Dan Auerbach performs in The Current studio

St. Paul, Minn. — Dan Auerbach wants to make records like RZA of the Wu Tang Clan. Like RZA, Auerbach takes his influences and feeds them into music except he takes it into another direction to make his gritty, soulful blues on his new solo album "Keep it Hid."

As the guitarist and vocalist from the Akron, Ohio duo the Black Keys, Auerbach discusses with host Steve Seel why he decided to do a solo record, the role of his family in his music career, and his favorite record that he bought in Minneapolis.

Songs performed: "Mean Monsoon," "The Prowl," and "Street Walkin'."

Guests

• Dan Auerbach