Ant of Atmosphere Pt.1 (FULL VIDEO) on The Travelers Podcast

A conversation with the producer of Atmosphere and Brother Ali in his South Minneapolis basement studio.
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[@CodyGudmundsen]

Ant is one of the GOATs of the decks. Him and Abilities are two of the most exceptional producers whose music I've been lucky enough to digest all these years.

[@BrotherAli_Travelers]

Thasswassup

[@snappdre]

wwrd up abilities need more shine on his time fr fr

[@mandolinplayer13]

God bless the DJ

[@BrotherAli_Travelers]

Ameen 🤲

[@kaiglembocki]

The truest podcast I know

[@BrotherAli_Travelers]

Many thanks

[@BlackLiq]

The Greatest.

[@BrotherAli_Travelers]

💯

[@claudiasaucedo420]

​@@BrotherAli_Travelerscould you please consider interviewing dj Abilities?

[@TinTin-ov6cg]

I have been down with Atmosphere for 20 something years, this is the first time I hear Ant speak besides "Hello" once at a show..what a trip!

[@salladbanks2603]

he is one of the most humble people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting

[@BrotherAli_Travelers]

That’s a fact

[@massivecastles]

After enjoying his work for decades, this may be the first time I have ever heard him speak. What a treat. Glad you had him on, Brother.

[@TheHappys]

I loved this interview. I met Ant very briefly backstage in Wisconsin this summer on a Afterparty tour we did with Spray Allen, Eric Wilson of Sublimes other band. We followed Atmosphere, Sublime with Rome, and Slightly Stoopid and did shows in each city after they played with Eric. Ant had a great vibe to him. I liked hearing about the criminality element because I had that too. I was doing opiates and stealing and robbing and got caught at 19. Cleaned my life around and started my band. Thank you brother Ali and Ant for the vulnerability.

[@spkelly60411]

Ant's cool as hell. I met him outside The House of Blues in Dallas. A lot of people were starstruck and we weren't. I think he appreciated that because he invited us behind the ropes and bullshitted with us for like 45 minutes. It was just normal conversation. My friend Corey texted me and I told him we were hanging with Ant. He came up starstruck and started asking a bunch of questions about producing Love Life. It got weird after that so we bounced. Shout out to Ant!!

[@kimberlymanning]

Ant is so incredible. So great to hear this story

[@nickhughes4800]

I've met Ant a couple of times around town. Such a cool and humble dude! Minneapolis and the world for the matter, are so lucky to have The Rhymesayers!

[@BrotherAli_Travelers]

Much love

[@StefanBorglducky]

Aww man, this was the one dream guest for me! I've been really hoping for an Ant conversation... Love the video format and quality too btw, this is great.

[@BrotherAli_Travelers]

Many thanks! Part two coming next week!

[@calvinhackett9566]

Best episode to date! Loved seeing Ant on an episode. Such an influential and exceptional producer

[@BrotherAli_Travelers]

Much love

[@venumbousmaximus8020]

"I learned backwards"... The Jimmy Hendrix of decks.

[@BrotherAli_Travelers]

There it is!

[@nickhughes4800]

Shadows On The Sun and Undisputed Truth are still some of my favorite records.. So many bangers!

[@BrotherAli_Travelers]

Really appreciate that.

[@chemalcolmx]

Much love, Brother.

[@BrotherAli_Travelers]

Love back!

[@estraus16]

Right before Slug came on stage at a show in like 2010, Ant spun the the best 20 minute set I've ever heard. All bay music for a show in Nor-cal. Respect!

[@a-redvwj1639]

This interview is so fucking awesome!! Ant is the fucking goat!!

[@BrotherAli_Travelers]

Agreed!

[@kaiglembocki]

Been waiting for this one

[@BrotherAli_Travelers]

That makes 2(k) of us!

[@FusionC6]

Was waiting for this one! Only podcast I can listen to!

[@BrotherAli_Travelers]

Much appreciated! Part two drops Monday!

