Sonny Digital Talks Evolution Of Trap Music, Streaming, Future, Gucci Mane, Makonnen & More (1/2)

Sonny Digital "Off The Porch" Interview (Pt.1)
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We recently caught up with the young legend Sonny Digital for an exclusive and in-depth “Off The Porch” interview. During part 1 of our sit down, he discusses:
0:20 his thoughts on the evolution of trap music the past decade
1:41 how he feels being considered an OG while still in his 20’s
3:09 switching his style from trap to more complex production
4:48 explains how he has stayed relevant for 10 years now
5:50 working with artists at the beginning stages of their career before they really blow up
7:20 explains that he started off rapping but got into making beats after they ran out of beats to rap on
8:22 talks about the software and hardware he was using when he started off making beats
9:30 recalls making his first fire beat in 6th grade
11:24 selling his first beats on MySpace for $200
12:44 working with Gorilla Zoe
15:45 talks his first hit YC Feat. Future “Racks” and speaks on other artists passing on the beat at first
19:10 getting his first Gold record & signing his publishing deal
20:20 says that streaming pays out more and quicker
22:10 reveals he had to remake all his beats including “Birthday Song” & “Same Damn Time” after his hard drive crashed
28:50 learning the music business and industry by himself and giving that knowledge to artists he was working with
29:55 having a condo in Atlanta that was a hub for other artists & producers (Metro Boomin, Migos, K Camp, DJ Spinz & more)
32:38 not being a fan of Future’s music at first
34:25 working with Gucci Mane
36:06 linking with Makonnen, Drake reaching out to him to remix “Tuesday”, being Grammy nominated
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