One of Los Angeles most poise producers is Branden “BeatBoy”, who has kept himself humble despite the high caliber work he’s put out for years. He is not just some average beatmaker, his ability to create any sound makes him a true producer. His placements only further prove his versatility as he’s worked with everybody from right now’s emerging stars to legendary veterans. Shoreline Mafia, 03 Greedo, Snoop Dogg, Earl Sweatshirt, G Perico are just a couple of names off the long list of artists. Few producers hold the talent and consistency to successfully keep up with their craft for as many years as he has. Get to know BeatBoy below.
Who are you and where are you from?
I’m Branden “BeatBoy” and I’m from West LA , CakeCity, LA.
How and when did you start making beats?
I started making beats by already being a musician/DJ and I started making beats at 12 years old, the summer after 6th grade.
Did you have any specific influences that inspired you to get into production?
My influences were like Neptunes, Cool & Dre, The Runners, JellyRoll, Battlecat, Quik, Dr.Dre, ScoopDeVille, Timbaland, Hi-Tek, Lex Luger, Shawty Redd, Kanye the list goes on.
Who was your first major placement?
My first major placement that was outside of working with Problem when I was his & DiamondLanes in house producer was an Omarion song feat Tank & Problem called “Admire”.
Who were you working with when you first started out?
I was working with Syd the Kyd from the internet really heavy and a few other friends and we all just kept at it and now doing our thing!
Your ability to create every type of sound puts you at an advantage from other producers. What are the type of beats you prefer to make and how has your sound progressed over the years?
Yes I only have this ability because I’m a true producer. A lot of cats now just are beatmakers, only can make one sound, always using samples or loops it just don’t be organic or original which I always want to make sure is heard in my production. The type of beats I prefer to make are just whimsical type of big beats that just have a lot of sub and bang to it. Can’t have no sleepy boring beats.
What has been your main focus over the course of this year?
My main focus has been to just expand, get a few plaques , make some hit records and just really take over everything music. Start on my keyboard line and different tech ideas to help improve the production community in music.
Who are your favorite artists to work with at the moment?
My favorite artist to work with at the moment is Maxo Kream, Problem, used to be Greedo, Doley (will hear a lot about him soon), Dessy, Rucci, Aston Matthews, Reem Riches, Shoreline Mafia, Sob x Rbe, Guap Dad, BG Perico, Xavier and a lot more!
Talk about your favorite songs/projects you’ve been apart of this year so far.
Everything from Shoreline to Maxo Kream thats been dropping since before the new year hit to everything thats about to drop this summer and winter. A lot of surprises and big songs about to be heard produced by me.
Would you say Ron-Ron and you have created a completely new style of music?
Most def we created a whole new style of music for the west.
What is CakeCity?
Cakecity is a lifestyle, a piece of mind. There’s no limits to what you can and would want to do. No ceilings, no cap, no boundaries!
Is there anybody in particular you’d like to collaborate with? (artists or producers)
Too many artist I need and want to collab with, and got a few big collabs coming out soon with certain vets in the producing game.
What is your favorite clothing brand right now and of all time?
My fav clothing brand right now and of all time is CCUSA apparel.
What’s your favorite spot to eat at in your city?
My favorite spot to eat in my city is Hot Wing Cafe and Cjs Cafe, Golden Bird on Western also John Lamonicas NY Pizza forsure lol.
What are your top 5 favorite albums of all time?
Snoop Dogg No Limit Top Dogg, Slim Thug Already Platinum, Quincy Jones Juke Joint, N.E.R.D Fly or Die, Fabolous Real Talk
What can the fans expect from you in the next couple months?
Man the fans just need to expect all of us going to the next level and going up til no end.
What are your goals for the rest of this year and for your career as a whole?
To be the best producer and to become worldwide and share game and my gifts with the lil homies of the world that may be lost or don’t know where to get the answers to certain questions because I was there before and what’s the good of having knowledge if you can’t pass it on!