All Episodes
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BIRTH of TRAP MUSIC
Chapters 00:00 ESP and the Power of Thought 03:24 The Birth of Trap Music 06:14 The Struggles Behind Trap Music 09:00 Cultural Impact of the Crack Epidemic 11:36 The L...
Can AI Sing the Blues? (And Does the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Still Matter?)
Is the soul of music being averaged out? In this episode of It’s Levels To This, Dan Marshall and Fatboi stage an AI intervention. We dive into the Suno rabbit hole to...
Why Modern Music Feels Empty
Sensei says: "I recently caught my 12-year-old son obsessing over my 40-year-old Walkman. Watching him discover that tactile, imperfect sound made me realize something...
Is Modern Music Trash?
Keywords music, Grammy, 1984, 2026, sampling, technology, concept albums, media influence, music production, music trends, music production, songwriting, industry dyna...
Steve Cropper - It's Levels To This - 008
Summary In this conversation, Fatboi and Sensei reflect on the legacy of Stax Records and the contributions of Steve Cropper, highlighting the art of collaboration an...
RUN- DMC: ROCK BOX / WALK THIS WAY Episode 13
In this episode we’re talking about RUN DMC and how their ground breaking fusion of ROCK and RAP brought bold new sounds to the cultural landscape and changed the wor...
Michael Jackson's Human Nature - PART 2
Summary In this episode, we continue our deep dive into Michael Jackson’s Human Nature, written by Steve Porcaro and featuring the guitar work of session ace Steve Luk...
Michael Jackson's Human Nature - Full Song Breakdown part 1
Summary This conversation delves into a deep analysis of Michael Jackson's iconic song 'Human Nature.' The hosts explore the song's production, lyrics, and the complex...
The Case of The Police vs. Sting
Summary In this conversation, Sensei and Fatboi delve into the legal dispute surrounding the iconic song 'Every Breath You Take' by The Police, exploring the creative ...
EP 9 Tami LaTrell
Summary Songwriter, music publisher, and business consultant Tami LaTrell is here to share her incredible journey through the music industry. We'll dive into how techn...
FUNK THAT BREAKS THE RULES
Summary In this conversation, Sensei and Fatboi delve into the intricacies of funk music, exploring its foundational rules and how certain artists, particularly Prince...
DJ Montay - How To Produce a Diamond Record - for Flo Rida, T-Pain & Oomp Camp
In this episode we talk to DJ Montay, the hit-making producer behind Flo Rida's 'Low.' ft. T- Pain, We'll explore his journey from DJ to producer and how Oomp Camp sha...
Grammy Nominated Engineer Scott Taylor - Travis Scott's Creative Force
Today we’re talking to grammy nominated engineer Scott Taylor, AKA Scotti He’s leveled up from my Audio 101 class to the top of the charts working with J.I.D. Rae Sre...
Dee Brown - Rick Ross, Kendrick Lamar, & H.E.R.'s Secret Weapon
Today we’re talking to grammy nominated engineer DEE BROWN, currently working as a staff engineer at Apple Music in Nashville Rick Ross, Kendrick Lamar and H.E.R. hav...
Kori Anders (Part 2) - Music's Future: Atmos Mixing & Navigating AI
Here in part 2 of our conversation with grammy award winning recording engineer Kori Anders, we delve into the evolution of music production, highlighting the shift fr...
Engineer Kori Anders - Music Business Success Secrets: People Skills Pay the bills
In this conversation, Grammy Award-winning audio engineer Kori Anders shares insights into the music industry, emphasizing the importance of people skills over techni...
Producer Liby V: From Intern To The Top Of The Charts
In this episode, Producer Liby V (one of Sensei's old students), drops in to share his journey from intern to the top of the charts. Fresh off his recent success with...
Beatmaker vs. Producer: Where Do You Draw the Line?
Beatmaker Vs. Producer Where do you draw the line? This conversation between two longtime music industry pros (producer Fatboi and musician/engineer Sensei Hollywood) ...