[@rayqban]

I loved this one. Its like finally hearing Charlie Chaplin speak. Cant wait for the part 2

[@eddiecb1990]

Much respect Brother for bringing this interview to reality. So so interesting. Ant's production was seminal and so defining in the musical journey of a young man ten's of thousands of miles away in Australia. I just knew these cats were producing and rapping from such an authentic and honest place, not tainted by preconceptions of the day. Much love to all those listening🙏

[@lilyforester5616]

Miranda here again from blood on beats. I think one of my favorite parts of the course was realizing that ant is my favorite producer. He’s what got me into atmosphere those fucking beats and some of my favorite songs of yours and in general in life are his. He’s an icon. And this interview is amazing.

[@Buttatones]

Yo thanks for speaking with Ant. Great episode and insight into the man behind the beats.

[@BrotherAli_Travelers]

My pleasure. Part two next week!

[@jeffreywweaver]

I love both of these dudes. I met Ant before a show in Orlando, FL. We had a 30 minute conversation about music production. One of the most gracious and humble dudes ever. Much respect. 💚🫡👊🏻

[@jond007]

Beautiful.

[@GoodxJ]

Peace & respect to the Legend Ant!!! salute from St. Paul! 🫡 My dream is to rap on a Ant beat one day if you can make that happen Ali because I know Anthony isn't out there on IG or Twitter to reach out to! haha 😁😁😁 blessings, part 2 will be sweet; can't wait! ✌🏼🙏🏻😁

[@BrotherAli_Travelers]

The best way to reach him is by making a bunch of great music, performing wherever you can, and building a name for yourself. He”ll hear about it.

[@SamuelHereAmI]

Everytime I hear people mention their favorite producers, it is always the same names...maybe as time has gone on there have been new ones to come up. ANT is forever solidified as one of my Favorite Beatmakers and Is One of The Greatest Hip Hop Producers of all time.

[@Cromage16]

One of the biggest things I miss about having friends was sharing music from Rhymesayer Label. This was a great interview!

[@BrotherAli_Travelers]

Glad you enjoyed it! Much love

[@MikeHeebz]

Respect to ANThony Davis & ALI Newman, two amazing beautiful souls. Thank ya'll for doing what you do & sharing your experiences. I was that Kid in the early days at Fifth Element like holy shit it's ANT every time! Always RHYMESAYERS for Life. Respect the Life. Peace, Love + Blessings. =)

[@BrotherAli_Travelers]

Love back!

[@venumbousmaximus8020]

2 of the realist dudes in hip hop history right there. Keep fighting the good carnales. We see you.

[@venumbousmaximus8020]

Good "fight" that is...😂

[@BrotherAli_Travelers]

Much love!

[@venumbousmaximus8020]

We gotta collaborate bro. I bet you here that all the time, but you might find me a little different then most. What do you get for a feature? Or is it more about if you're in to it. I got a track called Be The Change you might be interested in.

[@shatteredacoustic]

Thank you so much, Brother Ali & Atmosphere (for everything you are and for all the things you do)!!! May the prophet bless all your ways!!!

[@BrotherAli_Travelers]

💚🌹🤲

[@antoniodawis2998]

RSE are legends for life - Much love to all from the TC aka the SOTA - Thank you for sharing these stories that show yourselves behind the scenes of your music - So much insight and many memories - Art imitates life imitates art - One the write too think.

[@ageuno5592]

I Appreciate You ANT/BROTHER ALi 💖🙏🏽 Thank you for showing what Real People are like. Our world is in dieing need of more genuine Heads like you. Been a Fan Since the beginning and will be until the end and BEYOND. MUCH Love and Respect

[@drug.3797]

As soon as i saw you had an interview platform, interviewing Slug, i wanted to see an interview with Ant. Thank you Brother Ali.

[@BrotherAli_Travelers]

My pleasure

[@liannasantos9324]

Such a kind and educated soul ❤️ blessing your way

[@BrotherAli_Travelers]

Agreed and Backatcha. Much love and many thanks

[@AF-Twice]

Incredible producer. Salute ANT.

