Bengali Boys Unite! with @AnikKhanmusic | My First Kicks Podcast Ep. 227

This week I am joined by Anik Kahn, we talk about how we met. How he got into music and the significance behind his latest release. Also we talk about his history with sneakers and fashion. How growing up in Astoria, Queens changed his life. The work he put into reclaiming his name, and how family has always had a huge impact on him. The places he has been to and the different cultures he's been able to experience. Plus much much more. Follow Anik: IG: https://www.instagram.com/anikkahn_ YouTube: @AnikKhanmusic Podcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myfirstkicks Sign up for the Patreon: https://patreon.com/MyFirstKicks Music by The DoppleGangaz: https://thedoppelgangaz.bandcamp.com/ ----------- Chapters: 00:00 Life's Ups & Downs 03:41 First Pair Needed 06:46 Full Circle Moment 10:30 Culture Shock 14:02 Bangladeshi Struggle 18:15 Talking Religion Now 22:07 History of Hip-Hop 25:13 Steinway Stories 28:24 Discovering SB's 31:35 Rolling Stone Article 35:18 Essence of Core 38:09 Correct Pronounciation ️ 41:30 Unapologetically 45:02 Traveling the World ️ 47:53 Authenticity Matters 51:34 Younger Self Advice