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Producergrind Podcast
Sonny Digital: $100k Samples On New Album, Favorite Plugins & Synths, New Wave For Producers
Nov 15, 2023
Sonny Digital, a music producer and artist known for his work with Future, 2 Chainz, and Gucci Mane, discusses the challenges of clearing samples, favorite plugins and synths, collaboration with other creatives, and advice for producers. They also touch on the influence of Kanye West, the rise and fall of Vine, the need for digital signatures for producers, and the potential of a producer union in the music industry. Additionally, they emphasize the importance of creativity and not overthinking the music production process.
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- Sonny Digital encourages producers to explore different avenues, including trying their hand at vocals.
- Clearing samples for an album can be costly, so Sonny Digital suggests alternatives like using interpolations or remaking samples.
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The Transition from Producer to Artist
In this episode, Sonny Digital discusses his journey from being a producer to becoming an artist. He talks about how he started focusing more on rap after getting tired of just making beats. Sonny also mentions the influence of artists like Kanye West on his career and how he identifies with their creative approach. He emphasizes the importance of expanding one's craft and encourages other producers to explore different avenues, including trying their hand at vocals.
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