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Murda Beatz on Crafting Hits for Drake, Migos, and Travis Scott | Club 520 Podcast

Club 520 PodcastJanuary 15, 202639 min70,891 views
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The Genesis of a Producer

  • 💡 Murda Beatz shares his journey into music production, starting with playing drums and later discovering FL Studio.
  • 🎧 He recalls initial disbelief from artists like Migos due to his background, leading to impromptu beat-making sessions to prove his talent.
  • 💰 Early career involved selling beats via Western Union and PayPal, with a humorous anecdote about being flagged for fraud.

Chart-Topping Collaborations

  • 🚀 The story behind "Butterfly Effect" with Travis Scott is detailed, including making the beat in his mother's basement and facetiming Travis during its creation.
  • 🎤 Murda Beatz discusses his iconic producer tag, "Baka!", which originated from Drake's associate and became a staple.
  • 🎶 He reveals that "Butterfly Effect" was initially intended for Nicki Minaj before Travis Scott recorded it, and later a different version became Drake's "Bigger Than You."

Beyond the Beat

  • 🎮 Murda Beatz expresses a passion for video games, highlighting games like Arc Raiders and FIFA, and even mentions his past aspirations of being a professional gamer.
  • 🏀 He discusses his role as an ambassador for his hometown basketball program in Fort Erie, Canada, partnering with Adidas to support young athletes.
  • 🎤 The producer also touches on the art of DJing, noting he started later in his career and enjoys playing for diverse crowds, especially in Las Vegas.

Music Industry Insights

  • 🎧 Murda Beatz emphasizes the importance of sampling in hip-hop, defending it as a core element of the genre's art form.
  • 🗣️ He shares experiences of telling artists to redo verses if the beat isn't done justice, highlighting the pursuit of perfection.
  • 🤝 He expresses a desire to collaborate with artists like Justin Bieber and Ye in the future, and to reconnect with Playboi Carti.

Entrepreneurial Ventures

  • 📈 Murda Beatz discusses his investments in modern ventures, including crypto and startups like Good Wipes, a disposable wipe company.
  • 💡 He advises on the importance of investing in modern assets and staying open to new opportunities.
  • 🎤 The conversation touches on the complexities of music sampling clearances, noting that labels and managers typically handle the process.
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