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2009 - Dynamic Producer + Dynamic Songwriter congratulates Rachel Assil for securing a major deal with Akon's company, KonLive
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2009 - DP Congratulates Wallstreet, Goldy & Prophet of High Caliber Entertainment for securing a deal with Universal Motown!
"I decided to get down with DP because I knew the idea was new and innovative, plus I needed access to the movers and shakers in the industry. Unlike other organizations DP develops a close one on one relationship with its members and becomes a second family and team helping you to achieve success. I personally recommend DP to anyone trying to start a career in music because the information and access you'll receive is vital to any career in music not just producing. Last but not least, I believe that if u chase your dreams with every ounce of your strength its still not enough...( In other words you can always go harder and you should cuz someone else will)" --Prophet (High Caliber Ent./Universal Motown)
"I decided to get down with Dynamic Producer to help take my production to the next level and get my name out there.
Unlike other producer organizations or websites, Dynamic Producer is the most interactive, through things like conferences and listening sessions I'm able to meet people face to face. I personally recommend DP to any up & coming producer because they definitely helped expand my music creativity as well as getting my name known. Thanks again for your support and help" --Wallstreet (High Caliber Ent./Universal Motown)
2008 - DP Congratulates CertiFYD
*This is a 12 minute video, be sure to check the DP mention at the 7:25 mark
2008 - DP Congratulates REO
2008 - DP Congratulates DS BROS for their major placement with Willie Da Kid/Aphilliates/Asylum
"We personally recommend DP to any up & coming producer because they are the pioneers of educating and informing producers on the music industry, DP really cares about your career and wants you to succeed and DP has a very large "extended family" of producers that are scattered all over the world who are more than happy to help you, DP is where its at." --Vess Dynamick & Ron Boogie of DS BROS
“BUCK EM OR F*UCK EM”
The Official Success Story
Interview with DP’s Own DS Bros
How did you first learn about Dynamic Producer?
We learned about Dynamic Producer while surfing the internet.
Why did you decide to become a member?
The whole concept of a producer organization impressed us. We also wanted to be a part of this growing network of talented producers.
DP has a lot of members, but not everyone takes advantage of online opportunities or attends events, what prompted your desire to actually get involved?
The desire to be heard and recognized. If you submit for everything in DP, eventually someone will take notice, and you can build from that. Also you get so inspired when you go to an event and hear so much heat. (It’s crazy!!!) Plus you never know who is listening......................
How important do you think it is for up & coming producers to network and build relationships with other up & coming producers and why?
It’s very important that up & comers network. You can cover more ground that way. For example, DP had came up with this idea called "ULTIMATE MATCH-UPS" where you team up with another DP member and collab on a track. We hooked up wit Dilemma(wat up family!!!) and made a hot track. Industry cats were feelin it so we shopped it heavy, all because of a DP collaboration. Keep in mind not to long after that Dilemma placed a joint for the WAIST DEEP soundtrack, so that made it a little easier to shop the joint to industry heads. Keep your relationships current and tight. Have mad allies everywhere..........................that unknown cat today, could be that super producer tomorrow.
When you heard some of the other talented producers in DP, what did you think?
We were impressed and motivated. JIMBOND, PARAFINO, DILEMMA, VERSATLE, NUBORN, and TRACKHEADS- these cats made us better. And there are so many others in DP who put it down. We’re better producers because of our DP family.
For some members, Dynamic Producer encouraged them to switch up their day to day grind, was that the case for you? If so, how?
We’re always learning to grind harder, just dealing with different industry heads though DP sharpens your hustle game.
One of the reasons you’re being featured is because you landed 1 or more major album placements or unreleased/mixtape song by a major artist, please explain how Dynamic Producer was directly or indirectly involved in the process.
DP was taking submissions for G-UNIT and we submitted some joints like we always do.(take advantage people) About a week after we sent the music, D-PROSPER, head a&r for G-UNIT hit us up. He said he was feelin our music, and wanted to hear more. A couple of months went by, and we met with d-prosper in New York at the G-UNIT offices. By then, he told us that YOUNG BUCK had recorded to two of our joints. Some more time passed, then one day we get a email from prosper sayin he needs the protools session for one of da joints buck recorded. We thinkin we in there until we find out our joint made the mixtape. (We found out though someone else)It still was a good look cause we parlayed that to other opportunities. ALL BECAUSE OF SUBMISSIONS FROM DYNAMIC PRODUCER.
Please list some of the artists you’ve recorded to your music to date?
Young Buck, Jay Electronica, Willie Joe, Hoodlum, Too Short
Some producers have a misconception about what happens AFTER the placement. Now although your record with Young Buck didn’t make the album, did the dealings you had with his label and camp have any benefits?
Of course. We got some shine off that.
Often up & coming producers need to handle their music and the business side associated with it. Has there ever been a time when you had to handle business related to your music and you really didn’t want to? Were industry politics ever an issue? Did you ever have to make any hard decisions?
HA! Every single day. You gotta be quick on ya toes, but you cats already know that. It’s a rollercoaster man.
