I started making beats when I was 13.
Future's like an older brother to me, and Thug's more like a brother my age.
I like my name. If somebody wants to call me Leland, that's cool.
The main thing about being a producer and not a beatmaker, the difference is the ear.
When I came up, one of my favorite groups and producers was Three 6 Mafia.
I plan on making my mark on the legacy of hip-hop, period, but also in Atlanta production because there's a lot of history there.
There's always something in Atlanta that's so far from people's comfort zone.
I naturally, when I make beats, aim for a darker tone just because I've always preferred those types of feelings.
Growing up, flute riffs was big in rap back then. It's what I listened to.
I stay positive, keep positive energy to myself.
I just think about how much worse something could be, and I'm like, 'Alright, cool, whatever.' I'm nonchalant.
That's what helps me in my career I know how to relate to people, knowing what they want.
Makonnen is a good dude. It's just good energy when he's around.
I'm glad 'Honest' came out right after 'Karate Chop,' because I don't want to be seen as a one-hit wonder.
I grew up in St Louis, just with my mom.
Future is different from a lot of artists just because of his work ethic.
People like Tay Don, Don Cannon, and OJ Da Juiceman - those were the core people that I rock with. And I still rock with them.
I'm real big on making sure everything is right and taking my time.
Ain't nothing wrong with college, but I just feel like everyone's paths are different.
I met Kendrick, and we were in the studio. He picked a bunch of beats out; that was great. He's a great guy - we vibed out for the day.
Any piece of music or album or anything - I don't care what genre - in the States, a piece of it came through Atlanta somehow.
Really, I just sit down, mess around, and play with sounds.
Future's a workaholic. That's definitely the most hard-working artist I know.
