Producer Lifestyle Podcast

PVLACE 808 Mafia Interview on the Producergrind Podcast. We linked up with PVLACE from 808 Mafia out in LA for an exclusive interview during his first time in the United States. In this podcast we talk about his life in Germany, how he linked up with Southside and eventually got signed to 808 Mafia because of his dope melodies. We talked about his EDM influence and how it took him a while to learn how to make bouncy trap drums. We talked about his secret sauce when making his sample sounding melodies and some VST's he recommends for Producers. Lot of gems dropped in this episode watch it!!!

Jimmy Duval interview on the Producergrind Podcast. We pulled up on Jimmy at his home studio in Bel-Air while were out in LA. Jimmy talked to us about his come up, how he started making beats & more. We spent a lot of time talking about the controversy behind "Look At Me" the hit song he produced for XXXtentacion. Recently Jimmy announced he would be suing the late rapper's estate for $1 Million in publishing percentages that were given to another party without his consent. A lot of X's fans have been lashing out at Jimmy on his IG comments but he just wants everyone to know that this is business and has nothing do do with his friendship with X. We also talked about a few other topics including mixing & mastering.

Remix God Suede Interview on the Producergrind Podcast. We sat down with the instagram remix legend DJ Suede aka Remix God to get the full story on how he found success in his own lane as a music producer. We talked about his first successful project (Greens, Beans, Tomatoes) and how that led to getting his fanbase up on social media so he could drop content to a bigger audience. His most successful song to date was from remixing Bhad Bhabie's Dr. Phil interview which helped launch her career as a rapper. He talked about some of his struggles along the way and how he has been able to carve out his own lane as a music producer. We also talked about his latest remix which actually turned into Soulja Boy's latest single "Cut That Check"

OG Parker interview on the Producergrind Podcast.OG Parker stopped by to talk about his come up and some producer topics that we brought up including how he handles splitting percentages with producers he collabs with and creators of loops that he may use when making beats. He talked a little about going to school for graphic design but dropping out shortly after to pursue his music career. We also asked OG Parker about signing to QC, the benefits of producer's having managers & more.

Digital Nas Interview on The Producergrind Podcast. On this episode Digital Nas talked about being apart of the original Soundcloud wave with artists like Yachty, Carti and Keith Ape. We also discussed the effects money can have on ones career, especially when it comes to motivation. In addition, Nas gave his perspective on the messages the music industry sends out to listeners. Finally we discussed how culture influences and drives the entire industry.

Danny Wolf interview on the Producergrind Podcast. Danny stopped by the office to talk to us about his come up, childhood struggles, path to spiritual enlightenment & more. He dropped a lot of gems on maneuvering through the industry and getting placements throughout the episode. We also talked a lot about his process of making beats and why he switched from FL Studio to Ableton. We get into real life talk and the conversation goes spiritual where Danny sheds some light on his personal beliefs and morals.

Ness Beats Interview on The Producergrind Podcast. Shout out to Ness for stopping by the office to have a talk with us and drop some knowledge on the community. He talked about signing to A Boogie (High Bridge) while going to College and some of the struggles that came with wanting to grow his career and get placements while still being a responsible student, getting good grades, and finishing school. We also talked about some of his personal challenges including losing motivation to make beats sometimes, dealing with social anxiety & more. We also talked about the New York music scene, specifically Rochester NY where Ness is from. He shed some light on 2019 Rochester rappers that he believes in including Lil Wes & more.

MexikoDro Interview on the Producergrind Podcast. MexikoDro stopped by for a quick interview talking about being away for most of 2018 & his return to the music scene. We also talked a little but about the origination of his sound, his affiliation with Beat Pluggz, his conflict with Playboi Carti & more.

Spiffy Global interview on the Producergrind Podcast. Spiffy pulled up to the office to chop it up about why he chose Hoodrich Ent to manage his producer career, his process behind mixing beats and a lot more including executive producing Hoodrich Pablo Juan - Master Senseii. We started off talking about his 2 recent placements on Gucci Mane's Evil Genius album which dropped late 2018, he told us about how he made the beats as well as how he got Gucci to use them. We talked about ways labels take advantage of producers and dont always pay for them getting placements. We also asked Spiffy why he has chosen to remain independent despite offers from labels like QC, Mony Powr Rspt, 1017 & more. Spiffy also told us about an article on ways to get paid in the music business which we have included below.

BricksDaMane interview on the Producergrind Podcast. Bricks stopped by the office for our second interview of 2019. We asked him about his humble beginnings as a young producer who had to live in his car for a few months until he got on his feet and eventually opened his own studio in Atlanta and started getting placements with rappers like Drake, Young Thug Kevin Gates, Gunna, & Lil Wayne. We talked a lot about branding and how important it is to build clout as a producer or rapper in 2019. He also talked about why he moved to the UK and lives there now. Bricks also talks about why he has stayed independent and would never sign to a label! We also asked Bricks what to do if a rapper uses your beat without paying you or reaching out to handle business.

Chopsquad DJ interview on the Producergrind Podcast. DJ stopped by for our first episode of 2019 to speak his mind on a few topics including producers copying style from other producers, everyone using the same sounds & plugins, and the difference between a gimmick and a trend. He gave us some background on his come up & how he linked up with Young Chop, Chief Keef and Metro Boomin who all changed his life in different ways. He talked about getting signed to Chopsquad, as well as signing to Boominati. DJ gives some producer advice throughout the podcast when we talk about networking, getting placements, what producers should do at SXSW & other conferences & more.

Bobby Kritical Interview on the Producergrind Podcast. Shout out to Bobby for pulling up to talk music business. In this interview we ask him about his come up, getting placements with major artists, beat making habits, advice for producers, selling beats on his online beat store & a lot more. This is the last episode of 2019. Happy New Year to the viewers, we appreciate you watching, subscribing, commenting & supporting! Lot of dope guests lined up for 2019... Stay Tuned.

