Wassup! My name is Julien Tribet, aka Kicket, I’m a French content creator and photographer based in Paris. Been deep into this rap/R&B shit for 30+ years, and I ain’t slowing down anytime soon. Kick’s Groove is the latest avatar of my lifelong love for music discovery and sharing. It’s both a playlist and a newsletter.
The playlist features only new songs — my current faves, hopefully yours too. Make sure to add it to your library on Spotify or Apple Music, and subscribe to my newsletter to stay up to date.
It reflects nuthin’ but my own personal tastes across the many rap and R&B subgenres and regional flavors. Expect a mix of Westcoast, Southern, and Midwest gangsta rap, along with G-funk, cool rap, and soulful R&B from all over the map. ’Cause I’m the type to enjoy an obscure Bay Area slapper just as much as a cuffing-season-friendly slow jam. So should you.
You’ll be familiar with some artists. But most, you won’t. I always seek out underdogs, hidden gems, and newcomers to take your listening experience beyond your average playlist.
Diggin’ in the streaming crates and navigating the overwhelming flood of new releases is time-consuming, to say the least. So if you really value my good ol’ handcrafted music curation, feel free to make a one-time donation.
Any questions or music you’d like to submit? Hit me up!
Btw, the name “Kick’s Groove” is a clear nod to DJ Quik (one of my all-time favorite artists!) and his legendary “Quik’s Groove” instrumental series.
