Scott Storch Opens Up On How He Lost $100 million, Lil' Kim & Breaks Down His Production Hits!

Producer Scott Storch stepped up to Hot 97 to have a candid conversation about his career.
He runs through some of the biggest hits of his career throughout the years including working with the Roots, Beyonce, Fat Joe, N.O.R.E. and more.
He also touches on his past drug use, when he realized he hit rock bottom, and how he became clean once again. Storch also touches on stories about Chris Brown's first strip club visit and rumors of dating Lil' Kim.
His documentary 'Still Storch' is live on VEVO.
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[@MsKasey-wx4ok]

Scott Storch produced so many of the songs that I lived my adolescence to, I hope he stays out here and wins.

[@daryleballard4912]

Ms. Kasey 🔘 #DaryleBallardMusic🏃

[@josiahmcgill638]

Word

[@realfreedomofspeech]

"I built an empire smoking weed. I tore it down doing cocaine." - Scott Storch

[@FatolaIsrael]

And now he's rebuilding the empire.... Thanks to the weed once again

[@jerryreyes914]

Fast... so fast... that’s wild

[@mf1457]

Frankie Rizzo he got 143 likes on his comment and you got 0 on your comment 🤣

[@putin2918]

As they say it’s a helluva drug

[@soulfultransfersandtours6271]

@@mf1457 🤣😂

[@rose_quartz_loveandlight]

"I built an empire smoking weed and tore it down with cocaine" 😔 intense. Props for recovery & all the best 🙏🏻✨✨✨✨

[@BuffaloJams716]

Crazy. I can relate. (On a much smaller level.)

[@THEREAL_GZUS]

Paintitblackxo lmao I did the same thing .. kinda sad 😢 actually but u live and you learn

[@manicmurph]

Everyone should stick with just cannabis. The best drug hands down. And this coming from a former opiate addict. Weed helped me get off klonopin and now I'm working on getting off this poison called methadone. They don't want it completely legal cause they can't control it and the alcohol/tobacco/pharmaceutical industries will lose out on billions. I quit smoking cigs and barely drink now cause of weed now too.

[@jgvtc559]

And rebuilding with dank again

[@amazingdany]

Weed and megadoses of health-improving vitamins >>>>>> Big Pharma killing prescriptions.

[@ArielJRodriguez]

Scott Storch is a genuine talent, glad to see him doing his thing again.

[@VividFilmProductions]

The gain on the mic is so high I can hear their hair growing.

[@d.andrew95]

Brandon Castillo he was super quiet/not speaking into the mic on the original video. But this is still bad as well.

[@sumayzebecreating]

Brandon Castillo riiight!! Lol 😂😂😂

[@liveoak2175]

Lulz

[@talitam.8414]

Brandon Castillo 😂

[@djlive408]

Sounds like they have compression on

[@widemindmusic332]

Scott Storch the GOAT..... His recent Vevo documentary is amazing too 🙌🏽

[@widemindmusic332]

Well okay damn man relax lol

[@thomasbush6683]

Storch made sure it was a hit...dre got artists that can,have, and still do got hits without em. Dre is great but the hatin is unnecessary

[@j.a.r.family2576]

Absolutely. It's a great documentary

[@jatrellwilliams8814]

Storch is a top 10 producer of all time.

[@mikethevicious]

Jatrell Williams that’s a stretch.. there are a ton of producers not hip hop or R&B

[@a.sharma5562]

Anyone who says otherwise just hasn't seen his resumé

[@sadderbythecloud]

Jatrell Williams if you think he only did hip hop you're trippin storch blessed so many hits in the early 2000's

[@suhail1200]

Top 5 mate.The catalogue to hits ratio is fucking like 1:1 , everything he prodcued was a hit.

[@supaman7832]

Jatrell Williams easily. The boi is 🔥

[@KODAWARIMUSIC]

He's a legend. Good to have him back

[@gtv8643]

ONE BEATS | HipHop R&B Grime Instrumentals check out his old interview in xxl 😏next up

[@kumplexxbeatz4762]

As a music lover...dude made some REALLY DOPE SOULFUL MUSIC....STREET MUSIC...LOVE MUSIC......not many can claim that!!! Salute..

