Psychokinetics, Celsius 7, Brother, MC, Friend: Jacob Battersby
What happens when hip-hop meets theater, satire, and sibling bond? In this episode, we meet Jacob Battersby — artist, MC, and the man behind Celsius 7 — as he joins his brother Jeff and Tom for a funny and sometimes unfiltered journey through decades of DIY artistry. From early freestyle circles and cassette-tape beats to the lyrical power of Psychokinetics and the wild, lounge-rap theatrics of Kalri$$ian, Jacob reflects on how music became both an identity and a lifeline.
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Celsius 7 - Apple Music / Spotify
Kalri$$ian - Apple Music / Spotify
Psychokinetics - Apple Music / Spotify
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Intro Music: Psychokinetics - The Chosen
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00:00 - Intro
01:41 - Welcome, Celsius 7 (Jacob Battersby)!
03:05 - Jacob's Musical Journey
18:49 - The Hustle of Early Music Production
27:55 - Influences and Inspirations
35:58 - Evolution of Music Production
46:46 - Tools of the Trade
49:44 - Close
Jacob Battersby
Musician/Voice Actor/Event Producer
Emcee/Producer/Performer in Bay Area Hip-hop groups - Celsius 7, Psychokinetics & KALRI$$IAN
Voice Actor w/Stars Agency
Former associate producer for Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses
