Producergrind Podcast

KBeaZy Interview on the Producergrind Podcast. We linked up with Big BeaZ while we were out in LA to get his full come up story. We talked about how he started a successful brand while in high school that helped him become financially free and sign a pub deal all before graduation. He talked about being pressured from his parents to go to college as a back-up plan and how he was able to convince them and his high school counselor that he was good without it. After establishing a business selling beats online and selling drum kits online he has moved to LA to further his career with placements and relationships with major artists and producers like G Eazy, Smokepurpp, Cashmoney AP & more. 0:20 Getting into making beats and Starting Youtube Channel 5:50 Making money in High School 7:33 Not Paying For Promo, Views or Ads 9:21 Does a Beat Store Water Down an Industry Producers Brand? 11:15 Getting Comfortable in Front of the Camera 12:29 What separated KbeaZy From Everyone Else on Youtube? 14:19 To Build a Brand Theres No Way to Cheat 16:13 Advice on Selling Beats Online 17:04 Moving Out To L.A. and Not Going To College 22:40 Being Creatively Drained💎 25:20 You Might Be More Productive In Your Home Town 🏙 30:35 Troubles Driving From Michigan To LA 🤦‍♂️ 33:48 Skipping Finals To Work With G-Eazy 37:13 Making Drum Kits and Pirating Kits 43:55 *Viewer Question @grayzee__ I’m contacting managers sending out emails and still don’t get any placements and they say my beats not even trash, why is it not working? 46:00 *Viewer Question @fcapek14 When did you realize the spinz 808 was ur soulmate? 46:30 *Viewer Question @daeztheproducer What’s his next 5 year goal and how does it feel to be financially free at a young age? 47:11 *Viewer Question @555hotline_ @kbeazy what’s your favorite bpm to make beats ? 48:00 *Viewer Question @jayxm450 What would he do today starting from 0? 48:47 *Viewer Question @dawson_amaral Is the tutorial game getting too over saturated for other producers to make a come up on youtube? 51:38 *Viewer Question @jreedsknocking Why does he use fl 11 still over 20? 💎 53:44 *Viewer Question @popebeatsc Is transition from Youtube to Industry hard? Do people take producers as serious in the Industry if they have mainly Youtube background? 54:33 *Viewer Question @young__mooski Describe your music career in 3 words 55:20 Signing a Pub Deal 57:51 Go Watch this Tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZZPc-Yso0I Be on the look-out for the Producergrind X KbeaZy loop kit free & premium versions 🎙Hosted By @ceodylan @sircarrington_ @whoisjbeats @producergrind 👥 Special Guest @kbeazy 🎥 Directed by @ceodylan 🎹 Sound Kits: http://bit.ly/ProducergrindKits 👕 Producergrind Merch: http://bit.ly/ProducergrindMerch #ProducerGrindPodcast