[@taffygore6285]

No one could touch Scott back when Scott had it !

[@manny8042]

What's changed? He still got the skill and he about to light it up again.

[@Make-Asylums-Great-Again]

lay mariachi he never lost it. Go back to your mariachi band 🇲🇽.

[@donkronic863]

The Storch comeback is here!

[@saikodcm]

Don Kronic it started in 2014 check out “fuckin with me” by meek & tory he did the keys & strings on that

[@ntuthukobrendonbhengu7518]

The Lean Back instrumental instrumental is one of the best beats of all time.

[@dipojones]

Damn his drug dealer got rich off him and retired.

[@bigstaceinc]

T Cole lol

[@manicmurph]

@@captainstabbin9338 and you know if you have the money and a constant connect on good coke your gonna do it...lol.

[@beemmeupscotty5993]

You guys have never been to Miami. Everyone knows someone that has massive amounts of blow. He’s an average high class user of the drug. The cost of real estate and lifestyle I’m sure the guy is still in the game maybe OG Cuban guy.

[@scottylfc6602]

@@captainstabbin9338 No he didnt say that at all, Watch the fat joe interview and he say's thats total bullshit and wasn't even close to the first time he done coke

[@Make-Asylums-Great-Again]

dipojones he’s free not in jail.

[@shaunLEON85]

People don't understand how influential this dude was to music and culture before all it took was to take out a phone and upload to a platform! Can't wait to see what he brings to the industry in the future! Great to have him back!

[@AlpNewYork]

SONGS SCOTT STORCH PRODUCED "Still D.R.E." (Dr. Dre featuring Snoop Dogg) 2000 "X" (Xzibit featuring Snoop Dogg) "Family Portrait" (Pink) "Fighter" (Christina Aguilera) "The Streets" (WC featuring Nate Dogg & Snoop Dogg) "Can't Hold Us Down" (Christina Aguilera featuring Lil' Kim) "Baby Boy" (Beyoncé featuring Sean Paul) "Clap Back" (Ja Rule) "Poppin' Them Thangs" (G-Unit) "Me, Myself And I" (Beyoncé) “Dangerously In Love” (Beyoncé) "Naughty Girl" (Beyoncé) "Let Me Love You" (Mario) "Time's Up" (Jadakiss featuring Nate Dogg) "Lean Back" (Fat Joe featuring Remy Ma) "Don't Say Nuthin'" (The Roots) "U Make Me Wanna" (Jadakiss featuring Mariah Carey) "Candy Shop" (50 Cent featuring Olivia) "Just a Lil Bit" (50 Cent) "Playa's Only" (R. Kelly featuring The Game) "Get It Poppin'" (Fat Joe featuring Nelly) "Run It!" (Chris Brown featuring Juelz Santana) "Turn It Up" (Chamillionaire featuring Lil Flip) "Lighters Up" (Lil' Kim) "Lord Give Me a Sign" (DMX) "Conceited" (Remy Ma) "Why We Thugs" (Ice Cube) "Gimme That [Remix]" (Chris Brown featuring Lil Wayne) "About Us" (Brooke Hogan featuring Paul Wall) "Make It Rain" (Fat Joe featuring Lil Wayne) "Let's Ride" (The Game) "You Ain't Know" (Birdman & Lil Wayne) "Lock U Down" (Mýa featuring Lil Wayne) "Impacto" (Daddy Yankee) (Remix featuring Fergie) "Work " (Kelly Rowland) "Comeback " (Kelly Rowland)-(promotional single) "Get Up" (50 Cent) "Bingo" (Gucci Mane) "Under Pressure" (Dr. Dre featuring Jay-Z)

[@Make-Asylums-Great-Again]

Nice 👌.

