The Breakfast Club INTERVIEW: Hit Boy Talks Music Career; Industry, Ye, 'Software Update,' Album & Movie Collab With The Alchemist
Sep 19, 2025
Hit-Boy, a Grammy-winning producer renowned for his collaborations with legends like Jay-Z and Kanye West, shares insights from his impressive career. He discusses the liberation he felt after leaving a long publishing deal, his return to rapping, and his exciting film collaboration with The Alchemist. The conversation touches on his evolving relationship with Kanye, the blending of regional sounds in music, and personal reflections on fatherhood. Hit-Boy also introduces his new album 'Software Update' and his initiative, The Next Hits foundation, aiming to uplift emerging talent.
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Investing In Horses And Film
- Hit-Boy bought a racehorse and is learning the business of buying bloodlines and breeding.
- He also teamed with Alchemist on a rap album and a movie to expand creatively into film.
Origin Story Of A Massive Hit
- Hit-Boy recounted producing 'Niggas in Paris' and being in New York sessions where Jay-Z and Ye recorded on his beats.
- He watched Ye find the beat in his emails and the track explode at a listening party.
Producers Are Underrecognized
- Hit-Boy argues producers are increasingly disrespected and underpaid despite delivering major hits.
- He calls for more name recognition and proper upfront payment and credit for producers.