He Was Benny Blanco’s Intern. Now He’s the Biggest Producer Today. (Blake Slatkin interview)

Daniel Wall
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Chapters & Sections (198)

00:00 Blake Slotkin's Music Career and Mentorship chapter 2
00:00 Phone Call with Justin and Loy Discussion
00:35 Blake Slotkin's Music Career and Behind the Wall
01:48 Songwriting Process and Overnight Success chapter 2
01:48 Celebrity Music Collaboration Discussion
02:27 Songwriting Process and Overcoming Failure
03:22 Getting into Music at a Young Age chapter 7
03:22 Early Memories of Music and Family Influence
03:59 Childhood Aspirations to Become a Rock Star
04:28 Trying to Sell Concert Tickets in Class
04:51 Discovering Career as Music Producer
05:22 Artist's Favorite Songs and Influences
05:56 Artist's Evolution and Pop Influences
06:21 Music Production as a Career
07:16 Struggling with Music Production Software chapter 3
07:16 Frustrating Experience with ProTools
07:54 Struggling with Early Music Production Skills
08:22 Frustration with Music Production Skills
08:49 Producer's Limitations and Mentorship Journey chapter 3
08:49 Limitations of ProTools for Music Production
09:18 Difficulty in Creative Decision Making
09:40 Benny's Influence on the Interviewee's Story
10:33 Meeting Benny at Sunset Sound Studio chapter 2
10:33 Benny Fan Discovers Connection Through Instagram
11:04 Benny's Internship Interview at Sunset Sound
11:56 Benny's Studio Experience as a Teenager chapter 2
11:56 Building a Studio with a Music Producer
12:43 Meeting Music Icons on Set
13:26 Blake's Early Career and Relationship with Benny chapter 3
13:26 Internship Experience and Friendship Development
13:57 Artist's Early Work with Music Producer
14:22 Blake's Father's Belief in Him as an Artist
15:00 Sharing Music with Benny and Early Collaborations chapter 4
15:00 Sharing Music with a Younger Version of Self
15:42 Collaboration and Recognition in Early Career
16:12 Reflection on Music Collaboration and Independence
16:38 Collaboration on Music and Creative Process
17:10 Defining Greatness in Music Creation chapter 3
17:10 Defining Greatness in Music Composition
18:05 Feeling of Accomplishment and Pressure to Succeed
18:48 Sharing Creative Work with Others
19:12 Discussing Favorite Songs and Collaborations chapter 1
19:12 Discussing Favorite Songs and Collaborations
20:29 Importance of Comfort in Music Creation chapter 2
20:29 Importance of Comfort in Music Creation
21:11 Pressure and Creativity in Music Production
21:57 Artist Discusses Creative Freedom and Inspiration chapter 2
21:57 Creative Freedom in the Studio
22:44 Artist Inspiration and Collaboration
23:27 Ed Sheeran's Influence on the Interviewee chapter 3
23:27 Ed Sheeran's Songwriting Process and Work Ethic
23:56 Personal Anecdote about Defiant Ones
24:24 Ed Sheeran's Belief in the Speaker's Potential
24:59 Working with Ed Sharon and Omar Apollo chapter 2
24:59 Working with a Music Legend
25:36 Artist Collaboration and Friendship Dynamics
26:17 Discovering Omar's Music and Early Collaboration chapter 2
26:17 Artist Discovery and Early Collaboration
26:54 Artist's Early Collaboration and Inspiration
27:33 Collaboration and Viral Success Story chapter 3
27:33 Artist's Rise to Fame from Humble Beginnings
28:11 Song Creation During Lockdown Experience
29:01 Nostalgic Memories of Band's Early Success
29:42 Artist Recalls Viral Tik Tok Song Success chapter 2
29:42 Music Industry Predictions and Viral Success
30:25 First Hit with Friends on Billboard Chart
31:09 Artist Reflects on First Hit Song Success chapter 3
31:09 Sharing New Experience with Global Success
31:41 Artist's Global Reach Through Social Media
32:22 Artist Reflects on First Hit Song
32:45 Origin Story of a Hit Song chapter 3
32:45 Origin of a Song Through Improvisation
33:20 Making Music at Home with Family
33:45 Artist Collaborations at Home
34:14 Overcoming Pressure to Perform After Success chapter 2
34:14 Pressure to Perform After Initial Success
34:50 Proving Music Success Not Luck
35:40 Artist Discusses Creative Process and Inspiration chapter 3
35:40 Artist's Early Success and Song Vibe
36:10 Song Creation Process and Authenticity
36:29 Artist Loy's Musical Versatility and Success
37:17 Kid Loy's Raw Talent and Unique Style chapter 2
37:17 Kid Loy's Unique Musical Talent and Friendship
38:12 Impressive Talented Artist Description
38:50 Kid Loyy's Mentorship and Collaboration with Juice World chapter 2
38:50 Kid Loyy's Mentorship and Music Collaboration
39:34 Fan Meets Juice WRLD on Instagram Live
40:14 Interview with a Music Industry Icon chapter 3
40:14 Juice's Songwriting Skills Praised by Musician
40:49 Lessons Learned from Behind the Wall
41:11 Interviews with Music Industry Professionals
41:33 Justin Bieber's Stay with Me Song Origins chapter 3
41:33 Inspiration from Juice and Kid Loy
42:17 Justin Bieber's Songwriting Experience
42:54 Charlie Puth's Spontaneous Music Session
43:42 Charlie's Impromptu Song Creation Session chapter 2
43:42 Charlie's First Keyboard Performance
44:16 Laura's Impromptu Song Recording Session
45:14 Collaborative Music Creation and Production Challenges chapter 2
