Producer Lifestyle Podcast

KBeaZy Interview on the Producergrind Podcast. We linked up with Big BeaZ while we were out in LA to get his full come up story. We talked about how he started a successful brand while in high school that helped him become financially free and sign a pub deal all before graduation. He talked about being pressured from his parents to go to college as a back-up plan and how he was able to convince them and his high school counselor that he was good without it. After establishing a business selling beats online and selling drum kits online he has moved to LA to further his career with placements and relationships with major artists and producers like G Eazy, Smokepurpp, Cashmoney AP & more. 0:20 Getting into making beats and Starting Youtube Channel 5:50 Making money in High School 7:33 Not Paying For Promo, Views or Ads 9:21 Does a Beat Store Water Down an Industry Producers Brand? 11:15 Getting Comfortable in Front of the Camera 12:29 What separated KbeaZy From Everyone Else on Youtube? 14:19 To Build

YoungKio Interview on The Producergrind Podcast. We linked up with Producer YoungKio out in LA for the exclusive long requested interview with the now Diamond producer and creator of the longest running #1 Billboard single ever! We talked about him starting his career selling beats online until he eventually sold the Lil Nas X "Old Town Road" beat to the then undiscovered star. Since then he has dropped out of college, moved to America, signed to internet beat selling legend CashMoneyAP (CashGang), and cashed out on some big royalty checks from the success of his breakout hit which has led to many Lil Nas X old town road remix versions. Another dope producergrind interview with many more to come. 1:45 Getting into making beats and making money online 6:17 How Kio's Beats stood out on Youtube 7:54 Keys to being successful selling beats online

Rico Brooks interview on the Producergrind Podcast. In this episode, we linked with Super Producer Manager Rico Brooks, whose managed some of the top producers in the game from Sonny Digital to Southside to Metro Boomin he's worked with them all. We covered so many topics, this podcast clears up many misconceptions about what a manager does and is supposed to do for their clients. We talked about a managers role when it comes to lining up placements, negotiating contracts and making money outside of music. We discuss the differences between managing a producer and managing an artists, and the unique power producers have as the backbone of the music industry. Rico Brooks answers questions like "When should I get a manager?", "What should I look for in a manager?" and "What should I being doing right now as a producer to build my brand?". Also we drop gems on how to maneuver in the music industry, being self-aware and pursuing your passion. We definitely appreciate Rico pulling up and dropping game for the prod

Ryan Leslie interview on the Producergrind Podcast. We linked up with Ryan Leslie in New York City for a dope music producer interview. In this video Ryan talks about how important relationship building skills and communication are for a music producer or any successful entrepreneur. He talked about how his smart financial decisions allowed him to start building wealth and really level up as a music producer and overall businessman. You know we had to ask him about those famous "Ryan Leslie making a beat in studio" videos and how he knew to go all in on YouTube. Another big gem we picked up was how producers in 2019 can use technology to their advantage and work smarter instead of harder. 0:45 How The Legendary Cook Up Videos came about 3:47 Cracking the Google algorithm (SEO) 11:30 Creation is the closest we can get to God 15:15 Its different when you know how to play the real instruments 20:02 We're in the age of the story teller 22:15 There's a lane for all music but its about your intentionality 26:

Legion Beats Interview on the Producergrind Podcast. IF YOU PRODUCE YOU NEED TO WATCH THIS. This is by far the most beneficial podcast for any producer period! Gabe from Legion beats breaks down step how to model your beat store to maximize sales through click funnels. He also breaks down why the current business model for selling beats online is not scalable nor effective. Not only did we discuss what the new more effective way of selling beats but we also talked about how chasing placements is not a consistent form of income. We also discuss the benefits of engineering, building a team, and how to use facebook ads to boost your sales. We can't stress enough how vital this is for the producer community, big shout out to Legion beats for dropping so much sauce man! Learn The New Way of Selling Beats Online

Bandplay interview on the Producergrind Podcast. On this episode, Bandplay talks about producing for 15 years and all of the ups and downs he faced on his journey. We talk bout the struggles of a producer and how to overcome those struggles especially when it comes to getting credit for placements. BandPlay shares stories of producing for Nipsey Hussle and French Montana and not getting credit but eventually working things out. Bandplay talks about working to put on for Nashville's urban music scene and the current state of the Nashville. This podcast is full of relatable stories that producers of all levels can relate to, whether your just starting off and working to get your first placement or have been in the game for a while and have experienced the same struggles.

Quay Global Interview on the Producergrind Podcast. Cook that Sh** Up Quay. We linked up with QC Producer Quay Global in Atlanta to talk about his come up and life before finding success, liking with Lil Baby, Signing to QC & his newest releases with Future, Lil Baby, Gucci Mane, Yella Beezy & More. We related to Quay when he told the story about his mom yelling at him for "making too much noise" and having people over the house to record music and selling beats when he first started taking interest in making beats. Another dope Producergrind interview with some gems for music producer advice and any creative in the music business.

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DamnBrandonT interview aka Brandon Thomas on the Producergrind Podcast. We linked up with DamnBrandon to talk about what he has been doing since his breakout hit with OG Maco "U Guessed It" which includes working with artists like Kanye West, Madonna, A$AP Rocky & more. He told us why he never officially signed to OGG, QC or any label and remains independent to this day

KinoBeats interview on the Producergrind Podcast. We got up with KinoBeats, Norfolk Virginia producer known for his work with Lex Luger, A$AP Rocky, Jeezy, etc. He has also recently become known for touring the world as an international DJ for OG Maco, Lex Luger, and himself. Bro dropped a lot of knowledge about how he carved his own lane as a successful music producer coming from a small city with no major music scene. He shed some insight on overseas music markets and why American music & pop culture is consumed worldwide.

