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CHASING PRODUCERS: Stefflon Don, Stormzy, Krept and ‘Konan’ collaborator ‘Hot Money’ Speaks

Hey Hot Money it’s RAD to meet you. How are you doing ?

I’m doing good. I have been working on the finishing touches on my instrumental album ‘UK Takeover Vol. 1’

Where do you make your cool music ?

I am based in London, UK.

What is your greatest inspiration in life and music ?

My greatest inspiration is life and nature itself. There is rhythm and harmony everywhere if you listen hard enough.

What are 3 words that describe your music?

Tight. Quality and Unique

Tell us about your background getting to where you are today?

I am a music producer, songwriter, engineer and artist who goes by the name ‘Hot Money’. I own and run my own recording studio facility in London, UK and have worked with names such as Stefflon Don, Stormzy, Krept and Konan and more.

What is the most challenging thing you have overcome in your life?

Having children whilst pursuing a career in music. When you’ve got the pressure’s of putting food on the table, it steps your hustle to a whole new level.

Are you currently signed or independent?

I am currently independent working on building my own labels.

Who inspires you the most musically?

I am most inspired by beatmakers and producers. I am more of a sound guy so I enjoy listening to the architecture of music productions. Names like Timbaland, Pharrell, Rodney Jerkins will always be legends to me.

Tell us abut your new album ?

I’ve got an instrumental album out called ‘UK Takeover Vol. 1’. It’s a compilation of beats from UK Genre’s like Drill, Afro Swing and Grime.

What is your greatest achievement as a musician?

One of my greatest achievements is hearing my early Grime instrumentals take over the UK Club scene. The beats also got crazy radio play on the BBC (UK). I ended up getting a Best Producer Nomination from that!

Do you produce your own music? If not who do you work with?

I produce all of my own music in my London recording facility.

Who is one artist you wish you could work with?

Drake would be the ultimate collab. Just the whole energy around his brand can make or break a beat a lot of the times.

Tell us about any new music you have coming out? When is coming out? What is it about?

My instrumental album is out now on Spotify and all the big platforms. It’s a collection of UK inspired beats for rappers and listeners all around the world.

What does a day inside your shoes look like?

My day is filled with answering emails, organizing studio sessions, making beats and working on my goals in other areas of my life.

Anything else you want the audience to know about you?

I’m a Libra.

ONLINE:

https://www.instagram.com/hotmoneystudios/