[@deucedeuce3613]

LA FLAME half of those had like 2 other producers on those songs lol.. he’s a good ass co producer. Know what u talkin bout homie, atleast mention that

[@Rochaisa22]

You forgot " cry me a river " justin timberlake

[@supplydahigh09]

Eve-Let me blow ya mind

[@BT-km7nl]

that is holistic

[@zlistcelebrityYT]

Dude be playing chord progressions while holding a cigarette. All is forgiven

[@xZoogiiee]

Storch a living legend.

[@38bladerunner]

Wow, Scott was making a Million dollars a month for years!!! I'm 47 years old self employed and still haven't made a million dollars yet, but I'm still happy to be alive, can't wait to get rich.😊😉 happy 2020!!!

[@MoJoProfessional]

Don't do coke

[@ashmoney3946]

amen!

[@NickChase]

Yeah, 50% of that money goes to the government.

[@zora99ny]

@@NickChase 32%

[@brandnewq8077]

Lost it all and got it back. That's the definition of not losing faith 💯

[@worthy7834]

That's the definition of being Jewish, and in Hip Hop.

[@RolandKoller90]

That ain’t faith, that’s called DOING. People ain’t working in faith doing it for him.

[@brandnewq8077]

Try having one without the other Smart Guy

[@jayjay2308]

he aint get it all back lmao

[@russellhamner4898]

It's the definition of being talented and working hard.

[@sendphits9548]

Interview of the Year! This was needed. Storch is a legend.

[@johntorres8303]

You a legend bro . Sad to see drugs destroy another person . I knew this before the interview . He really went hard .

[@jimmyparaha925]

i take my hat off to you for coming out and letting people know about your life

[@AlphaStormFilms]

Respect for pulling the vid and adjusting the audio 🔊!! Hot97 has to make the audio a main priority on all interviews!! They’ve been butchering a lot of good content.

[@SalvadorDardy]

audio is still bad tho

[@AlphaStormFilms]

James Dylan True....but it’s a hella of a lot better than the TRASH they tried to post this morning! It funny Ebro never have audio issues!

[@SalvadorDardy]

I didn't hear that, but if that's how it was at least they tried to fix it!

[@TightMoneyGripp813]

A million a month from the gift of the craft, what a feeling 🏊

[@thegarrickcompany2126]

TightMoneyGripp813 also remember this guy taught his self to play the piano!

[@BoSSLeVeLs]

Scot is 90s 2000s hip hop ❗️ Music noise and flavour of that era is storch

[@zamundaking8108]

Scott Storch is one of the greatest producers ever. It's like his sounds talk to you... He was untouchable. Please return !!

[@creativeroom365]

This man have inspired me. I knew him and I just got his VST plug-in and I never heard of his struggle. Now he motivates me more to keep pushing hard.

[@djnosleeves85]

his documentary was amazing but imagine if stayed clean he might been on dre's billionaire level.

[@somadara]

He still can

[@Krispymanbligity]

djnosleeves85 a billionaire just by being a producer?

[@ZedaaaaHD]

K Michael yes, if he wisely uses those hundreds of millions, invest in housing, business etc. Buy companies/hotels Thats what Jay Z did.

[@youaintasbadasyouthink]

@@Krispymanbligity have you seen his roster?

[@stylez8444]

@@ZedaaaaHD he already spent them hundreds of millions. I still hope dude gets his come up everyone makes mistakes.

[@ogalvis23]

I've seen him at the beach (Miami Beach) a couple times. Dirty sneakers ripped up jeans and I'm not talking the designer type. I was like damn this dude fell off bad. Glad to see he's doing his thing again. He's a super talented dude and still charges a shitload of money for a beat. Keep moving forward Scott!

[@Hovitv]

thank u for listening to my comment and fixing it. cuz its wayyyyyy better

[@XavierAncarno]

The man is a legend... even if you don’t know him, you’ve already heard the _Storch Touch_

[@knowledge2159]

It’s refreshing to see a Legend return

[@eeefox1]

"took a few years to figure out how to be a human being again" thats where im at right now

[@FreestyleDanceHits]

Scott Storch should produce Xavier White's new album

[@XpoZeYT]

I went to school with Xavier White. You talking the RNB singer right?

