We got a new exclusive series for you all premiering tonight called Producer CEO. This particular series has been a work in progress for a couple of months now and started when my homie John Public hit me up and said he wanted to do some interviews for the site. This series looks specifically into what makes a successful producer and CEO. Huge shouts to John Public for making all this come together; this really was all him.
We kicked things off this week with Jersey beatsmith Illmind (credits include 50 Cent, Eminem, Little Brother, Emilio Rojas, Skyzoo, LL Cool J and many others), a man that has found a way to balance independent and major success, teaching, science and mixtapes with the music industry relationships necessary to take his craft to the next level. In Part 1 of 5, we looked into how he got his start, Kriss Kross, J Dilla, which album he’d need on a desert island and a few other nuggets to help unlock the mind of one of hip-hop’s brightest young producers. A very special thank you to Illmind for being our first guest in this series and helping make this an extremely interesting interview. Check for parts 2-5 to drop each day this week!
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Yo Kev,this series is gonna be that heat.u getting real BIG right now.Big ups to ILLMIND for blessing the site.Thanks!
‘preciate the shout, Kevin, more good things to come! if their mothers only knew…
D-Fish for the three. Stay hitting big shots!!
This is the polish and shine that separates Kev from all the rest. Big supporter of ILLMIND, love to hear intelligent creative people share their thoughts, also great job by John Public, seen a few interviews he’s done in the past, a very welcome addition.
shoot, does anybody NOT use Reason??
Can’t wait for more. Dope shit.
and YES to the producer game being like a Lotto… geezus.
and Good Clothes is a great choice for that question…
Yeah, really cool!
man, thank you guys for this series. it is really helpful for us beatmakers to get an insight from one of the greatest producers in the game.
props go out to kevin and john public!
John Public ftw
Hot! Illmind does do some nice beats and he stays humble. This series is very welcomed! Thanks PEace
Love Illmind’s work.
When I heard “Make a Movie Out Em” on 50’s mixtape a year or so ago I was like “Whoa!!”
That joint he did for Diamond D “Don’t Beg” is crazy!!!!
Keep doin ya Numbers illMind!
Much Respeck and Success
Peace