YoungKio Interview on The Producergrind Podcast. We linked up with Producer YoungKio out in LA for the exclusive long requested interview with the now Diamond producer and creator of the longest running #1 Billboard single ever! We talked about him starting his career selling beats online until he eventually sold the Lil Nas X "Old Town Road" beat to the then undiscovered star. Since then he has dropped out of college, moved to America, signed to internet beat selling legend CashMoneyAP (CashGang), and cashed out on some big royalty checks from the success of his breakout hit which has led to many Lil Nas X old town road remix versions. Another dope producergrind interview with many more to come. 1:45 Getting into making beats and making money online 6:17 How Kio's Beats stood out on Youtube 7:54 Keys to being successful selling beats online 🔑 10:30 Dropping out of college and Advice for College Producers ⭐️ 13:25 Producing Old Town Road *Viewer Question @typeohbeats A lot of producers stay away from sampling for fear of clearance difficulty, cost etc. Has the success of old town road and the sampling of Nine Inch Nails changed Kio's view on sampling? How do you feel about the process now that you've gone through it? 19:25 Discovering Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus made Old Town Rod 26:16 Knowing Billy Ray from Hannah Montana and Meeting Him 29:04 Selling Old Town Road Beat For $30 Misconception 32:50 Signing with Cashmoney APand Universal 37:25 That Old Town Road Check Hittin 💰🤑 38:18 Advice to Overseas Producers ⭐️ 40:58 Still Having A Beat Store 42:58 People Asking For Country Trap Beats 46:26 *Viewer Questions @__codyt What’s the most important thing you had to do to start making better beats? 48:10 VST Sauce 🔥 49:32 Chopping Samples and Loops 50:26 *Viewer Questions @e9__x Ask them if they like collabing more or working alone 51:12 Tuning 808's 52:04 *Viewer Question @dammi_blahblah When do you let an idea just die ? 53:06 How Has Success Impacted Your Family? 56:24 Difference Between People in USA and Netherlands 🎙Hosted By @ceodylan @sircarrington_ @whoisjbeats @producergrind 👥 Special Guest @youngkio 🎥 Directed by @ceodylan 🎹 Sound Kits: http://bit.ly/ProducergrindKits 👕 Producergrind Merch: http://bit.ly/ProducergrindMerch #ProducerGrindPodcast

Rico Brooks interview on the Producergrind Podcast. In this episode, we linked with Super Producer Manager Rico Brooks, whose managed some of the top producers in the game from Sonny Digital to Southside to Metro Boomin he's worked with them all. We covered so many topics, this podcast clears up many misconceptions about what a manager does and is supposed to do for their clients. We talked about a managers role when it comes to lining up placements, negotiating contracts and making money outside of music. We discuss the differences between managing a producer and managing an artists, and the unique power producers have as the backbone of the music industry. Rico Brooks answers questions like "When should I get a manager?", "What should I look for in a manager?" and "What should I being doing right now as a producer to build my brand?". Also we drop gems on how to maneuver in the music industry, being self-aware and pursuing your passion. We definitely appreciate Rico pulling up and dropping game for the producer culture! 🎹 Sound Kits: http://bit.ly/ProducergrindKits 👕 Producergrind Merch: http://bit.ly/ProducergrindMerch 1:52 Mom said it was time to start paying some bills 3:51 Working at Kroger helped me be a better manager 6:51 Meeting and managing a 18 year old Sonny Digital 8:22 Why did you want to manage producers over artists? 9:58 To be a successful artists you have to be selfish 13:19 What habits do your most successful producers have? 16:04 What to look for in a manager? 19:41 Having a full time job while pursuing music, should it be done? 21:57 Sometimes a part time job is what you need to jumpstart that hunger to make it! 22:47 Internships help you define what you want in your career 24:45 Money in the music industry is cyclical 25:45 What are some practical steps to help develop vision? 29:52 What does a producer need to have going before they get a manager and what should a producer expect from a manager? 31:58 If I have no money, if I don’t know anyone what can I be doing?? 💎💎 Alert 34:39 Money is not in the advance, get the placement then the money!! 36:47 Publishing Deals and why they’re necessary and effective 40:46 Different types of deals 42:22 What is a copyright? 43:37 Negotiating Good, Great and the Best Deals 49:16 What to expect from a manager 54:14 Studio etiquette and handling industry beef 58:17 Common mistakes producers are making 1:00:10 Rico’s beats would get us all shot 1:01:05 How the Producer Union can take form! 1:06:42 Rico linking with Tasha Catour Listen to this Podcast on iTunes: http://bit.ly/ProducergrindPodcast 🎙Hosted By @ceodylan @sircarrington_ @whoisjbeats @producergrind 👥 Special Guest @brooksrico 🎥 Directed by @ceodylan

