I use AI rapper named Leeko over my beats. Thanks for the invite.

What’s one habit or realization that actually moved your production forward the most? For me it’s been the MPC. The workflow just changed everything and helped me stop overthinking and actually finish beats consistently.

I just watched a video talking about the price of leveling up, and it really had me thinking. The message was basically: anything you want is achievable… but you have to be willing to pay the price. You want to get great at music? You gotta practice. You want to be financially free? You gotta make uncomfortable decisions. And it made me think about something deeper — sometimes people say they want a certain level, but really they just want to be comfortable. And that’s fine… but comfort has a price too. So it had me reflecting on myself. I’m putting in the work. I’m building my catalog. I’m sending emails. I’m staying consistent. But the question I keep asking is… am I paying the right price for where I say I want to go? Because in music there’s the skill side, but there’s also the opportunity side — visibility, relationships, positioning, putting yourself out there. Sometimes results lag behind effort, and that’s the part that messes with my head. What I’m realizing is this journey isn’t just about working hard — it’s about making sure the work you’re doing actually lines up with the level you want to reach. Curious how y’all think about this. How do you know if you’re paying the right price for the goals you have?

I came across this on socials, does he have a point? I will say this, producers should look to put out their own music, and seek various opportunities to maximize earning potential.

Something Jug said on the live tonight really stuck with me — about how a lot of music just doesn’t sound in tune, or instruments and sounds don’t sit right in the track. I don’t think that’s always a technical issue. I think part of it comes down to what we’re actually listening to outside creating. One thing that’s helped me a lot is studying producers. On Don Cannon’s TMRO network👉 https://www.youtube.com/@TmrONetwork He sits with producers does an interview them and has them rebuild one of their own classic records from scratch. Watching how they choose sounds, leave space, build energy without forcing it, and keep things simple but intentional completely changed how I think about making beats. It made me realize a lot of “off” music isn’t about bad plugins or bad gear — it’s about taste, and taste comes from listening deeply, not just creating. Good music usually starts with good listening. Curious what y’all are listening to intentionally that’s shaping the music you’re making. For me I grew up on old school R&B from the late 60's to 2000 and that helps me pick samples. Producers like JustBlaze, ArkatechBeatz, No I.D., Kanye, Pharell, the J.U.S.T.I.C.E League and a few others helps shape the sound I make today.