The Legend Of Herc Cut The Lights | What A Life Podcast Ep. 3

Herc Cut The Lights is one of the most sought-after producers and engineers in the game. He’s crafted bangers for Blxckie, Priddy Ugly, Riky Rick, Sho Madjozi and a whole lot more.
In our sit-down with him for ‘What A Life’, the producer shares his backstory which is a showcase of dedication, courage and being uplifted by the likes of DJ Maphorisa and Priddy Ugly.
Listen to 'What A Life' playlist:
Spotify: open.spotify.com/playlist/56O...
Apple Music: / what-a-life
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction + how he came up with his name
3:40 Mixing and mastering ‘Tshwala Bam Remix’
8:00 His creative process
11:00 Treating his career as a full-time job
13:30 ’85’ sound
14:00 Family, growing up and early inspiration
17:00 Working with DJ Maphorisa
27:50 Producer packs
29:50 Working with Blxckie
32:00 Meeting Priddy Ugly
34:00 Working with Riky Rick
37:30 Artificial Intelligence
43:00 Solo record
44:52 Playing the long game
48:02 ‘Sika’
48:50 What he’s listening to
51:30 Good-byes
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[@DJDDoubleD]

HERC !!! THE LEGEND !

[@slikouronlife]

🔥🔥💯

[@Babyboy.012]

if its HERC on the beat, its a hit on the street

[@Babyboy.012]

@@slikouronlife please bro organise your turns of questioning and your cameras cos this is all a mess.....like bro couldn't even finish most of his answers cos of the pressure . Please OG ORGANISE your scripts before you shoot. And the track for the into i guess if you sample Paradise by A-Reece it will be a banger

[@nkatekokhobane]

I once had a beer with Herc at the Country club, bro is way ahead of his time

[@delroyhpf5704]

Herc is very well articulated, you can hear he knows what he’s talking about

[@ThabisoAsanda]

this guy really has that producer persona😅 the assertiveness in him is really a great thing to experience.

[@kaizermokgobu6838]

Awesome interview, great to see Herc actually talking. However, everyone on that set did my man dirty by not telling him that he needs some Vaseline. 😐

[@Iam_Flexx]

Ima be on here soon🙃🎥🚧

[@Plus27music]

I see Herc, I click

[@shaunmahlangu1673]

Too think s few weeks back I was telling someone Herc is like a dumb down version of wichii but in a way that accommodates space for artist and room for creativity on production. Herc has that unique touch to it that allows one to not sacrifice much like Wondagurl. Herc is the future.

[@Ile627]

Nah I didn't expect Herc To be this cool calm and collected... His education on production and music as a whole is immaculate 👌😌 I learnt so much from this Chop 💯🤝

[@amkdopeaf881]

Dope creative . He inspires me a lot.

[@ADREN_______]

I RESPECT HERC

[@ProdByNK]

Great interview

[@beatsbysoniq94]

the greatest 🙌 we needed this interview

[@mwangomuntembakondolo]

🔥🔥🔥 Great interview

[@leroyk2875]

Young Hercooo!!!!! This is the interview I needed

[@Thisisuspodcastnetwork2024]

All the way from Makawi, we love you Herc & @slikOur .. The podcast is heading to the right direction fam.

[@kidlyric0811]

HERC tima Mabone!!!

[@xceadkido7410]

The guy on the far left always cracks me up....not in a bad way but nje 😂😂😂😂

[@slikouronlife]

🤣🤣

[@xceadkido7410]

​@@slikouronlifeI'm sure he's a citizen of the leaf village

[@YoMommasFvtBadBoy]

My boy🔥🔥🔥

[@SkoenPampiri]

Big Herc🔥🔥

[@ogcraft_sa]

Big HERCO 🔥🔥🔥

[@losfutbolhermanos5978]

Herc is too dope!!🔥🔥🔥

[@phetolomash]

Big Herco🔥🔥

[@sizwesabelozwane7599]

They's an unreleased song by Riky rick where in the beginning he says "ayo herc cut the lights out" was he talking about him🙆🏾‍♂️

[@tshifhiwamafhungo]

Yesss!!!!!,and then he said ,eyo herc cut the lights and get the monitor on,cishe nga post🙂‍↔️🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@TLHOGI466]

Big herco 🎉🎉✨

[@ntethelelobuthelezi3042]

This dude is my inspo bruh, one of the greatest 🔥🚀🚀

[@Swablo_entertainment.]

