Rob Knox is a producer and songwriter behind records with Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, Chris Brown, Beyoncé, Rihanna, and more.
In this conversation, he breaks down how he went from making beats in his mom’s house to working on global hits like “Dead and Gone,” and what it actually takes to grow in the music industry.
He shares stories from sessions with Justin Timberlake, how he developed his sound by doing things differently, and why putting yourself in uncomfortable rooms is the key to leveling up.
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:01:05 – Growing Up Between Egypt & LA
00:03:00 – Discovering Music Through Metallica
00:05:00 – The Jay-Z Sample That Changed Everything
00:06:40 – First Time Making a Beat (MPC Era)
00:08:00 – Studying Dr. Dre, Timbaland & Production
00:10:00 – Signing With The Underdogs
00:13:00 – Why You Need Uncomfortable Rooms
00:15:30 – Beatmaker vs Producer Mentality
00:17:00 – Finding a Sound by Not Having One
00:18:50 – The Story of “Dead and Gone”
00:23:30 – Working With Justin Timberlake
00:25:30 – From Broke to Hit Records
00:27:00 – Beyoncé, Rihanna & Industry Growth
00:30:00 – The Best Advice He Ever Got
00:31:45 – Manifestation & Mindset
00:32:30 – What Music Really Is
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