Murda Beatz on Creating Travis Scott's "Butterfly Effect" and DJing in Vegas

The Genesis of "Butterfly Effect"

• 🎶 Murda Beatz details the creation of Travis Scott's hit song "Butterfly Effect," a track that became iconic and was featured in the NBA 2K video game.
• 🏠 The beat was created in his mom's basement with collaborator Felix, showcasing humble beginnings for a massive hit.
• 📞 Murda Beatz recalls FaceTiming Travis Scott while he was recording and writing to the beat, capturing a pivotal moment in the song's development.

"Butterfly Effect" Impact and Performance

• ⚾ The song's reach extended to sports, with a baseball player using it as his walk-out song, leading to frequent airplay during games.
• 🎤 At Travis Scott's shows, "Butterfly Effect" is a crowd-pleaser, often performed in its entirety and known for its ability to elevate the energy of the performance.
• 🤯 The song's intense reception at Astroworld is humorously recalled, with Murda Beatz clarifying it caused hype, not chaos.

DJing and Music Production

• 🎧 Murda Beatz discusses his transition into DJing, which began after gaining recognition as a producer, initially motivated by the opportunity for travel and vacation.
• 🌍 He emphasizes the importance of catering to diverse crowds when DJing, especially in places like Las Vegas, playing a mix of genres to ensure everyone has a good time.
• ⚖️ He views producing and DJing as distinct but equally challenging art forms, noting that skills in one do not automatically translate to the other.

Basketball Ambassadorship

• 🏀 Murda Beatz is involved with his hometown's basketball program in Fort Erie, Canada, partnering with Adidas to support the school's development.
• 🎓 He aims to bring awareness to the school, assist with its curriculum, and help students get college and university placements, with some even reaching the professional league.
• 🏀 He humorously admits to having a