Antwan Thompson, better known by his producer name, Amadeus, is a heavy hitter in the music industry. He has credits with an extraordinarily long list of superstars which includes Jennifer Lopez, Trey Songz, Justin Bieber, Tyga and many more.
Growing up in the Bronx in New York, Amadeus started off learning to play the drums with his school band. His natural musical talent was only enhanced by his work ethic and dedication. That talent and dedication got him in the room with legendary producer Buckwild when he was only 15 years old.
Amadeus joins us to share his story, and what steps he took to become the powerhouse producer he is today.
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Show Notes
2:09Starting in the Bronx
2:55What was your first job?
4:05What was the music scene like when you were growing up?
5:18Block parties
6:10Learning a musical instrument in school, and starting with drums
8:33Did you know in highschool that you wanted to pursue music professionally?
9:16Meeting Buckwild
11:30How did you get connected to Buckwild?
13:45What kind of sacrifices did you make as a kid?
15:28Out of school, what did you first trying to “break in” to the music industry?
16:40Taking a meeting with Interscope Records, and placing with Foxy Brown
19:22Working a room and cultivating relationships
21:00What do you think you did differently that allowed you to sustain and grow?
26:30Would you say being a connoisseur of different style sounds was a key to your relevance?
27:33What advice would you give to someone creative entering the industry about relationships?
30:03The importance of getting your work out there, and being proactive
35:19How did you finance your career from the early days?
40:53What advice do you have for artists who don’t get credited for their work online?
44:45What advice would you give to your younger self getting started?
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