BricksDaMane Talks Ways To Get Placements, Touring w/ Drake, Owning a Studio + More

BricksDaMane interview on the Producergrind Podcast. Bricks stopped by the office for our second interview of 2019. We asked him about his humble beginnings as a young producer who had to live in his car for a few months until he got on his feet and eventually opened his own studio in Atlanta and started getting placements with rappers like Drake, Young Thug Kevin Gates, Gunna, & Lil Wayne. We talked a lot about branding and how important it is to build clout as a producer or rapper in 2019. He also talked about why he moved to the UK and lives there now. Bricks also talks about why he has stayed independent and would never sign to a label! We also asked Bricks Da menr what to do if a rapper uses your beat without paying you or reaching out to handle business.
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0:00 BricksDaMane Interview Intro
0:44 Being Based in London
2:04 Difference Between UK and USA Culture
4:40 Benefits of Engineering
6:38 Pro's and Con's of Tour Life
7:55 Building and Owning Studios
9:16 Pros and Cons of Owning a Studio
11:47 Living Out The Whip for Months
15:45 Relationship With Quay Global
21:45 How Do I Get Into The Studio With Major Artists If I Don't Have a Big Name?
25:00 Rap game is all about D*** Riding?
28:00 Getting Placements in Different Ways
30:00 Its All About You and Your Brand
33:25 Producers Rapping
35:30 How To Maintain Relationships
37:23 Staying Independent Vs. Signing a Deal With a Label
41:15 Dealing with Songs Being Leaked
43:44 What to Do If Artist Puts A Song Out On KZbin With Your Beat?
46:30 Best Advice for Producers
52:10 How The World Looks At The United States
53:27 Overrated/Underrated
- 53:47 (Nexus)
- 54:43 (Emailing Beat Packs)
- 56:20 (Producers Investing In Jewelry)
- 59:50 (Engineering For Hourly Rate)
- 1:00:23 (Twitter)
1:02:06 What Are You Leaving In 2018?
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[@Marsellis]

2019 is the year for placements!

[@onevrythng]

Marsellis yessir!

[@GNAUTICA]

Marsellis on god

[@nigeriandon]

PREACH !

[@KidAdil]

🙏🏼

[@philthydirty4410]

Book me

[@CPSOUNDBEATS]

It's true what he says about fans not caring who the producer is. Only a select producers get that fanfare. Us Producers are the ones that care about who the producers are

[@HotBoii91]

CPSOUND - BEATS WITH HOOKS ur promoting yourself wrong bro I know a producer got a rap fan base from promoting him self roght

[@nikobellic7462]

@@HotBoii91 the truth is most listeners dont give a fuck who the producer is and his lifestyle etc. Only some the geeks/other producers care

[@itsrelativ3967]

In EDM, riddim dancehall and house music it can be all about the producer/DJ. And there are only a handful of trap/hip hop producers who gain a big fan base. Just Blaze has a huge audience. Nobody knows u until an artist shouts u out.

[@osxar9284]

Just wanted to say I really appreciate you guys putting time stamps on each segment.

[@Producergrind]

Osxar no doubt bro thanks for noticing 🤟💪

[@605gbird]

I'm a producer who wants to eat and provide for my family by producing. This podcast gives so much value. Thank you guys!!!

[@GospelMusicians]

Just heard from another KZbinr that you been recommending my lessons. Just wanted to give my big appreciation and thanks for support us. Much appreciated bro and I pray continued success.

[@solootto]

Alot of gems on here thanks for the look out always

[@gnunez110]

get pi’erre on the podcast 🏁

[@chrislethalbeats4346]

Fr let's see Pierre drop some gems on here next

[@agthaog1986]

They shud...i dunno if they can afford him afta that cardo calab tho

[@djyr5703]

pleaseeee make this happen

[@facethemusic7o2]

One of the best ones yet, This man dropped alot of knowledge, personal life shit, etc. hope u young cats take note. #facethemusic #reasongang

[@cdubbsproducer]

BricksDaMane a real one! Thanks Producergrind! 💯

[@Ceesay14]

Been waiting for this to drop! Thanks!

[@gshine500]

I hope yall keep overrated underrated. I think its unique to your show keep it even if you repeat some questions from older episodes to different producers we get different answers so it's still interesting to me.

[@Producergrind]

mac bro yessir we brought it back for good 🤟

[@laxthemonk941]

this is inspiring, i love it!

