Hit-Boy

Cardi B, the Grammy-winning rapper, opens up about her pregnancy, life after separation from Offset, and the making of her new album, 'Am I The Drama?'. She discusses how motherhood has influenced her music and the emotional depth of her tracks. Hit-Boy, the acclaimed producer, shares insights on his career, including collaborations with Ye and Alchemist, and his new ventures after leaving a long publishing deal. Expect candid revelations and behind-the-scenes stories from both stars!

Hit-Boy, a Grammy-winning producer renowned for his collaborations with legends like Jay-Z and Kanye West, shares insights from his impressive career. He discusses the liberation he felt after leaving a long publishing deal, his return to rapping, and his exciting film collaboration with The Alchemist. The conversation touches on his evolving relationship with Kanye, the blending of regional sounds in music, and personal reflections on fatherhood. Hit-Boy also introduces his new album 'Software Update' and his initiative, The Next Hits foundation, aiming to uplift emerging talent.

Hip-hop super producer Hit-Boy has helped create some of the biggest hits of the last decade. His discography includes classic songs with Jay-Z and Kanye West, Travis Scott, Kendrick Lamar, Beyonce, and Rihanna. His crowning achievement however are the series of albums he's produced for Nas including King's Disease and Magic. On today's episode Justin Richmond talks to Hit-Boy about how he recently introduced a new, but old, piece of equipment into his beat-making process. He also talks about the years-long process of making a beat on Beyonce's Renaissance, and he explains his creative process with Nas and how they have been able to lock in and create some of the best work of Nas's career. You can hear a playlist of some of our favorite Hit-Boy songs HERE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.