[@giovannarenee10]

Sooooo much respect for this man. He’s a true legend, and a true person. Can’t wait for his comeback

[@dylangoredema7229]

Coke is a helluva drug🤦🏾‍♂️

[@bigstaceinc]

All Time Africa KZbin Channel people should listen to Rick James

[@2sickjay]

I’m in love with the coco

[@bosschedda_]

Sure is kzbin.info/www/bejne/jILaooONh9GYqJI

[@cdeezy2718]

I did coke 2 times and didnt like it at all... when i tried molly i was in love with it for like 3 weeks just living life to the fullest. Glad i was able to quit when i felt like i had enough

[@HaightTheGreat]

Ebro looking like Fidel Castro's grandson

[@jocelynpettis5268]

Haight the Great 😂😂😂😂

[@dam-damr1209]

hilarious

[@Idah.Waringa]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@darrellbarnes2096]

Facts!

[@HUMANBEING-vp6fw]

I CAN'T!!!!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@user-tk7rl6hw6c]

Scott Storch is a legend frfr ... he don’t get get the proper respect he deserves

[@husamhanieh9287]

I recall having a convo with Storch's oldest a few yrs. ago and he was devasted to see his pops fall down like he did. It's good to hear they're repairing the bond👌

[@santiagodelrio7241]

Much love for Scott Storch!!! Not only an incredible artist but also a good guy.

[@GotDaPatience]

He was a king. without him we wouldn't know music as for what it is. he produced some of the best music we remember as people. Litterally built a lane for other artists to follow or to compete to which also led to great songs. Thanks so much for your work Scott Storch. your a king in my eyes brother, and I'm gonna watch you until you stop making music -23 year old from London, uk

[@bmcminn8838]

I hope he has nothing but success. Scott's story has always been interesting to me and he basically created the sounds of my youth...he is a cool dude

[@Kloppsserialbottlers]

Storch was the sound of a generation in many ways. Straight CLASSICS for a long period that are instantly identifiable. Very producers can say that when you think about it. No one can judge him until you've walked a mile in his shoes. I'm happy he's come out the other end of that crazy period and found what made him who he was again. Looking forward to hearing him work again.

[@br0wnskinsheila250]

“You got me” is one of my top 5 favorite songs in life.

[@raviolihands5347]

ladies n gentlemen DR DRES GHOST PRODUCER!!!!

[@Boogiesince]

rah boogie One of many. Dre is dope alone tho.

[@jonathanjohnson7636]

Faxx but Mel man and etc as well.

[@directed6924]

@@Boogiesince no, he is not

[@BRTKW88]

It's like a movie producer, he choses people to do certain things to create music. Dre is a genius regardless how he creates music

[@Exodusllfreedomministry]

lmfaoooooo

[@sidewayz1566]

He didn't actually blow 100 Mill on white. Dude was constantly taking private flights that cost 6 racks and up. You guys gotta watch his documentary. He explains it

[@xenagomez4017]

Buying cars too

[@dontlookmeinmyeyeswhenudan5241]

James Punting fish scales

[@kristianwilson3708]

Drugs, houses, cars, yacht, private flights, women, etc

[@anthonyhundreds69]

Storch respect man not too many can talk about their past like that especially in the radio platform! Hustle, grind and help !

[@rosearnold1220]

Props! Hope your still clean and sober. I had no clue that your were the man behind the artists I love. You are too talented to fade away with drugs. I think you were meant to experience that. It helped who you are today. If you can guide one young person away from drugs… than that is success. More than any money. Keep making music. It’s so good for the soul. You are reaching more people than you know. ❤️

[@BrentDThurman]

Big ups to Scott storch . Mans a legend in the game and I’m looking forward to the documentary and new music . Inspirational .

