Hitmaka: $150K For A Song, Definition Of A Producer, How To Break Artist, Process Of Writing Songs

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Hitmaka: $150K For A Song, Definition Of A Producer, How To Break Artist, Process Of Writing Songs
Today we chopped it up with Hitmaka About his come up Rapping to rebranding as a producer W/ so many multi platinum records
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00 - Icebreakers, relationship with Big Sean, childhood crush, producer tag
00:08:12 - Music career, privileged upbringing, Spring Creak Academy
00:20:00 - Deal with DMX, finding mentors, chasing dreams, re-entering the industry
00:24:50 - From Yung Berg to Hitmaka, rebranding, stacking placements
00:31:20 - How Hitmaka writes songs, negativity, workflow, Yung Bleu - Baddest
00:40:30 - Behind the scenes of putting together a record, relationship with A Boogie
00:44:55 - The Hitmaka sound, relationship with Meek Mill, getting screwed over
00:51:15 - Evolution of writing a song, 5 studio essentials, the Diddy of this generation
00:59:30 - Hitmaka hidden talents, security, speaking things into existence
01:05:40 - Pub deal, authenticity, prioritizing, putting people in position
01:13:00 - Hitmaka favorite writers/producers, producer playbook, “who’s in the other room?”
01:19:20 - VP of Atlantic A&R, future plans, how to break an artist, Ice Spice, Glorilla
01:24:20 - DaBaby, $40k to $150k placements, ego
01:29:00 - Hiring interns, Beatclub, Hitmaka album, tracklist revealed
01:32:50 - Good producer investments, passive income, dr*gs, rapper authenticity
01:41:27 - Last piece of advice

Пікірлер: 287

  • @taggangmember
    @taggangmember Жыл бұрын

    I fucc with bro but ya'll have to stop comparing these niggaz to Quincy Jones...Quincy is an actual musician. He's a composer of the highest caliber.

  • @TejRecordz
    @TejRecordz Жыл бұрын

    Got my first placement yesterday 🙏🏽

  • @MrTee-uy5tl

    @MrTee-uy5tl

    Жыл бұрын

    Congrats brother, must feel nice 🔥

  • @prodbydramatic

    @prodbydramatic

    Жыл бұрын

    congrats. with who?

  • @HUSTLER-AT-HEART

    @HUSTLER-AT-HEART

    Жыл бұрын

    Good job

  • @donkodygotslapz

    @donkodygotslapz

    Жыл бұрын

    hope you get more

  • @jamelthomas8413

    @jamelthomas8413

    Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations!!

  • @CoolKidsLofi
    @CoolKidsLofi Жыл бұрын

    Nah Quincy actually has literally made records playing the keys, trumpets etc...Nigga really tried to play with the OG like that. I swear these niggas just say anything on here. This dude not even in the same league as Quincy, who is actually a MUSICIAN.

  • @VikktorVampiir

    @VikktorVampiir

    Жыл бұрын

    Not only that... but Quincy Jones can literally play every instrument in a studio at a concert level. I fw berg heavy but I don't what he was talking about on that one 🤣😂

  • @mont-doggBeats

    @mont-doggBeats

    Жыл бұрын

    Quincy Jones used to be a touring Trumpet player and Piano/Keyboard player in The very beginning before being a producer. He said that like Quincy Jones can’t program the music. He literally writes and creates complete arrangements 😂

  • @CuzzoTheGreat

    @CuzzoTheGreat

    Жыл бұрын

    So what you're saying is that what he said about quincy went over your head... ok

  • @carmineohendersonjr3806
    @carmineohendersonjr3806 Жыл бұрын

    Hitmaka is THAT GUY. I have a playlist with a 100 songs and Hitmaka has produced like half of them. He is a grinder and makes bangers. He is gifted. Salute to him.

  • @Big-yh8wz

    @Big-yh8wz

    Жыл бұрын

    he doesnt do any producing, hes an A&R at best

  • @mikea.8640
    @mikea.8640 Жыл бұрын

    Damn he gave so much advice to everyone. Why be against each-other when we can be great together.

