It's Levels To This

Two longtime music pros (Sensei & Fatboi) go deep on what makes music great. A podcast for music producers, artists, and fans. Fatboi is a Multi-platinum, Grammy nominated, award winning producer whose credits include: Camoflauge, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Gucci Mane, Young Jeezy, Rocko, Shawty Redd, Flo Rida, Bow Wow, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Juvenile, Yung Joc, Gorilla Zoe, OJ Da Juiceman, 8Ball & MJG, Jeremih, 2 Chainz, Nicki Minaj, Bobby V, Ludacris and Yo Gotti, Monica, Zay Smith, TK Kravitz, Future. Sensei Hollywood (a.k.a. Dan Marshall) is an accomplished musician, producer, engineer who's performed on and engineered multi--platinum records with Big Boi, Outkast, Killer Mike, Chamillionaire, Carlos Santana, Mary J. Blige, Snoop Dogg, Ron Isley, Lil Wayne, Trillville, Monica, and more... He was formerly an instructor and the chair of the Audio Production program at the Art Institute of Atlanta where he taught a new generation of audio engineers and producers to go on to great things in their own right.

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DJ Montay - How To Produce a Diamond Record - for Flo Rida, T-Pain & Oomp Camp

In this episode we talk to DJ Montay, the hit-making producer behind Flo Rida's 'Low.' ft. T- Pain, We'll explore his journey from DJ to producer and how Oomp Camp shaped Atlanta's music scene. We’re digging deep and talking technical, as he lays out his workflow to produce DIAMOND* Records... (*Diamond = 10,000,000 units sold!) Get ready, cause It’s Levels To This DJ Montay, is a Diamond certified, Grammy Award-nominated record producer and songwriter, who has worked with artists such as Flo Ri...

Jun 03, 2025•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 7

Grammy Nominated Engineer Scott Taylor - Travis Scott's Creative Force

Today we’re talking to grammy nominated engineer Scott Taylor, AKA Scotti He’s leveled up from my Audio 101 class to the top of the charts working with J.I.D. Rae Sremmund, and Travis Scott The student has become the teacher, so get your pencils ready It’s levels to this Summary In this engaging conversation, the speakers reflect on their experiences in the music industry, emphasizing the importance of authentic teaching, studying the greats, and navigating the studio environment. They discuss t...

May 08, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 6

Dee Brown - Rick Ross, Kendrick Lamar, & H.E.R.'s Secret Weapon

Today we’re talking to grammy nominated engineer DEE BROWN, currently working as a staff engineer at Apple Music in Nashville Rick Ross, Kendrick Lamar and H.E.R. have benefitted from his experience And so should you We got his take on AI, Dolby Atmos, the future of music production, and much more Social Media: INSTAGRAM - @thed247 #studiolife TWITTER - @thed247 FACEBOOK - Dee Brown Get ready Cause its levels to this... In this conversation, Grammy-nominated engineer Dee Brown discusses the evol...

Apr 17, 2025•52 min•Ep. 5

Kori Anders (Part 2) - Music's Future: Atmos Mixing & Navigating AI

Here in part 2 of our conversation with grammy award winning recording engineer Kori Anders, we delve into the evolution of music production, highlighting the shift from analog to digital, the impact of technology on creativity, and the challenges faced by modern engineers. We discuss the role of AI in music production, the future of immersive sound technologies like Dolby Atmos, and the importance of maintaining the vibe in music. Kori, Sensei, and Fatboi share memorable studio experiences and ...

Apr 08, 2025•36 min•Ep. 4

Engineer Kori Anders - Music Business Success Secrets: People Skills Pay the bills

In this conversation, Grammy Award-winning audio engineer Kori Anders shares insights into the music industry, emphasizing the importance of people skills over technical skills in audio engineering. He recounts his journey from aspiring lawyer to successful audio engineer, highlighting key inspirations and experiences that shaped his career. The discussion delves into the realities of recording sessions, unique artist processes, and the vital role of communication and trust in the studio. Kori a...

Mar 25, 2025•39 min•Ep. 3

Producer Liby V: From Intern To The Top Of The Charts

In this episode, Producer Liby V ( one of Sensei's old students), drops in to share his journey from intern to the top of the charts. Fresh off his recent success with girl group Psiryn's "Sober " hitting #1 on the Billboard Adult RnB charts (#17 overall), he talks with Sensei and Fatboi about his path from student to producer, creativity, networking, gear selection, and much more. He emphasizes the significance of timing in music releases, the art of simplicity in production, and the shift towa...

Mar 06, 2025•51 min•Ep. 2

Beatmaker vs. Producer: Where Do You Draw the Line?

Beatmaker Vs. Producer Where do you draw the line? This conversation between two longtime music industry pros (producer Fatboi and musician/engineer Sensei Hollywood ) delves into the evolving roles of producers and beat makers in the music industry, exploring how technology has blurred the lines between these roles. Sensei and Fatboi discuss the importance of arrangement, the producer's craft, and the challenges faced in the modern music landscape, emphasizing the need for creativity and emotio...

Feb 26, 2025•37 min•Ep. 1

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