Droop-E “The Beat Of The Bay”

I told you, Producers Skill.com is the best kept secret on the net. Peep the interview with Droop-E from the president of Sic Wit It Records. Trust me, he is is truly Sic wit the beats. Don’t sleep!

Droop-E what’s going on man? How’s everything?

Everything is great right now thanks to the Lord.
At producers skill.com, its customary that we ask this question to producers.  How do you rate your skills as a producer on a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being the highest)?
I rate my skills at a 7.5. I have much more room to grow. Much more.

It’s amazing and inspirational to the youth out there that you are so young and that you were apart of pioneering the Hyphy movement. How did that come about? You took the country by storm.
I started producing music at the age of 15, but I’ve been around the industry since I was 3. In the last 5 years I have produced a discography with over 150 tracks. I work hard and have fun. People in the bay respect me and my grind because I’m simply humble and hungry. They see that I never rode the coattail of my Father and that I had a unique sound that made people want to move.

The fun nature of the Hyphy movement is not forced like others have been. There is a genuine quality about it.  It’s like a way of life out in the bay. How were you able to capture that in your tracks?

I would notice how certain songs would make people react in different ways. The one’s that make people happy would usually always have a hard bass and a simple melody. The unique part about hyphy music is that it is fun but realistic. The artist on the songs would talk about things that are really happening in the streets, over these up-tempo, fun beats.

Now, it’s not just the Hyphy sound that you go for, so is there a different state of mind when approaching a different type of track?
Yes, I love different kinds of music; Electronic, Film, and Video Game music. Of course I also love soul and r&b, but I truly love music that I feel like I don’t know how to make. So I take different elements of what I like and simply mix it into my style.
You’re E-40’s son but you haven’t been really marketed that way, which is a good thing. He’s let you embark out on your own and truly make a name for yourself. How did you take advantage of the networking he had for you without taking it for granted?
Being in the position that we’re in is definitely a blessing, so I never abuse it. It’s cool because people get an extra spark of interest when they hear “Droop-E…E-40’s son.” They want to know if I’m mildew, or if I’m raw because of the fact that my father is a legendary platinum recording artist. So I make sure I deliver every time.
So let’s get down to the lab. What equipment are you working with? Hardware, Software or both?

I started off with an MPC2000XL and a Triton. But now I’m 100% software. I use Logic Pro and a midi controller.
I always like to ask this because sometimes I get funny answers. Do you have any weird rituals or settings you prefer the studio to be in?
I like for video games to be on, whether I’m playing or someone else is playing. It keeps my mind clear and not so focused on the computer screen. This way I can slightly keep my natural creativity flowing and the logic of my brain out of the music. That might sound weird, but it works lol.

How do you feel about sampling? Do you do it or are you strictly original tracks?
I usually do original tracks, that’s what I’m known for, but I love sampling. Why not? Do whatever works, no excuses. Even Garage Band loops or good if you work them right.
What can we look forward to from Droop-E in the near future?
I did a track for Nelly called “Bay.” I did 3 tracks on my pops album. I’m working on my second compilation. I’m grateful.

Thanks for your time. Is there anything else you’d like to tell the people out there?
Stay focused on your destiny, anything is possible through God. Thanks for the opportunity Digga.