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EP #110 | Rodrick L. Swift & Sab Baker | Profile and Top 10 Music Reactions

EP #110 | Rodrick L. Swift & Sab Baker | Profile and Top 10 Music Reactions

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🔥 Episode Overview:
This week on Musicians Matters Podcast, your host, Rodrick L. Swift, brings the Swift Sauce and shines a well-deserved spotlight on musical excellence, legacy, and purpose. This dynamic episode features a special guest, Saf Baker—drummer, minister, and visionary—discussing his involvement in the upcoming Drummers United Music & Arts Festival, his personal journey, and the launch of his new ministry: Family of Hope Worship Center.

From honoring the greatness of Questlove to showcasing the next generation of drum masters, this episode is a celebration of music, ministry, and movement.

🎤 Special Guest:Saf Baker
  • Drummer & Minister
  • Speaker at Drummers United Music & Arts Fest 15th Year Celebration
  • Founder of Family of Hope Worship Center (Los Angeles & Hemet, CA)
📍 Major Announcements:🎶 Drummers United Music & Arts Festival 📅 August 9 @ 12 PM 📍 The Gas Station Recording Studio – 2270 Losee Road, Las Vegas, NV A multi-state gathering of top-tier drummers, artists, and creatives celebrating 15 years of musical impact.Featured Drummers:
  • Duke Senior
  • Pete Tillen
  • Philip Butler
  • Christopher Rogers
  • Samaja Turner
Host: God's PoetGuests from California, South Carolina, Kansas City, and more!

🥁 Spotlight: Questlove

Rodrick and Saf honor the legacy of Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson, exploring:
  • His minimalist drum kit style
  • His musical storytelling & precision
  • Influence across drumming, DJing, writing, and film
  • His iconic role on The Tonight Show
Rodrick shares his admiration for Questlove's three-piece kit philosophy, and both hosts discuss the importance of intention and purpose in every note they play.

🥁 Top 10 Drummers Showdown:

Saf Baker's Top Picks:
  • Terry Baker (Kirk Franklin)
  • Chris Key (John P. Kee)
  • Travis Barker
  • Laarmel Lewis
  • Teddy Campbell
  • CJ Thompson
  • Eric Moore
  • Tony Taylor
  • Aaron Spears
  • Dex Taylor
Rodrick's Honorable Mentions:
  • Questlove (The Roots)
  • Moonchild – Jazz fusion group with powerful storytelling
  • Brent Jones' Band – Stellar Award-winning musicians including:
    • Eddie Brown (Main Keys)
    • Craig Brockman (Organ)
    • Coy Hawkins (Drums)
    • Taki (Bass)
    • Dan "Spiffy" Newman (Guitar, B3)
🙏 Ministry Moment: Saf Baker – Family of Hope Worship Center

Saf shares his powerful testimony of surrender and obedience in launching a two-campus ministry:
📍 Los Angeles, CA
📍 Hemet, CACore Message:
  • "The loudest sermon is your lifestyle."
  • Faith isn't just about shouting—it's about consistent living.
  • God is calling us to be salt and light in a world hungry for truth, love, and integrity.
💡 Final Thoughts:
  • Be the change you want to see in the world.
  • Honor your craft, live with integrity, and walk in your calling.
  • Shout-out to Batman Jerry Royce Live and Positive Power 21 for creating this global platform that reaches over 150 countries.
📢 Next Episode Preview:
Guest: Philip Butler
Topic: Musicianship, Ministry & The Message
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🌐 www.positivepower21.org
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