How Digital Nas Took SoundCloud Fame to Go-To Producer of a Generation

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? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/raydanielspresents/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy