:00 - Making of “Sicko Mode” with Travis Scott, “Carousel”, experimenting with other genres, “Ultra-Black” with Nas
07:20 - Westcoast hiphop culture, relationship with Nas, complimenting Nas sound, learning the artist
13:00 - Connecting with artists, feeding off of each other’s energy, go-to sample source, sampling then vs now
16:35 - “Legit” sample, sample splits, clearing samples, how to get out your comfort zone, drum kit
20:55 - Origin story, learning FL Studio, uncle Rodney’s influence, selling beats on MySpace
26:00 - First artists to work with Hit-boy, J.Lo placement, signing with GOOD Music in 2011
28:40 - “Ni**as in Paris”, keeping beats simple, influences, recent releases
32:00 - Producers taking initiative, favorite VST, making music with Selena Gomez and Ariana Grande, the learning process
35:20 - Top Melody VSTs, analog gear, drum bounce, producer mistakes, challenges
40:40 - How to do good business in the industry, crazy studio stories, “Watch the Throne” sessions with Kanye, Kanye energy
45:15 - “Trophies” with Drake, “Clique” with Kanye, Jay-Z and Big Sean, hiphop now and in the future, meaning of a “producer”
50:15 - Recording Nas, tips on recording artists, importance of coming up with an artist