Ryan Leslie interview on the Producergrind Podcast. We linked up with Ryan Leslie in New York City for a dope music producer interview. In this video Ryan talks about how important relationship building skills and communication are for a music producer or any successful entrepreneur. He talked about how his smart financial decisions allowed him to start building wealth and really level up as a music producer and overall businessman. You know we had to ask him about those famous "Ryan Leslie making a beat in studio" videos and how he knew to go all in on YouTube. Another big gem we picked up was how producers in 2019 can use technology to their advantage and work smarter instead of harder. 0:45 How The Legendary Cook Up Videos came about 3:47 Cracking the Google algorithm (SEO) 11:30 Creation is the closest we can get to God 15:15 Its different when you know how to play the real instruments 20:02 We're in the age of the story teller 22:15 There's a lane for all music but its about your intentionality 26:14 "I have no beats on deck!!!" Ryan Leslie come up through interning 32:17 When I bet I want to bet on myself! Keep your promises you make to yourself 34:37 "Irrational decisions are made when there are emotional connections!" 40:09 The number one way to getting placements 48:48 Practical advice for stepping up your relationship building 56:05 Communication starts with a value exchange 1:00:09 Helping is one of the greatest pleasure of life 1:03:13 How do you keep yourself in check on the daily 1:09:57 48 Laws of Power conversation 1:14:00 Real value is created through a need or desire, Creation of the SuperPhone etc.\, Books that shaped Ryan Leslie 1:18:11 Humans are predictably irrational 1:22:17 Staying Focused in a Distracting environment 1:25:06 Expressing a vision for a beat as a producer 1:27:30 What is the most important skill for a producer? 1:32:40 You got to keep it real with yourself and who you are 1:37:52 You dont need a huge audience to make a living 1:42:39 Conversation on subscription business models 1:45:50 Ryan Leslie Wealth Plan 1:50:12 Conversation on Investing 🎙Hosted By @ceodylan @sircarrington_ @whoisjbeats @producergrind 👥 Special Guest @ryanleslie 🎥 Directed by @ceodylan #ProducerGrindPodcast

Legion Beats Interview on the Producergrind Podcast. IF YOU PRODUCE YOU NEED TO WATCH THIS. This is by far the most beneficial podcast for any producer period! Gabe from Legion beats breaks down step how to model your beat store to maximize sales through click funnels. He also breaks down why the current business model for selling beats online is not scalable nor effective. Not only did we discuss what the new more effective way of selling beats but we also talked about how chasing placements is not a consistent form of income. We also discuss the benefits of engineering, building a team, and how to use facebook ads to boost your sales. We can't stress enough how vital this is for the producer community, big shout out to Legion beats for dropping so much sauce man! Learn The New Way of Selling Beats Online 📈 http://bit.ly/ClickFunnelProducerTrai... 0:19 Are you the highest selling online producer of all-time? 1:12 How did you first get into making music? 3:04 Interning led to a successful career engineering and building industry relationship that ⭐️ 5:40 10 years of chasing placements wasnt working 12:34 What is a Click-Funnel?? 14:19 This is why most beat stores are failing! ⭐️ 19:19 This is how you fix it! Build your Producer Funnel Pt.1⭐️ 21:55 Paying a business coach $25,000 a year to transform his business 25:20 Build your Producer Click Funnel Pt.2 30:40 How to build a personal brand and build a connection without being corny? ⭐️ 35:27 You cant rely on one platform! Build your email and sms lists!!! 38:38 EMAIL LIST GROWTH HACK BABVY!!!!!!⭐️⭐️ 43:27 Producer Click Funnel Pt.3⭐️ 48:52 FACEBOOK ADS WORK!!!! 📈 55:50 Selling beats online works even if you dont have placements! 58:23 Common producer marketing mistakes 1:00:22 Instagram engagement hack (Super Sauce🔥) 1:01:45 Guess what?? There's a full course on this stuff!!!! 🔌 🔥http://bit.ly/ClickFunnelProducerTrai... 1:07:29 What does over saturation with this new business model look like? 1:08:29 Does Gabe make beats? 1:09:20 When its time to build a team and when its not! 1:14:16 Making beats with hooks is better for placements 🎙Hosted By @ceodylan @sircarrington_ @whoisjbeats @producergrind 👥 Special Guest @legionbeats 🎥 Directed by @ceodylan #ProducerGrindPodcast

