DJ King Flow returns with Mixtape Addict 9 with guest REKS.

The tracklist for his new weekly show, Mixtape Addict, features the best Boom Bap, Rap and Hip Hop songs and has been unveiled by French DJ King Flow, along with an interview featuring Reks. Scientific Sound Asia functions as a music news publisher, radio station, promoter, and DJ agency in Asia, serving a worldwide audience.

Since the age of 14, the French artist known as DJ King Flow has studied 90s Rap, 90s Hip Hop and Hip Hop History and began leaving a significant impact on the music industry with his mixtapes. His outstanding beats as a Hip Hop producer have earned him praise, and he has collaborated with renowned world star hip hop artists such as Ras Kass, Torae, Juicy J, Tragedy Khadafi, O.C., and Khujo Goodie from Goodie Mob.

Since 2012, he has dedicated himself to linking various cities such as New York, Dallas, Miami, Providence, and Seattle in order to create a dynamic transatlantic movement with artists in the Hip Hop community in the USA and Canada with his respected longtime partner, Young Amsterdam. This ambitious initiative has required extensive travel throughout the United States to foster connections with Hip Hop producers and Hip Hop radio stations and promote collaborations that transcend geographical boundaries.

In late 2015, King Flow came up with the idea for Mixtape Addict, which later gained worldwide recognition. From early 2019 onwards, the team travelled to France, Canada, and New York to launch the groundbreaking video interview and Hip hop news series called Mixtape Addict Report, representing a major achievement.

Interview guest REKS.

Within the expansive realm of hip hop, only a handful of artists have succeeded in establishing a unique and influential presence like REKS. REKS, whose real name is Corey Isiah Christie, has been a prominent figure in the underground hip-hop scene since the late 1990s. Originating from Lawrence, Massachusetts, his story exemplifies the significance of exceptional lyrical skills and unwavering commitment.

Coming of age in a culturally diverse setting, REKS was surrounded by a wide range of musical genres that left a lasting impact on him. His formative years in Lawrence, a city celebrated for its multicultural community and thriving arts culture, significantly influenced his musical preferences. Drawing inspiration from iconic figures such as KRS-One, Rakim, and Nas, REKS cultivated a profound admiration for the narrative aspect of rap music.

Debuting in 2001, REKS made a strong impact with his first album, Along Came The Chosen. Praised by critics, the album demonstrated his talent for combining insightful lyrics with powerful beats. Songs such as “Skills 101” and “Fearless” emphasised his skilful wordplay and solidified his position as a prominent figure in the underground hip-hop scene.

Throughout the years, REKS has put out many albums, each contributing to his status as a respected lyricist. Critically acclaimed albums such as Grey Hairs (2008) and Rhythmatic Eternal King Supreme (2011) have been praised for their thoughtful lyrics and original production. REKS has worked with prominent figures in hip hop like DJ Premier, Statik Selektah, and Nottz, strengthening his position in the music scene.

Recognised for his socially aware lyrics and adeptness at addressing intricate topics, REKS is acclaimed for delving into themes like social justice, personal challenges, and the state of the hip-hop scene. His lyrical approach is distinguished by its profoundness, cleverness, and genuineness, endearing him to fans who value substance above aesthetics.

Remaining faithful to his origins, REKS, as an artist, has garnered admiration from both his colleagues and supporters. His steadfast devotion to his art and his persistent pursuit of excellence have established him as a revered personality in the hip-hop scene. The impact of REKS is evident in the creations of numerous emerging artists who see him as a guiding light.

REKS's hip-hop odyssey showcases the importance of determination and enthusiasm. Starting out in Lawrence and now established as a revered figure in the underground scene, REKS has consistently embodied authenticity in a constantly evolving industry. His narrative highlights the timeless nature of genuine creativity and the enduring appeal of authentic talent.

Episode 9 of Mixtape Addict sets a masterful tone from the start with REKS – 25th Hour, produced by DJ Premier, a classic Boom Bap anthem rich in East Coast energy. Tracks like Good Thing featuring Napoleon Da Legend and Undefeated with Nasty P show REKS at his most versatile, mixing lyricism with uplifting themes. DJ Moar and Guilty Simpson’s Taylor Made Remix adds Detroit grit to the set, while Rhyme Assassin and M.O.P bring classic aggression on Run Em Up, anchoring the mid-section in hard-rhymed precision.

As the mix progresses, DJ King Flow balances raw intensity and lyrical depth. This Is My Kingdom by Hectik and Calm Before The Storm by Jhiakana highlight modern Underground artists pushing the genre forward. Grea8Gawd’s The 3rd Coming and Barbarian with Gramz Da Hustla showcase Flow’s production prowess, keeping the Boom Bap heartbeat alive with hard-edged samples and vocal ferocity.

In the latter half, the energy turns grittier with Ras Kass and RBX on Hibernation and the street-driven anthem Rocafella Chain featuring Grafh, Freeway, and Memphis Bleek. oBleak & Necro’s Haunted injects dark cinematic production into the mix, bridging Boom Bap and Horrorcore. Curren$y’s Connecting The Dots lightens the mood slightly with a jazzy reflection before the set closes on an exclusive interview with REKS, exploring his creative journey and philosophy.

