Nyck Caution & Kirk Knight On Sway In The Morning [Video]

Nyck Caution and Kirk Knight join our studio today at Sway In The Morning to talk about their new project, “Nyck @ Knight!” The two artists have been in the game for quite some time now, so respectably they were able to grow and nurture their work. Nyck and Kirk come to the table and discuss how they work, and why they pick quality over quantity. As young artist, the two have grown into very mature young men. Kirk explains to Heather B, that sometimes its hard for newer acts to realize that people you watch when you’re growing is real. He relates this to the studio, because even now he still finds himself shocked to be in the position he is at today. As Kirk goes on, he discusses how he got into music with Sway. He explained, that he was influenced by the track, “miss fat booty,” by Mos Def which stayed in his mind until he met Joey to pursue producing. As the vibe glows throughout the room, Nyck talks to the cast about how he got into Pro Era. Nyck discusses that he performed at a rock show, back in high school which caught the attention of Steez, as he watched from the back of the show. Later him and Steez would record at Nyck’s studio, and finally as Nyck’s previous collective began to separate he then formed a closer relationship with Pro Era. Each artists goes into detail on how this project is different from

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Nyck @ Knight Talk Favorite Rap Duos & Hidden Talents [Video]

The camaraderie is strong in Pro Era’s newest duo, Nyck & Knight. If you’ve checked out their eponymous album, which is out today, you already know they’ve got some serious musical chemistry. After hearing them banter with one another like brothers, it’s clear that their chemistry derives from an organic place. We had the pleasure of getting to know the duo as they traded questions, providing hilarious and insightful answers to all manner of topics. When asked about favorite and most inspirational duos, both agreed that The Underachievers were deserving of that crown. “They’re the only duo that has conscious bangers,” says Kirk. “That is what they specialize in.” They also give special shout out to a couple more duos, reveal a few hidden talents (hint: lemony shrimp risotto), and talk future plans.

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Nyck @ Knight – Nyck @ Knight [Album Stream]

Pro Era members Kirk Knight and Nyck Caution liberate their new self-titled joint project, “Nyck @ Knight”. Locked in at eight songs in total, “Nyck @ Knight” consists of two solo tracks (Kirk’s “Headlights” and Nyck’s “Perfect Murder”) and is majorly produced by Kirk (Chuck Strangers laced “No One Seems To Care”). There’s also a Pro Era posse cut in “Audiopium” with Joey, CJ Fly, Aaron Rose, Dessy Hindz, RokaMouth, Dirty Sanchez and the late Capital Steez. Press play below and cop a copy here.

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