Bandplay interview on the Producergrind Podcast. On this episode, Bandplay talks about producing for 15 years and all of the ups and downs he faced on his journey. We talk bout the struggles of a producer and how to overcome those struggles especially when it comes to getting credit for placements. BandPlay shares stories of producing for Nipsey Hussle and French Montana and not getting credit but eventually working things out. Bandplay talks about working to put on for Nashville's urban music scene and the current state of the Nashville. This podcast is full of relatable stories that producers of all levels can relate to, whether your just starting off and working to get your first placement or have been in the game for a while and have experienced the same struggles. 💪💪 🎹 Sound Kits: http://bit.ly/ProducergrindKits 👕 Producergrind Merch: http://bit.ly/ProducergrindMerch 0:17 Producing 20 out of 22 songs on Dum and Dummer 3:13 Urban Music Scene in Nashville needs help 5:34 Not getting distracted by life 7:24 Linking up and working with Young Buck 8:16 Operating off of handshakes at the beginning of your career 9:12 How to protect yourself on the business side as a producer 12:38 How were you making money before getting placements? 14:22 Story of getting placements with Nipsey Hussle and French Montana but not getting credit for it 18:03 How did you link with Dolph? 18:59 How do you promote yourself after being on a project? 20:41 Why weren’t you credited on the album? 24:13 Producers need to boss up and promote themselves 25:53 How did you producer "1 H*** Of A Life”? 27:15 Whats the Nashville sound? 28:12 Having Country Placements - Working with Country Session Players 30:41 Division in the Nashville music scene 33:09 BandPlay gets fired from his regular job 35:12 Industry producers vs Online producers 36:21 Is Country rap a legit wave? 43:56 Street Orchestra Production Team WE BROUGHT BACK OVERRATED UNDERRATED!! 45:35 Overrated/Underrated - Producers investing in jewelry 47:04 - Beat Battles 47:57 - No FX on the master channel 51:47 Collabing with other Producers 53:43 BIRD SCOOTERS????? 55:14 Management Convo 56:05 Advice fro anyone who wants to do music 🎙Hosted By @ceodylan @sircarrington_ @whoisjbeats @producergrind 👥 Special Guest @iambandplay 🎥 Directed by @ceodylan #ProducerGrindPodcast

Quay Global Interview on the Producergrind Podcast. Cook that Sh** Up Quay. We linked up with QC Producer Quay Global in Atlanta to talk about his come up and life before finding success, liking with Lil Baby, Signing to QC & his newest releases with Future, Lil Baby, Gucci Mane, Yella Beezy & More. We related to Quay when he told the story about his mom yelling at him for "making too much noise" and having people over the house to record music and selling beats when he first started taking interest in making beats. Another dope Producergrind interview with some gems for music producer advice and any creative in the music business. 🎹 Sound Kits: http://bit.ly/ProducergrindKits 👕 Producergrind Merch: http://bit.ly/ProducergrindMerch 0:40 Quay talks about his family being into music 3:11 When Quay started taking producing serious 4:38 Quay deciding college wasn't for him 6:09 Making money from music immediately 8:22 Quay quits his job and meets Gucci the same night 10:55 Using Guccis face card to get a job 12:43 Quay gets signed as an artist but takes a different path 14:21 Is it a lot more work to come out as an artist? 15:30 Meeting Lil Baby through working with BricksdaMane 18:40 How life changed after linking with Lil Baby 19:25 Quay's business investments 21:30 How to split loop percentages?? 27:36 Changes that came after signing to QC 28:56 Getting tired of being asked for the same beat and reshaping his sound 30:46 Music Industry 2018 vs. 2019 33:33 Music for the radio vs Music for the streets 35:00 Handling business as a song writer 36:03 Attempt at Producing Sauce lol Listen to this Podcast on iTunes: http://bit.ly/ProducergrindPodcast 🎙Hosted By @ceodylan @sircarrington_ @whoisjbeats @producergrind 👥 Special Guest @ayethatsquay 🎥 Directed by @ceodylan #ProducerGrindPodcast

