Lonnie “Yogi – Da Jagaknot” Pollard and Anthony “Antidote” Currie are both seniors here at NIU who consider producing their mix-tape, “The Bright I.D.E.A. Mix-Tape Volume 1,” their greatest achievement thus far.

Pollard is majoring in business and Currie in communication. The two combined their talents and business knowledge to create beats previously unheard of. Pollard said he believes that the most important thing to remember about making music is that it’s business. Currie can make any rapper sound skilled with his intricate beats. He points out that it’s the beats that draw listeners to their music. Their creations can be heard on NS*Radio and on “The Bright I.D.E.A Mix-Tape Volume 1.” Pollard’s favorite form of music is jazz, while Currie’s is hip-hop.

When these two Chicago natives aren’t creating hot beats, Pollard juggles his time between being a senator for the Student Association, President of B.R.O.T.H.E.R.S and cutting hair; Currie keeps busy by also holding a senator position for the Student Association and working for the Huskie Den.

Yogi’s nickname, “Da Jagaknot,” refers to him feeling invulnerable at times. Anthony’s nickname, “Antidote,” reflects his personal philosophy on how amazing his beats are.

“I consider myself the cure for the common flow, which means even the most below-average rapper will sound good on my beats,” he said.

After college, Pollard plans on owning and operating at least one Phrozen Phades Barbershop and owning a five-star Italian restaurant. Currie looks forward to working for a public relations firm and being recognized as one of hip-hop’s top producers.

When asked if Pollard plans on making his passion his career, he stated he would “make his career into his passion.” Likewise, Currie could see himself producing hip-hop music as a career.

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