DJ Toomp Talks New Law For Producers to Get Paid, Why Most Producers & Artists GO BROKE + More

Interview with the legend DJ Toomp who is one of, if not, the creator of making trap beats. He has produced countless hits including many of the beats on T.I.'s first succesful albums like Trap Muzik and songs like "U Don't Know Me" as well as the grammy winning T.I. song "What You Know."
His producer credits also include Kanye West "Good Life" & "Can't Tell Me Nothing" as well as Young Jeezy "I Luv It" all which went platinum before Apple Music and Spotify streaming was a thing.
We covered a wide variety of topics in what is now our LONGEST INTERVIEW yet (lol we know its long AF y'all!)! We talked about how much producers & artists get paid from Spotify and the difference between songs going platinum now vs 15 years ago when selling physical CD's were a major part of the music industry's business model.
Carrington and Toomp had a nice convo about the good ol' days when ladies and gentleman would slow dance at the club (oh how they wish it would come back 😔😢)
**** We think the MOST IMPORTANT part of this interview is DJ Toomp's groundbreaking idea on ways for producers to get paid every time an artist performs their song at a show or concert (sort of like a government regulated tax.) This is something he also brought up at our Producer Town Hall in Atlanta. This is important because most producers have to rely on getting placements, selling beats & music publishing checks to pay their bills.
Another one of our favorite parts of this DJ Toomp interview is when we talked about poor money spending habits made by artist's and producer's who make a lot of money before really getting a financial education
0:00 DJ Toomp Interview Intro
0:53 Origins of Trap Beats
6:13 Who Is Considered a Superstar Now?
13:17 Giant "DeathRow & Luke" Fight
16:28 Early Days of Making Beats
20:23 Everything You Need To Know About DJing
- Radio Stations in ATL
- Politic B.S
34:35 DJ Toomp Reacts to 645AR - "4 DA TRAP" 😂😂
34:45 No Barriers To Entry In Music Now
37:47 Producer Creativity Struggles 😓
48:11 Old Heads Hatin Man Smh...
49:51 Keep An Eye on QC 👀
56:06 History of 808's
1:03:30 Toomp A Playa fr 😂😂
1:14:06 Advice On Fitting In and Making A Huge Impact💎💎
1:29:50 Linking With T.I. (Great Convo fr)
- Getting Dumb 😜💲
- Streaming 💲💲💲
- History of 360 Deals
1:49:30 Producers Getting Paid From Shows (The Davis Act 2017) 🚨🚨🚨
2:01:30 Financial Literacy (Moving Money)
- Real Estate
- Jewelry 🤦
2:13:25 Financial Advice For Everyone
2:29:36 If You're A Producer Starting In 2020 Heres Your Plan To Follow! 💎
- Don't Quit Yo Job!!
- Real Talk
2:52:19 ATLiens Gone Be Hurt About This
3:03:22 Salute If You Stuck Thru
3:11:35 10 Bands on Speaker System 💲💲
🎙Hosted By
@ceodylan
@sircarrington_
@whoisjbeats
@producergrind
👥 Special Guest
@dj_toomp
🎥 Directed by
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[@drewward6895]

This better than an episode of hip hop evolution

[@kashmade6351]

facts , that show decent it just feels too vague on subjects sometimes

[@diffrentvibestalk2em97]

LMAO

[@beatsbythekilo]

Never watched it, but this show taught me crazy amounts of shit. every episode i learn more

[@malikmaxwell9204]

Sadly it is lol

[@Daveosbeatz]

Legend of ATLANTA..his horns was always on point and smooth

[@1TyDye]

Y’all got one of the most legendary underrated producers ever on here. I’m so hype

[@iseeitallatl]

🔱THE GREAT1🔱 Right 🔥✊🏾🔥

[@lovelylayla4978]

Big Facts! 👌🏾💯

[@rjsprdctnx2991]

He acknowledged three six mafia as founders of this shit and I really appreciate that!!!!!!