At what stage do you think an up & coming producer needs a manager?
That depends on the person. Our opinion? When you got a couple placements in hand. It depends on da situation.
For the record, do you have a manager? If so, how were you able to secure he/she to work with you? How was or how has the experience been? Any lessons learned?
No not yet. We still are lookin. We feel like we don't need one as of yet. We gonna need one soon!!
What is your most recent accomplishment that you’re proud of?
Recordin some hot records with WILLIE JOE.
What needs to happen for you to consider yourself an established music producer?
Havin some hits on da charts. Producing for everybody.
How do you intend to make it all a reality?
We are makin it a reality right now. Doin songs wit hot songwriters, rappers, musicians.
What words of advice can you give to all the up & coming producers striving to make it to the next level? What words of encouragement can you give to up & coming producers who feel like they’ve grinded so much or so long and they still haven’t landed anything?
We’ve been doin this for a long time man. If you doin this to get rich, go get a regular job. You have to do this because you love it. Give your music to everybody. Stay in da know ya heard? Pay attention to trends, and figure out what direction you want to go underground? mainstream? international? Develop a sound and be da illest at it. Always beat your last hottest track wit another one. We could go on & on. Most important, be passionate about your shit.
For More on DS Bros Visit: www.myspace.com/dsbros
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2008 - DP Congratulates Eye-Q & L-Precise for winning the Hollywood Records/Jesse McCartney Remix Competition
"I decided to get down with Dynamic Producer to expand my network and to take advantage of opportunities that were not available in my area.
Unlike other producer organizations or websites, Dynamic Producer is affordable, reliable, and has an outstanding community. I personally recommend DP to any up & coming producer because the networking opportunities alone are worth their weight in gold. Every month there are new Major opportunities. For less than 4 bucks a month this is the best investment I've ever made." --Eye Q (Grand Prize Winner) "DP has been great.. not only for the opportunites, but also the networking...I've met alot of other producers and continue to build with them. I also was recently voted as the Fan's favorite remix winner for the Jesse McCartney remix contest they hosted. It was great to win and also receive a cheque for the work done!"
-L Precise (Producer for Jessie McCartney)
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2007 - DP Congratulates Rony Arzoumanian
2007 - DP Congratulates M16
2007 - DP Congratulates Parafino
2007 - DP Congratulates Frequency
1. How did you first learn about Dynamic Producer?
I met a couple reps from DP at this event called the “REMIX Hotel” in July 2005. They told me a lot of great things about the organization and I joined right away.
2. Why did you decide to become a member?
The conference that was lined up for that Summer looked like a great opportunity to make some industry contacts and I knew I had to attend. Plus all the people that worked for DP were really knowledgeable and made it clear they were really out to help the up-and-coming producer.
3. DP has a lot of members, but not everyone takes advantage of online opportunities or attends events, what prompted your desire to actually get involved?
I just saw every opportunity presented as another avenue to get my music heard and in the right hands – you need to exploit every option possible.
4. How important do you think it is for up & coming producers to network and build relationships with other up & coming producers and why?
I think it’s very important, mostly because we experience a lot of the same situations – getting jerked on money, credit, sample clearance etc. so it’s good to have peers to relate to and learn from, so maybe you don’t make the same mistakes. Plus you never know, if you help hook a fellow producer up with an artist you’re working with, down the line he may be able to help you. Its all about relationships….GOOD relationships.
5. When you heard some of the other talented producers in DP, what did you think?
“Maan…I can take these fools!” Just kiddin – it really inspired me to work hard.
6. For some members, Dynamic Producer encouraged them to switch up their day to day grind, was that the case for you? If so, how?
I WISH I could switch up my day grind! With the current climate of the music industry, especially hip-hop and R&B, its very difficult to make enough money to support yourself in the beginning. I still work a 9-5 at a suit-and-tie job. Shhhhh.
7. One of the reasons you’re being featured is because you landed 1 or more major album or mixtape placement or unreleased song by a major artist, please explain how Dynamic Producer was directly or indirectly involved in the process.
I owe DP for helping me get my first major placement – I love ya’ll!! I met an A&R from Geffen records at the Sept. 2005 DP conference in NYC. I gave him a CD along with 300 other producers in the room, but I figured, it can’t hurt right? 6 months later out of the blue I get a call from the A&R who just got around to listening to my CD – he told me “an artist” was interested in a track. A few months later that “artist” turned out to be Snoop Dogg, and shortly after that I was in LA mixing “Think About It”. Craziness.
8. Please list some of the artists you’ve been able to work with to date?
Snoop Dogg, Cam’ron, Raekwon, Ras Kass, Lil Mama, Devin the Dude, Wais P (of Da Ranjahz), Juganot, Joell Ortiz, Uncle Murda, Wordsworth, Masta Ace, OC, 6th Sense, Eternia, El Da Sensei, Oktober, A-pinks.
9. Some producers have a misconception about what happens AFTER the placement. Did having a placement impact your ability to build more relationships, secure more placements/deals/opportunities?