[@claudeikeda5396]

RhymeSayers Crew, keep bringing the BOOMBAP......Word.

[@kamandresen6879]

One of the greatest and most underrated hip hop producers of all time in my opinion. And his work has only gotten better as the years have gone on. Thank you for this one Ali!

[@milehightrees9035]

Beautiful conversation

[@BrotherAli_Travelers]

Many thanks. Hard to go wrong talking to your dearest friends

[@mickag09]

Thank you brother, sometimes you wish for something and it comes true. Can’t wait for ep 2. Damn Tony, you dope!

[@BrotherAli_Travelers]

Second episode is definitely worth the way! Thanks so much for rockin with us

[@sevthedruidssubversivereco1203]

This is the first time I've ever heard Ant's voice! Great interview! Nice to get to know him a little better. One of my all-time favorite producers.

[@BrotherAli_Travelers]

Such an honor. Part two drops on Monday!

[@dillydonovan]

i can't express my love and gratitude to this man. nine years old in '05 and twenty years later he's in my ear almost every day. thanks for the inspiraton ant; you have astounded me on Vida Local, Word, Halloween, and SMORES man; keep evolving and speaking your truth; can't wait for bad dub 2 on LP

[@BrotherAli_Travelers]

That’s a beautiful thing

[@electricearth1101]

It is one of the highest delights to listen to Ant interviews.

[@AccurateBeats]

Love this! Thanks for all you do!

[@JaronMcDaniel]

Great interview!

[@BrotherAli_Travelers]

🌹💚

[@nopenopeandnope7050]

Thank you for this, Brother. been following all you guys from new zealand for almost 20 years. I'm a hifi and hip-hop nerd from way back. I love Ant's production style. I don't think there is anyone in the scene that cam make tracks that sound so huge, so intimate, so dynamic and exquisite to the ear. his tracks accompanied by the people he works with... whew. To my mind only Outkast comes close for sheer truth and enjoyment of a song. so it's real lovely to finally see a bit of Ant and him being himself. Definitely going to check out the podcast. Can't believe I didn't know you were doing this until now. Thank you. Much love to you all.

[@amillionbeats1]

Ant was a very early inspiration to me as a hiphop producer. This really reminded me of my father was very solid and funny but also extremely harsh. This was a great interview salute to rhyme sayers. I remember never meeting Ant we drove very far to a atmosphere show in Chicago at the Metro and it also happen to be the shadows on the sun release party and I heard some of those songs live for the first time and it was amazing and I got to meet Ant too that night can’t believe that was 20yrs ago.

[@justinsporl619]

Great interview session and to be able to listen to Ant's stories and such. It was great and well worth the time. The minute I heard about it I definitely thought to myself, I gotta hear this out. Much respect to these geniuses

[@BrotherAli_Travelers]

That’s a beautiful thing. Part two drops Monday!

[@justinsporl619]

@@BrotherAli_Travelers I'll tune in 👌🎶

[@sli1782]

Went to their show last night in Indy. After their set he walked by in the crowd. Luckily my wife saw him and I yelled out his name. He turned around and came over. Cool dude and the best producer in my book.

[@slothbro2740]

I've never heard Ant talk before. Amazing podcast and conversation

[@Pasquale004]

Many moons ago my best friend and I chilled with ANT at rock the bells in the bay. I won a drinking game playing rock paper scissors by a shitty hotel pool! Lol, I think he still owes me a 12 of corona

[@UrMomsChauffer]

Wonderful video. Fantastic interview. Thank you for not editing/muting Ant. Great words in the intermissions.

[@zakkfrazer22]

Love the full video format

[@BrotherAli_Travelers]

We do too. It’s really expensive and time consuming for a two-man crew. All I can say is join the caravan.

