Who Really Makes Hit Songs? A Grammy-Nominated Producer Tells the Truth

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Three-time Grammy-nominated producer Nellz has worked behind the scenes on some of the biggest records in modern R&B and pop. He reveals the hidden role producers play in shaping artists, hits, and long-term careers.

00:00 – Intro
01:10 – Mindset: Love the Journey
03:30 – Early Life & Musical Roots
06:20 – Choir & First Band
09:50 – Discovering Producing & Move to Atlanta
11:20 – Internship at DARP & First Big Steps
14:40 – Studio Life Lessons & Key Advice
22:00 – Production Team & First Major Artist Project
29:30 – Artist Development & Label Realities
33:50 – Getting Paid in Music – The Brutal Truth
40:00 – Credit & Ethics in Producing
44:30 – Creative Process & Burnout
49:00 – Knowing When It's Great
56:30 – Advice to Aspiring Producers & Personal Life
01:02:20 – Outro & Socials


Nelson Kyle, Professionally known as “Nellz” is a three-time Grammy-nominated
producer, composer, and engineer based in Los Angeles and Atlanta, specializing in
Urban, Pop, and contemporary R&B music. He is renowned for his melodic loops and
ability to craft simplistic productions around hit melodies.
Most recently, Nellz was nominated in 2023 for Chris Brown’s "Breezy" album and again
in 2022 for Best Progressive R&B Album with Eric Bellinger’s "New Light."
Nellz has credits with major artists such as Future, Chris Brown, Lay Bankz, Kash Doll,
Jennifer Lopez, Roddy Ricch, Meek Mill, Lil Wayne, Ciara, Young Thug, 2 Chainz, PnB
Rock, and Wiz Khalif.
His collaborators include:
Eric Bellinger, T ommy Brown, Johnny Yukon, Internet Money, A1, Roark Bailey, Derrick
Milano, WondaGurl, Trinidad James, Rodney Jerkins and many more.

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