There are a lot of misconceptions. Like I said, it takes a lot to really build up your name and your brand and establish yourself in the industry. People think I’m making a lot of money etc. – not the case, hence the 9-5 day job. You have to work your way up the ladder. It has definitely opened up the doors for me as far as getting more meetings and some more exposure – but it’s certainly not an “overnight success” type of situation. The more major placements you get, the HARDER you have to work to follow it up with something else. Stay humble, because you’re going to need a lot more than 1 placement on a major label to become the next “super-producer”.
10. Often up & coming producers need to handle their music and the business side associated with it. Has there ever been a time when you had to handle business related to your music and you really didn’t want to? Were industry politics ever an issue? Did you ever have to make any hard decisions?
That’s a very important aspect to this whole thing – you need to have someone handling your business who you trust and can rely on to get the job done. He/she doesn’t have to have the most contacts in the world, but if you can trust their character and they are really working in YOUR best interest, you’re pretty much good. I’ve had a lot of shady situations come my way that I wouldn’t have handled as well if I didn’t have my manager looking out for me and coaching me.
11. At what stage do you think an up & coming producer needs a manager?
I think once money starts to get involved, or you’re working with some major or almost-major artists, you need someone to make sure your interests are protected. In the beginning, we all give artists beats for free, “sure – go ahead and record it!”, but eventually you have to make the decision to say “listen, I need to get compensated for my work.” That’s when you get a manager – so you can focus on making the music.
12. For the record, do you have a manager? If so, how were you able to secure he/she to work with you? How was or how has the experience been? Any lessons learned? If you haven’t had a manager, why not?
Yes I have a great manager who I’ve known for many years. We were friends before any type of business was involved, so I know I can trust him and have a close relationship with him. A lot of producers end up getting sucked into big management firms and they don’t really get the attention or push they deserve. Sure it’s good to be signed to a big name company – but if you have to play phone tag with people and constantly wonder why you haven’t placed anything, is it worth it? We start with a foundation that’s bigger than business and music, and we both believe in eachother’s vision.
13. What is your most recent accomplishment that you’re proud of?
Outside of the Snoop Dogg record “Think About It”, I recently produced a record for a New York artist named Juganot that features Joell Ortiz and Uncle Murder called “En Why Cee”. The song is getting crazy play on Hot 97.1 and Power 105.1 and is on its way to being added into rotation. That’s a big accomplishment for an independent/unsigned artist. We just finished a video and we are working on a MAJOR remix – watch for it!
14. What needs to happen for you to consider yourself an established music producer?
I need to be able to do music full time. No more 9-5.
15. How do you intend to make it all a reality?
Just work with as many artists as I can, continue to get my name out there and keep the placements coming!
16. What words of advice can you give to all the up & coming producers striving to make it to the next level? What words of encouragement can you give to up & coming producers who feel like they’ve grinded so much or so long and they still haven’t landed anything?
If you have what it takes, you’ll make it eventually. If you think you got, it’s only a matter of time. I would work with as many local artists as you can and get your name out there. Look for talent and work with them. You don’t have to be so consumed with a “major placement”. Hell, I don’t think the Snoop Dogg record got any radio play, but the Juganot record (which is independent!) is getting A LOT of major radio play. It’s all about good music.
2007 - DP Congratulates Dilemma
“MR. EVERYBODY WANTS TO BE A PRODUCER”
The Official Success Story
Interview with DP’s Own Dilemma
How did you first learn about Dynamic Producer?
HELLO WORLD..lol…ok…Dynamic Producer was brought to my attention from a co/worker of mine. Everyday I would go to work at 8:00am sit at my desk with my headphones on and listen to my tracks. My co/worker use to A&R at Warner Bros. and her oldest son was a producer, so one day I asked her “How can I get to the right people so they can hear my music?” She called her son and he told her to tell me to go to DynamicProducer.com.
Why did you decide to become a member?
I really had nothing to lose and everything to gain so…
DP has a lot of members, but not everyone takes advantage of online opportunities or attends events, what prompted your desire to actually get involved?
After I went to the first DP meeting in NYC, I figured out that this type of game is a numbers game. The more numbers (opportunities) you have on the tables, the better your chances are of landing a placement.
How important do you think it is for up & coming producers to network and build relationships with other up & coming producers and why?
I think it’s very important for producers to learn how to network and build relationships. Learning how to do that will make you or break you in this game. Remember when Jay-Z said, “It’s a secret society all we ask is trust”…He’s right. Building relationships don’t happen over night. Sometimes it takes years for a person to believe and trust in you to actually help you. This game is filed with tight circles. You have to find a way to get in these circles and just because you got a hot track doesn’t always mean that that’s your golden ticket in either. The Game is 50% who you know 30% Talent 20% Luck.
When you heard some of the other talented producers in DP, what did you think?
When I heard a few people, I went back into the lab and didn’t come out until my drums smacked as hard as theirs.
For some members, Dynamic Producer encouraged them to switch up their day-to-day grind, was that the case for you? If so, how?
