He wears a vintage jacket by PATAGONIA, a vintage shirt, jeans by DREW HOUSE and shoes by FUGAZI. Kevin Abstract wears many hats. A rapper, producer and songwriter, he first made a name for himself as one of the founding members of Brockhampton. For the Corpus Christi native, having flexibility and space to explore creative pursuits, both new and old, is a top priority, but he’s also thinking through how everything he attaches himself to will become part of his cultural legacy. “I wonder what Brockhampton will be 10 years from now?” he says, speaking from Los Angeles. “What This story is from Kinfolk Issue Forty Buy Now Related Stories Arts & Culture Music Issue 19 On a Grander Scale Malaysian singer-songwriter Yuna now may live on the opposite side of the globe, but she’s determined to evolve while staying true to her roots. Arts & Culture Music Issue 20 Bring It on Home: Leon Bridges From bussing tables to playing at the White House in under two years, Leon Bridges has no plans to part ways with his humble beginnings. Arts & Culture Music Issue 21 Variations on Solitude: Glenn Gould Three decades since his death, Canadian pianist Glenn Gould’s inner life endures with as much legend as his recordings. Arts & Culture Music Issue 22 Esperanza Spalding Esperanza Spalding continues to challenge expectations and classifications—particularly her own. Arts & Culture Music Rosie Lowe London-based singer Rosie Lowe talks to us about creative recharging, the power of songwriting and the vulnerability inherent in live performance. Arts & Culture Music Issue 23 Jones A British musician offers advice on how to harness massive ambition: Do not yield to self-doubt.
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