I’m joined by beatsmith/producer/engineer and El Paso Hip Hop veteran, S.A.L. to discuss his “Hip Hop History” and the different struggles of a producer/engineer in the pre-home studio era. He shares his personal and musical influences and some of the major artists he’s composed beats for such as Jadakiss, Ed O.G., FT, Phil Da Agony and Diabolic. We also talk about the time he lived in San Antonio and what he learned at a prominent recording studio there and what it takes to get a beat from him. S.A.L. concludes by going into detail about his live beat performance methods, his upcoming album with friend, P.I.L.L.S. and the importance of a good chorus.
