Way Home," "eyes red, don't want be dead no more/ I mean I might, I just can't say it no more / maybe it's attention seeking, why I think that leaving from this earth get me a boost of streams or something more conducive even?" Kayo wears his heart on his sleeve in not only the song, but this interview. Discussing the turmoil he faced within & reflecting on the experiences that made him feel self-hatred.
Often, we look back on the moments that shaped us for better or for worse. The moments that put us in a depressive episode & those that made us feel euphoric... We look back & say, "it was fun while it lasted..."
Also discussed, relationship with Cole Bennett, people's expectations not being met, taking criticism, changing your perspective.