[@jaylonsmith3961]

The best one so far. Keep it up 🔥

[@judothaghost258]

Another fye episode🔥....Salute

[@zenobest]

Very, very insightful interview. Glad I took an hour out of my day to watch this. Appreciat yall, ProducerGrind!

[@WhiteNoiseCPT021]

BricksDaMane giving some hard facts

[@aaronvalentinleo]

thanks for the Interview. very humble that boy

[@allmyvoicesmusic]

Amazing interview

[@SikWitSkillzOfficial]

Watched the whole video & received so much game from it 💎🔥💯 You guys @ producergrind are the truth!

[@InfernoBeats100]

this podcast is heat 🔥🔥🔥

[@Producergrind]

Blizz Beats thank u fam 💪🎹💰

[@sabahko5142]

Shouts to BRICKS that was the most dope and informative interview, thank you for all the GEMS !

[@BeatsKillaMusic]

Big Gems right there 🔥

[@BriezyDaCEO]

Not even all the way through and this is one of the best PG interviews. Love his perspective.

[@cash8199]

Keep dropping GEMS!! Dope Podcast fellas🔥🔥💯

[@Producergrind]

IamCash AlmostFamousENT thanks fam 🎹💰

[@jean3jean288]

i love producergrind podcasts ♥

[@THECABSOURHERE]

Jb in da cut 🔥...this anotha inspirational interview 💎

[@Producergrind]

dom 123 thanks for tuning in fam 🎹💰

[@tthornton4]

By far the best interview. No generic shit. Maybe its teh way you asked him questions that brought that real shit out

[@hellomynameisra]

best producer's interview I've ever seen! Pure honesty

[@hotboyconnie]

y’all going crazy this year already

[@beatzbyluc4836]

He is having some secret sauce! thanks for the dope podcast I learn so much from it

[@Sound_Pusha]

Another Dope interview this dude has a lot of knowledge I can tell from traveling and Seeing the world hopefully we will cook up soon💯

[@uknoadm7408]

This one dope 🔥

[@thekraken3463]

I like humble dudes that getting to it but understand the grind and respect it

[@kenchristian8702]

I rocks with this channel. Solid ass interview!! This guy is solid. Im on day 3 of the challenge ima do mt best to complete 💪💪👊

[@colinrussell3592]

Hey how’d the challenge go?

[@QuayeTheProducer]

One of the best interviews

[@jaburollup]

SOUTHSIDE PLEASE!!!!!!

[@Producergrind]

Jabu1017 facts

[@jaburollup]

- how 808 mafia planted/cemented it's feet in hip hop - how much he's pricing since Brick Squad days - Vision for his son (His son raps btw 😭🔥)

[@Homieonice]

Get metro on there

[@prodbyrich5009]

Producer Grind for the win

[@YXNGNESS]

Dope. Relate to it 💯 I’m going thru some shit n at the bottom. Situations like these do make you

[@HotBoii91]

Bricks sound like he put in his work deserves his recognition. #salute

[@devine_noise]

Great interview

[@gtslikemike4649]

had to come back to this after the new interview. big gems, definitely gonna be traveling more once this virus shit is over with

[@MarvillousBeats]

dang bro describing the vibe and culture made me want to go to the UK so bad to be an artist. getting tired of the over-killed trap vibe in america

[@tigergokrazy9877]

If God allow me to I’m moving there before I’m 30

[@quando2302]

drill is the wave here in uk rn

[@lithoneyproductions]

3 years later and still great advice here from Bricksdamane

[@OfficialTevinJ]

Family 💯 love the podcast

[@Producergrind]

Tevin Revell gang 🤟

[@vantemiles9255]

When you going to do your interview with producer grind?

[@tigergokrazy9877]

That’s crazy cause nexus 3 actually came out

[@studioboyz9033]

bricks real as hell for this

[@RX90]

Good interview

[@OttomanBeats]

Ayeee, he said turkish people. But he is right. If only music was like that here the music you hear on radio would be million times better bc people would be forced to make good music

[@VESPXCCI]

Ottoman Beats 🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷

[@tylikwilliams3439]

Hella gems

[@mmbbanging636]

❤💯💯 bless bricksdamane

[@welcomehomecolumbia4131]

FIRE

[@djtanikgotbeatz]

This shit was interesting as hell 🔥💯🤙🏼

[@VaporGawd]

It’s not cap you knwo cause it’s about your brand like he said. It’s simple in concept but building a brand is not an easy thing to do!