[@JayPeezy]

3 HOURS????? I’m finna watch the whole thing

[@Producergrind]

Jay Peezy 🙏🙏🙏

[@hbonthetrack]

Producergrind 2.0 THAT WAS GREAT...MORE POWER TO YOU GUYS...DIDN’T Y’ALL HAVE DRUMMA BOY ON HERE BEFORE ? IF I’M NOT MISTAKEN

[@roderickhockaday5715]

@@hbonthetrack yes, probably was on their own channel that got took down

[@hbonthetrack]

Roderick Hockaday I WAS LIKE I KNOW I WASN’T CRAZY

[@roderickhockaday5715]

@@hbonthetrack naw man, u wasn't bugging lol 😂...They got some other good ones that I cant find

[@busyworksbeats]

God Bless ProducerGrind 🦅 🇺🇸

[@Producergrind]

Busy Works Beats 🙏🙏💪💪💪

[@Prod3t]

🙏🏼

[@iseeitallatl]

🔱THE GREAT1🔱 ✊🏾🔥✊🏾

[@dantebilly6941]

i realize I'm quite off topic but do anybody know of a good site to stream new tv shows online?

[@walterlucca4523]

@Dante Billy I watch on Flixzone. Just google for it :)

[@dem676speaks5]

T.I’s album “Urban Legend” is a classic 💯 because of Toomp, that album was the beginning of the sound that we here today.

[@JohnKennedy-kh3eu]

Urban Legend and Im Serious is the best Tip albums.

[@mgomez9736]

John Kennedy you gotta throw in trap muzik.

[@arturaj23]

King is better

[@mgomez9736]

Tory Johnson no its not.

[@brum4366]

Fuck tip he a rat

[@Astroandy1]

best 3 hours of my life

[@Producergrind]

Astro 💯💎💯💎

[@BeatMakingVideosCom]

DJ Toomp is an ATL legend. Originator of the TRAP sound 🙌

[@otterdonnelly9959]

Would say it is Dj Paul/Juicy J but I get what you mean.

[@oneblood7411]

@@otterdonnelly9959 He's on the Mount Rushmore. DJ Paul/Juicy J are their own mountain. Lol. Shawty Redd, DJ Toomp, Lil Jon, and Polo are the roots of what is considered "trap music".

[@otterdonnelly9959]

@@oneblood7411which is why I said I k ow what he means. Lex Luger def on it too. Arguably SpaceGhostPurrp (at least for the 2010s)

[@rjsprdctnx2991]

Three six mafia is the originator no one in Atlanta and it’s sooo annoying how everyone disregard their inputs. Drama boy as well he was really starting the actual trap sound

[@kazzd58]

HPM Royale Na man. It is not “Totally different” I’m born and raised 1hr from Memphis TN. It is not totally different for the record

[@midighostbeatz7945]

We owe u for giving us the opportunity to sit thru the whole thing, not the other way around... Salute!!!

[@ChillCash]

This is pure wisdom.

[@Producergrind]

Christopher Miller 💪💪💪

[@KhariConception]

I needed this interview. DJ Toomp beats still sound like 2030.

[@amontri3246]

This interview was 3 hours but it was so good it felt like 20 mins

[@ADGBeats]

amon tri facts 🔥

[@josevalle2275]

same

[@willieboyland3180]

Toomp is the LEGEND that the LEGENDS brag about....

[@MrCRobATL]

You fellas should really consider inviting Toomp up to your facilities more often as an "OG", guest co-host. That brotha has a shit load of knowledge & wisdom to share, especially as it pertains to the history of hip hop music & culture in general. Dope interview...and I watched all 3:18:58.

[@dmabchris]

MrChaChaATL facts

[@forvibersonly]

Fr

[@mr_martellz]

I second this

[@radical.changebeats6151]

Agreed

[@MMMEGARCADE]

Major Key

[@fadrian98]

You guys are such great listeners and ask great questions! You can tell you guys perfecting your podcast craft everytime, keep up the work

[@keith8561]

damn 3 hours. did not feel that way because DJ Toomp is droppin' Facts.

[@Producergrind]

Keith lol facts

[@marteztolliver8964]

Yea its a lot of jewels in here...im only 30 minutes in. I should have stayed out the comments cause 3hrs is fwm.

