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In a surprising revelation, Grammy-winning producer Hit-Boy has shed light on the intricate decision-making process that led to Drake and Justin Bieber's chart-topping single "Right Here." Originally crafted for a Big Sean and J. Cole collaboration, the beat found its way into the hands of two different camps. This is what ultimately shaped the trajectory of the song and the careers involved. Moreover, taking to Instagram, Hit-Boy shared a captivating video from the studio session where Drake and Bieber worked their magic on the track. In his post, the All-Star producer told the story of how the beat came to be. Moreover, he revealed its initial intended destination on Big Sean's "24k of Gold," a track from his Detroit mixtape.
However, in a candid reflection, Hit-Boy described the dilemma he faced in deciding which artist to send the beat to. Despite its alignment with Sean and Cole's vision, Hit-Boy ultimately made the tough call to offer the track to Drake and Bieber. It was a decision not taken lightly, but one that was endorsed by Sean himself, who recognized the opportunity for Hit-Boy's career to soar with the collaboration. Acknowledging Sean's selflessness and support, Hit-Boy expressed his gratitude, recognizing the rapper's integrity and understanding of the music industry's dynamics. Furthermore, the gesture speaks volumes about the camaraderie and mutual respect shared among artists. Even in the competitive landscape of hip-hop.
“Crazy story for throwback thursday,” Hit-Boy wrote. “this is a clip of justin bieber and drake working on a beat i produced for their song ‘right here.’ the funny thing is big sean and j cole had a song called ’24k of gold’ over the same beat and i had to choose who to give the beat to. that was TOUGH but sean being the solid dude he is told me to run it with bieber and drake cuz he knew it was a a1 look for me." "Salute to him for that," he continued. "I never even knew they caught a vibe to the second beat playing at the end i made that too. Time flies.” Furthermore, he shouted out fellow producer Key Wane. "Shout to bro @keywane for flipping the 24k of gold joint and goin crzy on it.”
Furthermore, Hit-Boy offered glowing praise for both Big Sean and Drake, highlighting their reputations as individuals of character and influence within the industry. Their involvement in the song's journey only adds to its legacy and significance within the realm of modern music. The story serves as a testament to the power of collaboration, the importance of mentorship, and the unpredictability of success in the world of hip-hop. In sharing this behind-the-scenes glimpse, Hit-Boy invites fans to appreciate the intricate tapestry of decisions, relationships, and moments that shape the songs we know and love, reminding us that sometimes the most impactful stories lie beneath the surface.
Reneé Rapp is seen as a “huge inspiration” by SZA.
The 25-year-old artist performed SZA’s Good Days in the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge, accompanied by two acoustic guitarists and a harp player. SZA, 35, was deeply moved by the rendition.
She posted a short video of the moment on Instagram Stories and wrote: “Renee is a HUGE inspiration, energy, voice spirit.”
During her chat with the BBC, Renee shared her thoughts about the track. She said: “I mean, I love SZA. I mean, she was one of my favorite artists in high school. And she's remained one of my favorite artists to this day. I think she's amazing. She's also, I mean, she's an incredible songwriter, but I think because she has so much swag. People don't realize how good of a singer she is. She's a fantastic vocalist and is really, really, really articulate. And I don't cover a lot of songs anymore. So I wanted to cover something that was, like, slightly challenging and also really vocally impressive, and frankly, hard for me to do.”
Renee is currently in the middle of promoting her second album, Bite Me, and opened up about how much more enjoyable it was to create compared to her first project.
She explained: “I mean, I feel like everything was incredibly different. I stopped listening to people that don't make music, because if you don't make music, then why the hell am I listening to you. And I also think the biggest difference, I think I just got a lot better. I think I have just become a better songwriter. I think I understand how to make pop music now in a way that I didn't really before. And I was very sure about what this album was and thematically, what it needed.
“So I felt like I was quite like, headstrong in like, what was gonna work and what wasn't. Because, nobody knows something better than yourself. I think a lot of things were different. I also just, like, had a lot of fun making it, like, I made it with like, three people, mostly, like, it was always like, four of us in the studio all the time, and we got so close, and some of us were already so close. So it was also just like a mess. It was such a mess, like we were just tweaking every day. It was so fun. And I don't think I enjoyed making the first one as much.”
