Episode Details
Back to Episodes
The Upgrade Podcast - 017 - "Not About That Life" with Demetrius Kelly
Description
Episode 017 - This week’s guest is Demetrius Kelly. Demetrius discusses the perils of living in Japan as a large American black male. Len & Gary talk to Demetrius about navigating life when not knowing the native language, looking for work, working as a DJ and a tattoo artist, how he met Len, his introduction to heavy music and the live music scene in NJ, dealing with police, the 2011 earthquakes motivating him to move back to the US after ten years, the mathematics of living in California, moving due to covid, the covid vaccine lie, the current political climate, immigration, and even some guitar and amplifier talk. To close out the show, the guys discuss a few of Demetrius’ favorite records.
#theupgrade #theupgradepodcast #podcast #landminestudios #billyclubsandwich #hardcoremusic #nyhc #newyorkhardcore #nyhardcore #japan #livinginjapan #racism #drivingwhileblack #california #covid19 #quarantine #guitar #guitartalk
------------------------
Upgrade your mind - Hosts Len Carmichael & Gary Muttley talk about music, politics, MMA, pro wrestling and all kinds of pop culture. We will also connect with guests from around world to talk, share experiences and probably make fun of people.
------------------------
http://www.theupgradepodcast.net
------------------------
http://www.facebook.com/theupgradepodcast
------------------------
http://www.instagram.com/theupgradepodcast
------------------------