Joey
@Joey Bags
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Holiday, FL USA
Joined Jun 6, 2003
Currently working with artists such as Littles, Infamous Mobb, St. Laz, Bandana, he's in high demand. Artists and managers contacting him on a daily basis inquiring about beats has made him appreciate every bit of interest he's received. "I put in 100% in my work, nothing is half assed. If you can't give it your all, then you're in the wrong business." he adds, "Yeah it's competition, but your competing against yourself in my opinion. I'm always trying to step my game up, everytime I step in the lab." Don't get it twisted, he's a heavy eastcoast street bangin' producer but Joey Bags can flip the switch. "I've made r&b joints and club beats. That's not a problem, but it's not my main interest."
Influenced by DJ Premier, Havoc, Alchemist and Rza to name a few, Joey Bags has been like a sponge. Soaking up all the different ways tracks were made and flipped. He recalls an Alchemist line that has stuck with him for a while now, "There's nothin to it, but to do it." he adds, "Like I said, if you can't go 100% and give it your all, what is the use? I'm up all day and night in the lab doing what I love and never regret a minute of it."
The street audience is often neglected by many producers in favor of creating popular hits for mainstream artists. Joey Bags isn't worried about that because the streets is where it started and a radio hit isn't what made him get where he's at. "I got into this for my love for music and producing records. I can't say I wouldn
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