  • @LaynoProd
    @LaynoProd Жыл бұрын

    Cant wait for this one, already know theres gon be plenty of gems 🙏🏽💎 thank you PG!

  • @iamroofa
    @iamroofa Жыл бұрын

    HITMAKA def one of the most underrated R&B producers, thank you producergrind for this one ! 🙏🏻

  • @godzwilltypebeats

    @godzwilltypebeats

    Жыл бұрын

    fr fr

  • @keejay12

    @keejay12

    Жыл бұрын

    Keep dropping those fire ass loop packs roofa

  • @iamroofa

    @iamroofa

    Жыл бұрын

    @@keejay12 Appreciate u fam ☔

  • @theniceguy8134

    @theniceguy8134

    Жыл бұрын

    You’re hard G let’s lock in💪🏽

  • @kevoi23

    @kevoi23

    Жыл бұрын

    He’s the new puff that’s it

  • @twosharpterry1895
    @twosharpterry1895 Жыл бұрын

    cant wait 💯💯

  • @2teflon
    @2teflon Жыл бұрын

    I love soaking up the knowledge keep postin these

  • @jasonau427
    @jasonau427 Жыл бұрын

    Berg: Breathes Shorty: That’s hard

  • @themilaizak9963

    @themilaizak9963

    Жыл бұрын

    😂😂 that’s my catchphrase. Don’t be a hater

  • @casperghost1467

    @casperghost1467

    10 ай бұрын

    no cap lmao

  • @burn1gotbeats
    @burn1gotbeats Жыл бұрын

    I never knew he didn’t program his beats nothing wrong with using co producers thoe especially if he doing 50% splits I could respect that all day💯.

  • @Official360

    @Official360

    Жыл бұрын

    Yea, that's interesting. With all those credits he has & producer tags I thought he was literally hands on! To find out he's actually a Diddy is a surprise.

  • @burn1gotbeats

    @burn1gotbeats

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Official360 right☝️

  • @ATHTSupply

    @ATHTSupply

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Official360 I would say more so a Quincy Jones. See as he’s mainly involved with the arrangements etc

  • @Official360

    @Official360

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ATHTSupply Na, that's incorrect. Quincy writes, orchestrates & can play multiple instruments. Hitmaka does none of that, like Diddy.

  • @quebeezy7163

    @quebeezy7163

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Official360 u just sat and watched him say in an interview he writes hooks and sometimes rearranges beats and u still came to the comments saying he doesn’t…

  • @tremaynegist2536
    @tremaynegist2536 Жыл бұрын

    Been waiting for this one!

  • @eyeconicrecords_llc
    @eyeconicrecords_llc Жыл бұрын

    I’m hype af for this one! Got my popcorn ready 🍿

  • @zxyyofficial8746
    @zxyyofficial8746 Жыл бұрын

    Too many gems in this interview 🔥🔥🔥‼️

  • @1chaft
    @1chaft Жыл бұрын

    Ayy I been waiting for the next episode 🎉

  • @tony2wiild197
    @tony2wiild197 Жыл бұрын

    Classic Interview!

  • @SamFocused
    @SamFocused Жыл бұрын

    After his story.... I know why he choose "Bounce Back" as the Title of his life 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Producer/Writer and Hit Machine. Inspiring story. Great Episode 💯💯💯

  • @mrspacely7320
    @mrspacely7320 Жыл бұрын

    i appreciate the fact that he's being open about writing hooks and giving artist ideas, it opens the gate for close minded people who think that every artist does everything by themselves, who would have thought that big sean used hitmakas hook for bounce back, thats amazing

  • @aaronvalentinleo
    @aaronvalentinleo6 ай бұрын

    chill Interview, thanks

  • @musiclifemindset2234
    @musiclifemindset2234 Жыл бұрын

    Great interview! Very inspiring! If shit ain’t working out, take that detour and reinvent yourself. Glad I switched over to landing placements in sync licensing.

