HDBeenDope talks about signning to Roc Nation, 'what can they say', his writing process and more
Channel: Talk of the Town
Date: 2023-01-18

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Brooklyn Rapper and recent Roc Nation Signee, HDBeenDope, stopped by the Talk of The Town Studio to chop it up with our host, Lauryn! In this installment, HD talks about his musical upbringing and influences, what it’s like being a label artist, and the reception to his most recent project “What Can They Say?” among other things! 


(00:19) Intro
(00:36) HD explains how he got into music
(1:37) How he got into music
(3:49) Musical influences
(4:28) First song he ever wrote
(6:51) Writing, ghostwriting, and his writing process
(9:23) Beat-selection process
(10:43) 3 favorite producers
(11:35) Importance of producer tags
(14:30) Signing to Roc Nation
(16:27) Roc Nation Cypher
(19:46) Meeting Jadakiss
(20:58) Best piece of advice from OG’s
(22:36 Team and friend circle
(23:15) BET Hip-Hop Awards experience
(26:18) Thoughts on NY Drill scene
(27:48) Thoughts on NYC Boro culture and divisions
(28:40) Rapid Fire Game
(31:20) Thoughts on JBP Parks Cosign
(33:15) Rolling Loud Performance and Show Prep
(35:21) Marketing performances
(37:10) Difference from Independence to signing with a label
(38:48) Feelings on XXL Freshman List snub
(40:41) Confidence
(41:40) His mom and music
(43:21) Thoughts on doing prep for passion vs. money
(44:25) “Best Out” record
(45:17) What makes him the best out?
(46:12) Doing things outside of music
(47:21) Reception on “What Can They Say?”
(48:22) Intention when creating
(49:57) Thoughts on One producer project vs. multiple producer project
(51:00) What’s next for HdBeenDope?
(51:49) Collabs?
(52:05) HD x Dizzy Banko x Don Q
(52:38) Where to find HDBeenDope

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