[@beachside_Reptiles]

What a legend. Been a fan sense 2004 til now

[@BrotherAli_Travelers]

That he is! Thanks for listening

[@pgmdrums]

The nerd in me is bugging out getting to see ants lab

[@BrotherAli_Travelers]

Where the magic happens

[@Nathanfx2006]

This conversation was so relaxing and a pleasure to listen to. Thank you both :)

[@ashleyrambeau-ancientsoul9145]

In my humble and informed opinion, Ant is the greatest producer of hip-hop of all time. It was Ant’s beats that lured me to Rhymesayers almost 20 years ago and if you know me, you know I rock * hard * with Atmosphere and Brother Ali. I’m so grateful for this podcast, and all things created by Brother Ali, because of the authentic space he holds for anyone he interacts with. And we all know the homie Ant doesn’t do interviews, so I’m sincerely grateful for every minute of this episode; it was such a beautiful glimpse into the inner workings and life of such a gifted soul walking his purpose on this planet.

[@iambelzar]

I forget sometimes but I actually hung out with Ant when Atmosphere did a show at the Paladium in Los Angeles back in 2009. Eyedea opened up and I was able to meet Eyedea after the show briefly and tell him his new album is dope. I think Ant smoked weed with me and these girls I met at the show as well but I could be mistaken lol Ant inspired me so much I still kinda make beats like him tbh Atmosphere is all I would listen to in my late teens and 20s tbh and I got more of his Vinyl and know more about Atmosphere than anyone I know.

[@Kjerger75]

It's so cool to see this interview I aways searched for ant interviews I've only seen one there was a audience and he heard his family members laughing about what was he talking about he was like oh shit my family's here he didn't know until he hears them..he is so dope

[@anthonybeltran6144]

I'm from the 612 and relate so much to what Ant is personally laying out. Thank you for sharing brother.

[@Kjerger75]

Ant is super.cool.luv his production influences me so much

[@carlbrown3906]

Im a hudge fan of atmosphere and would love to sit and talk with him ant is one of the best producer's

[@basementmadetapes]

Ant been making soundtracks to my life for like my whole life. Genius dude

[@coryluscombe1239]

i just want too say you 2, and slug are legends in my book. your guys music hit my heart and soul. got me thru the darkest times of my life. IM FOREVER greatful of that. Thank You

[@devansantori557]

This is the first thing ive seen from you aside From your music. I love a few of your songs. Im absolutely obsessed with atmosphere... So i clicked on this... I appreciate you rhyme sayers❤

[@PeteNalty63]

Excellent interview!

[@nerd4tw]

Join the Caravan, instant reminder of a Last Emperor track

[@BrotherAli_Travelers]

Word up

[@joshuastindt4457]

This video just inspired this lyric in me. Slug is a slug but he is carried by ant/they creat atmosphere that these humans try to understand/ that’s why they got longevity that we all over stand. Mad love all of you men, have inspired me and helped me through this beautiful journey, BIG UP’S Mad Love ! Mad Respect! You all have been an inspiration and a blessing Straight laced me up!

[@Pharmd915]

ANT is def one of the GOAT- great to see the humble man behind the scenes/beats.

[@OldDirtyMors]

Great stuff. I would have loved to see a studio tour and maybe some insights into the making of certain beats.

[@DEXATUA]

This is still so special 😊

[@BrotherAli_Travelers]

Agreed

[@duckyorwell9416]

Subbed, did not know about the pod, have to say I gotten so much people addicted to Atmoshpere / Ant / Brother Ali, cuz just like you discuss here, I would always say, wanna listen to real Hiphop? Physiological and philosophically real, then you need authentic artists. And as Ant says, creating a space where you feel safe and able to be vulnerable is where the best art is created. Authenticity, it's what makes people beautiful and highly interesting.

[@Dynamaso]

To hear Ant speak of growing up as a military kid was brilliant. My experience was similar, although my Dad was in the Australian air force. Still, its nice to hear him talk of those times and recognise the similarities with my childhood experience. He is also one of the producers who continues to inspire me and my own production. Big ups to you, Brother Ali and to Ant for this interview. Looking forward to Part 2.

