On this episode of The Hu$tle Podcast, hosts Tek Luciano and Basics sit down with hip-hop artists Monk E One and Rico Blox to break down their brand new album Savoir Faire and the journey behind it.

We dive into how the two artists linked up and built their chemistry, leading to the creation of a project that reflects both experience and evolution. Monk E One shares stories from traveling the world, using art and music as a way to build bridges with artists across cultures, including in Mexico and Africa showing how hip-hop truly moves on a global scale.

Rico Blox opens up about stepping away from music for nearly a decade-long hiatus, and what it took to come back sharper, more focused, and evolved as an artist. His perspective brings a different layer to the conversation one rooted in growth, patience, and rediscovery.

We also tap into the Franco scene in Montreal, discussing why English-speaking artists need to embrace it and how it’s shaping the city’s sound and opportunities. The conversation expands into the current state of hip-hop, touching on oversaturation and the new strategies artists need to stand out and connect with the masses today.

This episode is packed with insight, real talk, and global perspective a must-listen for artists, creatives, and anyone tapped into the culture.

🎧 Tune in now and tap into the mindset behind Savoir Faire