Yea, like I said before it’s all a numbers game baby. I thought to myself about other ways an up and coming producer can break into the game or create a biz. You can either “shop till you drop”, break a new artist, save and rebuild an old signed artist that has been m.i.a for a while or beat battle your way to the top. I ended up doing all of these.
One of the reasons you’re being featured is because you landed 1 or more major album or mixtape placement or unreleased song by a major artist, please explain how Dynamic Producer was directly or indirectly involved in the process.
DP taught me how to network and how to increase my chances. The Waist Deep Placement …lol…all started from a beat battle in Philly that DP emailed me about. That night, there was an guy the crowd that helped me get the placement. The Posta Boy Project was a gift from above. Versatile and I met in DP and were fans of each other’s work. We started working on tracks together and out of the blue Vers got a call from Posta and the rest was history. Vers and I have done tons of work together and have tons of possible placements coming up.
Please list some of the artists you’ve been able to work with to date?
Talib Kweli, Rhymefest, Vivian Green, Omillio Sparks, D.Woods & Dawn of Danity Kane, Glasses Malone, Killa Kyleon, Posta Boy, Rass Kass, David Banner, Young Chris, Neesh to name a few
Some producers have a misconception about what happens AFTER the placement. Did having a placement impact your ability to build more relationships, secure more placements/deals/opportunities?
Yes and No, it helped on paper when people ask, “What have you done??” but for me that was pretty much it. Even though it was a good record and was in the movie, it wasn’t a “hit record” so the contacts I really wanted to get at still didn’t care who I was. On the up side of things, I did build more relationships that turned into great things, but I still had to grind just as hard as if I didn’t have a placement.
Often up & coming producers need to handle their music and the business side associated with it. Has there ever been a time when you had to handle business related to your music and you really didn’t want to? Were industry politics ever an issue? Did you ever have to make any hard decisions?
Industry politics are always an issue in this game. I never felt like I didn’t want to take care of the business side of my music because if I don’t do that, who would? I had to make a hard decision when I was trying to place the “I’m bout a dolla” track. I had 3 different buyers all wanting the same track all at the same time and it was very hard trying to make everyone happy. I decided to take the 1st check because I was thinking long term, relationship wise, and what would be a better look for me. The other two parties that wanted the track, we don’t really speak anymore. At times I wonder if that saying “Its Business and never personal” holds any weight anymore in this game. Some A&R’s are really good at keeping it business but some A&R’s are way to sensitive. You might have to give them a hug, or flowers, or something..lol
At what stage do you think an up & coming producer needs a manager?
When you’re in high demand and you don’t have the time to do both. Or when you find someone that believes in you and works just as hard as you.
For the record, do you have a manager? If so, how were you able to secure he/she to work with you? How was or how has the experience been? Any lessons learned? If you haven’t had a manager, why not?
No, I’ll keep this answer clean…Let’s just say I haven’t found the right one yet.
What is your most recent accomplishment that you’re proud of?
My Album/DVD “Everybody Wants a beat from Dilemma” I’ve been working on this for soooo long and it’s finally done. The Album is songs that I’ve cut with such artist as Rhymefest, Vivian Green, Posta Boy, Young Chris and plus my artists Yaya and Fame. The DVD show’s my vision to my music and my grind. I did this project for producers…Period! When you feel like giving up, watch the DVD and I promise you …it’ll put you back on your grind I just wanna be heard! There's a song that I’ve done entitled “Everybody wants to be a producer!” and this song is by far one of the best songs I’ve ever done. To check out songs off the album and watch the trailer of the DVD go to my website link below
What needs to happen for you to consider yourself an established music producer?
Good Question…. Classic records…Classic Albums…enough money to live off of…ooh and a song with M.J..lol
How do you intend to make it all a reality?
Having a solid plan and building a solid team and out thinking the machine.
What words of advice can you give to all the up & coming producers striving to make it to the next level? What words of encouragement can you give to up & coming producers who feel like they’ve grinded so much or so long and they still haven’t landed anything?
Advice…Think, be smart, the game is changing and will change again Don’t try to fight to machine, out think the machine. It’s a machine; it does what we want it to do.
Everyone that knows me knows that I'm humble dude so please get my Album/DVD and trust me, I made it just for producer that feel like their grind isn’t paying off….Keep Grinding because no one will help you unless you help yourself 1st… HELLO WORLD!!!
For More on Dilemma Visit: www.myspace.com/dilemma123
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2007 - Present: DP Congratulates Versatile For Major Successes
"I decided to get down with Dynamic Producer to find new ways to help my career. I had attended an audio engineering school, was interning in NYC and still wanted to explore more options to help get myself out there and DP seemed like a good idea. Unlike other producer organizations or websites, Dynamic Producer was structured more like a family. I personally recommend DP to any up & coming producer because it's a great way to get your music heard by more people and a great place to network (especially the conferences). I met my first A&R at a Dynamic Producer conference years ago and that led to all of the relationships I have in the business now. "Dynamic Producer has played an integral role in my career as a producer and songwriter. Being a member of Dynamic Producer has helped me build relationships with major record label A&R's, managers, singers, songwriters, engineers, as well as other producers just like myself. Aside from all the networking, Dynamic Producer also stresses the importance of education in the music business. If you are looking for an organization that really cares about helping people become educated and building relationships in the business then Dynamic Producer is the place for you."
