Producers Behind the Hits

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On April 20, we linked with Jarom Su'a in LA for a quick conversation inside his apartment building, catching up on everything that's been happening since we last spoke. A lot has changed in that time. Jarom has continued building his name as a producer, landing records across both the American and Latin music scenes, while also expanding his creative world beyond music. In this interview, Jarom talks about his clothing brand Oandas Palace, the story behind his recent record with DANNA, his viral placement with DC The Don, and how his creative process has shifted over time. He also shares his perspective on working across different markets, advice for the next generation of producers, and what's next for him as he continues growing in music, fashion, and film.

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We linked with Kat Lightning on April 22 during our time in LA, meeting him on USC's campus, where he's currently studying. Before he headed to class, we sat down for a follow-up to our first interview from a few months ago. Despite his young age, Kat Lightning has already built an impressive resume as a producer, working across both mainstream and underground spaces. With credits alongside artists like Sexyy Red, Homixide Gang, Lil Yachty, and PlaqueBoyMax, along with his DJ gigs picking up, Kat is continuing to carve out his own lane while balancing school, sessions, shows, and artist development. In this conversation, we caught up with Kat about his current work process, the differences between creating in the underground and mainstream worlds, his advice for new producers, his thoughts on AI in music, and what he has planned for the months ahead.

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Multi-platinum, award-winning mixing engineer IRKO has built a career working with some of the most influential names in music, with credits for artists such as Jay-Z, Ye, Mac Miller, and many more. In this Studio Talks interview, IRKO reflects on his early years in Italy, discovering hip-hop, opening his first studio, moving to the United States, his creative routines, and the lessons he has learned from decades in music. We also touch on his favorite tools, thoughts on AI, and the mindset young producers and engineers need if they want to build a successful career in the industry. This interview was conducted via video call by Rudy Manager on June 25, 2026.

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Studio Talks linked with Fuse in downtown Atlanta on April 9 to talk about his music career, from growing up in the Bronx to becoming a respected producer with a deep catalog and a lasting impact on rap music. In the conversation, he reflects on his early influences, learning from mentors, joining 808 Mafia, and how working with artists like Future, Young Thug, Gucci Mane, Curren$y, Big Sean, and Rick Ross helped shape his career. Fuse also shares his thoughts on AI in music production, the evolution of trap music, and his future plans.

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Studio Talks caught up with Nascent, this time in person in LA on April 14, for an update interview about where he's at creatively, the process behind his upcoming album Already Won, They Just Forgot to Clap, and how he balances his own world as an artist with his work as a producer. A seasoned producer who has worked with artists like SZA, Kanye West, Chance the Rapper, Brent Faiyaz, and many more, Nascent continues to carve out his own lane through his solo releases. In this conversation, he opens up about the making of the album, talks about the difference between working on his own releases and other artists' projects, and shares advice for music producers.

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Busy Works Beats has become one of the most influential voices in online music production education, with thousands of videos, hundreds of millions of views, and a platform that has helped countless producers sharpen their skills. In this Studio Talks interview, he reflects on his journey from music lover to entrepreneur, the growth of his YouTube channel, the future of AI in music, and why producers need to think about ownership, business, and long-term independence. This interview was conducted by Rudy Manager over video call on June 11, 2026.

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Studio Talks catches up with Grammy nominated artist and songwriter Ant Clemons at Laboratory Studios in Burbank for an update interview following our first conversation last year. After getting a glimpse of him in his element finishing a demo with collaborator Tyree Hawkins, we sat down to talk about his new EP, recent placements, creative process, and what is next. With credits alongside Kanye West, SZA, Beyoncé, Ed Sheeran, and many more, Ant reflects on his growth, his approach to songwriting, and the mindset behind building a lasting career.

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Studio Talks sits down with Josh Schuback at 1500 or Nothin' Studios in Inglewood to talk about his journey as an engineer, mixer, producer, and artist. After starting his career in Boston at Phoenix Down Recording under John Scott, Josh moved to Los Angeles and built an impressive résumé contributing to culture shaping projects from artists like A$AP Rocky and Kanye West. Now working closely with Rance and the 1500 or Nothin' team, while also creating with his band The Modern Age, Josh breaks down his approach to making and mixing records, his thoughts on AI in the studio, and the advice he would give to the next generation of music creatives.

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Studio Talks sits down with K6WYA at Pulse Music Studios in LA for a conversation about his journey, creative process, and the moments that shaped his sound. The Atlanta based producer has been making serious waves with credits alongside BossMan Dlow, Hunxho, Tee Grizzley, and more. He reflects on first discovering FL Studio, building his way into the industry, the making of BossMan Dlow's "Motion Party," and the advice he would give to the next generation of music producers.

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Studio Talks sits down with rising producer, engineer, and creative force Azul Pumar at Audio Vision Studios in Miami on April 12 for a conversation about building a career from the ground up and working around major names like Don Toliver, Beam, and Trippie Redd. Azul reflects on early days experimenting with FL Studio, studying music at Full Sail, trending mixing techniques, and stepping into Miami's fast evolving creative scene. He shares lessons from becoming a versatile collaborator in the studio, his thoughts on AI in music, practical advice for the next generation of creatives, and what's next as he continues shaping his sound and career.

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