He Sold The Beats to Somebody Else: Notorious BIG’s Producer Speaks

He Sold The Beats to Somebody Else: Notorious BIG's Producer Speaks
Legendary producer Rashad Smith tells the story of selling beats that were meant for The Notorious BIG to LL Cool Jay after Diddy refused to pay him a deposit. Things went bad from there. Full Podcast: https://youtu.be/SixiWZP6fho
Video Credit:  ⁨@RoadPodcast⁩  00:00 – Should You Hold Beats For Rappers?
01:00 – Beat Prices Changed
02:30 – He Sold Notorious BIG's Beats to Another Rapper
04:25 – Producers Get Away With More Now
07:12 – New Producers Ruined Everything?!
10:56 – Producers Were Losing Their Publishing
13:16 – Beatmakers Made WAY More Money
14:06 – Get Deposits on Beats
16:27 – Is This Betrayal?! This video dives into the fascinating story of producer Rashad Smith and his controversial decision involving Biggie Smalls. It highlights a common dilemma in music production: whether to hold beats for specific artists or sell to the highest bidder. This tale from the world of 90s hip hop offers insights into the intricate dynamics of rap music and the relationships between a music producer and artists. #spotify #musicbusiness #musicbusinesspodcast #streaming #recordlabel #producers #busyworks #makingbeats #beatmaking #flstudio #beatmaker #notoriousbig Selling beats online 2025 selling beats online 2026 Source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xMoJyTRHIo