  • @Tunez650
    @Tunez650 Жыл бұрын

    These interviews keep getting better and better 🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @lyricsmatter_University
    @lyricsmatter_University Жыл бұрын

    This Joint Was Mad REFRESHING, Dope Questions/Interview And Mad SAUCE From The god " HitMaka " ... SouLute !!!

  • @UNEEKMP3
    @UNEEKMP3 Жыл бұрын

    Dope 💪🏽 Salute to Hitmaker

  • @DarkazKnight100
    @DarkazKnight100 Жыл бұрын

    The Hitmaka Rebrand and the results are a huge inspiration.

  • @HecstrumentalsBeats
    @HecstrumentalsBeats Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this one..

  • @7vensoundz851
    @7vensoundz851 Жыл бұрын

    YB has come along way and it was dooe to hear his come up story before the sexy lady,sexy can i joints. He showed you can accomplidh so much more behind the scenes instead of the forefront. Salute yall.

  • @biggtinyproductions6159
    @biggtinyproductions6159 Жыл бұрын

    This is one hell of a interview and what a real guy he is, major props for keeping it real!!🔥🔥

  • @Wetwallz_45OT

    @Wetwallz_45OT

    Жыл бұрын

    “What a really guy” my man is attempting to flex for the first 5 minutes

  • @808franko
    @808franko Жыл бұрын

    oh yea watchin this asap🔥🔥🔥

  • @slr-d
    @slr-d Жыл бұрын

    This the 1st person in urban industry i ever heard just straight up say, "i came up very privileged" with 100% *no shame* And its funny cause that actually makes me respect him even more. #respect

  • @miraclechild69
    @miraclechild69 Жыл бұрын

    Great interview! This was very educational and inspiring if you a musician. And the team let him talk and didn't cut him off. Dope! I'ma new subscriber now y'all!

  • @graematter8116
    @graematter8116 Жыл бұрын

    Great interview

  • @LifesGoodK
    @LifesGoodK Жыл бұрын

    Dope ass inspiring interview fr! I love Hitmaka's approach to being a Producer and an Executive. Definitely motivational. #KMakesBeats

  • @miraclechild69
    @miraclechild69 Жыл бұрын

    1:33 into the interview he said the most important thing, that mattered the most. His pop showing him the way to real wealth outside of music. Love the interview

  • @turnupdot2108
    @turnupdot2108 Жыл бұрын

    He definitely gave y’all a nice interview! This some good content keep it up producergrind 💪🏾💯

  • @Secko1Secko
    @Secko1Secko Жыл бұрын

    I love his interviews he keep it 💯 no matter what

  • @WillieFourMilli
    @WillieFourMilli Жыл бұрын

    lets go! 💥💥💥

  • @RVMBO5K
    @RVMBO5K Жыл бұрын

    So many gems 💎

  • @dueydreotb
    @dueydreotb Жыл бұрын

    this one is going to be a classic 💯

  • @iwaveenergy
    @iwaveenergy Жыл бұрын

    that was a great interview.

  • @DigitalCrates
    @DigitalCrates Жыл бұрын

    EPIC!! LEGENDARY INTERVIEW!

  • @WeAreRawTalent
    @WeAreRawTalent Жыл бұрын

    This interview dope af

  • @prodby_cat
    @prodby_cat Жыл бұрын

    We needed this . . Infact i actually needed to hear all what the big homie said. . Sometimes I feel like these interviews be talking to me straight up. . . Thank you very much PG for this interview no cap this has to be one of the most beautiful interviews i had ever watched no cap 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥immo push harder from now on

  • @BEATMAN.
    @BEATMAN. Жыл бұрын

    This guy creates so many hits behind the scenes. Hes a producer for sure 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @itztiptip

    @itztiptip

    Жыл бұрын

    frfr bro

  • @audreycat11

    @audreycat11

    Жыл бұрын

    Facts

  • @pradaentertainment777

    @pradaentertainment777

    Жыл бұрын

    Orchestrator ***

  • @freesocietybeats
    @freesocietybeats Жыл бұрын

    " I ain't gone lie it really be the Wigs for me !" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Real Shit