[@allcapsbeats]

Gotta love how much he's repping the UK 😂 🇬🇧

[@amanisun8293]

🔥🔥🔥🔥 dope

[@playgirlbre118]

This my favorite one he dropped gems ‼️

[@theleague383]

solute to y'all, not only are gems being said but these producers are getting exposure as well. Never heard of these guys till now, its a win win.

[@yahsun4699]

I’m definitely getting out there soon

[@sharifeady6834]

50:10 wow! Real shit

[@XRXONE]

Shouts out for them Time stamps man 💪💪💪

[@xkammo]

Gotta go hard everyday 🎼🎶🔥

[@xpaulgoflex6361]

My dude @bricksdamane on his shyt no 🧢

[@ysplashmusic7279]

enjoyed the interview. and symbolism. lol

[@CashGotHeat]

This definitely different from the other interviews. Now I wanna move to the UK

[@bigkeezo]

Time Stamps= Life saver 🙏🏾

[@Sanghzz88]

Great podcast This was a dope show and Bricksdamane is a fucking boss!

[@VESPXCCI]

UK 🇬🇧 Producer right here 💯

[@amanisun8293]

💪💪💪

[@Franky2Fresh]

🔥

[@fadrian98]

Soft-spoken ppl like him be the ones actually doing the work that others blab they mouth about

[@narquise7242]

too fye

[@AlphaRedd]

LDN checking in 🇬🇧

[@floydb9100]

need a pt. 2 #mando

[@DorynRay]

💯💯

[@drewward6895]

Moral of this podcast is if you're not willing to sleep in your car to make this shit work theres someone else out there that is

[@angeloperry9001]

Great interview! I disagree with Bricks saying people don’t care too much about producers. We’re starting a trend. People wants to produce now. Most producers like the low key vibes anyways. Making the money in silence. 🎹🎶💪🏾💯

[@TundrahSounds]

Use a higher f/stop for less blur in the image, and compensate with higher ISO and/or more light in the studio. Looks better, and you'll gett less distraction from the content. Other than that, great content as usual!

[@thekraken3463]

Ga we in here

[@AMOXIBEATS1]

4 minutes into this video and I'm ready to move to the UK

[@supreme3804]

🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@siaseeds8950]

dope content. The focusing in and out with the camera needs to either be done right or stopped.

[@llivinllive]

Free game ✊🏾

[@LilK33]

Do One With Tay Keith

[@philthydirty4410]

😈🔥

[@dr0ppazeti68]

Yo Carrington, you got some of the dopest questions - Don't be afraid to ask em' / chime in more , just my $ 0.02 This episode was dope

[@dukeneukem4747]

so true

[@dukeneukem4747]

with respect

[@quatroflamez9236]

💎💎💎

[@deecee2176]

🙏🙏🙏✊✊

[@miklomadeit4889]

Bricksdamane is 10 steps ahead of the game

[@crzypattrn]

Good Look Bro... #London

[@Dot.Com..]

49:00 one of those 48 laws of power

[@WoWLaZ]

Gd Looks Bruh

[@qualiturnmeup1732]

Is there gunna be a cashmoneyap interview one day ? I feel like he would drop a lot of good info for the internet producer side

[@ProdDmJ]

46:17 i knew he was gona say this lol

[@030yk]

Bricks seems like such a nice guy lol

[@PolloVEVO]

First 💪🏾

[@takeoverthebeat8670]

PolloMadeIt not the 1st to like the video. Lol What did you learn from the interview bro?

[@Producergrind]

PolloMadeIt gang 🤟

[@jperez7326]

Another episode ! Less get it

[@Producergrind]

Jay Perez Beats gang 🤟

[@FatCat693]

That intro is HARD 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 drop a link fr

[@Producergrind]

NiT8 - '98 thats a dj plugg and bobby kritikal beat 💪💪

[@FatCat693]

Producergrind 2.0 I had a feeling! 🧟‍♂️🧟‍♂️🧟‍♂️🧟‍♂️

[@FRESCOLord]

Dude is so genuine bruh!

[@mlyss22]

FOIRE like always!!! I could see this podcast getting HUGE FR like the next breakfast club type show but for producers!!!

[@LilK33]

& Drumma Boy & Honorable C Note

[@2lickbeatz587]

My Nigga Brickssss