Belly Talks about His Upcoming Album "Mumble Rap 2" on Sway In The Morning | SWAY’S UNIVERSE

Name: Belly Talks about His Upcoming Album "Mumble Rap 2" on Sway In The Morning | SWAY’S UNIVERSE
Uploaded: 2025-11-07T04:48:52-08:00
Duration: 38 min 34 s
Channel: SWAY'S UNIVERSE
Description: Belly discusses his career trajectory from Canadian indie artist to global star, highlighting how his 2015 album 'Up For Days' led to a Roc Nation…

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About this episode Belly discusses his career trajectory from Canadian indie artist to global star, highlighting how his 2015 alb… AI summary

Belly discusses his career trajectory from Canadian indie artist to global star, highlighting how his 2015 album 'Up For Days' led to a Roc Nation signing after Jay-Z's team heard it. He shares personal insights on overcoming emotional eating through intermittent fasting, the importance of maintaining good studio energy, and his strategic decision to step back from touring to focus on writing and production.

Key takeaways 5

Career Breakthrough: Belly's independent 2015 album 'Up For Days' caught Jay-Z's attention via producer Hove, leading to a Roc Nation signing and collaborations with Travis Scott, The Weeknd, and French Montana based on personal relationships rather than label politics.
Studio Etiquette: Success in collaborations relies on 'showing and proving' through music quality and maintaining positive room energy; toxic environments hinder creativity, while comfortable, good-mood settings produce better results.
Health Strategy: Belly lost 100 pounds by adopting intermittent fasting (inspired by Ramadan practices), shifting focus from aesthetic goals ('looking better') to physical well-being ('feeling good', joint health).
Creative Philosophy: Belly avoids judging his own work as 'throwaway' records, instead archiving them because unexpected tracks (like 'Six Inch Heels' for Beyoncé's Lemonade) can become major hits when heard by the right people.
Industry Longevity: Belly plans to retire from touring after his current album cycle to avoid overstaying his welcome, preferring to pivot to writing for TV/film and producing soundtracks where he has more control and less public scrutiny.

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“I always focus on like just making sure the frequency is good the energy is good like if if people are in a good mood and they got all the things that they want around to make them comfortable and they feel good we're gonna make some dope [ __ ] you know but if it's like toxic in the room nobody even wants to work”

▶ 7:04 Belly explains his approach to collaboration etiquette and creating a productive studio environment.
“I used to think it was just about oh I want to look better yeah and now I wake up and I feel all right like I get out of bed like I'm like oh I don't have to you know walk with a limp all the way till I get to the bathroom like I'm up and I feel good my bones feel good”

▶ 11:51 Belly reflects on his weight loss journey, emphasizing the shift from vanity to physical health and mobility.
“I don't want to overdo it in terms of being here and um and overstaying my welcome... I'd rather just bow out gracefully when I can and you know work on other things”

▶ 24:24 Belly explains his reasoning for retiring from touring, prioritizing graceful exits and diverse creative outlets over prolonged fame.
“I don't think so I think honestly I like to talk about these things it reminds me of where I never want to go back to... you got your highs your lows like you got to capitalize on on this moment because you know there's like an energy about you... stay in there until you can't make it no more because when those lows hit you're not gonna be able to make it at all”

▶ 28:47 Belly discusses his mental approach to career cycles, advising artists to maximize productivity during high-energy periods.