[@BrotherAli_Travelers]

Part Two is out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fX-bmJewjJhrq7c

[@SamuelHereAmI]

I'm excited for this one

[@mollyrawford5834]

This was so enjoyable ❤ I love your voice too so soothing.

[@PrezPoet]

Awesome.

[@EnableMind]

Peace peace, as a producer who has grown up being inspired by Ant and ya'lls works... this was a wonderful experience to witness you two throughout this conversation. also, my mom is in Cyprus now, but just came from Istanbul, I appreciate your journey and inspiration. and your heart. Mish Mushkila

[@BrotherAli_Travelers]

Thanks for listening and for checkin in

[@knowhy9238]

So dope to hear from ANT the hidden GEM

[@CaliforniaSurveyor]

I can see the Rodney O & Joe Cooley vinyl on the floor. Everlasting Base!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@OddSelfDestructive]

I been bumpin' "sleepwalker" alot lately.

[@SNOTBRAINx920]

Ant should be brought up more in goat producers convo 💰

[@esoligh]

I gotta join the Caravan!!

[@BrotherAli_Travelers]

It’s only $5 for the most basic level. Get on that! BrotherAli.com/join

[@girlonamission1685]

Is there somewhere I could see a full catalogue list of all Ants work?

[@kenjiharima]

Waddup Ali japan loves u

[@BrotherAli_Travelers]

Love back

[@Chavez_Maya]

Brother Ali 🎉 First time I’ve seen you in a minute and you look good! Congratulations 🎈🎉 You my need to retire that jacket though - you not fat no more 💪 and it looks big on you.

[@BrotherAli_Travelers]

It’s a brand new jacket and I went down two sizes! Lol. Hadn’t shopped for streetwear in a whole and didn’t realize they’re back on baggy drip again.

[@jonmccoy6908]

🐐

[@BrotherAli_Travelers]

💯‼️

[@zakkfrazer22]

Haha what happened to you in Vegas, that was the face of a flash back

[@rahlinrigsby]

the antinator

[@alpharunt1588]

People out here just be having dads n shit

[@ESKRY]

All I see is two goats

[@Consciousmeatcourtjester]

I love you man, but i need warning before you start speaking Gods Words at me like that 😂❤

[@benjaminnichols1157]

He lost me at Ilan Omar.

[@Pharmd915]

that Nike Jacket Ali is wearing is fckn sick ! @brotherali

[@BrotherAli_Travelers]

Thankya Thankya

[@arianalovesugly]

Can't wait for Pt.2!!! This was so great 👊🏻♥️🔥

[@BrotherAli_Travelers]

Trust me, it’s worth the wait!

[@EverySoulTastesDeath]

Salam brother... Tbh..just a concern as for ummah n especially for u as a fellow mirror ..w nauz billah...ur minutemaster songs..tbh was bit sorry to say scared n put off..esp..the eye...May b judged wrongly...sure u agree...we all humans...haven't looked deeper into ..as to ..as u know life always on the go... .hope turkey if still there ...is going OK.. n family too....tik tok..al asr..reminder.. God bless ur atmospheric collaborations n as to others too... Tbh didn't listen to whole of the above ..apologies... Allah bless u br Ali..dawah dawah ...evn unto those u don't know...we r all shephaess n responsible for one another ..as we all learn from one another.... As to therapy....if any other reads...quran n relationship with the Maker especially is best form of therapy...as to music therapy from faith album and also hearts more attractive than faces..by brother Ashley belal Chin...do u know him...!?!? Check out... Still a muslim song.sabik too... Kp up good work br Ali.... Al Asr...ie reminder of faith n deeds upon patience..n hmdullah perquisite of fruits of patience is al Haqq truth.. Cheapish online therapy..www.youthclub.pk Greetings of islam n son of man..as per mercy to mankind way..Salampeace.