[@BezserkerProductions]

Bruh DJ Toomp is a BEAST. His talent level is truly insane. Playing What You Know in 2020 just reminds me how far ahead of the time he was. That beat still sounds majestic. Countless hits. Always coming with big anthems and crazy with the brass. Super talented producer

[@brushesbyviola]

very humble as well, this what makes him special.

[@yahirzamora7562]

D

[@offniights]

Y guy

[@doughboymotorcity]

Best interview I've seen on here can't wait to yall interview Dj Toomp again 💯💯

[@steamyungmineral4091]

If y’all think that I’m gonna sit here and watch a 3 hour interview after I got 3 homework’s you’re definitely RIGHT

[@TimmyDahitman]

SteamMusic lmaoooo

[@prodrt1]

noones forcing you

[@keithking3091]

This show could use more OG’s, he spit a semester worth of knowledge in 10 minutes how y’all not know Jack the Rapper

[@MrCrashbeats]

Facts. LOL. Toomp was real cool about schooling em though. The best OG will give u some game and not make u feel stupid for not knowing something. This was lowkey like a masterclass in how the old generation gotta approach the new generation. Whole lotta history the new school knows NOTHING about.

[@7thWard_Sempre]

Thanks for the Toomp and Ryan Leslie interviews!! I watched every second

[@Producergrind]

JWSlack 🙏🙏

[@IAmSeanPain]

Underrated legend, he helped create trap music.

[@nosafesurface]

finally!!! cant wait for some real game from a legend. lets go!

[@jihadwalls8870]

This is absolutely my favorite interview on the channel. Thank y'all and DJ Toomp!

[@oldschoollee]

This DJ Toomp interview is golden and honest. I paid almost 6k for an MPC 2000 Studio Plus and a midi keyboard workstation. $1500 for a Tascam 564 4 track. That's over 7k. Just imagine how much it costed with outboard gear, microphone, etc. It was a struggle back in those days. My Top 3 DJ Toomp tracks are: 1. TI - What They Know 2. Young Jeezy - I Luv It 3. TI - U Dont Know Me Honorable mention: Parental Advisory - 3Bs

[@MusicMoneyMakeover]

Toomp is definitely dropping those GEMS in this episode. The don't quit your day job part is real! 2:34:00

[@Davestheman33]

best podcast for music. watched from start to finish

[@VirusBeatzRLM]

DJToomp is a fuccin Real One 💯💯✊🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Awiggins64]

The legend. Y'all boys at Producer Grind are moving mountains for the producer community. It deserves 3 hours.

[@frgtn]

"Years Go By" Bryson Tiller Intro 1:15:25 🔥

[@dococapocalypse7580]

sheeeeiiit thats major...nice catch

[@mcveycool]

right flew over my head

[@xxdawg773]

I caught that too I was like wow that’s Bryson lol

[@demo8417]

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[@Rel_YoungLion]

This interview is gold bra, salute to y’all 🔥💯.

[@hbj3543]

🔥🔥🔥🔥legendary interview

[@Producergrind]

HBJ Beats 🙏🙏✊✊

[@dGb_music]

DJ Toomp is droppin all the gems! Love the shows.

[@KhaliHartzog]

Bunk m min

[@eyeilluminate4744]

3 hours !! Yessss this what we needed . APPRECIATE YOU GUYS 🍾🍾

[@Producergrind]

Ramel Wilson no problem g glad u watched

[@goodtimezproductionz]

Definitely the most enjoyable ep so far(IMO). Big fan of Toomps production and y’all do a really good job with the questions and responses. Keep up the great work!!!

[@LaynoProd]

Yo that part DJ Toomp said about dont quit your 9 to 5 hit hard lol I'm literally ending my internship tomorrow for my last day of work to do music full-time as a producer, artist and engineer, my internship pays well which seems super crazy why I'm not staying (it doesn't fulfill me at the end of the day), but I feel like I set up multiple leads and connections for the past several months and also can stretch rent and bills for a few months after I end this internship. I told myself if in 2 to 3 months, if nothings rolling, I'll go back to a part-time or full-time job, but at the moment I hope this music career as producer, artist and engineer starts getting some traction *edit, dont worry though because I'm all about side hustles and got a few going, but even if that doesn't keep me up, no worries I'll go back to a part-time or full-time, but at this moment I feel ready to go 100% on my music, which I never had before

[@RapScotty]

LaynoProd no one gunna hate on you for doing what your heart tells you to do. Everyone is different and his times are different from ours.

