The Skhye Hutch Interview: Producer On ScHoolboy Q’s "Blue Lips" & Kendrick's “Dying Of Thirst”
The Skhye Hutch Interview: Producer On ScHoolboy Q’s "Blue Lips" & Kendrick's “Dying Of Thirst” #skhyehutch #musicproducer #curtissking
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction To Skhye Hutch
7:13 Attending Music Institute
12:40 Time Of Day Skhye Hutch Works Best
16:00 How LA Influenced Skhye's Sound
21:39 Timbaland's Influence On Skhye
25:35 What Skhye's 1st Beats Sounded Like
27:37 The Triton Keyboard
30:39 How Curtiss Met Skhye Hutch
31:18 The Genius Of Tae Beast
36:01 Does Skhye Play Keys?
38:17 Tae Beast & Skhye Collab Group
40:43 Skhye's Signature Sound
43:53 Don't Overthink Your Beats
56:53 Working & Keeping A Low Profile
59:24 Producing Kendrick's "Dying Of Thirst"
1:02:12 "Dying Of Thirst" Was Originally For Ab-Soul
1:05:52 Skhye's Signature Drum Breaks
1:11:01 Why Producer Can Never Fall Off
1:15:14 The Producer Key To Kendrick's Longevity
1:17:42 How Skhye Produced Ab-Soul "ILLuminate"
1:26:13 Dave Free's Advice Of Keeping It Simple
1:28:20 Do You Love Producing More Now Or The Beginning?
1:31:04 How Skhye Stays Aware Of Music Trends
1:33:16 How Bryon Tiller' "Dont" Inspired Jay Rock's "Easy Bake"
1:36:54 How Skhye Worked On ScHoolboy Q's "Blue Lips"
1:43:50 SchHoolboy Q's Studio Work Ethic
1:44:31 How Blue Lips Became An All-Star Jam Session
1:49:34 Nelly Pulled Up To The "Blue Lips" Session?
1:56:04 How The Battle Overshadowed "Blue Lips"
1:57:40 How To Listen To "Blue Lips" in 2025
2:05:48 How Skhye Prioritizes Soul Over Trends
2:12:38 How Skhye Makes Timeless Music
2:19:19 Is There A Downside To Producer Collaboration?
2:22:39 Skhye's Wisdom For His Younger Self
2:29:26 The Value Of Being EASY To Work With
2:30:59 What DAW Does Skhye Use
2:35:07 The Skhye Hutch Album "ISU"
2:40:00 What Keeps Skhye Grounded
2:41:56 Skhye Talks Ab-Soul's "Soul Burger"
👑 Who is Skhye Hutch?
Skhye Hutch is a Grammy-nominated producer and instrumentalist from Los Angeles, known for crafting soulful, introspective soundscapes that have shaped the sound of modern Hip Hop. His production credits include Kendrick Lamar’s “Sing About Me, I’m Dying of Thirst” from good kid, m.A.A.d city, Ab-Soul’s “ILLuminate” from Control System, Jay Rock’s “Easy Bake” featuring Kendrick Lamar and SZA, and Logic’s “Growing Pains III” from Under Pressure. Most recently, Skhye contributed to ScHoolboy Q’s 2024 album Blue Lips, producing the track “Love Birds” featuring Devin Malik and Lance Skiiiwalker. A member of the Digi+Phonics collective, Skhye’s work continues to influence the West Coast sound and beyond.
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2:56:02
Dody6 Calls Out Kendrick Lamar Over GNX 'Hey Now' Collaboration
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The Punch Interview: TDE President Talks Kendrick Vs. Drake, SZA, & Hip Hop Media
The Punch Interview: TDE President Talks Kendrick Vs. Drake, SZA, & Hip Hop Media #TDE #SZA #kendricklamar #curtissking
Chapters:
0:00 Stream Begins
1:30 Who Is Punch
4:43 How Curtiss Met Punch
6:04 The TDE Code Of Conduct Sign
9:54 Why Lyricists Respect Punch So Much
11:41 Punch's "Midrange" Advice To Daylyt
14:12 How Mumble Rappers & Rap Purists Are Similar
16:46 The Key To TDE's Longevity & Resilience
17:26 Punch's Views On The "Sophomore Jinx"
18:42 Why TDE Turned Down Lady Gaga Feature
20:08 What Kept TDE So Grounded
21:20 TDE Started As DIYers?