-Versatile (Producer for Fabolous, Jay-Z, Method Man), New Jersey
“YOU CAN’T F*UCK WITH MY BEATS”
The Official Success Story
Interview With DP’s Own Versatile
How did you first learn about Dynamic Producer?
From another producer named "Manifest". I used to intern at a studio he worked at.
Why did you decide to become a member?
I was trying to find other ways of getting my music out to people and to network and Dynamic Producer sounded like a good organization to help me do that.
DP has a lot of members, but not everyone takes advantage of online opportunities or attends events, what prompted your desire to actually get involved?
I knew that it was essential in my career to not only make music but to grind and network as well. Online opportunities, events, etc are important opportunities that I feel I always have to be a part of.
How important do you think it is for up & coming producers to network and build relationships with other up & coming producers and why?
Networking and building relationships is not only important but I believe it is essential. You cannot not just make music anymore. You have to have connections and unfortunately even good connections aren't good enough either. Sometimes it breaks down into money and who's got a deal with who etc.
When you heard some of the other talented producers in DP, what did you think?
Honestly, it made me think of how many other talented people there are out there and how much competition there is. That's where your grind, your location, your connections and even your attitude and personality come into play. There are a lot of people who make great music... ALOT!!!!.
For some members, Dynamic Producer encouraged them to switch up their day to day grind, was that the case for you? If so, how?
Yes definitely. I had to learn how to balance being creative as well as putting aside time for meeting with A&R's and going to industry events etc. You have to really be working harder than the next guy in this game. I have driven to NYC many of times at 1 or 2 in the morning just to drop off a beat cd or play beats for an artist, manager, etc..
One of the reasons you’re being featured is because you landed 1 or more major album placements by a major artist, please explain how Dynamic Producer was directly or indirectly involved in the process.
All of my accomplishments and placements can be linked back to Dynamic Producer in one way, shape or form. I didn't know anybody in the "industry" before joining Dynamic Producer and after I was introduced to some people and met some people at events I basically took it upon myself to do the rest.
Please list some of the artists you’ve been able to work with to date?
Jay-Z, Fabolous, Method Man, Redman, Freeway, PostaBoy, Ras Kass, Joe Budden, Omillio Sparks, David Banner, Red Cafe, Paul Cain.
Some producers have a misconception about what happens AFTER the placement. Did having a placement impact your ability to build more relationships, secure more placements/deals/opportunities?
Having my first placement didn't impact my ability to build more relationships or secure more placements directly yet. I think in most cases that doesn't happen unless you have a single or a "very strong" album cut. I have gotten a lot of notoriety from my first placement but I guess we will see after the Fabolous album comes out.
Often up & coming producers need to handle their music and the business side associated with it. Has there ever been a time when you had to handle business related to your music and you really didn’t want to? Were industry politics ever an issue? Did you ever have to make any hard decisions?
Yes, especially when working with unsigned or independent artists. Sometimes things aren't as easy as just selling a beat to a label for an artist that wants it. Sometimes you have a relationship with that artists’ manager or their A&R and that can make things not necessarily difficult but definitely different. You just gotta make the best decisions you can for yourself in this business and always think about how your decisions will affect you later down the road.
At what stage do you think an up & coming producer needs a manager?
I think an up and coming producer needs a manager when his music reaches a certain level. You can't do everything yourself in this business and I think having a good manager that has some "serious connections" in the business is very important.
For the record, do you have a manager? If so, how were you able to secure he/she to work with you? How was or how has the experience been? Any lessons learned?
I do have a manager. My manager actually approached me about managing me (I also think that this is the best way to get a manager). The experience with my manager has been great up to this point. I have learned that even when you have a manager that doesn't mean you can take it easy or think that he's gonna do all of the work for you. I still go to meetings and industry events... probably more now than ever!
What is your most recent accomplishment that you’re proud of?
I have a couple. Definitely securing my first placement on Method Man's album and also being able to secure another placement on Fabolous upcoming release.
Working with Dilemma and Postaboy on Postaboy's Debut album "Live from the ER". Dilemma and I worked with Postaboy for 9 months on this album which has still yet to be heard by anyone. We really learned how to "produce records" while working with Postaboy, it was probably one of the most important turning points in my career. Since working on that album Postaboy has been signed and later released by his own wishes from Floyd Mayweather's record label and is now working closely with Neyo's camp... Compound Entertainment.
What needs to happen for you to consider yourself an established music producer?
I will feel established when I really work on the majority of a successful released album. It might be Postaboy's album when that comes out but for right now it's not out yet. I feel I really have to be involved hands on in a specific project. I am also getting to the point where I am doing a lot of songwriting as well and that makes me feel better as well.
How do you intend to make it all a reality?
