Producer Sevn Thomas Breaks Down Working on ‘ASTROWORLD’ and ‘Queen’
The producer behind new highlights from Travis Scott and Nicki Minaj talks about his recent work.
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Tay Keith on Drake's "Nonstop," His Memphis Roots & Seizing the Moment (Interview)
“Being successful in this industry is about so much more than just the music.”
Unreleased 6LACK: DJ Burn One Breaks Down Strip Club-Ready “Zoe Kravitz”
“It sounds like the song you wanna get a dance to at Magic City.”
Travis Scott’s A&R Breaks Down the Trick of Great Producers
“That’s the trick of great producers like Dr. Dre or Kanye [West]. It’s not that they’re better at making music than other people..."
How a Terrifying $500 Investment Turned Into a Six-Figure Beat-Selling Business
Three major takeaways to rewired the way you think about money.
What Does the "Drake Effect" Look Like for a Producer?
To find out, we spoke with the man behind the bounce of "Nice For What" and "In My Feelings," New Orleans producer BlaqNmilD.
What Is the Difference Between Producing for Yourself vs. Producing for Others?
Great question, right? That's why we asked four producers.
Why Online Music Producers Must Provide Rappers with Better Customer Service
"Spend less time sharing memes clowning broke rappers that beg for free beats and more time highlighting the rappers that DO invest with and in you."
DJ Premier Wanted to Produce for Drake & Kendrick Lamar for Years—Finally, He Got One (Interview)
DJ Premier discusses the backstory behind "Sandra's Rose," his placement on Drake's 'Scorpion' album.
How Kenny Beats Went From EDM DJ to Working With Freddie Gibbs, Rico Nasty & Everyone Else (Interview)
Kenny Beats is taking a second stab at a career in hip-hop production, and he's not wasting a single second.
Platinum-Plus Producer Vinylz Reminds Fellow Creatives That Success Isn’t All Talent
“It’s all about how bad you want it.”
Unreleased Rick Ross: Bink! Details Game Show-Sounding “Carson For Dope Boys” Record
"It was an imaginative 'Johnny Carson' with dope boys on the show."
Which Producer Works Best with Nas? Here Are the 10 Best, Ranked
DJ Premier? Alchemist? No I.D.? We search for the greatest producing Nas collaborator of all time.
The Truth About Type Beats From a Type Beat Producer
This is how producers are getting eyeballs on their art—for free.
Unreleased Frank Ocean & Nas: Hit-Boy Opens Up About 2x Lost Record “No Such Thing As White Jesus”
We spoke to the GRAMMY-winning producer about his biggest unreleased record.
How Trombonist Alexander Lewis Went From Jazz Conservatory to Crafting Trap Beats
“I think that’s a new thing: horn players being the voice, being the superstar.”
Why Music Producers Like Me Are Leaving "The Industry" to Sell Beats Online
There's an alternative route.
The Mythology & Art of the Musical Tag
Who was the first producer to ever use a name drop? What exactly makes for a good producer tag? What kinds of tags are there?
!llmind on Overcoming Creative "Beat Block": "Don't Be Afraid to Make Something Wack"
Sometimes fighting through an idea can actually help you create your best work.
Kendrick Lamar's “Swimming Pools (Drank)” Beat Was Originally a Demo for Trey Songz
The lead single from 'good kid, m.A.A.d city' was almost an R&B jam.
Alchemist's Advice for Aspiring Producers is a Serious Joke—Seriously
The venerable producer jumped on Twitter in the hopes of delivering a laugh, but in the end, he also doled out some solid business advice.
Beat Break: !llmind Shares the Story Behind His 5 Biggest Songs
We picked !llmind's brain about producing songs for Kanye, Drake, J. Cole and more.