Jetsonmade interview on the Producergrind Podcast. Jetsonmade stopped by the office to tell us about his come up and how he transitioned from growing up in a small city in South Carolina to traveling to big cities like LA and ATL to work with big artists like 21 Savage, Lil Wayne, Young Nudy, & More. Jetsonmade also dropped a lot of producer advice when we talked about things like how it is difficult to have a career plan as a producer because of how the industry is constantly changing and going through trends. He talks about his daily routine, how often he makes beats, how to get placements & network with major artists and lot more. We got a little deep in our "random questions" segment when we talked about religion and spirituality. Definitely an episode worth checking out. Shout out to Jetsonmade for pulling up to the office.

30 Roc Interview on the Producergrind Podcast. Ear Drummers music producer "30 Roc" stopped by the office to give us his story of going from working at Dairy Queen to signing a deal with Mike Will and producing several Billboard charting hits. He talked about the journey he took to get to where he is today and the decisions he had to make. We also talked about his 6 Grammy Nominations going into the 2019 including Album of the year. He gave some producer advice and talked about the biggest things he has learned from working around Mike WIll and the rest of Ear Drummers. He also talked about how he has never watched a tutorial on how to make beats, he says he learned how to use DAW software through his own personal use of the programs and experimenting. We also got 30 Roc to give us an example of his daily lifestyle before success and now that he is successful in music. At the end we tried out a new segment called "Random Questions" where we ask 30 Roc some off-topic questions for fun instead of our "Overrated

Fresh Jones Interview on the Producergrind Podcast. Music Producer Fresh Jones stopped by the producergrind office to talk about his success as a music producer, working with YFN Lucci, Bankroll Fresh, 2 Chainz & More. He talked about making over $100,000 per year off music publishing royalties & the benefits of producers staying independent. Fresh also dropped some music producer advice as well as the things that are holding producers back from finding success these days. We also talked about how engineering helps producers get into situations where they can get placements or play beats for big artists. Lots of gems in this podcast as usual. Shout out to Fresh Jones for pulling up.

Mattazik Interview on the Producergrind Podcast. Our good friend and Atlanta based recording engineer/music producer stopped by the office so we could ask him questions about his come up and how he got to where he is today. He told us about how he moved to Atlanta from Mobile, Alabama to pursue his dream of being a music producer. He told us how it was actually beat battles that got him to start coming to ATL. After he finally pulled the trigger on moving he was engineering to make a living but after a string of bad luck he found himself working at a clothing store for 2 years until he linked up with the people at LoudHouse studios (Turbo & D.Sims) and he started landing engineer gigs and production placements. It wasn't an easy straightforward journey according to Matt. Fortunately, his skill in engineering was his leverage to get into situations that provided opportunity like recording Yung Thug, Lil Baby, Gunna, Hoodrich Pablo Juan & more. Because he was the engineer of the sessions he was able to pull up

Nas Moore Interview on the Producergrind Podcast. Music producer Nas Moore stopped by the office to talk about growing up around the Migos, his first placement with Skippa Da Flippa, his new deal signing to Murda Beatz (Murda Gang) & how his lifestyle has changed since signing. We talked a little about the differences between working in LA and ATL, what life is like on tour (Is it harder to get work done?) Nas Moore also told us a story about when a fan came up to take a picture with him thinking he was Lil Uzi Vert (lol) We also asked him some of his opinions on a few topics in our overrated/underrated segment. This was the shortest podcast we have ever done so hope you guys still enjoy it!

BlaqNMilD Interview on the Producergrind Podcast. In house Music producer for No Limit (Master P) BlaqNMild stopped by the office to talk about co-producing Drake - In My Feelings with Murda Beatz in which Drake reached out to add a New Orleans Bounce Music sound to the record. He talked about his long career in the music industry which started in the early 2000's, Being a producer at No Limit Records and Partnering with the legend Master P. Blaq talks a little about how his process of making beats has changed over the years and he has finally wound up using strictly Propellerhead Reason. We talked a lot about New Orleans culture and its influence on the rap game.

Beat Demons interview on the Producergrind Podcast. The Beat Demons stopped by the office to talk about their come up, how to sell beats online effectively & much more. We got into detail when talking about strategies for selling beats online through YouTube, Beatstars, Instagram, Facebook & other platforms. They talked about email marketing advice, instagram ad tips & tricks & a lot more sauce when it comes to marketing your beat store. We even talk about how rapper Money Man purchased a beat from their store which landed them a placement. They also shed some light on how producers "steal sounds & recreating beats" which happened to these guys. They did however reach out to a lawyer and were able to turn the situation around to their favor. The duo talked about how they linked up and formed a production team in their hometown Austin, TX which lead to the 2 quitting their jobs to pursue music full time. We talked about their daily lifestyle and how they manage to stay focused and stay creative. Overall thes

SuperStar O Interview on the Producergrind Podcast. SuperStar O stopped by the office for an exclusive talk about his come up & the early days of the online beat game. He talked about his humble beginnings where he was often homeless periodically throughout highschool which was one of the reasons he dropped out. He talked about how he started his journey as a rapper/artist but found his true love in making beats. He was one of the producers that was early on soundclick so he found success fairly quickly compared to how long it takes to go from 0 to successful in today's online beat selling market. He talked about linking up with the other OG's like Vybe Beatz, Johnny Juliano & more during a period he refered to as "The Golden Age of Selling Beats Online" SSO dropped a lot of game on branding yourself as a producer as well as staying ahead of trends like when he transitioned from soundclick to his own website. We tapped into SuperStarO's spiritual side when he shared his nightly routine of bath's & reading. He