HHU Producer Interview: Osinachi (Maryland)

Hip Hop Update Producer Interview: Osinachi

You may not recognize the name now, but you will be hearing a lot from him in 2008. Believe it or not, Osinachi has already produced for some major players in the industry including John Legend, Biz Markie and Fabolous. He's also produced some major tracks for college friend and up and coming rap star Wale.

His work has finally been recognized as some of the top production in the industry - He recently got the call from Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins that Osinachi was wanted on the team. If you don't know who Darkchild is, where have you been the past ten years? Osinachi is now going to be working side by side with the legendary hitmaker to produce some of the biggest records in the forthcoming years. Here's a quick interview I did...

Hip Hop Update: First off, equipment - what do you use when you're creating infectious beats like "uptown roamers" and "nike boots"? Any tricks, tips or habits when you're in the studio? Osinachi: For the most part i use the MPC2000xl and a Motif. Lol,cant give any tips or tricks.Gotta keep some things secret.

HHU: Would you characterize your production as having a particular "style?" I know you wouldn't want to place a label on your music, but you know how as soon as you hear the beat you can tell if its that new neptunes joint or swizz beats track...are we going to be able to say 'damn theres another Osinachi banger' off the bat?
O: Honestly I didnt think i had a particular sound but for some reason EVERYBODY ELSE can tell when they hear my records.Alot of times im so engulfed in trying to create good music, that i dont pay attention to having a particular style.If anyone can figure it out please let ME know,lol.

HHU: Any musical influences?
O: My musical influences are Timbaland,Rodney Jerkins,and Jermaine Dupri. These are the guys that really made me want to do this.

HHU: How did you first link up with Wale and how's the journey been since its inception?
O: Wale actually went to college with me ,but we began to do music through our mutual friend Nyrik.I invited him to my studio and had a long discussion about the music business and my experiences.I like to make a habit of finding out where artists are mentally before i even touch the keyboard.From there we began to make history.

HHU: Who have you worked with within the industry?
O: The first album I worked on was Biz Markie's "Weekend Warrior."In addition to that i have done work with John Legend,Erick Sermon,Elephant Man, Mr.Cheeks,Oschino and Sparks,Lil Mo,Fabolous,Deemi(Atlantic)and Young Sterling(Def Jam)

HHU: According to your myspace pages, you've been signed under Darkchild, who's been responsible for countless hits over the years. First of all HUGE congrats and how did that come about?
O: Thanks. Mannnnnnn where to start....well it all came as a result of networking. In frustration, I left DC for Atlanta for about a month and promised myself I wouldnt come back without making industry some connections..period.While I was there mannnn.....lol... I did some Ill advised things. I pretty much staked out every popular studio in atlanta. I faked an appointment at DTP(what up Ken,lol). Staked out Grand Hustle,Club Crucial(TI's club)and Patchwerk studios.I was there for so many days....they threatened to call the police if i didnt leave.Anyway I met a guy in Patchwerk studios named Jacey Kidd. He liked my music. He then passed it on to Rodney's engineer Tito. Tito gave it to Rodney.......and now I'm signed.

HHU: What exactly does your deal entail? I mean that in terms of responsibility wise, production wise etc...Just like Danja has been Timbaland's right hand man are you going to be Rodney Jerkins' up and comer? Or is it a completely different type of deal?
O: Well pretty much,there are 3 of us,Rodney,another young producer named D'Mile,and I. We are THE team now.We just WORK!! Rodney gets the list of what people need and we get to grinding simple. Im not a ghost producer or anything like that.My name will be on the credits too. On the HUMBLE I just look forward to learning from Rodney. Its an honor to work with your influence.

HHU: What's next for Osinachi? what can we look out for, what can we expect for 2008 and beyond?
O: Wow...ummm..in the words of Rodney"Get some rest, because 2008 is gonna be a busy year!!!"Who knows whats gonna happen,but im striving for success.

HHU: Last words
O: HEYYYYYYY(IM TYPING IN ALL CAPS SO EVERYONE READS THIS) GO OUT AND GET YOUR SITUATION!!!!!!!MAKE SITUATIONS FOR YOURSELF! RODNEY JERKINS DIDNT COME KNOCK ON MY DOOR!DONT EXPECT ME OR ANYONE ELSE TO JUST GIVE YOU THE WORLD ON A PLATTER.I HAD TO GET ON MY GRIND HARD AND YOU BETTER DO THE SAME. THERE ARE NO HANDOUTS IN THIS BUSINESS!!!REMEMBER THAT.

Here's Some Wale Tracks he's produced:

Uptown Roamers

Cuz I'm African

Nike Boots Remix

Kicks

To Find out more about Osinachi and check out his credentials head over to his myspace: http://www.myspace.com/osinachi2