45:14 Unexpected Song Creation in Studio
46:04 Struggling with Music Production and Sound
46:34 Collaboration with Justin on a Special Song chapter 3
46:34 Justin Joins Song Production
47:07 Collaboration with Justin on a Hit Song
48:02 Struggling with Music Production Process
48:28 Artist's Emotional Journey with Song Release chapter 2
48:28 Artist's Frustration with Song Production
49:08 Artist's Emotional Reaction to Song's Success
49:49 Working with Miley Cyrus on a Song chapter 1
49:49 Collaboration with Miley Cyrus and Loya
51:13 Artist Discusses Working with Sam Smith chapter 2
51:13 Interview with Pop Star About Songwriting Process
52:03 Sam Smith and Kim Petras Collaborate on Unholy
53:13 Song Creation and Visionary Decision Making chapter 4
53:13 Musical Collaboration on Album Recording
53:51 Discussion of Unconventional Album Interlude
54:18 Kim Joins Capital Studios in LA
54:53 Artist Recalls Viral Snippet Success
55:20 Believing in a Musical Risk chapter 2
55:20 Artist's Creative Process and Organic Songwriting
56:05 Artist Overcame Label Doubts with Viral Song
56:42 Artist Reflects on Grammy Win and Collaboration chapter 3
56:42 Praise for Sam's Music and Legacy
57:12 Artist Vision and Creativity in Music Production
57:47 Grammy Award and Music Career Discussion
58:14 Blake's Grammy Win and Song Creation chapter 3
58:14 Blake's Emotional Grammy Moment with Family
58:59 Celebrity's Grammy Win Experience
59:32 Artist Reflects on Grammy Winning Song
01:00:16 Artist Refuses to Create Additional Song chapter 1
01:00:16 Artist Refuses to Make Another Song
01:01:54 Collaborative Songwriting Process and Perfectionism chapter 2
01:01:54 Collaborative Song Creation Process
01:02:50 Recording Studio Process for Song
01:03:22 Songwriting Breakthroughs and Creative Process chapter 3
01:03:22 Songwriting Breakthrough at Glenwood Studios
01:03:55 Memories of Songwriting Process
01:04:32 Song Production and Mixing Process
01:05:01 Artist's Reflection on Music Impact chapter 4
01:05:01 Artist's Music Brings Joy to the World
01:05:47 Artist's Wild Ride to Grammy Success
01:06:10 Life-Changing Songs and Personal Experiences
01:06:38 Artist Discusses Favorite Song and Music Creation
01:07:23 Adapting to Artists' Unique Creative Processes chapter 3
01:07:23 Artist's Work Process Varies Greatly
01:07:50 Adapting to Each Artist's Unique Needs
01:08:16 Artist Comparison and Musical Skills
01:08:47 Self-doubt and creative freedom in collaboration chapter 2
01:08:47 Self Doubt in Creative Success
01:09:30 Adaptability in Music Creation
01:10:10 Artist Discusses Creativity and Music Industry chapter 3
01:10:10 Celebrity Encounter and Creative Process
01:10:43 Meeting a Celebrity for a Music Video
01:11:16 State of the Music Industry Today
01:11:58 Importance of Good Ideas in Music Creation chapter 2
01:11:58 Importance of Good Ideas in Music Creation
01:12:30 Music Industry Equal Playing Field
01:13:32 Artist's Inspiration and Creative Process chapter 2
01:13:32 Music Influences and Inspiration Discussion
01:14:23 Importance of Music Inspiration and Variety
01:15:07 Creative Process and Inspiration for Music chapter 3
01:15:07 Belief in Creative Process and Collaboration
01:15:53 Artist Discusses Music Creation Process
01:16:18 Korean Barbecue Brings Good Luck
01:16:41 Overcoming Creative Pressure and Self-Doubt chapter 3
01:16:41 Overcoming Pressure and Self-Doubt as an Artist
01:17:15 Artist Anxiety and Creative Doubt
01:17:38 Embracing Emotions and Self-Acceptance
01:17:57 Balancing Work and Personal Life as an Artist chapter 1
01:17:57 Balancing Work and Personal Life as an Artist
01:19:29 Friendship and K-pop Collaboration Story chapter 3
01:19:29 Friend Discusses Music Industry and Cats Eye
01:20:15 Appreciation for K-pop Performance Skills
01:20:48 Friendship and Shared Fun Experiences
01:21:29 Impact of TikTok on Music Industry chapter 3
01:21:29 Tik Tok Music Trends and Dancing
01:22:04 Positive Reaction to Dance Performance
01:22:23 Impact of TikTok on Music Industry
01:22:45 Overcoming Fear in the Creative Process chapter 2
01:22:45 Overcoming Fear in the Creative Process
01:23:13 Importance of Honest Feedback in Collaboration
01:23:54 Importance of Taking Risks in Creative Careers chapter 3
01:23:54 Taking Risks in Career and Creative Pursuits
01:24:37 Importance of Individuality in Success
01:24:58 Importance of Hard Work and Good Taste
01:25:27 Importance of Hard Work and Perseverance chapter 3
01:25:27 Importance of Patience in Career Development
01:26:07 Importance of Long-Term Dedication in Music Industry
01:26:35 Charlie's Impressive Music Career and Craftsmanship
01:27:23 Artist Gratitude and Career Reflection chapter 3
01:27:23 Artist's Gratitude for Long-Term Success
01:28:01 Artist Appreciation and Gratitude
01:28:26 Sharing Ideas and Personal Growth Journey
01:28:58 Blake's Fireside Date and Conversation chapter 4
01:28:58 MacBook Pro screen and fireside date conversation
01:29:32 Praise for Inspiring Underdog Story
01:30:03 Handwritten Notes Appreciation Conversation
01:30:40 Conversation and Appreciation for Behind the Wall

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