As an avid fan of music within so many genres, and being a creative and a business person; I love to see artists & producers expand their horizons by fusing their talents and business ventures together. It's funny because even though I'm young, my first introduction to hip hop was via DMX and the Ruff Ryders. I literally studied everything about them and I remember it was so crazy to me that Swizz Beatz, circa 2000 era, was requiring $100k to just step into a studio with an artist. Back then, as a young kid, I was amazed that a rap producer was accruing that type of income but fast forward to now, with endorsements from Lotus, Reebok, Christian Louboutin, and through his own artwork; I see that Swizz has just always understood the business aspect behind his talent. It's a powerful thing and I hope that all aspiring music artists and producers really pay attention to this guy. It's important to understand that behind the fun...there is a business that outlines it. So check out his interview that he did with the Breakfast Club this morning to gain some enlightenment from Mr. Beatz.
