Permission To Speak Freely

Episode 136 | Heartbreak Songs and Underways (Feat. 2K Kenny)

RS3 Kendrick Wright, better known as 2K Kenny, checks into the show with Damo and Tisha. He discusses life as a young Retail Services Specialist (RS) stationed in 6th on a Fleet Forward-Deployed Naval Forces ship. He speaks on developing in his role as a barber on the ship and what rate he would have if he weren’t an RS. 2K Kenny talks about the inspiration behind his latest EP, “Pretty Brown Eyes.” He discusses why he decided to join the Navy and what made him choose his rate. Kenny reminisces about growing up in Texas in a family of 10. Kenny asks Damo why he stopped making music. Kenny discusses what started his music journey and the early support of his father. He discusses the marriage between his career in the Navy and his career as a musician. He explains why he calls the military a “cheat code.” He speaks about performing and opening up for Trey Songz. How is 2K Kenny able to record entire EPs while underway? What’s the difference between the in-port and underway writing/song creation processes? How bad are weekend days? Kenny asks Tisha and Damo about what having “rank” feels like. Why does Kenny put so much into care his music videos? The pod discusses the power of “solitude.” 2K discusses his plans to release a gospel project. Kenny gives his superbowl halftime show performance predictions. Damo introduced a new game to Kenny. He gives his current musical influences. Tisha introduces a game, too. Kenny details the growth between his last two projects. What are Kenny’s thoughts about headlining a music concert on his ship?Follow ‘Permission to Speak Freely’ on TikTok, Facebook, Discord, Instagram, and Twitter, and subscribe on YouTube for more great content.
 
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Links to follow 2K Kenny:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1ofPPFgZgYPtLajjoLtOx6?si=f26HTx2KSFGfxoZG-Ibw4A
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/2k-kenny/1518348938
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLqp0kj5XZBAMfb24k_KJbg/community
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@2kkenny1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2kkenny/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2kkenny/
 
 
Book of the Week:
The Four Agreements (don Miguel Ruiz) - https://www.miguelruiz.com/the-four-agreements/
 
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PTSF “Theme Music” - Produced by Lim0