Devstacks on producing for Bktherula and Babyxsosa

Devstacks on producing for Bktherula and Babyxsosa

Beat Construction: Devstacks’ beats are as big as his IMAX-size feelings After producing defining songs for Bktherula and Babyxsosa, the rapper-producer insists he’s just getting started. By Vivian Medithi The FADER’s longstanding series Beat Construction interviews today’s most crucial producers and their craft. Sometimes, Devstacks just knows. “There’s been a couple instances where I say…

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Beat Construction: Mechatok

Beat Construction: Mechatok

The Berlin-based artist and producer talks dodging revival trends, perfectionism, and why Wide Awake isn’t a “producer album.” Mechatok. Photo by Anton Tammi.   The FADER’s longstanding series Beat Construction interviews today’s most crucial producers and their craft. Mechatok isn’t inspired by videogame music, but he does find its context appealing. The German artist and…

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#Goxan on Lazer Dim 700, dark plugg, and alarm 808s

#Goxan on Lazer Dim 700, dark plugg, and alarm 808s

The Texan producer has made some of the loudest sounds in rap. He’s ready to dial things up even further. The FADER’s longstanding series Beat Construction interviews today’s most crucial producers and their craft. About a year and a half ago, a single comment changed everything for Goxan. The then-19-year-old had already been making beats…

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