Music Producer Interview: WILLIE B (@Ichibandon) Talks Producing For Kendrick & J Cole, Not Using VSTS, & Tips For Producers (Episode 18)

Summary: Legendary west coast music producer Willie B has been the man behind the beats of many classic Hip Hop records in this current generation. From Kendrick Lamar's "Rigamortis" to J.Cole's "03 Adolescence" and ScHoolboy Q's title track "Oxymoron", it is evident that the Ichiban Don has a production style that satisfies many influential palettes in today's modern Hip Hop landscape. Willie's eclectic sampling style combines the unpredictability of J Dilla, mixed with the dirty percussion of Madlib, and modern rhythms that could compete with just about any trap producer on the planet. As you'll see in our interview, Willie B is magnetic presence backed by a wealth of wisdom and experiences that are valuable to all music producers looked to make a living in this field. In this interview Willie B talks about his music industry experiences, the influence of his girlfriend and how they both helped him shape his fearless demeanor today as a Produceneur.