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Producers Behind the Hits

Producers Behind the Hits by Studio Talks brings you behind the scenes with the world"s top music producers, engineers, and artists. Each episode dives into the creative process, career advice, and industry secrets straight from the people shaping today"s sound. Whether you"re an aspiring music producer or a seasoned professional, you"ll find actionable insights, inspiring stories, and practical tips to take your craft to the next level. Join us as we explore the tools, techniques, and mindsets

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19:29

Yakree – From Minnesota to Records with YoungBoy...

Producers Behind the Hits ·

2025/12/22

Studio Talks sits down with Yakree, a Minnesota-born, Los Angeles–based producer and trusted collaborator to YoungBoy Never Broke Again and Roddy Ricch. He opens up about the journey from a kid experimenting with instruments to landing major placements, how he builds a sound with artists in the room and remotely, and where he thinks the music is heading. It's a candid look at the process, mindset, and creativity driving one of today's most exciting young producers. Interview by Rudy Manager,

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24:38

Nascent – From 50 Cent to SZA's "Good Days" |...

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2025/12/14

Studio Talks sits down with Nascent, a highly respected Chicago-raised, Los Angeles–based producer and artist who first hit the big stage with 50 Cent. He traces the journey from his early come up to crafting records with Kanye West, SZA, Brent Faiyaz, and more, shares stories from Dr. Dre's personal studio, and breaks down the making of SZA's "Good Days." Nascent reflects on his album DON'T GROW UP TOO SOON, the vision behind his own projects, and offers clear advice for the next generation of

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35:46

BEAUTIFULMVN – Working on Dying Producer Behind Drake...

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2025/12/07

Studio Talks sits down with BEAUTIFULMVN, the producer carving his own lane—from banging on pots and pans as a kid to crafting Drake's "Search & Rescue" and contributions to Yeat's AftërLyfe. He opens up about the jump from classical conservatory to Working on Dying, coming up alongside his brother BNYX, and how he builds records from scratch. We dig into AI in music production, why young producers should stop chasing placements and start building worlds, and where his path is headed. Interview by

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11:21

Bandplay – Producer Behind BigXthaPlug, Young Dolph &...

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2025/12/03

Studio Talks sits down with Bandplay, a key architect behind standout records for BigXthaPlug, the late Young Dolph, and Key Glock. He opens up about his beginnings in music, breaks down his creative process and favorite tools, and shares how he first linked with BigXthaPlug, the records that mean the most to him, and practical advice for the next generation of producers. Interview by Rudy Manager, recorded via video call on November 13, 2025. Follow Studio Talks: Instagram:

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20:10

CyHi – The Story of Mr. EGOT, Kanye West & Writing...

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2025/11/28

Studio Talks sits down with legendary artist, rapper, and songwriter CyHi for a deep dive into his craft, creative process, and the future of music as he prepares to release his highly anticipated album The Story of Mr. EGOT. A Grammy-nominated writer and respected G.O.O.D. Music alum, CyHi has collaborated closely with Kanye West and Travis Scott, contributing to culture-shaping projects. In this conversation, he reflects on his journey from choir and marching band to elite lyricist, breaks down

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22:27

Buddah Bless – Hitmaking Producer Stepping Into the...

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2025/11/22

Studio Talks sits down with Buddah Bless as he steps into a full artist role and starts curating his own releases. He traces his path from church musician to chart mainstay, breaks down his FL Studio workflow, and talks collaboration and favorite hardware. He shares candid thoughts on AI in music, the records closest to his heart, and what it really takes to turn ideas into placements. We also get into his upcoming album Buddah Bless The Streets and the vision driving his next chapter. Interview by

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24:24

MaxFlames – Producing for Destroy Lonely, Ken Carson...

Producers Behind the Hits ·

2025/11/19

Studio Talks sits down with MaxFlames, a producer shaping the new underground with credits for Destroy Lonely and Ken Carson and a member of the Neila World collective. He shares how he first got into music and production, breaks down the stories behind "i need u" and "BABY MONEY," and gives practical advice for new producers on building a brand, finding collaborators, and turning momentum into placements. Interview by Rudy Manager, recorded via video call on November 14, 2025. Follow Studio

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26:32

2C – Neila World, Destroy Lonely & Building a Music...

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2025/11/06

Artist and producer 2C breaks down his rise, creative process, and the moments that shaped his sound, tracing the journey from early FL Studio experiments to placements on Destroy Lonely's If Looks Could Kill with "superstar" and "make sum work." 2C also talks about joining the Neila World collective, offers a clear read on the state of music right now, and gives practical advice for new producers who want to build momentum the right way. Interview by Rudy Manager via video call on October 20, 2025

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09:11

Luca – A Boogie Wit da Hoodie & the Next Wave of New...

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2025/10/31

Studio Talks sits down with Luca, a rising New York producer pushing the sound forward, whose work includes contributions to A Boogie Wit da Hoodie. We trace his path from early experiments to professional sessions, unpack his production approach, go-to tools, and creative habits, and gather practical advice for new producers. Interview by Rudy Manager via video call on October 22, 2025. Follow Studio Talks: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studiotalksevents TikTok:

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26:58

Killshot – Dallas Roots, Killshot Records & Kodak...

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2025/10/26

Studio Talks sits down with Ryan "Killshot" Prieur, the Dallas engineer, producer, label head, and manager for Kodak Black, whose fingerprints are on records by Key Glock, Polo G, Jennifer Lopez, and more. We follow his path from drums and marching band to high stakes sessions, dig into mixing philosophy, favorite gear, and advice for the next generation, and cover the growth of Killshot Records and his move into plugin development. Interview by Rudy Manager on October 8, 2025. Follow Studio

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14:50

Ant Clemons – Writing Hits, Mentors & New Music |...

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2025/10/22

Grammy-nominated artist, songwriter, and producer Ant Clemons talks the craft behind Kanye West’s “All Mine” and “Better Days” with Justin Timberlake and Kirk Franklin. He opens up about the mentors who shaped him, an honesty first approach to making music, and introduces his new project HAPPY 2 BE HERE WITH YOU. Follow Studio Talks: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studiotalksevents TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@studiotalksevents Website: https://studiotalksevents.com Follow Ant Clemons:

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24:21

KC Supreme – Internet Money, Trevor Daniel & Juice...

Producers Behind the Hits ·

2025/10/17

Studio Talks sits down with KC Supreme, a Salt Lake City native and key member of Internet Money, to unpack hits with Trevor Daniel and Juice WRLD. He covers his rise, the making of “Falling,” daily workflow and tools, FL Studio on a Steam Deck, AI in music, and practical advice for new producers. Follow Studio Talks: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studiotalksevents TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@studiotalksevents Website: https://studiotalksevents.com Follow KC Supreme: Instagram:

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15:46

FadedBlacKid – Building Neila World and the Future of...

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2025/10/12

Studio Talks sits down with FadedBlacKid, founder and CEO of Neila World, a visionary with a sharp ear for the underground. From producing Lil Pump’s “What U Sayin’” to standout collaborations, he breaks down his path from high school rap to Neila World, his creative process, and where production is headed. Follow Studio Talks: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studiotalksevents TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@studiotalksevents Website: https://studiotalksevents.com Follow FadedBlacKid:

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36:59

Sheffmade – Building a Signature Sound and Placements...

Producers Behind the Hits ·

2025/10/07

Sheffmade breaks down his rise from making beats and recording friends in college to placements with Ye, BigXthaPlug, Polo G, and SleazyWorld Go. We get into sound design, creative workflow, persistence, and how he sees AI fitting into modern production, and he shares advice for emerging producers. Follow Studio Talks: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studiotalksevents TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@studiotalksevents Website: https://studiotalksevents.com Follow Sheffmade: Instagram:

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23:44

Juko – Crafting Hits for Roddy Ricch, Future, Lil...

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2025/10/02

From bedroom beats to major placements, Juko is shaping today’s rap sound. With credits like Roddy Ricch and Future’s “all good,” Lil Baby’s “Top Priority,” and Young Thug’s “Miss My Dogs,” he’s a name to watch. In this Studio Talks interview, conducted by Rudy Manager via video on September 23, 2025, Juko shares his early journey, creative process, and how producers can stand out today. Follow Studio Talks: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studiotalksevents TikTok:

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30:14

Evan Moitoso: From Partial Deafness to Ken Carson and...

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2025/09/25

From being partially deaf as a kid to becoming one of the new voices shaping hip hop production, Evan Moitoso’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. With credits alongside Ken Carson, Destroy Lonely, and more, plus his work as an A&R at Producer Royalty, Evan has quickly made his mark as both a creator and connector in today’s music scene. Follow Studio Talks: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studiotalksevents TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@studiotalksevents Website:

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34:01

Teezio – From Early Band Days to Chris Brown’s 11:11...

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2025/09/18

Grammy-winning engineer Teezio joins Studio Talks to share his journey from early band days to mixing Chris Brown’s 11:11. He opens up about his approach to mixing, studio work, AI in music, and what it takes to build a lasting career behind the board. Follow Studio Talks: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studiotalksevents TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@studiotalksevents Website: https://studiotalksevents.com Follow Teezio: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teezio Studio Talks X

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44:52

Che Pope – Three Decades, From Lauryn Hill to Kanye...

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2025/09/12

Che Pope has shaped modern music for over three decades. From The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill to Yeezus, his work spans icons like Aretha Franklin, Eminem, The Weeknd, A$AP Rocky, and Nas. In this Studio Talks interview, Che shares his journey from being discovered by Teddy Riley to running G.O.O.D. Music, his thoughts on today’s music and technology, and his vision as he steps into his own as a solo artist. Follow Studio Talks: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studiotalksevents TikTok:

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18:16

Courtlin Jabrae – Producer, Artist & Hitmaker for...

Producers Behind the Hits ·

2025/09/07

Courtlin Jabrae has produced for GloRilla, Trey Songz, Ciara, Bia, and more. In this Producers Behind the Hits episode from Studio Talks, he shares his journey from making beats on his mom’s computer to creating viral hits, building a label, and inspiring the next generation of creatives. Follow Studio Talks: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studiotalksevents TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@studiotalksevents Website: https://studiotalksevents.com Follow Courtlin Jabrae: Instagram:

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18:06

Marko Lenz – From Russian Hockey Rinks to Producing...

Producers Behind the Hits ·

2025/09/03

From playing hockey in Russia to producing for Lil Durk, Lil Baby, DJ Khaled, and Future, Marko Lenz’s journey is all about talent and persistence. In this Producers Behind the Hits episode from Studio Talks, he shares how he broke into the industry, his creative process, thoughts on AI in music, and what’s next for his career. Follow Studio Talks: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studiotalksevents TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@studiotalksevents Website: https://studiotalksevents.com

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