Atlanta studio scene is unmatched. Three sessions in one day across the city.

Tutorial: Crafting hi-hat patterns that actually groove. It's all about velocity.

Mixing 808s that translate on phone speakers AND club systems. The secret technique.

Producer tag origin story. How "Deshawn on the beat" became my signature.

Sampling vinyl from my dad's collection. Found a soul chop that changed my whole day.

My MPC workflow vs. FL Studio. When I use each and why it matters.

Late night session vibes. Sometimes the best beats happen after midnight.

Recreating classic 90s boom-bap drums with modern tools. Purists will appreciate this.

The business side of beatmaking. Publishing, splits, and protecting your work.

Bought a vintage Juno-106 synthesizer. The warm analog sound is irreplaceable.