Recording Studio Rockstars RSR542 - Ryan Prewett - The Sound of Retro Funk Beats in The Heart of Country: Music City
Jan 23, 2026
Join Ryan Prewett, a Nashville artist and producer melding retro funk with modern pop, as he shares his journey from producer to full-time artist. He discusses the vital role of sync licensing and how building assets can replace traditional record deals. Ryan emphasizes the importance of collaboration and highlights his vibrant soul night community. Discover his approach to creating sample packs, the nuances of licensing, and his unique studio setup designed for dynamic rhythm tracking.
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Treat Assets As Your New Record Deal
- Pursue sync licensing and sample-pack income as primary revenue streams.
- Pitch libraries early and keep creating assets that libraries can license.
Quantity + Niche Beats Perfectionism
- Volume of output beats being precious about each song in today's sync/stream market.
- Finding a niche lets you make quality material quickly and repeatedly.
How A Monthly Soul Night Spawned A Break Pack
- Ryan met drummer John Radford through a monthly live soul night house band.
- They recorded a break/sample pack together because John had quirky, vintage-sounding drums.