Out of his busy schedule, Jmak took the time to speak to us about executive producing the 6ixbuzz “Northern Sound” tape, working with Baka, spending his time between Sauce Familia and producing future slappers. As is obvious, the “Dope Game” producer really does have the juice and can’t wait to share it with the world. 

RESPECT MAG: First of all, congratulations on the release of Northern Sound tape with 6ixbuzz! Now that the project is out just in time for the holiday season, how does it feel?

JMAK: Thank you so much for having me, also thank you so much for recognising the work. It most definitely feels great to finally have it all wrapped up and released. We definitely had some crazy things happen unexpectedly last minute, but they do say God doesn’t give you anything you can’t handle right?

RESPECT MAG: But that’s far from all the heat you’re packing musically right? Your production for Baka is a work of art! How was it like working with him?

JMAK: Oh absolutely, 10 years of mistakes and ammunition locked and loaded. I remember OVO Sound, 40 and Drake putting Baka and I in the studio for 3 weeks. Baka’s first project, 4Milli, was then created and the rest is history. Working with Baka is probably where I learned most about being an Executive Producer today. Baka is like the big brother I never had. He’s hard on me, and I love that. We’ve been a team since day one, so our chemistry is CRAZY in the studio.

RESPECT MAG: You executively produced Northern Sound. How was it working with 6ixbuzz? How did that come about? There’s a lot of artists on there, NorthSideBenji, Houdini, Full Circle moment was epic, Puffy L’z, Loco City, Bizz Loc, French, Archee, and well a LOT more. What was the process like?

JMAK: I’ve been working with 6ixbuzz since 2013, before it was even called “6ixbuzz”. The process was very smooth because of the solid relationships I’ve created with these artists over time. It was nothing different for us this time around, just a bigger platform to work with and a bigger cause by bringing the city together through music.

RESPECT MAG: Which are some of favourite tracks on the tape? We like “Too Soft”, “TikTok”, “Bandz” and the outro “World Is Yours”, “Make It Happen” is hot too.

JMAK: My personal favourite songs on the tape were Fifth, TikTok, Facts & Real Spill.

RESPECT MAG: Tell us what you think the proudest moment of your professional career is.

JMAK: The best moment of my career would have to be seeing my team (Sauce Familia) come together how it has. Every person on the team plays a crucial role to our success, and I am truly grateful to be able to supply opportunities for the family and keep securing more wins to continue pushing the culture forward.

RESPECT MAG: The worse memorable session you been in?

JMAK: Definitely a session I had when someone spilled their drink on my brand new Universal Audio Apollo 8 just as it came out!

RESPECT MAG: Your funniest celebrity moment was?

JMAK: Definitely meeting Drake for the first time than somehow ending up outside playing basketball with him and some of the guys. Great time, lots of laughs.

RESPECT MAG: What’s your favourite instrument to play? and why?

JMAK: FL Studio! In my generation of production, FL Studio is an instrument, a tool, a sonic paint brush. I can do the same things with an instrument on FL Studio easier actually! I’m actually not trained nor understand scales as well as I should but with the power of technology possibilities are endless! Thank You Image-Line!

RESPECT MAG: What’s your idea of a perfect studio session?

JMAK: If a man is not pulling up with food, gas, or grabba… it’s a terrible session.

RESPECT MAG: If you’re not in the studio what are up to?

JMAK: If you know me, you know that I STAY in the studio. No time to relax yet. I live in a city full of HUNGRY people. I always have to remain grounded.

RESPECT MAG: Who are some of your favourite artists coming up in the city?

JMAK: There are so many talented artists doing there thing inside and outside the city, way too many to list. I’m so proud of the work we’re doing as a city.

RESPECT MAG: If I was to check your iPhone right now what unreleased heat I would find?

JMAK: You would find a whole lot of heat, that the world isn’t ready for just yet.

RESPECT MAG: Something you’re cheffing up that your fans can look forward to in the 2020?

JMAK: In 2020, you can expect a whole lot of music produced by Sauce Familia & myself… worldwide.

Follow Jmak on instagram to keep up with his latest updates.

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The saga drama continues. Recently, an episode of Lebron James‘ The Shop featured Drake, who revealed to Bron Bron (and everyone watching) that Kanye West was the one who leaked information on his son to Pusha T, which led to “Story of Adidon” and pretty much everything else in that now-infamous rap battle. Note that this was something Kanye denied (although, given how Ye’s been acting lately, it’s pretty hard to take a lot of what he says seriously).

In response, Pusha T stopped by The Joe Budden Podcast and dropped yet another bombshell: it was Drake’s own producer that provided the information via pillow talk:

“The information came from [Noah “40” Shebib]. It didn’t come from Kanye at all,” he said, referring to Drake’s long-time producer Noah “40” Shebib. “40 is sleeping with a woman… He talks to her daily. Five, six hours a day… and ultimately speaks about how he’s disgruntled about certain things: Notoriety and things involving Drake, and his career, and so on and so forth. With that also came the fact that Drake has a child. With that also came the trip that everybody took to go see the child and bring him gifts, and all of this information. She divulged this information.”

That’s not all, either: King Push spent the sit-down breaking down everything about his back-and-forth with Drizzy, from all others involved, his wife being mentioned, a certainly bounty put out for information and much more. Check it out below.

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Action Bronson is starting the year off right. The Queens rapper let loose his new single on Hot 97’s Funkmaster Flex show last night . “Actin Crazy” is off Bronsolino’s upcoming album Mr. Wonderful which is set to drop on March 24th. Produced by OVO Sound’s very own Noah Shebib (40), Bronson lyrically coasts over boom bap drums as he drops reasons why he’s out here going crazy. The song is pretty dope with equally amazing cover art. Get into the track below.

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Aaliyah’s first posthumous single titled “Enough Said,” produced by Noah “40” Shebib, was released moments ago. With all the controversy around Drake executive-producing her upcoming album I’m interested in hearing what Missy and Timbaland have to say about the record…

….but notice in the left corner….that Blackground logo? That’s the imprint run by Aaliyah’s uncle and cousin (Barry and Jomo Hankerson). So that’s who’s green lighting this project. – Miss Info

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Dr. Sanjay Gupta of CNN sat down with Drake‘s go-to production man Noah “40” Shebib to talk about life after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. 40 shares his story from child hood, to diagnosis and beyond. Check out the interview below.

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