*In 1990, Kid ‘N Play took fans to the funhouse with their danceable single and sophomore album of the same name. In 2024, the duo, consisting of Christopher “Kid” Reid and his partner in rhyme, Christopher “Play” Martin, have brought the funhouse back in a current form with their new podcast “The Funhouse With Kid ‘N Play.’
The chart-topping Urban One Podcast outlet brings a star-studded interview style while offering insightful discussions and lively conversations that bridge the gap between the old-school fans and new-school rap music fans, hip-hop followers, and supporters.
For Martin, his latest venture with Reid is one that builds on the legacy the two share on and off the mic.
“Kid and I have a legacy,” he recently told Blavity. “People are probably not aware of the three six degrees of separation of Kid ‘N Play,” he jokingly said regarding the first season’s iconic lineup, including Kid Capri, Chuck D and Roxanne Shante.
“So it’s just calling friends and saying, ‘Hey, you want to have fun?’ Some of these artists are not necessarily known to crack a smile or to joke and laugh. But they have that kind of relationship with us. They know our antics, our vibe, and how organic we are, and it makes them comfortable because they know us. So, it’s a conversation amongst friends,” Martin continued.
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Among his favorite moments with their guests, Martin highlighted discovering that rap icon Rakim’s musical prowess as a lyricist was influenced by his ability to compose music and play various instrumentals well as dissecting Doug E. Fresh‘s experience performing in front of younger crowds. For its first episode, Martin and Reid chatted with Naughty by Nature’s Treach about the hitmaker’s friendships with the late Notorious B.I. G. and Tupac Shakur, respectively as well as his respect for Queen Latifah and hanging out with Michael Jackson and Bubbles the Chimp.
While the excitement of talking with longtime friends and colleagues unlocks great conversation, the sentiment is shared with the younger generation in relaying the As excited as the duo is to speak with some of their long-time friends and colleagues, Reid notes the ability to share their knowledge and experiences with a younger generation is just as important.
“I think in this fractured world, especially in the music and hip-hop scenes, the show is an attempt to bridge the gap and show that we’re not that far apart. We’re more aligned than we think,” Reid told Blavity.
“Every artist has a journey, and very rarely is it an overnight thing,” added the entertainer, who hoped that listeners hearing the journeys of their guests would be “informative” and “inspirational.” “We bring a natural curiosity about music first and foremost, and then just life in general. You know, you turn around and realize everybody didn’t make it this far. Many of our great friends, peers, and people we admired have finished their journey. So, I think, while we are still here and enjoying each other’s company, this would be a really interesting way to proceed.”
For future podcasts, listeners can look forward to current artists currently topping the charts as well as producers, politicians and music executives.
“The Funhouse with Kid ‘N Play” podcast is available on all major podcast platforms and Urban One Podcasts. Scroll below to see the latest episode of the podcast:
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