All Star issue – 2Much interview
By Ms Rivercity • Feb 8th, 2010 • Category: All Star 2010, Interviews 129 views
Describing himself as an upcoming underground producer with some nationwide exposure, Dallas producer 2Much landed his first major hit last year with Dorrough’s “Ice Cream Paint Job.” Here 2Much talks about his future placements and what makes the Dallas sound so catchy.
For those who don’t know, which records are you most known for producing?
“Ice Cream Paint Job” was my first nationwide hit. I did that and “Wired to the T” for Dorrough’s album. I have some records that are more popular in Dallas – “Work That Lumba” by Young T. I got two joints on C-Murder’s last album Screamin 4 Vengeance. I did Yung Texxus’ “Drank In My Cup” and Sparkdawg’s “Mouf Full of Blang” featuring Trae on the remix.
Do you have any songs with major artists that haven’t been released yet?
I’m doing some work with Slim Thug. Bun B’s people at Rap-A-Lot got at me for some placements on his album. There’s a Florida artist named Triple J with a record called “You Know It’s Me” – he reached out to me to do the remix featuring Lil Boosie and Bun B. I’m working real close with Glasses Malone and Cash Money. He hasn’t released the song yet, but I think he’s got Red Café and Birdman on it. I got some stuff with Young Money’s Lil Twist featuring Birdman on the Head of the Class mixtape. I’m working on some stuff with Plies and Flo Rida for an A&R at Atlantic.
Where did you get your name from?
I got it in middle school. I used to be DJ 2Much, I did little house parties. I started making beats in 9th grade and dropped the “DJ.” There’s not a big story behind the name though.
How does Dallas’ sound differ from other parts of Texas?
I know Houston got the laidback, sippin’ on some drank, Screwed up kinda sound. Dallas music has more of a faster paced bounce to it, it’s got a jig to it. It’s real radio friendly. You got your hood stuff too, but it’s not like Houston hood, or Scarface type stuff – it’s more up-tempo and Atlanta-type crunk. Dallas has a variety of music.
What equipment do you use to make beats?
Right now I have the MPC 2500 and a Motif XS6. I go back and forth from Mac and PC. I mess with the FL Studio and Reason too. I try to work with everythang ‘cause artists like different sounds.
A lot of producers have artists they’re developing. Are there any artists you’re directly tied into?
My artist Young T is the next Dallas artist about to get a major deal. He has a song on the radio right now called “Shawty What It Is.” I did the beat for that. We’re just pushing him. And I’m still doing beats with Dorrough. We’re working on his Gangsta Grillz mixtape, so look out for that All Star Weekend.
How can people get at you if they want to shop for beats?
Get at me on Myspace.com/BlackTeeProductions or Twitter.com/2MuchBTP. My publisher’s email is songs@mindermusic.com. I’m pretty easy to get at. //
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Let it be known, this whole has created the whole “Snap Sound” you here imitated throughout the South. Every body copies his technics. 2Much is the hottest producer in the Hip-Hop Industry. When Lil’ Wayne wants to get in on Ice Cream Paint Job, its gotta be the lick. Many imitators, but only one original. Right Spin & Play!
DJ Proc
Let it be known, this kid has created the whole “Snap Sound” you hear imitated throughout the South. Every body copies his technics. 2Much is the hottest producer in the Hip-Hop Industry. When Lil’ Wayne wants to get in on Ice Cream Paint Job, its gotta be the lick. Many imitators, but only one original. Right Spin & Play!
DJ Proc