  • @jayfooleybeatz9444
    @jayfooleybeatz9444 Жыл бұрын

    I don’t what it is about this interview, but it’s fantastic with the whole interview. Great one for sure 💯

  • @dr.beaulab
    @dr.beaulab Жыл бұрын

    writing and working on the dream to be that songwriter/ producer in the studio making HITS

  • @keejay12
    @keejay12 Жыл бұрын

    Best interview I've seen this far imo. He's the definition of a producer's producer. He went from Yung Berg to bouncing back as Hitmaka and he doesn't just make beats but he helps formulate songs and all of that. Hes a producer for real and motivating me to level up some more 🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @demontemorton6381

    @demontemorton6381

    Жыл бұрын

    he doesn't make the beats at all but i understand your pov

  • @keejay12

    @keejay12

    Жыл бұрын

    @@demontemorton6381 so he's like Quincy Jones in a way where he brought all the elements together and put everything together? He said he made Bounce Back beat and Metro added to it

  • @demontemorton6381

    @demontemorton6381

    Жыл бұрын

    @@keejay12 basically and tbh, Bounce Back is TM88 and Metro. TM88 exposed all the producers for on that song for not getting proper credit.

  • @keejay12

    @keejay12

    Жыл бұрын

    @@demontemorton6381 oh damn

  • @keejay12

    @keejay12

    Жыл бұрын

    @@demontemorton6381 where can I find this video of TM88 exposing this

  • @GermanChoc26
    @GermanChoc26 Жыл бұрын

    I respect Hitmaka but I thought he was at least a small part of the creation process musically in his credits. I do think it is a skill to just put it all together and quarterback a song but I always thought he was making beats/instrumentals. Sound engineers are the unsung heroes in music!!!

  • @donrich3927

    @donrich3927

    Жыл бұрын

    Elam 251, Neumann 87s, 67s, and song c800gs are the unsung heroes. You can’t be a bad engineer getting vocals cut on those.

  • @donrich3927

    @donrich3927

    Жыл бұрын

    Also he I’m 30 minutes into the interview he wrote a grip shidd he deserves to quarterback.

  • @freshestinclass763

    @freshestinclass763

    9 ай бұрын

    He's a major part of it... nobody questions the maestro or the director of an orchestras music acumen. That's essentially what he is.

  • @ashead11

    @ashead11

    20 күн бұрын

    How’d he get a deal at 14 without being able to make beats?

  • @KillaKiRawBeats
    @KillaKiRawBeats Жыл бұрын

    Here!

  • @mobglizzy
    @mobglizzy Жыл бұрын

    Dope interview & a lot of gems on what it takes to actually produce a record. Also don’t get it mixed up, Quincy actually writes/composes his music. I’d suggest y’all watch his documentary.

  • @IKARIking67

    @IKARIking67

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, that's right. He may not program drums on an MPC directly like a Dr. Dre or DJ Quik, but he can help direct a 16-piece orchestra to build a song bed for a 17 minute music video about a college kids date turned Zombie Horror film, and create multiple sonic moments over the course of the song's story. Because of Quincy's genius, the entire planet knows Billie Jean just by the opening drums intro before you even get to the bassline. Even children beatbox it! 😆😆

  • @lyfestylemuzik7931
    @lyfestylemuzik7931 Жыл бұрын

    Like the honesty

  • @allenfresh2622
    @allenfresh2622 Жыл бұрын

    Yung Berg been snappin 🔥

  • @Arkai.
    @Arkai. Жыл бұрын

    The evolution so crazy. Hitmaka a machine.

  • @THEMProductions
    @THEMProductions Жыл бұрын

    Yung Berg as we know as HITMAKA is the goat FR 🐐🔥🖤💯

  • @juswolf22
    @juswolf22 Жыл бұрын

    I appreciate berg honesty a lot don’t like to big up they folks who worked hard

  • @trendchamberlain8752
    @trendchamberlain8752 Жыл бұрын

    This got to be the best interview/story I ever seen.

  • @officialsrsmuzikworld
    @officialsrsmuzikworld Жыл бұрын

    Hitmaker is cut from the same cloth as I am I’m from that same area where you really had to be hands on with the music and producing 🙏🏾💪🏾💯👑

  • @lovephotography1966
    @lovephotography1966 Жыл бұрын

    I learn about him on reality TV, I never knew he was this was this established. I wish him much success.

  • @6pathsdj
    @6pathsdj Жыл бұрын

    yuh yuh yuh let’s get it

  • @alw1915
    @alw1915 Жыл бұрын

    Networking is far more important than being good at making beats. Especially in an industry as collaborative as music. Knowing people that can get you into rooms is more beneficial than only being good at making beats.

  • @ChristopherCasler

    @ChristopherCasler

    Жыл бұрын

    Huh?! Yea, go network with trash an see wassup…

  • @alw1915

    @alw1915

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ChristopherCasler DJ Khaled cant make a dope beat to save his life. But his network allows him to put people like Lil Wayne, Justin Bieber, JayZ, Drake etc on his albums filled eith beats made by Mike Will, Metro, Mustard etc. If he wasnt good at networking he'd still he trying to sell mixtapes out of his trunk. In music its 90% who you know and 10% talent.

  • @ChristopherCasler

    @ChristopherCasler

    Жыл бұрын

    @@alw1915 Khalid isn’t a producer he’s a soulless celebrity…

  • @alw1915

    @alw1915

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ChristopherCasler his credentials say different but ok.

  • @Stackztootrill
    @Stackztootrill Жыл бұрын

    Shoutout to The producers it’s time to shine ⚡️⚡️⚡️

  • @rockinbeatzllc
    @rockinbeatzllc4 ай бұрын

    Legendary dude 💣💣💎💎🚀🚀✨🙏🏾✨

  • @trvpinsteinbeats
    @trvpinsteinbeats Жыл бұрын

    Best one

  • @beatsbygenre
    @beatsbygenre Жыл бұрын

    Hitmaka really one of the most transparent producers, the insight on how he constructed Dangerous💡

  • @bigsleekayi12345
    @bigsleekayi12345 Жыл бұрын

    MIH-TY is a crazy project.....The songs on it are so good and that perfect timing song he was talking about happens to be one of my favourite songs on that project.....Shoutout to OG Parker for producing such a masterpiece 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥....I luv lie 2 me as well .....Love from Ghana 🔥🔥🔥🔥....I produce by the way😊😊😊😊

  • @Flugamefilm
    @Flugamefilm Жыл бұрын

    I used to produce for hitmaka when I was 18, I still got unreleased songs we did together

  • @superdopesamples
    @superdopesamples Жыл бұрын

    Just realized this is Young Berg 😂 I was a freshman in HS 2007 when Sexy lady came out. Dope how he rebranded and became a platinum producer 🔥

  • @rnblovaa

    @rnblovaa

    Жыл бұрын

    Same here I was like WTF had no idea hitmaka was yung berg lmao..well good idea to re brand of the artist side went another direction

  • @IamQrock
    @IamQrock Жыл бұрын

    Really enlightning interview! Glad I caught this one!

  • @ahamsinstrumentals
    @ahamsinstrumentals Жыл бұрын

    Been waiting on this one

  • @lamontstrong9583
    @lamontstrong9583 Жыл бұрын

    He can make this up salute to you homie I'm 53 and I was a street dude but you always no real when you hear it but God safe my life and my family praying for me God bless you young king

  • @remingtonhall7184
    @remingtonhall7184 Жыл бұрын

    JB faces be killin me!

  • @clayrichard22
    @clayrichard22 Жыл бұрын

    @HITMAKA 💪🏽💯

  • @AyooBlancoThisYou
    @AyooBlancoThisYou Жыл бұрын

    🔥🔥

  • @Jordithomusic
    @Jordithomusic Жыл бұрын

    Heavy

  • @jjbethenamejjbeatz894
    @jjbethenamejjbeatz894 Жыл бұрын

    🔥

  • @SterlingChris-tion
    @SterlingChris-tion Жыл бұрын

    The story about him going to Jamaica was krazy!!!!!

