Flatbush Zombies’ Erick the Architect misses his BlackBerry keyboard

Erick the Architect, producer for Flatbush Zombies, discusses his career evolution and his nostalgic preference for physical tech like BlackBerry keyboards. He also shares insights into his creative process and digital habits.
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This profile offers a look at the intersection of music culture and personal technology preferences for a prominent artist.
Erick the Architect is a founding member of, and the primary producer for, the legendary Flatbush Zombies. He’s toured the world, performed on Kimmel and Fallon, played Coachella, and collaborated with everyone from Joey Bada$$ and the Rza to James Blake and hardcore punk band Trash Talk. But perhaps the most unexpected collab was with Apple, when Erick popped up following Tim Cook’s final WWDC presentation to rap about apps. That was just a precursor to him dropping his new disco and reggae-tinged single, “No Doubt (I’m In Love).”
The article is a lifestyle and culture profile with no political or social bias.
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