Orlando Tucker is our guest this week on the big break. If you’re not familiar with that name, you’ll definitely know his production tag, Jahlil Beats.
Jahlil was born into music. From the age of 3 he was learning about music production from his father, and grew up developing his musical skills. After college, Jahlil took advantage of the blossoming world of social media, and online mix tapes to build a network in his local hip hop community. This led him to work with the likes of Meek Mill, Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, and many other rap icons- ultimately netting him a Grammy in 2019.
On this episode of The Big Break we sit down with Jahlil to learn about how he got to this point in his career, and how he continues to impact his hometown.
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Jahlil’s Grammy winning song - “Bubblin” by Anderson Paak
Show Notes
2:01\tWhere did you grow up?
4:40\tHow did you find out about the rappers you looked up to?
6:22\tGetting serious about producing music with Fruity Loops
8:48\tGetting a mixer and microphone
10:50\tCollege and going to Atlanta
13:05\tMyspace, DatPiff and flooding Philadelphia with music
15:10\tGrowing the online brand presence
17:18\tSending beats to Meek Mill
19:49\tMake em Say goes on the radio
21:08\tHow does your life shift after that?
22:19\tGetting placements with Lil Wayne, Soulja Boy, and Chris Brown and Tyga
23:45\tStarting to work with Rick Ross, and making Ima Boss
27:23\tHearing from Roc Nation and meeting with Jay-Z
32:50\tIf you had to tell a young songwriter what to do when they get signed, what would you say?
35:05\tWhy and how did you make the shift from making samples to original works?
38:15\tWhat lessons have you learned about the business that surprised you?
42:19\tHow did you get involved in Real Estate?
46:36\tAviom Mixers, business ventures, and upcoming works
48:01\tSumming up Jahlil
49:40\tWisdom from Jahlil about taking care of yourself financially
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