  • @AleArtolaTV
    @AleArtolaTV Жыл бұрын

    What a masterclass.

  • @westsidevicious
    @westsidevicious Жыл бұрын

    whenever you hear his tag you know Issa banga

  • @lamontstrong9583
    @lamontstrong9583 Жыл бұрын

    You have a gift it's you have a open ear for the world that is why it works

  • @JakjonezDb
    @JakjonezDb Жыл бұрын

    tb face why bro taking about the camp got me rollin bro😂

  • @NickWealthy
    @NickWealthy Жыл бұрын

    Legendary interview !

  • @tevinkassemos
    @tevinkassemos Жыл бұрын

    Stopped listening at “I don’t program the drums” LMAO

  • @dirrickrobinson3731

    @dirrickrobinson3731

    Жыл бұрын

    I Still Stuck It Out I Just Know What Him,Diddy,D.J Khaled Do Is Not Quincy Jones Who Can Play Instruments I Respect The Hard Work,but I Know I Can Do That Without Acting Like I'm Dr.Dre,Manny Fresh,Timbaland,Etc. These Dudes B So Arrogant 4 No Reason Scarface,Willie D R Devin The Dude Don't Act Like Just A Few From Down South Run Around Like That,but We Mostly Just Wanna B Appreciated!100

  • @Stackztootrill
    @Stackztootrill Жыл бұрын

    Been in the studio wit bruh he been grinding on the producer side for a long time

  • @OGtha3
    @OGtha3 Жыл бұрын

    Bad idea is hard asf no 🧢

  • @NewWokeMedia
    @NewWokeMedia Жыл бұрын

    Hell yeah , that’s hard as fuck

  • @amgmoney
    @amgmoney Жыл бұрын

    💯

  • @unknwngamer1
    @unknwngamer1 Жыл бұрын

    This gone be just as epic as Timbaland!

  • @tracksphantom540
    @tracksphantom540 Жыл бұрын

    This interview shows me there is enough food on the table for everyone to eat. The Music industry is a Billion Dollar Industry no need to be hating .

  • @aelibeats
    @aelibeats Жыл бұрын

    Excellent interview or whatever

  • @nathan_temple5925
    @nathan_temple5925 Жыл бұрын

    brooo Jb's reaction at 15:15 😭😂😂😂😂

  • @lamontstrong9583
    @lamontstrong9583 Жыл бұрын

    God has blessed you flashy is over be the whisper and the room where they have to pay attention and let your talent speak for itself you got it and don't even know let God lead you got a lot to say

  • @Antbeatz
    @Antbeatz Жыл бұрын

    I’m dyin Yung Berg I mean Hitmaka funny af 😂

  • @jay-leeofficialcctv
    @jay-leeofficialcctv Жыл бұрын

    Take a shot every time he says or whatever. 😂

  • @pighater951
    @pighater951 Жыл бұрын

    That's hard ASF 🤔🤔🤔😩🤣🤣🤣🤣😂🤘

  • @Animegold2856
    @Animegold2856 Жыл бұрын

    Hitmaka Aka Young Berg is a legend from my generation and Infamous syndicate was the ish

  • @REMRODFILMS
    @REMRODFILMS Жыл бұрын

    I ROCKS WIT MAKA! 💯

  • @YOUNGSIMS24
    @YOUNGSIMS24 Жыл бұрын

    💪💪

  • @MrDJSTRATEGY
    @MrDJSTRATEGY Жыл бұрын

    Bruh I feel ya on the removing ya tag

  • @patchtheproducer
    @patchtheproducer Жыл бұрын

    🎥

  • @mojo_phee
    @mojo_phee Жыл бұрын

    Good interview. How was the channel able to get an interview with Hitmaka?

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