![]() ![]() So now, when you see Bumpy, the music is where he’s thinking in his head. Well, I discovered in season two that I can make better music if I made the music a character in the show. How has your overall approach evolved in the curation of the music over the seasons? Although I know the storyline, I’ma naturally follow that, but I’ve had the freedom to have fun that’s been one of the main reasons why it works. I have the freedom to do what I want on Godfather of Harlem, which has made the music very unique because I don’t have to stay in the box or follow no rules, you know. I think it depends on if it’s my album because I have the freedom to do what I want on my album. Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images for Whitaker Peace & Development Initiativeīeing that your background is in the music industry, how would you explain the differences between producing an album and a TV series? (L-R) Forest Whitaker and Swizz Beatz attend the Whitaker Peace & Development Initiative (WPDI) “Place for Peace” at Gotham Hall on Septemin New York City. The vibe was like ‘Man, let’s have fun and let’s let the music just flow. We have to stay corporate’ that wasn’t the vibe. So we was making the music it was like one big party in the studio instead of some corporate show that was like, ‘Oh, this is Disney. Paul, and my whole team, as well, they got to be a part of it. We started as like family and I let them come to the studio and they was in there with the artists. How has your relationship with Forest and the whole team behind the show blossomed over the years? ![]() It’s been an ultra honor and blessing to even be a part of it. ![]() ![]() Is it okay for me to give Forest your number?” I’m like, “Of course, you can.” And Forest called me and we kicked it off and now we have season 3. And Pharrell said, “It’s this show based on Bumpy Johnson and Harlem and I know your family’s from New York and you’re from the Bronx and I think that you could kill it. Swizz Beatz: I got a phone call from Pharrell, my brother, and he was telling me that Forest Whittaker was looking for my number. How did that opportunity initially come about? VIBE: You’ve been the Executive Music Producer of Godfather of Harlem since the show’s inception. VIBE spoke with Swizz about his experience working on Godfather of Harlem, Hip-Hop 50, the return of Verzuz, and more. Rick Ross, DMX, 21 Savage, Pusha T, French Montana, A$AP Ferg, Dave East, BIA, YG, Freddie Gibbs, and Larry June are just some of the artists whose voices are woven into Godfather of Harlem’s story about notorious drug dealer Bumpy Johnson.Ī post shared by Ruff Ryders plans to celebrate both occasions the only way he knows how: with a positive attitude and a focus on moving the crowd. Since stepping into the role prior to the show’s first season, his contribution to the series is a direct product of his background in Hip-Hop. He’s reached out to and collaborated with bonafide stars and newcomers alike over the show’s first two seasons. “Long night and long afternight.” The conversation at hand concerns the hit crime drama Godfather of Harlem, for which Swizz helps curate the soundtrack to key scenes as Executive Music Director. “Long, long day” he says of his past 24 hours in a mellow, yet measured tone. The boardsman declares he feels “good” upon exchanging pleasantries, but admits that between prior activities and his latest press run, he’s a little worn. Still, even Swizz can fall victim to the toll of building a legacy, as he sounds slightly lagged via Zoom on an early Monday evening. ![]()
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