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DamnBrandonT interview aka Brandon Thomas on the Producergrind Podcast. We linked up with DamnBrandon to talk about what he has been doing since his breakout hit with OG Maco "U Guessed It" which includes working with artists like Kanye West, Madonna, A$AP Rocky & more. He told us why he never officially signed to OGG, QC or any label and remains independent to this day 🎹 Sound Kits: http://bit.ly/ProducergrindKits 👕 Producergrind Merch: http://bit.ly/ProducergrindMerch 0:24 Why is DamnBrandon so lit on Instagram? 3:14 Evolving with the Atlanta sound 6:20 Brandon links with hustlers for financial support 8:17 Getting paid $20K per beat 10:10 Building a fan base from Parties!! 11:27 How we became successful and remained independent 12:47 Who's in OGG? 15:00 Working with Key! and OG Maco through the beef 17:20 Going from buzzing in Atlanta to meeting Madonna and Kanye 19:30 Brandon gets assaulted by a school cop!! 25:36 Create a family/fraternity around a vision 26:00 Dealing with flaky artists 30:11 What does a universal shift feel like? 33:52 OG Maco slapped Brandon over U Guessed It record??? 37:56 Brandon tells Kanye hes not going to send him beats 45:19 Traveling helped Brandon become more confident in his music 48:46 You have to do what you want to do 49:20 Becoming more of a music director 50:33 Pro's and Con's of being Independent 51:50 Don't try to remake a song that made you big 54:00 Independent producers NEED to hear this!! 55:10 Advice from Quincy Jones 1:01:53 This music industry is just like High School 1:07:56 Claim producer credits with artists if song has never released?? 1:14:17 Is Soundcloud bigger than Youtube? 1:16:00 Soulja Boy is the G.O.A.T of capturing attention Listen to this Podcast on iTunes: http://bit.ly/ProducergrindPodcast 🎙Hosted By @ceodylan @sircarrington_ @whoisjbeats @producergrind 👥 Special Guest @damnbrandont 🎥 Directed by @ceodylan #ProducerGrindPodcast

KinoBeats interview on the Producergrind Podcast. We got up with KinoBeats, Norfolk Virginia producer known for his work with Lex Luger, A$AP Rocky, Jeezy, etc. He has also recently become known for touring the world as an international DJ for OG Maco, Lex Luger, and himself. Bro dropped a lot of knowledge about how he carved his own lane as a successful music producer coming from a small city with no major music scene. He shed some insight on overseas music markets and why American music & pop culture is consumed worldwide. 🎹 Sound Kits: http://bit.ly/ProducergrindKits 👕 Producergrind Merch: http://bit.ly/ProducergrindMerch 0:18 Talks being from being from Virginia, working with Lex Luger, and beginning DJ'ing 2:40 The world loves American music 7:57 Building relationships to help build a world tour 11:44 Transitioning from bedroom producer to being in the limelight 14:09 Kino gets frustrated with the American music scene 22:20 Working with artists that speak another language 27:32 Why is it time to be in Atlanta Now? 31:55 How the music industry really works 34:12 You not a real producer for using Fruity Loops?? 36:37 Make somebody else some money first!!!!! 40:21 This is what's wrong with Virginia's music scene? 46:02 You can't make it without sacrificing 50:08 Don't sleep on LinkedIn 52:58 Reworking beats is the secret sauce Listen to this Podcast on iTunes: http://bit.ly/ProducergrindPodcast 🎙Hosted By @ceodylan @sircarrington_ @whoisjbeats @producergrind 👥 Special Guest @kinobeats 🎥 Directed by @ceodylan #ProducergrindPodcast