Tell us more about how it all started for you in the
music industry.
I used to rap back in 1996 when I was in high school. Then, I took it to
Morehouse College. From there, I met another producer who was producing
for me. But, he ended up getting a deal. I ended up producing my own records
back in 2003. So, it kind of started from me rapping.
Then, I took it more seriously around 2008 and came up on my name, Cash
Clay. I started producing for other people outside of myself. I started sub-
mitting tracks to people and working with artists in the studio. I never heard
other people on my beats. It was just me at first.
I’ve read that you’re slated to be in two upcoming music
industry documentaries. Tell us more about them.
It’s the Turnt documentary and The Rise of The Atlanta Producer. And we’re
doing The Drop as well, which will appear on Comcast later this year.
The documentaries explain my take on the music industry, how I came
up, and some of my influences. And some tips I can give to other producers
and artists. All three of the documentaries are informative for artists and
producers.
You’ve produced music for some of the hottest hip hop and
R&B artists for a while now. What’s your strategy when
working with them?
If I do know them, I already have a kind of feel for them and I just keep it
organic. Because sometimes the closest people to you is the hardest ones to
get to. Just being patient.
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I was surprised. I was working on their first album too. With that album, I
was introduced to Migos through another producer. On the Culture album, I
got reintroduced to Migos through Iman Shumpert. I’ve been knowing Iman
since 2010.
Tell us more about your production company and the plans
you have for it.
It’s called Beat Cartel. It consists of producers and writers. I’m just trying to
organize it now and just submit records. We’re working on submitting records
for Beyoncé and a lot of different artists I have connections with. Just trying
to put a team together so we can go ahead and flood the industry with our
sound.
I tried to get more and more people on my beats… no matter if they were
big or small. But, it was mostly independent artists at first. Then, I got my
first big artist of attraction around 2009 and that was Bone Crusher. From
there, I just kept networking and kept working it.
I try to get to know them, if I don’t already know them, by looking up their
interviews and how they interact with other producers. Whether it be You-
Tube, Instagram, or Facebook, I just use all the tools to my advantage.
What was it like working with Migos on their latest al-
bum?
Can you please give some advice for up-and-coming pro-
ducers looking to break into the music industry?
Just be patient. Don’t jump the gun. You are going to get your time. Keep
working at your craft and network, network, network. Because every blessing
I’ve got was by a different person that set it up. If I wasn’t networking, then I
wouldn’t have the multiple artists that I have under my belt right now.
When asked to name three words that best
describes him, Cash Clay’s response was,
“Dedicated… loyal… and passionate.” You
can catch up with his news and upcoming
events on Instagram and other social
channels @cashclaybeats. You can also
check out samples of his music and company
merchandise at cashclaybeats.com .
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