[@RapScotty]

I hope ur music career blows cause it will give me hope that I can do it too.

[@LaynoProd]

@@RapScotty thanks! I appreciate the encouragement

[@JWLEGACY]

Hey man I did the same thing 1st of january. Got myself covered with saved up money for a year maybe even more. Going all in seeing where it ends. there is no right or wrong into this. I think DJ Toomp meant that if you are just starting out, not when you got a few years under your belt and you got your game plan ready.

[@OracleBeats]

50:44 He Predicted the Migos situation. Great interview!

[@joshuaantwi6652]

I was just about to comment that.. he literally spoke on exactly what's going on right now

[@coreywilliamsii1413]

Easily the best episode. Y’all the GOAT frfr

[@hashimfallatah9762]

really thank yall for this

[@olesolja1407]

I am absolutely loving this. DJ Toomph in the house. Thanks for posting.

[@governmentmoney2600]

Best one yet! Thanks for the access to such a legend!

[@jenumclucas7014]

One of the best interviews man. Thanks fir the gems

[@Tromseven]

My new fav episode.. thank yall, producergrind is very informative and inspiring. 💯

[@jarretttaylor1073]

1:28:53 "Bring me in anytime". Ya'll should really do it.

[@Producergrind]

Jarrett Taylor lol nah fr randomly too

[@KINGJROC1979]

I'm here for Dj Toomp so I subscribed !!

[@jusjaye]

This was my favorite one yet! SO MANY JEWELS.... PLEASE DO THIS AGAIN!!

[@iamteddybearmusic]

...Oh Yeah and Toomp is Definitely the Truth. Appreciated the knowledge he shared.

[@vsmooveatl7711]

Yoo, it’s SO many 💎 in this interview🔥 Thank you guys so much. Very empowering. 🙏🏽

[@eljefemoreno]

Great interview. Making my work day go fast. Much respect!

[@ladidaix]

This man is such a humble legend. Love him! Thank you for having him on to share his insight.

[@ProducedByCorbett]

This was priceless game from Toomp. Wow. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@slipmaxim]

Damn guys! That's pure gold! thank you for the input. Keep it that way. Greetings from Germany

[@gbmadhatter]

What a great interview Thank you for posting this

[@prattyfoo2077]

This my Favorite interview by far!!! A real OG stories always 🔥🔥🔥

[@blackbeardproductions]

Great interview all the way to the end! Appreciate It!

[@jaburollup]

Love the new gen of producers but we need more legends like Toomp! Drumma Boy would be an amazing interview.

[@michaelburks7928]

Drumma boy ass is a genius with the beats

[@charliecheize7068]

Much love to toomp! Dropping true gems!!!

[@TonySmxck]

Producer Grind running the table right now!!!💪🏽💪🏽 Keep’em coming🔥

[@CrownSuave]

Dope interview/conversation. This just flowed👑

[@natelesterjr]

Love y’all interviews but absolutely love this one DJ Toomp definitely that dude!!!!!!!!

[@DANNYBLVCK]

So y’all just going to forget about shawty redd bringing that trap sound to the forefront. But toomp is that dude. Samples and south. Canon canon canon he killed that sound

[@jenumclucas7014]

Like I watched this whole interview front to back and I’ll watch it again and again

[@ioss10]

Gems! Thanx fellaz!

[@LottoHaze]

I love these interviews

[@mikesuniverse1789]

I watched the whole thing... and I still wanna hear more from the OG Toomp ..

[@Des_Armoni]

Thanks for the time stamps guys! Amazing interview as well! Wow 🔥🔥👏🏽👏🏽💪🏽

[@Producergrind]

HOUR:N9NE 🙏🙏

[@HILEYWOODTV]

School them boyz Toomp!! Love ya Big Bro! Great show guys!

