The Black Pumas
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“When Eric shows me a song, the first things I think about are the drums and the bass. I get inspired by cool drums all the time.”—Adrian Quesada
The key to The Black Pumas' creative process? Turn signals!
Adrian Quesada told me that he’s mesmerized by the rhythm of his car’s turn signals when he’s driving. “I’m always superimposing a 6/4 rhythm on them whenever I’m at an intersection,” he told me. So much so that that his wife often has to remind him when the light turns green.
Watch my interview with Burton and Quesada of The Black Pumas as we take. a deep dive into their songwriting process.
The band was nominated for three Grammys this year: Song of the Year, Album of the Year, and Best American Roots Performance. Their self-titled debut album is out now.
