How Digital Nas Took SoundCloud Fame to Go-To Producer of a Generation
Dive into the universe of Digital Nas, a rising legend in the hip hop and production scene. From getting in early on SoundCloud to working with Kanye West, Digital Nas shares how he went from sleeping on A$AP Rocky’s couch to becoming the go-to producer for some of the biggest names in the game. He talks about how the Spiderman movies give us the meaning of life, how racism impacted him in his early school days and the importance of not allowing yourself to get caught up in other people’s universes. Digital Nas also gives advice to up and coming producers and talks about the impact of Eazy-E and Pharrell on his production style. Plus we hear how Ray Daniels signed Digital Nas without ever even hearing his music. What?! You have to hear it to believe it. Tune in to hear it all, only on The GAUDS Show.
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Show Notes
00:01:52 - Digital Nas talks about getting in early on SoundCloud and even introducing Lil Yachty to the platform
00:02:35 - The biggest differences between SoundCloud and YouTube and the definition of a SoundCloud rapper
00:05:42 - Digital Nas compares relationships with women to his creation process
00:08:07 - Digital Nas breaks down how eventually going to a predominantly Black high school influenced him and what it was like dealing with racism growing up
00:12:16 - Digital Nas on creating your own universe
00:14:51 - Digital Nas weighs in on Donda vs Donda 2
00:15:54 - Digital Nas slept on A$AP Rocky's couch before A$AP ever knew him
00:16:43 - What made Ray Daniels decide to work with Digital Nas
00:17:29 - How Kanye looks to Digital Nas for insights on the next generation and what artists Nas likes to work with
00:19:49 - Breaking generational curses and not accepting failure
00:22:19 - How Spiderman gives us the meaning of life
00:25:03 - Digital Nas gives advice to up and coming producers and Ray Daniels breaks down what makes Digital Nas special
00:30:17 - Digital Nas addresses anxiety
00:31:42 - How Eazy-E and Pharrell impacted Digital Nas as a producer
00:33:55 - How Ray signed Digital Nas without ever hearing his music
00:37:31 - Digital Nas talks working with Kanye
00:42:12 - What Digital Nas learned living in NY
00:44:11 - The biggest misconception in the rap industry and who really makes the money 00:47:01 - Ray explains how label deals work
00:53:19 - Digital Nas plays Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is
00:57:44 - Digital Nas weighs in on the current state of hip hop
00:59:23 - Digital Nas gives his Credit Check
01:00:38 - GOAT or Underdog?
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