[@dorianwilson4559]

I hit the bell for all notifications. Please bring Toomp back.

[@tsunitti2988]

This is the best interview I've seen on producer grind so far. Good job fellas keep it up.

[@jdigital1]

One of the greatest episodes yet I salute all four of you guys!

[@arturaj23]

Toomp dropped a lot of gems. Thx for the knowledge!

[@a.pinnock8078]

Legrndary Toomp...this was amazing 💯

[@JeXeuZ]

DJ Toomp giving major game. Legendary podcast @producergrind

[@ainnotv3241]

Big bra the realest 💯 So glad y’all had this guy on the show fr.

[@maliklocklin9332]

this been the best epi yet . i felt this to the core

[@djkingarthurbmore3110]

Instant Classic with the Legend 🙌

[@nazeeh7872]

Yea, Brothers and Sisters, this one right here, the episode right here, this the real talk for sure. Thank you DJ Toomp and Producergrind 2.0 for this one!

[@KerwinYoungComposer]

My brother DJ Toomp! I loved hearing him mentioning Jack the Rapper and BRE! Those were the days maaan…. This is a GREAT interview too. Love this!

[@Djactivated23]

I was once signed to Toomp as a producer. He has a great wealth of information!

[@Djactivated23]

@@audiodopebeats It was time to move on.

[@pmootthegreat1437]

YESSIRR! WHATTUP YOUNGIN! I GONNA HIT YA LATER...

[@Djactivated23]

@@pmootthegreat1437 ayyyy i loved this interview!!! Hit me later

[@dafingaz]

Pushing 3.5 hours. Definitely worth every minute. So many gems!

[@lilkeithbell]

GREAT CONVO I WAS TUNED IN THE ENTIRE PODCAST AT WORK.

[@TatiyanaDean]

3 hours, yessssss. Bout to turn this on at work and learn some gems 🙌🏾

[@20rocket]

This might be the best one ive seen so far

[@kengardner1947]

Hey guys I really enjoy your shows DJ TOOMP WAS ON POINT keep it up!!!

[@capse3029]

Listened to the audio podcast...and wow. This was the REALEST 3 hours. Amazing interview

[@iLLWiLLDaGoD]

WOW, THREE HOURS. I WATCHED THE WHOLE THING. BRO TOOMP IS A REAL ONE. THANKS💎

[@prodakali]

Always gotta come back to this ep

[@MisterPompey]

All these gems Toomp are dropping are priceless

[@UndergroundLyrics]

thank you guys for this podcast this shit was needed, its great seeing this legend on to go deep in this music industry from when it started to now, all love to you three

[@ish102_tv]

Dope one fellas!. More OG’s

[@diffrentvibestalk2em97]

This was so fire bra the gems toomp left crazy it was like yo unk was talking to you salute PG mane for what yall do for the community and just the game yall giving out mane.

[@brianclercy9384]

Great Interview!!!!!

[@TNGAntisocial]

Watched the whole 3 hours thank you , please keep up the good work

[@TheWriter86]

Wow mad knowledge dropped in this joint. Shoutout to DJ Toomp. Appreciate you guys at The Producer Grind Podcast. Been binging on episodes the past few days. Fire ass content. Ya’ll be asking some excellent questions and getting some dope ass insight. Soaking it all in 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@abnormal9383]

Just finished the whole interview. This shit is straight. DJ Toomp seems like a cool genuine dude. RESPECT guys 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@RayonTheworst_]

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[@quentong17]

We need another T.I. & Toomp album again

[@nape12091]

Totally Informative! Toomp. is just raw... real!!! 💯

[@jaymatic23]

Dope interview. Love this podcast

[@JustJerelTv]

Man in my opinion this was the BEST episode!!! Thank you all! Thank you DJ Toomp!!!!

[@Producergrind]

Jereltheartist ayee glad u liked it... what made it the best one to you?

[@JustJerelTv]

@@Producergrind Man honestly this interview covered all types of areas pertaining to music from production to business. It was very informative a lot of gems. Even though this might have been the longest episode it wasn't boring at all. DJ Toomp has a lot of wisdom.