Welcome to the Culture FYI’RS Podcast. Culture FYI’RS is a creative collaboration meetup held weekly at the FYI Campus in Los Angeles. Each week, we feature a fireside chat with a guest, showcase projects being worked on by members of the FYI community, and share product updates for FYI.AI, the creative collaboration app co-founded by will.i.am.
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This week, we are thrilled to welcome the legendary Mike Dean, a master producer and musician known for his iconic collaborations with some of the biggest names in the music industry. In a riveting conversation with Hip Hop commentator Jeremy Hecht, of Uproxx, Mike shares insights from his illustrious career, including his work with The Weeknd, GUNNA, Travis Scott, and more.
Mike dives deep into the creative process behind his recent projects, including the sonic vision brought to life in The Weeknd's latest works. He discusses the importance of collaboration, revealing how he motivates artists to contribute their best while navigating the complexities of a shared vision. With anecdotes from his time working on classics like "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy," Mike reflects on the magic of live improvisation and the unique energy that comes from creating in the studio.
Join us as we explore Mike Dean's journey, his approach to artistry, and the invaluable lessons he has learned along the way.
Check out the project link to this Culture FYI’RS event with Mike:
https://fyi.me/p/psXx3RT9pAhilXFU4u32VcAcS3xYZIROM7zImxhjkCU=
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This episode’s Culture FYI’RS event was produced by FYI co-founder will.i.am, Aminah Muhammad, Emily Choi, Frankie Sandoval, Jafet Chavez, Julie Pilat, Markus Nielsen-Kolding, Roneal Madlani, Sean Kantrowitz, Shania Jafari, the FYI Product Team, and of course, the FYI Community. The podcast is edited by Rob Van Vranken.
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