From playing hockey in Russia to producing for Lil Durk, Lil Baby, DJ Khaled, and Future, Marko Lenz's journey is all about talent and persistence. In this Producers Behind the Hits episode from Studio Talks, he shares how he broke into the industry, his creative process, thoughts on AI in music, and what's next for his career.

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Studio Talks X Marko Lenz Written Interview: https://studiotalksevents.com/blog/marko-lenz-producer-interview

Timestamps:

00:00:52 – Getting Started in Music & Production

00:02:35 – First Steps with FL Studio

00:03:19 – Improving Skills Early On

00:04:38 – Working with Artists

00:05:30 – Starting a Track from Scratch

00:06:48 – Favorite VSTs & Hardware

00:07:31 – Story Behind "Hear It Back" by Lil Durk ft. Moneybagg Yo

00:10:18 – Strategy for Sending Loops & Samples

00:11:40 – Advice for Building Relationships in the Music Industry

00:13:06 – Marko's Take on AI in Music

00:14:20 – Marko's Favorite Production Work

00:15:00 – Advice for Aspiring Producers

00:16:48 – Looking Ahead: Marko's Future Plans

From classical concert halls to the heart of the mainstream music industry, Jake Fridkis has crafted a unique journey few producers can match. In this exclusive Producers Behind the Hits episode from Studio Talks, the classically trained flutist turned hitmaker shares how his orchestral roots shaped his path to producing for artists like Drake, DJ Khaled, DaBaby, and Sexyy Red. Jake dives into his creative process, the role of AI in modern production, and offers invaluable insights for aspiring producers aiming to break into the spotlight.

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Studio Talks X Jake Fridkis Written Interview: https://studiotalksevents.com/blog/jake-fridkis-classical-flutist-rap-producer-drake-no-secret

Timestamps:

00:01:06 – Getting Into Music & Production

00:02:26 – Studying Music at University

00:04:36 – Transitioning Into Rap & Production

00:08:15 – Early Mentors & Building Connections

00:09:54 – Inside Jake's Creative Routine

00:11:36 – Starting a Track From Scratch

00:14:12 – Producing "No Secret" for DJ Khaled & Drake

00:21:38 – Thoughts on AI in Music Production

00:25:44 – Jake's Favorite Production Work

00:27:50 – Advice for Aspiring Producers

00:32:20 – Looking Ahead: Jake's Future Plans

From experimenting with FL Studio Mobile to shaping the sound of some of today's biggest records, Dotmidorii has built a résumé that includes work with Chief Keef, Lil Uzi Vert, and Future. In this exclusive Producers Behind the Hits episode from Studio Talks, he opens up about his creative process, the evolution of his sound, the making of Chief Keef's iconic record "Love No Thotties," and offers valuable advice for the next generation of producers.

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:00:49 Getting into music & production

00:02:29 Improving early on & mentors

00:05:31 First artists worked with

00:06:37 Making "Love No Thotties"

00:09:20 Joining Neilaworld

00:11:35 Creative process & routines

00:15:08 Favorite VSTs & synths

00:17:49 Thoughts on AI in music

00:19:55 Favorite personal production

00:22:05 Advice for upcoming producers

00:24:17 Goals for the next year

00:26:00 Final thoughts