Backstage at the 2019 SOCAN Awards, International Achievement Award winner Murda Beatz – who’s crafted the beats or handled the production of multiple hip-hop hits, for Drake, Cardi B, Migos, and Nicki Minaj, among others – very briefly touches on his quick and early rise to prominence, building chemistry, being mentored by Boi-1da, the importance of asking questions, making “Nice for What” with Drake, and plans for his new label.
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