From “ZEZE” to Tyga's Resurgence: An Interview with Producer D.A. Doman
The producer breaks down his recent hits for Kodak Black and Tyga.
Producers
Why Producer 6ix Sacrifices Publishing Splits in Order to Sample
"At the end of the day, the feeling and emotion of the record is most important."
Producer Myles William Breaks Down the 5-Year Journey of Lil Wayne's “Let It All Work Out”
“I had never heard the record, which is crazy. I waited all this time to hear it.”
How Lil Wayne and Kendrick Lamar’s “Mona Lisa” Came Together
The Kendrick Lamar-assisted record was a four-year journey from conception to release.
Stepping Inside the Mind of Blend Tape Master DJ Critical Hype (Interview)
Fresh off the release of 'Wu-Chainz," Critical Hype walks us through his creative process.
Supah Mario Shares the Story Behind His 5 Biggest Songs
The South Carolina producer breaks down his hits for Drake, Young Thug, and Jeezy.
6 Things Artists & Producers Should Know About Beat Lease Agreements
Breaking down a problematic but popular type of agreement between artists and producers.
A Conversation With Chad Hugo About His First N.E.R.D Tour, Life Accomplishments & "Dork-Geezer-Chic" Fashion
“On a scale from 1-10 on achievements of life right now, I’m on 11.”
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.
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.