This conversation provides deeper insight into the way REKS understands both his own catalogue and the larger history of underground hip hop. Early on, he speaks about DJ Premier and Jazzy Jeff as two of his all-time favourite DJs, grounding that choice in his East Coast upbringing and the sounds that shaped him in Massachusetts.

His explanation is revealing because it links taste to geography and culture, placing his development within the wider New York and Philadelphia influence zone that has long defined his music. Even at the level of personal influences, the interview makes clear that REKS sees hip hop through the lens of craft, cuts, sound and lineage.

A central part of the interview is his reflection on 25th Hour and what working with DJ Premier meant to his career. He describes the experience as mind-boggling, not only because of Premier’s stature, but because the record pushed him into a different level of visibility within the underground.

He is careful not to overstate it, but he makes clear that the track changed the scale of his reach, opening doors internationally and helping establish his name on a global level. The song remains one of the first reference points people attach to him, and he speaks about that with appreciation rather than entitlement, recognising it as an opportunity many artists never receive.

The interview also frames REKS as an artist operating with unusual consistency in the present. He explains that he has already released ten projects this year and is pursuing a campaign titled REKS Drops 33, built around the release of thirty-three EPs.

He links the number to ideas of mastery and sacred geometry, but he also gives it a practical meaning, presenting it as proof that quantity does not have to come at the expense of quality. In an era shaped by short attention spans, his goal is to remain visible without lowering standards, using repetition not as filler but as a demonstration of discipline and control.

Another notable thread in the conversation is his international outlook. He speaks about touring across Europe, opening for Rakim, travelling with artists such as Masta Ace, Edo G, El Da Sensei, Evidence and The Alchemist, and building with collaborators across Italy, Scotland, Switzerland, Finland, Poland and Croatia.

What matters here is not simply the list of places or names, but the way he describes travel as something that changed his perspective. For REKS, moving through different countries has sharpened his worldview, forcing him beyond media narratives and stereotypes by putting him in direct contact with people and scenes on their own terms. That broader perspective clearly informs the way he sees hip hop as a global language rather than a fixed local identity.

Language itself becomes part of that outlook when he discusses learning German, something he has been working on for six years. He explains that the decision was not driven by novelty, but by travel, by the practical value of the language in multiple European countries, and by a deeper intellectual interest in reading historical texts in their original form.

That detail adds another dimension to the interview because it presents REKS as an artist whose curiosity extends well beyond rap itself. His ambition to eventually record in German is less about spectacle than about study, growth and respect for language. The conversation also touches on family and artistic legacy in a more intimate way.

REKS speaks about his son Eyesight, who has already released instrumental projects as a producer, and makes it clear that while he is proud of that direction, what matters most is that his children find fulfilment in whatever path they choose. He confirms that father and son have already recorded music together, though none of it has been released yet, and the way he discusses that work suggests patience rather than forced branding. It is another example of how he frames creativity as something that should emerge naturally, in its own time.

When asked what makes music timeless, REKS gives one of the most revealing answers in the interview. For him, lasting work comes from responding honestly to the world around you and drawing on influences that go beyond rap alone. He names Stevie Wonder, Curtis Mayfield, blues and jazz as important reference points, particularly because those artists addressed social realities without losing beauty or depth.

That explanation helps clarify the moral centre of his writing. He is not interested in empty technical display or narratives that destroy the communities they describe. Instead, he points to uplift, awareness and truthful observation as the basis for work that can outlive its moment. By the close of the interview, REKS is still looking forward.

Alongside the current EP campaign, he confirms that his 2025 release schedule is already planned out and that he intends to begin putting out his own production between 2025 and 2026. That detail broadens the story further, showing an artist who is not only sustaining his output as an emcee but preparing to reveal another side of his craft.

Taken as a whole, this edition of Mixtape Addict works as both a strong musical showcase and a genuine update on where REKS stands today. It captures an artist whose name is still closely tied to one of underground hip hop’s defining modern boom bap records, but who is equally focused on what comes next. Through the mix and the interview, REKS comes across as reflective, disciplined and internationally engaged, still rooted in East Coast lyricism, still committed to substance, and still building with the kind of consistency that gives a career real weight over time.

Mixtape Addict episode 9.

REKS - 25th Hour (Prod. DJ Premier)

REKS & Napoleon Da Legend - Good Thing

DJ Moar & Guilty Simpson - Taylor Made Remix 

Hectik - This Is My Kingdom

Rhyme Assassin, M.O.P & Ruste Juxx - Run Em Up

REKS & Nasty P - Undefeated

oBleak & Necro - Haunted

Jus One - Let's Toast

REKS - Jump Shot (Prod Buckwild)

Jhiakana - Calm Before The Storm

Sav Killz - Cooler Heads Will

Gas - Not To Be Played With

Curren$y - Connecting The Dots

DJ King Flow & Gramz Da Hustla - Barbarian

Grea8Gawd - The 3rd Coming

RBX & Ras Kass - Hibernation

Grafh, Peedi Crakk, Freeway & Memphis Bleek - Rocafella Chain

Famoso & Taj Mahal - Crooklyn Bars

DJ King Flow - REKS Interview

Listen on Mixcloud here.