27:24 The Early Adversities Of TDE
30:03 Why TDE Stresses Quality Over Quantity
32:15 Punch's Influences As A Writer/Lyricist
36:03 What Punch Looks For In TALENT
36:59 Punch's Current View On Lyricism Today
38:01 The Birth Of "HUMAN MUSIC"
42:34 The Potential Punch Saw In Kendrick Lamar
43:42 Kendrick: Writing Vs. Not Writing Lyrics Down
48:46 How Early TDE Was Like A Bootcamp
50:18 Anthony Top Dawg's Studio
54:53 The Worth Ethic Of TDE
57:47 Punch's On Kendrick's Super Bowl Show
59:12 The "Luther" Music Video
59:51 Kendrick Lamar Vs. Drake Battle
1:00:01 The Kendrick Lamar "Control Verse"
1:06:11 The TDE ENERGY When "LIKE THAT" Dropped
1:08:49 Punch's 1st Reaction To "First Person Shooter"
1:10:50 Punch's 1st Reaction To Drake's "Push Ups"
1:13:22 Punch Highlights The Mistake Of "Taylor Made Freestlye"
1:15:43 Punch DEBUNKS Kendrick's Music Output Argument
1:17:53 Punch's 1st Reaction To Kendrick's "Euphoria"
1:19:36 Euphoria Was LONGER??
1:20:29 Did Punch Hear Kendrick's 5 Other Diss Songs?
1:21:50 AB-SOUL CALLS IN!
1:24:20 Punch's Reaction To 6:16 In LA
1:29:38 Punch's Reaction To Family Matters
1:30:32 Punch Talks Drake's "Red Button" Mistake
1:33:30 Punch's 1st Reaction To Meet The Grahams
1:40:04 Punch 1st Reaction To Not Like Us
1:43:17 Punch Confirms Kendrick's Easter Eggs
1:47:01 How "Taylor Made" Inspired "Not Like Us"
1:47:17 Kendrick Lamar & DJ Mustard
1:48:53 @ChillingWithMonie Heart Pt. 6 Question
1:53:56 The Heart Pt. 6 Theory
1:56:55 Punch's Reaction To The Pop Out Show
2:04:38 Punch Talks Managing SZA
2:10:53 @ChillingWithMonie Asks SZA Question
2:13:58 Punch Talks The Rise Of Doechii
2:20:04 Punch: This Is An Important Platform
2:20:59 @ChillingWithMonie Asks Doechii "Plant" Question
2:25:39 The Literacy Rates Vs. Lyric Comprehension
2:28:16 When Rap Fans Think They're Experts
2:33:16 The Problem With Hip Hop Journalism Today
2:36:41 Punch's Debate With Jay-Z: Pray Vs. 99 Problems
2:37:54 Hip Hop Media vs. Audience Consumption
2:39:02 Punch Discusses Curtiss King's Journey
2:43:16 The Importance Of CARE in Artistry
2:44:07 The Importance Of Rap Genius
2:46:35 The Patience Of TDE
👑 Who is Punch?
Terrence "Punch" Henderson is the president of Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE), the influential label home to cultural giants like Kendrick Lamar, SZA, Jay Rock, ScHoolboy Q, Ab-Soul, and more. Revered for his lyrical insight and executive vision, Punch has helped shape some of the most important voices in modern Hip Hop. Beyond the boardroom, Punch is also an artist, writer, and the founder of the A Room Full of Mirrors creative collective. From mentoring artists like Ab-Soul and Kendrick on the art of lyricism, to navigating the ever-evolving dynamics of Hip Hop media and managing SZA’s historic rise, Punch continues to be a guiding force in the culture.
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3:19:43
The Deante’ Kyle Interview: Its Bigger Than Hip Hop
The Deante’ Kyle Interview: Its Bigger Than Hip Hop #deantekyle #blackculture #curtissking
👑 Who is Deante’ Kyle?
Deante' Kyle is a passionate cultural commentator and host of the Grits and Eggs Podcast. With his unfiltered insights, he explores the intersections of Black identity, Hip Hop, and collective healing. Whether tackling societal shifts or calling out cultural contradictions, Deante' uses his platform to amplify truth and nuance, making him a rising voice among today’s independent thinkers.
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Deante' Kyle: Black Folks Should STOP Saying "YN" (Reaction)
Deante' Kyle: Black Folks Should STOP Saying "YN" (Reaction) #curtissking
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