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 towards using analog gear. Libby also distinguishes between the roles of a beat maker and a producer, while navigating the fine line between influence and originality in music creation. In this engaging conversation, the speakers delve into the world of music production, exploring themes of nostalgia, the evolution of engineering, the impact of AI, and the importance of emotional connection in music. They share personal stories about their journeys from musicians to producers, discuss the challenges of staying true to one's sound amidst industry pressures, and reflect on the diverse genres they work in. The conversation emphasizes the significance of authenticity and passion in the creative process.

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• (00:00) - Chapter 2
• (00:00) - Breaking Boundaries in Music Production
• (02:58) - Networking and Building Relationships
• (05:57) - The Journey of 'Siren' and Timing in Music
• (08:59) - Creative Inspiration and Genre Blending
• (12:04) - The Art of Simplicity in Music Production
• (15:05) - The Shift to Analog Gear
• (18:05) - Defining Roles: Beat Maker vs. Producer
• (21:01) - Navigating Influence and Originality in Music
• (24:00) - Collaborations and Influences in Libby V's Career
• (26:18) - Nostalgia and Gear Regrets
• (30:06) - The Evolution of Engineering and Production
• (34:54) - The Journey from Musician to Producer
• (39:14) - AI's Impact on Music Production
• (43:36) - Emotional Connection in Music
• (46:10) - Exploring Different Genres
• (47:32) - Staying True to Your Sound

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.