Ear Expansion with Geng PTP aka KING VISION ULTRA

In this episode of Ear Expansion, host LaMont Hamilton converses with Geng about his musical journey and influences. Geng PTP delves into his eclectic sonic formation, influenced by electronic music, hip hop, funk, and more from his childhood in New York City. They discuss the impacts of the city's sounds, the cultural significance of hip hop, and how pain and trauma can shape artistic expression. Geng PTP explains his approach to DJing, sampling, and the meditative dimension of looped beats in his work. They explore PTP (Purple Tape Pedigree), emphasizing its role as a collective for creative and political expression, rather than a traditional label. Geng shares insights into his sound collaging process, the importance of slowness in his work, and the deep care and reciprocity that underpin PTP.

Ear Expansion Podcast is a multi-part series of recorded, long form conversations between host LaMont Hamilton and various artists of color working in all aspects of sound. This podcast aims to highlight artists who are invested in the idea of making art that extends the listening experience. Traditionally this has been described as “sound art” or “experimental” work. Ear Expansion Podcast; however, hopes to advocate for a new descriptive language- aural art. Aural Art is a move away from less defined terms such as ambient or experimental in order to specify art made for the hearing body- both the act of listening and its somatic extension.

• No. of episodes: 53
• Latest episode: 2025-06-29
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