How J.Period Blended ‘Black Panther’ and OutKast to Create ‘#WAKANDAFOREVEREVER’
"Cultures have built stories around songs."
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"It's Okay to Not Listen to Cookie-Cutter Bullshit": An Interview with Brasstracks
We spoke with the GRAMMY-winning duo behind Chance The Rapper's "No Problem."
Why the Pursuit of Happiness Is the Most Important Key to Creative Success
"Today could be the first day of the rest of your life," !llmind says.
This Is Why I Stopped Selling Beats to Independent Rappers
According to GRAMMY-nominated producer !llmind, producing is about more than money.
STREETRUNNER Warns Fellow Producers Against Signing a Major Co-Publishing Deal
Generally speaking, there are two types of publishing deals. One of them sucks.
Answered: How Do I Get More Beat Placements?
GRAMMY-nominated producer !llmind shares 10 helpful tips.
Producer Che Pope Reveals "Probably 1,000" of His Beats Are in Dr. Dre's "Safe"
That is a lot of unfinished music.
Sequels Are Successors: Talking 'PRhyme 2' With DJ Premier
DJ Premier breaks down the making of 'PRhyme 2,' his relationship with Royce da 5'9" and a nearly 30-year hip-hop career.
12 Most Important Pro Tips for Becoming a Successful Music Producer
GRAMMY-nominated producer !llmind shares a dozen must-follow recommendations.
DJ Burn One Waited 7 Years for Payment for Two A$AP Rocky Songs—It Never Arrived
After waiting seven years to be paid for two beats on A$AP Rocky's debut mixtape, DJ Burn One is moving on—and helping others.
How to Spot the Difference Between Successful People & Unsuccessful People
According to GRAMMY-nominated producer Illmind, it all begins with finding happiness.
7 Habits of Highly Effective Music Producers
GRAMMY-nominated producer Illmind hands out free game.
“Kooda” Producer Earned $700 & 50/50 Publishing Split for Beat — Is That Good?
We breakdown Koncept P's deal with the controversial Brooklyn rapper.
Frank Dukes Has Produced for SZA & Kendrick Lamar But Hasn’t Met Either
This is a lot more common than you might realize.
Childish Major's Incredible Journey From “U.O.E.N.O.” to Debut Album 'Woo$Ah'
The days of making chicken tender subs as a Publix deli employee are now a distant memory.
Black Milk Shares the Story Behind His 5 Biggest Songs
With his new album 'FEVER' out this Friday, we sat down with the esteemed Detroit producer.
How to Network in Life: !llmind Shares the Key to Making Successful Connections
How do we meet people and what are some of the things we can do to nurture long-lasting relationships?
Producer Kurtis McKenzie Shares His 'Black Panther' Soundtrack Beat Placement Story
"Kendrick texts back like 20 fire emojis."
Could You Wait 7 Years for an Album Placement? I Did
Producer Djay Cas' journey from meeting Jeezy to earning an album placement was a seven-year roller coaster of emotions.
The “Big Secret” Behind Quitting Your 9 to 5 to Pursue Music Full-Time
You must "become your passion," says !llmind.
Meet OG Parker, the Atlanta Producer Helping QC Achieve Their “No Breaks” Mentality
We sat down with OG Parker to discuss the QC movement, producing for Migos and more.
Beat Break: Boi-1da Shares the Story Behind His 5 Biggest Songs
The Toronto-raised producer breaks down hits for Drake, Kendrick, Eminem and Rihanna.
GOAT: The 8 Greatest Hip-Hop Producers of All Time
In the search for greatest ever, only 8 producers are truly deserving of the honor.
araabMUZIK Talks Making Money As a Producer in the Numbers-First Era: "We All Gotta Eat"
“Everyone’s more worried about the views than the sales.”