Hard, hard work. I have a saying I always tell people, I say "You can NEVER work as hard as me, NEVER! You can work as hard but you will never work harder than me!"
What words of advice can you give to all the up & coming producers striving to make it to the next level? What words of encouragement can you give to up & coming producers who feel like they’ve grinded so much or so long and they still haven’t landed anything?
I would really analyze my music first and be honest about it. I would try and listen to music by some of the best producers past and present and ask myself... "Is my music up to par....” I never took no for an answer. I wanted to have the "hardest drums, the illest sample, the craziest beat". I would and still do say to myself... "I can produce just as good as Scott Storch, Dr. Dre, the Neptunes". I always strive to be the best at what I do in this business. I try to be as good as the best producers out there.
Also music education is very important to me. I've been taking piano lessons for two years now. Three days a week and also take drum lessons. I cannot stress the importance of music education.
Check out the Exclusive Part 2 Audio Interview where Versatile talks first publishing deal, keeping his ear to da streets, and hearing Jay-Z on his track!!!!!
(link to http://theofficialdpmovementforums.dynamicproducer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2365)
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2007 - DP Congratulates Wrightrax
"Dynamic Producer has helped me evolve as a producer, business man, and as an individual. For any upcoming producer or those interested in the music production business, DP is the starting point for your journey."
-Hilton "DEUCE" Wright II (WrighTrax, G.O.O.D. Music), Detroit
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2006 - DP Congratulates Stupid Genius
2005 - DP Congratulates Jim Bond
“Bright Lights, Big City”
The Official Success Story
Interview With DP’s Own Jim Bond
How did you first learn about Dynamic Producer?
I think it might have been through an article on ughh.com or sohh.com. I can’t really remember, it was almost 6 years ago…
Why did you decide to become a member?
Back when I joined up, there really was no membership option. It was just the “Ear To Da Streets” conference. Since then, I have been down with DP family.
DP has a lot of members, but not everyone takes advantage of online opportunities or attends events, what prompted your desire to actually get involved?
Initially it was just for the opportunity to get a break in the industry. I have realized it’s a lot more than that. I think it’s important for people to get out to at least one DP conference. I’ve been to a few conferences and industry events, but the vibe with DP is completely different. It’s hard to explain unless you are there.
How important do you think it is for up & coming producers to network and build relationships with other up & coming producers and why?
I think it’s extremely important. At first I didn’t necessarily think that way, but since then I have learned better. I’ve developed relationships with a few other producers who are making moves at the moment. I’m coming up side by side with other producers who will be the next big guys in the industry. So just being able to call those guys up is incredibly valuable.
When you heard some of the other talented producers in DP, what did you think?
Being around a lot of the producers in DP really made me step my game up. Especially since I got scraped in all three DP beat battles I have been in.
For some members, Dynamic Producer encouraged them to switch up their day to day grind, was that the case for you? If so, how?
I wouldn’t really say DP made me switch up my grind. It definitely helped me refine my grind and focus it. It has also made things a lot easier for me. I’ve met a ton of people in the industry in my years down with DP.
One of the reasons you’re being featured is because you landed 1 or more major album or mixtape placement or unreleased song by a major artist, please explain how Dynamic Producer was directly or indirectly involved in the process.
DP has been involved one way or another through every track I have placed so far. I’ve met artists, managers & A&R’s through DP that have all ended up picking up tracks. I have developed a ton of relationships through DP. I’d say 95% of the industry people I know I met through DP.
Please list some of the artists you’ve been able to work with to date?
Jim Jones, Ghostface Killa, Lloyd Banks, M.O.P., Ras Kass, Serius Jones, Gravy, 7Wounds, Trife, Solomon Childs & more…
Some producers have a misconception about what happens AFTER the placement. Did having a placement impact your ability to build more relationships, secure more placements/deals/opportunities?
I don’t think it has in a direct manner yet. There have been a few occasions when I met industry people who really liked a song I did which I think helped secure a good relationship with them. There was one A&R who knew who I was just off of some 2 tracks I did with Ghostface, which were never released at all and I haven’t even heard them myself.
Often up & coming producers need to handle their music and the business side associated with it. Has there ever been a time when you had to handle business related to your music and you really didn’t want to? Were industry politics ever an issue? Did you ever have to make any hard decisions?
Absolutely. To a degree, politics are always going to be an issue with anything you do in the music industry. You have to learn to deal with it or even take advantage of it. That starts with networking and developing relationships with industry people. I can’t stand when people complain about politics in the industry. It’s just like people who complain about world politics. Everyone complains about it, but few people go out and actually do something about it. Anyone, at any level in the industry, can start to turn the tides of the whole “politics” issue. It’s just a matter of being smart, networking and having something that other people want.
At what stage do you think an up & coming producer needs a manager?
You can read a million industry books, but until you really experience the process of selling a track, it wont click completely. So I think a producer should at least wait till they sell one track. After that, if they feel they are in over their head business wise, then it might be time to get a manager. Most business can be dealt with solo, as long as you have a good lawyer.
