🔥 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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