[@bsharpz4981]

This shoulda been on Fun Flex "I Gotta Story to Tell" ...but then flex wouldn't let Scott tell the story

[@otisthekid]

B Sharpz 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭aye flex gone be talking about the tunnel

[@twonrichpo1126]

B Sharpz exactly...he wouldn't have

[@daddyfatherduff1267]

OtistheKid LMAOOO FACTS

[@duaneandrews2241]

two very factual statements

[@iRiShNFT]

Thanks for Sharing Scott

[@shemmy7302]

Shutterbug is one of my favourite tracks 🔥🔥🔥 Scott Storch is a certified legend. I’m glad he’s better now.

[@b.g.3073]

It's actually really impressive..... I guarantee if they did a study on how many addicts could make it out alive (if given $100 mill) AND not have to work...... Free time 24-7..... The percentage would be extremely low. Pulling for this guy. So much talent and seems like a bright guy.

[@zeez9650]

Brent Grigas my man had 3 noes operations he is lucky his money ran out

[@b.g.3073]

ze ez Lol

[@RealPhilyMusic]

Thank you hot97 for clearing up the audio. Def an important interview we needed to hear. 👏🏾

[@Theflyesttruckerukno]

SUUUUPER PROUD, SUUUUUPER HAPPY FOR SCOTTIE STORCH!!! LEGENDARY!!!!! LETS GO!!!!! 🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎼🎶

[@cdeezy2718]

11:15 The "thats incredible" after scott finished explaining how he used to wild out had me dying 🤣🤣💀

[@TXMXIcanDUde]

any bad habit abused will destroy you. Moderation or you're done! Its rare when ppl bounce back. This guy got another chance (probably 5) ...he also has this connection you will never have.

[@javiervlogs7653]

Much much much better!!!!!!!! Ebro thanks 4 hearing us bro

[@Coolness18304]

Javi Dallas555 what did we ask?

[@christiantierno3309]

Best of luck to you. One of the most talented producers of my generation and is a beast on the keys. Everyone loves a good comeback story. Do what you do man.

[@ifilia1398]

so many producers can learn from this man! being original and unique builds your name

[@Coolness18304]

i didnt know he produced for the roots and CNN!

[@OmarScruggs]

Plug Industries he was part of The Roots....what else would he have been doing in the group

[@seanthebaptist6757]

He played keyboards with The Roots. It is crazy as hell.

[@puchitopuchito6531]

He was one of the original founders of the roots

[@puchitopuchito6531]

Bastardz Alley you sure ? He says it in an interview

[@Coolness18304]

@Bastardz Alley I'll put any amount of money that my hip-hop knowledge runneth way deeper than yours.

[@nickh1201]

He is rare in hip hop in the sense that he's truly a musician first. I've been around many MC's who literally don't know what a 4/4 beat even is. He actually had to scale back and play simpler so it didn't go over peoples heads. He definitely had this Arabic sound going on after Gfunk

[@ZoeIsKing8]

Great to have you back Mr. Storch!

[@anthonycapra3987]

I relate to Scott Storch. I had a similar past. I didnt have game or money like him. But same thoughts and pain like him. Thank God we sober. Maybe someday I will get a platform to tell my story with pure motives, 🙏.

[@staceyjones1000]

Coming back for the throne

[@ChescoYT]

I hope he makes a comeback, he is pure TALENT!!!

[@daltebeal8798]

No matter what anyone says he will always be the man.his mind is ingenious. One of the most articulate men on the planet. I love scott.❤I'm so happy he got better and got back to being who he truly is.

[@rodsapyta7059]

God Bless you, Scott, You are going to be, JUST FINE, keep making hits, my brother.

[@sanfordlanham8446]

Scott Storch Is A Musical Genius

[@capo75capo68]

Legend

[@jnettix1177]

Ebro and hot97z best interview by far! Storch a real one. Been all the way up down all the way back up. Salute!!

[@mrt3637]

This man is a true legend. Glad u back in it Mr. S! The game needs u.

[@halftimebeats7143]

"Cocaine is a hellova drug" I really hope to see this man back on the charts a king on the keys genius in the studio one of my faves forever

[@BlowWord.]

