My guest this week is California rapper, producer, DJ, and one-half of the group KWAMZAY, ZAYALLCAPS. We spoke about size 8 and up fitted hats, Fantastic Mr. Fox, Space Jam, romantic comedies, Like Mike, Curb Your Enthusiasm, the legacy of Friday, how rap cured his loneliness, going from producing to embracing rapping, Soundcloud remix and mash-up culture, forming KWAMZAY with Kwame Adu, and the creative process behind his debut album BALLING OUT OF SPITE.  Reel Notes stands in solidarity with Palestine and the people of Gaza. Please consider donating to the Palestine Children's Relief Fund or to Islamic Relief USA. Reel Notes stands in solidarity with SAG-AFTA as they strike for better working conditions and better pay for the people who power the movies and TV we love. Please consider supporting them directly by donating to the Entertainment Community Fund or The Snacklist mutual aid fund to get food and drink to strikers across Los Angeles.   Visit Dreadsock.com and use promo code "CINEMASAI" for 10% off your first order!BALLING OUT OF SPITE is available wherever music is sold, streamed, or stolen. Check out ZAY's backlog of music on Soundcloud.Follow ZAY on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok: @zayallcapsFollow me on Instagram (@cinemasai), Twitter (@CineMasai_), TikTok (@cinemasai), and Letterboxd (@CineMasai) Support the show