It's Levels To This
It's Levels To This
Podcast Description
Two longtime music pros (Sensei & Fatboi) go deep on what makes music great. A podcast for music producers, artists, and fans.
Fatboi is a Multi-platinum, Grammy nominated, award winning producer whose credits include: Camoflauge, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Gucci Mane, Young Jeezy, Rocko, Shawty Redd, Flo Rida, Bow Wow, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Juvenile, Yung Joc, Gorilla Zoe, OJ Da Juiceman, 8Ball & MJG, Jeremih, 2 Chainz, Nicki Minaj, Bobby V, Ludacris and Yo Gotti, Monica, Zay Smith, TK Kravitz, Future.
Sensei Hollywood (a.k.a. Dan Marshall) is an accomplished musician, producer, engineer who's performed on and engineered multi--platinum records with Big Boi, Outkast, Killer Mike, Chamillionaire, Carlos Santana, Mary J. Blige, Snoop Dogg, Ron Isley, Lil Wayne, Trillville, Monica, and more...
He was formerly an instructor and the chair of the Audio Production program at the Art Institute of Atlanta where he taught a new generation of audio engineers and producers to go on to great things in their own right.
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Content Themes
Focuses on music production dynamics, the roles of producers and beatmakers, emotional depth in music, and the impact of technology on creativity, with episodes like 'Beatmaker vs. Producer' exploring the evolving roles within music production.
Two longtime music pros (Sensei & Fatboi) go deep on what makes music great. A podcast for music producers, artists, and fans.
Fatboi is a Multi-platinum, Grammy nominated, award winning producer whose credits include: Camoflauge, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Gucci Mane, Young Jeezy, Rocko, Shawty Redd, Flo Rida, Bow Wow, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Juvenile, Yung Joc, Gorilla Zoe, OJ Da Juiceman, 8Ball & MJG, Jeremih, 2 Chainz, Nicki Minaj, Bobby V, Ludacris and Yo Gotti, Monica, Zay Smith, TK Kravitz, Future.
Sensei Hollywood (a.k.a. Dan Marshall) formerly an instructor and chair of the Audio Production program at the Art Institute of Atlanta, is an accomplished musician, producer, engineer who’s performed on and engineered multi–platinum records with Big Boi, Outkast, Killer Mike, Chamillionaire, Carlos Santana, Mary J. Blige, Snoop Dogg, Ron Isley, Lil Wayne, Trillville, Monica, and more…
Summary
In this conversation, Fatboi and Sensei reflect on the legacy of Stax Records and the contributions of Steve Cropper, highlighting the art of collaboration and the unpredictable nature of creating hits. We explore the journey of musicians, emphasizing the importance of paying dues and gaining experience in the music industry.The discussion also touches on the timelessness of music and its ability to resonate across generations.
Chapters
00:00 Cold Open
00:29 Intro
01:02 Steve Cropper & The Greatness of Stax
03:05 Green Onions playthru/reaction
06:12 Music Biz 101: Paying Your Dues
13:37 Why Does Stax Get Overlooked?
15:15 Steve Cropper’s Style/Approach
18:02 Green Onions Musical Breakdown
21:04 Green Onions & The Cultural Zeitgeist
25:53 Is Green Onions…PERFECT?
27:39 Knowing When You Have A Hit On Your Hands
35:05 Soul Man Breakdown
37:20 Sam & Dave & Sloppy Business At Stax
38:38 Other Stax Groups: The BarKays
39:43 BarKays & Spies Like Us
42:00 Jazze Pha’s Connection To The BarKays
46:59 Levels 2 This Full OUTRO.mp4
Takeaways
- Many successful artists start by working for free to gain experience.
- Paying dues is essential in the music industry.
- Leadership qualities are often developed through following great leaders.
- The balance between working for free and making a sustainable living is crucial.
- Success requires putting in the necessary hours and effort.
- Music is a collaborative art form that thrives on diverse influences.
- Hits are often unexpected and cannot be forced.
- The legacy of Stax Records is significant in shaping modern music.
- Steve Cropper’s contributions exemplify the importance of supporting roles in music.
- Great music transcends time and continues to impact future generations.
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