Kenny Beats’ video series “The Cave” features brief studio sessions between the prolific hip-hop producer and different rappers, who come in to freestyle over beats that are made on the spot. The videos typically showcase some of Kenny’s production process as well as banter between the producer and the artist. Past guests have included frequent collaborator Rico Nasty, Freddie Gibbs, JPEGMAFIA, and others.

The latest episode features Vince Staples, who asks Kenny Beats to make a track that sounds “toxic—I want some 808s, no heartbreak at all.” At one point, the pair joke about Vince’s appearance during Billie Eillish’s Weekend 1 Coachella set, which was marred by technical difficulties. Watch the full video below. Kenny Beats previously handled much of the production on Vince’s last project FM!.

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