For the record, do you have a manager? If so, how were you able to secure he/she to work with you? How was or how has the experience been? Any lessons learned? If you haven’t had a manager, why not?
I do not have a manager. I’ve given beat CD’s to a few prospective managers to shop on a trail basis. None of them have gotten me any placements. I’m pretty sure that I have sold at least one beat from each of those CD’s on my own. For me it really doesn’t make sense from a track shopping standpoint. There have been times when I needed extra help with certain situations. I’ve seemed to manage so far though.
What is your most recent accomplishment that you’re proud of?
To be honest, I haven’t been proud about anything I’ve done music wise in a while. I definitely need to step my game up. I am proud of a project I am working on, but it is non-music related.
What needs to happen for you to consider yourself an established music producer?
When I can have the financial freedom to make music full time, I will consider myself established. Hopefully before this year ends I can establish myself.
How do you intend to make it all a reality?
I’ve really been working on taking my tracks to the next level, specifically with the non sample aspects of my beats. Even though I use samples on 99% of my tracks, you can mute the sample tracks out and they are still good beats. I think I am a few months away from making some real non-sample FIRE. Until I can make UNDENIABLE FIRE while still having that “Jim Bond” flavor, I won’t be satisfied. I think this will be the key to my music career.
What words of advice can you give to all the up & coming producers striving to make it to the next level? What words of encouragement can you give to up & coming producers who feel like they’ve grinded so much or so long and they still haven’t landed anything?
I think it is imperative that you try to develop at least one style that will distinguish you from everyone else. If you are making what everyone else is making, you will never stand out. For the people who have been at it for a long time, you have to remember that you can ALWAYS improve your music. It’s never too late to learn something new or try something new to step your game up.
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How did you first learn about Dynamic Producer?
I Learned about Dynamic Producer waaaaaaay back in the day, when it was called "Ear To The Streets" lol.....i got a flyer in the mail of a producer competition and it was the 1st time I had ever heard of anything like that.
Why did you decide to become a member?
I decided to become a member because it was the only vehicle I had @ the time 2 get from the "streets to the suites" without signing a production/management/publishing contract. It had everything a young producer could ask for creative/professional support, networking, opportunities, workshops, mentoring and a family based crew & with resources like these it was a no brainer.
DP has a lot of members, but not everyone takes advantage of online opportunities or attends events, what prompted your desire to actually get involved?
What prompted me to get involved was my own personal drive, passion and initiative. You have 2 want this, success is not something that is given to you.......its a result of hard work and sacrifice. All the resources support and connections in the world are obsolete without a real "go getta" mentality and attitude.
How important do you think it is for up & coming producers to network and build relationships with other up & coming producers and why?
It is important for ALL young producers to network and build relationships with EVERY AND ANYONE THEY MEET IN THEIR FIELD!. You never know who will be where and how you may need them in the present or future. The goal is NOT 2 become "best friends" with everyone you meet, But to be able to KNOW EVERYONE and have a solid repour with them. Key things to getting work are being LIKEABLE, being KNOWN (popular) lol also be GOOD @ whatever you do. These are things that I feel can build a good reputation and strengthen your networking and relationship building.
When you heard some of the other talented producers in DP, what did you think?
I thought that it was a GREAT thing. Its always good 2 be kept on your toes and know that competition is right around the corner, plus you can learn a lot from your peers.
For some members, Dynamic Producer encouraged them to switch up their day to day grind, was that the case for you? If so, how?
I learned more what "NOT" to do lol, I saw other producers go about "getting on" in ways that didn’t help them @ all and in fact probably hindered them. I did learn a lot though about other avenues to go about getting heard and meeting people.
One of the reasons you're being featured is because you landed 1 or more major album or mixtape placement or unreleased song by a major artist, please explain how Dynamic Producer was directly or indirectly involved in the process.
Dynamic producer was EXTREMELY important for us being new producers with VERY limited contacts,...My partner and I were never really into "beat battling" we were always into songwriting and production so, We utilized the Demo Listening Sessions....the biggest year for us early on was in 2003 when we had recorded a demo song with Trey Songz and Zeke from The Clutch called "Window Shopping," this was before Trey had a record deal. We played the song for Felisha @ her house or something, (I always used 2 hang out @ her house since she lived down the block from me in harlem) lol She loved the song and thought it would be dope 2 play the song @ the event. So we did, and that song CREATED A MAJOR BUZZ!!! Trey already had offers from record companies but that "window shopping" Song Took us all 2 the next level, A&Rs, Publishers, Producers, Managers and Anyone with half of an ear for music was IN LOVE WITH THAT SONG as well as BeatBanggahz and Trey Songz...so that made people start 2 take notice and we ran with it.
Please list some of the artists you've been able to work with to date?
Trey Songz, Lil Mo, Black Buddafly, Wynter Gordon, Raekwon, Nelson, Sisqo Dragon Music Group and writers such as (Claude Kelly, Makeba, Rufus Blaq, Gordon Chambers, Zeke Lewis, RL) plus many, many more..
