Producer Interviews

Rakaa gives a peak into the creation of “Crown of Thorns” with producer Evidence behind the boards of the Venice, CA home studio. During the session the two discuss the song’s meaning while showing off prized studio pieces, including a few microphones.

Producer Rockwilder tells the story of working with Janet Jackson from his initial artist wishlist to receiving the call requesting his services and working with fellow producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. When I worked with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, that’s when I came back. It was kinda like I came off the mountain, … Read more

Producers Henny and Dow Jones of Tha Bizness discuss deriving inspiration from New Jack Swing and legends from the golden age of hip-hop. The duo also talk about learning to DJ, creating mixtapes, and ultimately evolving into production as well as the importance of patience, work, and practice within the music industry. Don’t be afraid … Read more

During a feature that goes behind the scenes of the making of the animated film Despicable Me, those involved in the making of the movie discuss the involvement of Pharrell Williams in scoring the film. [Via HHM]

Perched in front of the boards, producer Dot Da Genius offers a peak inside of his preferred production environment while giving a shout to Fabri.

Producer Showbiz of D.I.T.C. heads to HeadQuarters Studios to preview “Godsville” f/ KRS-One while telling the story of how a beat that was passed on by Flava Unit eventually became KRS-One’s “Sound of Da Police”.

Producer Rockwilder, whose mother is a minister, talks about creating “Super Lyrical”, meeting Redman, and the influence of Erick Sermon and Teddy Riley.

Nyshiem Myrick reveals his top 5 favorite producers while telling classic stories, including a left behind Pete Rock beat tape. My number one guy who got me really wanting to do this hip-hop production was, he don’t really know this, was Large Pro. Pete Rock had a tape of beats and he left the tape … Read more

Producer Alex Da Kid (Eminem, Nicki Minaj, B.o.B.) talks to MTV about his poor instrument playing and cross genre influences. Before moving into production Alex Da Kid studied audio technology where one of his teachers served as a well-connected mentor who helped to get the producer’s career started. I play guitar really badly and I … Read more