You’re an OG Herc🤝🏾

[@user-li3hb4fr5h]

this was supposed to e done alooooong time ago, but awe, BIG UP HERC!!!!!!

[@slikouronlife]

Better late than never.

[@POCSDEVIBE-MEDIA]

HERC CUT THE LIGHTS! DOPE NAME. ❤❤❤🔥🔥

[@013TV-je6ty]

Herc! Cut the lights

[@TonyLV103]

Herc my idol

[@Deowfive]

🔥🔥shout to cut

[@the.healing_component]

Smart producer

[@RAWMAGIC]

this is real maaaan!

[@Swablo_entertainment.]

Being in a community of people who understands the craft creates the best workflow. It’s different people in the same room all for one common thing to make nca music and if you can learn of that yoh swidi😭😭😭😭

[@thecraftsman9120]

Respect The Craft🔥💯

[@G-TECH2bit]

BIG HERCO 🧳🧳🧳

[@XVI_07]

Yo herc cut the lights!

[@mthunzimhlongo660]

"Herc cim' amaLight"

[@mafiatv420]

BUST DOWN THE NECK! BUST DOWN THE EAR!!!!!

[@tapoutmotion4017]

Envy Me!!

[@VuyolwethuJamjam]

Ask him about Baby Jackson plz.🙏🏿❤️

[@slikouronlife]

We did. 💯

[@Yungthanos538]

Interview ACE MORITZ next🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Swablo_entertainment.]

Ubone the next Lawd Pory in the hip-hop game

[@Swablo_entertainment.]

Please drop cishe nga Posta😭😭😭😭😭

[@babalosono9970]

Bro this interview is so awkward but interesting at the same time

[@slikouronlife]

🤣🙏

[@Swablo_entertainment.]

My Malawian brudda🏆🇲🇼

[@ashboy.x]

he kinda looks like Bruce, am I wrong? 🤔

[@beaniespades905]

Which Bruce?

[@Deowfive]

Which bruce the “stay at home one”😂

[@BakininPeace]

you not

[@SibusisoTshatshelo-gq7rq]

No cap bro

[@lungasisa7896]

Wild thoughts 😂😂

[@YungKGDaExRapper]

Can Emtee learn to be this articulate it’s easy to watch and easy to listen..

[@Swablo_entertainment.]

Passion in craft>>>>>

[@Swablo_entertainment.]

Type shit😭😭😹😹😤

[@tillweforever-yo7hk]

One of the best of the new generation 🏆🔥

[@Princeofzar]

i have a perfect sound track where should i sent pa?

[@BlackVenoms95]

you got the right guy to be interviewed, but potso tsa lona gents ae khona, you ask this about dj maphorisa while explaing you ask him about his home and stuff while his busy giving you answers out of the blue, hwz like to work with madjozi yoh.

[@Tebza_Ngwana_]

How did he met Focalistic?

[@nogwajatv5588]

Who are the other Guys?

[@user-tp3mf7jn2g]

Herc is him khohlwa

[@slingxo]

Plz fix the sound it's lacking

[@mangalisomtolo3296]

Bro the guy on the left is interrupting so much. Like herc couldn't even finish a sentence at times. Like chill bro.

[@Babyboy.012]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@pluto016]

Channel, camera tuu

[@Babyboy.012]

🤣🤣🤣bro chill thats android camera they are using there

[@Swablo_entertainment.]

Hottest female rappers in SA right now is K.Keed and Dee koala😤

[@katlegodariousnkwadi9178]

😅 "Pretty ungly will just take me everywhere he go. He will just take me with me". Slow down boy

[@carterwam]

Does he have jaundice or what?

[@AMANIOFFICIAL_]

the speaking over each other🤦🏾‍♂️

[@slikouronlife]

We will get better.

[@Wakafx]

Dude herc didnt laugh once😂

[@sibusisokhoza1596]

Bro doesn't laugh 😂

[@b2synth95]

Let the man speak and finish his answers tf 😑

[@fargieneeko]

get rid of the bru on the left, he's not cut for this

[@user-ti5li8hn8r]

the guy in camo is mad annoying fire him.

[@titola__]

Lmfaoo 😂

[@slikouronlife]

😆😆

[@jaxdabeatbully]

Young king🔥

[@spliff_55]

Herc smoke too much Zaza 😂🔥

[@taurus19music]

He's buzzed😂