Some producers have a misconception about what happens AFTER the placement. Did having a placement impact your ability to build more relationships, secure more placements/deals/opportunities?
Yes very much so....because after we had a "placement" we were validated by the music industry 2 a certain extent, not that we are "hit makers" but we had proven that our music can sell and is marketable. But the same grind goes into getting more work.....you have 2 network more and keep your name out there. People only know about you if you keep your face out there, your name in their mouths and your music in their ears. But getting a placement allowed us 2 say "we are the beatbanggahz" and our name became synonomous with the people we worked with. One Thing That Is Important 2 Know Though Is That Just Because You Have a "Placement" Doesnt Mean That Everyone is Gonna Embrace you and Gravitate Towards Your Tracks. You’re Still The Same "Up & Coming Producer" That is Subject 2 The Same "Industry Bullshit"!! lol So Keep The Hustle Going!! lol
Often up & coming producers need to handle their music and the business side associated with it. Has there ever been a time when you had to handle business related to your music and you really didn't want to? Were industry politics ever an issue? Did you ever have to make any hard decisions?
We Handle Our Business ALL The Time(alongside accountants, managers, lawyers, performing rights reps, etc), I Feel That is one of the things that makes us so special, is that we are multi faceted and very "Hands On". It takes more than "Hot Beats" 2 Make it in this Industry. We Never Really Were The Type Of Producers Or Men 4 That Matter 2 Just Sit Back and Wait 4 People 2 Help Us, So we made it a priority 2 Learn The Business of Music for ourselves(and find competent representation). The Last Thing we wanted was 2 be Hot Producers that are being jerked around and manipulated because we were naive and inexperienced. Politics are always going 2 be an issue and it wont change anytime soon, as long as millions & billions of dollars are involved and people have special interests, politics will be around lol. You just gotta learn 2 get in where you fit in.
At what stage do you think an up & coming producer needs a manager?
A producer needs a manager as soon as he is ready 2 start selling and marketing his or her music. Personally I believe nobody can hustle and sell you better than YOU... but have smart and driven people around you because the more people working in your benefit the better. Also when it comes time to negotiate your fee, points, splits and other Technical aspects of the recording process and selling process its best to have a pro do it.
For the record, do you have a manager? If so, how were you able to secure he/she to work with you? How was or how has the experience been? Any lessons learned? If you haven't had a manager, why not?
Right now we don’t formally have exclusive Management, but we do have a few different people that we collaborate with, that believe in our talent and see the vision for what we are trying 2 do. We have been thru a few managers and one of the things I have learned are that, if someone is your manager it is Very Important that they are WELL CONNECTED, Highly Liked and Respected and They Believe in you....on top of that, they should be a BIG TIME HUSTLER AND BE FLY! lol these things will get you in the door and make it easier 4 you to get ahead. Other things that you should look for are, good communication skills, strong business sense, access to artists, artist's managers, record labels, publishers, studios, promoters, producers, writers etc.... these relationships will be a great asset for you. Most of the people that we choose 2 represent us are people that were referred 2 us from someone or someone that we have known from around the industry previously.
What is your most recent accomplishment that you're proud of?
I’m proud of all of our accomplishments, we usually surprise people with the things we do. Everything from remixing songs and giving it a whole new energy to working with unknown artists/writers & making them hot, working with signed artists and really bringing out the best in them and being a young executive and helping artists with creative direction and business advice. We really have done a lot in a short period of time, and its bigger than making beats or even just making records with us. You are watching the next big producer/moguls/trendsetters its just a matter of time before the world can see it.
What needs to happen for you to consider yourself an established music producer?
I would say the thing that would have to happen is for us to do what we have been doing just on a bigger level and for everything to actually take off. in this business there are a lot of small successes as well as disappointments. A lot of things have 2 be in order and timing is a big factor to being successful. Sometimes you do everything in your power for a situation 2 be a success, but do to powers beyond your control they may fall through and you have 2 start over from scratch. Its all part of the game and you must be able 2 endure hardships and stay motivated when things don’t turn out the way you planned them. You have 2 have faith and really be strong.
How do you intend to make it all a reality?
It’s a work in progress. We are already a success, we are waiting on everyone else 2 notice now lol
What words of advice can you give to all the up & coming producers striving to make it to the next level? What words of encouragement can you give to up & coming producers who feel like they've grinded so much or so long and they still haven't landed anything?
Maaan be prepared 2 have your backstabbed, your throat cut, yout heart broken and your dreams shattered before you can catch a break lol j/k. But honestly this is a very tuff bizness 2 get into. There aren't any requirements or rules & regulations. So a lot of B.S will always be right around the corner. But stay FOCUSED on your dreams; make lots of short & long term goals and contingency plans. Also keep positive and supportive people around you, without that it makes the already grueling process a living hell. Perfect your craft and network your ass off cuz its all about who you know more than what you know. Nothing will come without sacrifice and dedication, stick to it and you will see some progress....if u don't, than change up your approach till you see some results, and your always gonna need 2 fine tune it cuz people change, goals change and so does the game!
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