C-Clip Beatz Interview on Producergrind Podcast. We got up with Sniper Gang producer C-Clip during our trip to Miami. We got him to talk about the interesting story about how he met Kodak Black, stayed down while he was in jail & eventually signed a producer deal. A lot of producers who have been grinding for a long time and are from small cities will be able to relate to C-Clip's story about how he thought about giving up several times before finding success. Lot more content in here including the making of YNW Melly & Kanye West Mixed Personalities

Ronny J Interview Producergrind Podcast OMGRonny! We got up with Ronny J in Miami for one of his first few interviews. We talked about him moving to Miami to pursue a music producer career. He went from sleeping on couches & living with Denzel Curry & XXXTentacion in the early days to producing some of the biggest songs of 2018 including 6ix9ine X Anuel AA - Bebe, Eminem - Killshot, MGK Rap Devil, & more. We got OMGRonny to drop some advice for young producers as well as talked about his process of perfecting his craft as well as his minimalistic producing set up which doesnt even include headphones or studio monitors

Young Chop Interview on the Producergrind Podcast. We linked up with Young Chop to ask him about his current lifestyle/career as well as his come up and everything in between. We talked about why he stopped sending beats out to get placements and started focusing on signing producers/ building his label. We got into to talking about some of his classic songs and the process that went into making those beats as well as his signature sounds. Young Chop also gave his side of the story on the "Vybe Beatz" remake situation from way back.

B Rackz Interview on the producergrind podcast. We got up with B Rackz in Atlanta to talk about his come up and some of the placements he has gotten through selling loop packs and sending out loop packs to industry producers like Wheezy who used one of B Rackz loops in the Drake & Lil Baby collab "Yes Indeed." He talked about discovering his loop was used after the song came out and what he did to get his credit & payment from the record.

Entertainment lawyer interview on the Producergrind Podcast. The producer community has been asking for this type of interview for a long time. We finally sat down with an entertainment lawyer, Karl Fowlkes, and asked him all the questions we have always wanted to ask a lawyer. We talked about music publishing, what to do if your beat gets stolen or used without permission, We asked about what to do if you get a placement with an artist and the label never pays you or credits you. We got into the pros and cons of signing a production deal with indie labels. We obviously had to get into the hot topic right now of sending out loops and how to protect yourself while sending out loops and selling loop packs. We also talk about how much you should pay for a lawyer and how to find a lawyer if you cant afford one. So many gems in this podcast. We couldn't wait to drop this on y'all. ENJOY!

Supah Mario interview on the Producergrind Podcast. We got up with Supah Mario at a studio in Atlanta to sit down and really talk about a few of the current BIG issues in the music producer community right now. We got the background story on Mario growing up in Columbia, SC which is an area making a lot of noise in the industry right now. We talked about him getting his first placement with Young Thug back in 2013 when he was working a regular job as a janitor and how long it took him to get his next placement and eventually move to Atlanta. We talked a lot about producer tags as well as the grey area that comes when using loops from sample packs that aren't royalty free loops and samples and getting placements with those beats. We briefly talked about how effective co-signs can be from major artists and how they can propel your career exponentially. Lot of real good producer talk in this one.

DJ Flippp Interview on the Producergrind Podcast. We pulled up to the new 808 Kartel Studio in Burbank CA to sit down and talk to DJ FLippp about his come up and growing up in Palmdale CA and how he bacame a producer and started making beats. He talked about how having a hustler mentality has allowed him to make money in the music industry from the beginning of his journey. selling beats online to now owning a recording studio and working with industry artists. We got him to give his best producer advice and talk about how to mix beats a little at the end.

Dro Fe Interview on the Producergrind Podcast. We pulled up to the NARCOWAVE trap house in Hollywood CA for an exclusive sit down with Dro Fe, an up & coming rapper, producer, and label executive known for his work with Valee, Sonny Digital, ChaseTheMoney, ManMan Savage, Warhol & More. We talked a lot about his come up and growing up near the Mexican border in south Texas which inspired his NARCOWAVE brand image. We talked about the history of the NARCO trap house and the legendary moments that happened there including the Blueface - Bleed It music video & more. We also had to talk about Dro Fe's genius marketing strategies and how his billboards all over LA have brought him much attention and even a few phone calls from Apple Music (good and bad lol.)

Bighead Interview on the Producergrind Podcast. We pulled up to @KillBighead house in LA for an exclusive interview. This one is filled with so many CRAZY death defying stories as well as funny almost unbelievable stories about stuff that happened being on tour with Lil Pump. We talked about his come up, life after major success with hits like "Lil Pump - Gucci Gang", his creative process, making beats for Lil Peep, struggles with snake friends, getting shot at, struggles with drug addiction & more including why he only makes beats with shoes on

Vybe Beatz Interview on the Producergrind Podcast. We linked up with Vybe in LA for his first ever interview after being in the game for over 10 years! We talked a lot about his early days pioneering the selling beats online market and paving the way for generations of producers to make money online selling beats. Vybe shared some of his career mistakes and and opened up sharing his regrets about getting comfortable making money online and not taking the industry path to fame & recognition like some of the more popular producers these days. We talked about his relationship with Metro Boomin and his affiliation with Boominati as well as his relationship with former Team Hitz members Superstar O & Johnny Juliano. lots of topics as there is 10 years jammed in a 50 minute podcast.