Ebro did a great job with questioning on this one 👌

[@playercityboy]

Scott Storch really Created the new wave for 2000 Legendary he up there with Dre Idols

[@bawshuneylawvebam1083]

This guy seems so solid, fascinating guy 💯 I respect his honesty and owning wtf has unfortunately happened. God bless..

[@Therealadrianallens]

Yes please bring a different sound cause everything is sounding the same

[@thoyo]

I'd love to see Storch collab with Camp Lo

[@waltrza7683]

thoyo Luchini pouring from the sky! This is it.. what!

[@dvdndsWill]

That would be legendary!

[@jatrellwilliams8814]

Lol this was the most random collab request I think I’ve ever heard.

[@daryleballard4912]

thoyo ◾I would love to work with him. Great producer. Love his melodies. #DaryleBallardMusic🏃

[@JahRandom]

For real, like others have already said...that's so random lol. But I do not disagree.

[@maliksincere3823]

im glad to see this brother Scott Storch back on his platform doing his thing again its Stella to see him back where he belongs. Most people kill themselves doing trying times. God allowed this man to stay alive for a reason he's beaten legendary. Stay blessed and keep doing what god prepared you for, my brother

[@zionnegus8760]

Hip Hop Legend Period. I'm old head...Bring it!

[@garrysantos]

FIRST! You're my fave Ebro, and thanks for the audio fix on Storch :D

[@LouiDVisuals]

anyone ever thought of the similarities of Ebro and the genie in aladdin haha

[@concept2realitysobellc453]

Real talk.i ve met him a few times iver the years..he is exactly as humble,pleasant and a genuine top fella...get urs back bruv!✌

[@eddied6060]

Yo that Doc. was inspirational sensational and Motivational!

[@mechanicandi1064]

First dude to buy a Bugatti Veyron 💯💯💯🙇‍♂️

[@daandemeyer1708]

There is life outside of the usa u know? He was 4th.

[@ryanfay1]

Na yellow pages founder got the first and last one

[@drdremother]

Young metro better trust Storch! The legend

[@perfectevolving]

Thank you for sharing! Thank God your alive you are perfect and evolving love you Scott Storch! You got this!

[@merc7paul]

Loved your songs growing up, can't wait to hear the new sound

[@blade83336]

He was one of the 1st top guys that had Kim k 1st and brought her into the scene

[@redrum4486]

His song with Russ is straight fire.. can't wait for his project

[@Repasado1894]

respect my brother good to see him getting it back he's one of the greats when it comes to real music production and being an actual musician when these brothers went away thats when loop kits took off and the real musicianship was lost.

[@user-DeDub]

A LEGEND, GLAD TO SEE SS BACK AND ENJOYING THE CRAFT

[@Alwayslosingmoney]

I would like to see a movie of this life of his.

[@mrwhite3062]

S C they are working on one right now.

[@suplexes3695]

This audio is terrible

[@maxi8168]

at least we can hear him now the last video was terrible

[@djnosleeves85]

ayinde I thought I was trippin for sec

[@qtipp81]

ayinde horrible and Ebro’s inhales are irking me lol

[@MrSudanPresident]

ayinde if he diddnt blow $100,000,000.00 we would have better sound quality

[@user-sw2rh5ht3e]

The gate on it is off

[@mcbrianmiller1264]

Since Scott Storch fell out the map hip hop and RnB fell out the map. Hope he come back and revive everything Florence God blessed you #RespectToAllWomen

[@aubreyjames8795]

I’m glad he was this honest. I’m still so surprised people would run from someone who helped them.

[@jmedia8625]

easily top 3 producer of all time.

[@kellyastle]

7:55 i thought dudes arm at the back was backwards haha thought it was his elbow and im like huh? then 7:58 scott moves his head and the dudes other arm is missing haha

[@beatsbysacred]

man this dude , straight champ .. On the real, one of the Greats. Looking forward to hearing more of his persuasion in this industry.

[@18matts]

This guy could bring back a lot of things for hip hop.