Artists, artists, artists but what about the people who make the cogs turn before the beat was even a beat? What if they took the stage? I looked over at the US and caught up with one of ASAP Ferg's producers HighDefRazjah to get an insight into what he's up to and to get a real grasp of what's poppin' in their streets today!
I'm HIghDefRazjah, 23 outta' Suffolk,Virginia in The United States. Indigo child, music producer and artist. I produced ASAP Ferg's Last single "Let it Go" off his Traplord Album.
What was your starting point?
I Started doing marketing under my old boss/manager Batman Va Promoter (@BatmanVaPromotr) he is currenty the Def Jam rep for the Virginia Market. Under him I learnt the game and business of music to go along with my craft. He basically educated me on everything I know.
What genre do you associate yourself with, or is that something that isn't so important to you?
Genre really Isn't important. Music is music. The genre is the feeling or the vibe you get for the song... I can basically create any sound from how I'm feeling at the moment. That's how I create the best music.
What's your thoughts on Lex Luger and his EP LOWPROS?
I heard the project months before it's release. Lex is venturing off, creating new sounds, having fun with music, touring Europe, so all that stuff he's soaking up, he puts into his craft and Lowpros is a different sound, EDM and Lex Luger... awww man .. thats super ill ..I've been recording for LOWPROS2 tho' ha ...
You’re asked to make a beat, what's the first thing you do?
Smoke, do drugs...Just to get in the element of focus and creativity. I become someone with the sounds to create the best vibration possible for your ears, to be addicted to my sound.
What project have you worked on that you are most proud of?
Uhhhhhhhm, my EP honestly. Producing my own records and creating songs to them, Ferg's project was dope because his first album was destined to be a classic but working on debut in general is dope because you have a chance to make a mark; creating a vibe or sound.
You’re working with Travis Scott, what’s that looking like?
Me nd Travis is cool. We haven't spoken in a while but we def have done a production. I haven't heard it yet but I sent him some files, he added to it and that was that. I met him at Trillectro fest, we were excited t meet each other and the energy was crazy. Hes a dope dude man. Talented.
Do you like staying behind the scenes as a producer or do you see yourself performing in the future?
Haha, I just did a show last night (June 30th.) Nah, I love stepping out from behind the scenes to showcase my talent...showing face is important in music, so people can get a feel for you and feel your vibe!
Who’s been the best artist to work with and why?
Has to Be Bia and Lex . They work ethic and creativy is a mirror image of myself .. and we are all young and cool with each other like fam...we have chemistry...we have something in the works for you guys.
Is life in the studio all about sippin lean, getting high and vibing or is there more to it?
It's not what it seems, drugs just put you in the vibe to work and be more creative and in tune with sound and yourself...to create the best sound.
Where do you see yourself going with your music, would you ever come to the UK?
I Wanna be the Next Kanye West. Point Blank and of course! I need some shows there hahaha!!!
Do you feel like your work gets the recognition it deserves, in terms of making a hit record, or is that something that you don’t pay mind to?
I rarely don't pay attention, the music will speak for itself. Recognition is perception, we are recognized everyday, just in different ways.The people decide a hit records.
Who in your opinion, is killing it right now?
Future, Travis Scott are 2 of my favourite artist right now. They have the Youth and the Streets.
If you could see yourself working with anyone, who would it be and why?
I would like to sit down and work with Rihanna on a project. She has the sound, the brand and the image. She's Talented and I would love to build with her.
Damn right about that.
What can we look forward to see from you in 2015?
In 2015, expect the unexpected. I'm coming full steam ahead, artist wise and production wise.
What has been your biggest accomplishment?
Being a father to my daughter and focusing on music.
Was a pleasure to talk to a producer wanting to venture out as an artist, that transition isn't discussed these days so it was dope to discuss his vision. I hope to see the future Kanye West take the lime light in the near future. Ch-ch-check him out gawdddddd!
Twitter: @HighDefRazjah
Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/taeguxxi & soundcloud.com/drughabitrazjah
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