Vegas Producer Dizzy Steps Into the Klubhouse to Talk About Vegas, Music and More
In a world full of Mike WiLL Made-It’s and Metro Boomin’s, an up-and-coming producer has some big shoes to fill. One producer on the come up is Washington-raised, Las Vegas-based producer Dizzy. Most known for his work with two artists, Feezle Man and 3Siiixty, he has been continuing to hone his craft. He recently produced a track for Feezle Man (“Nose Up”) that features a verse from one of the biggest, growing, new rappers out right now, Blueface.
In the latest Klubhouse Sessions interview, I talk with Dizzy about how he got into the music game, life in Vegas, what’s next for him, and more.
What’s been up with you since the last time I saw you back in October?
Man, so much has gone on behind the scenes. 3Siiixty’s project got finished, Feezle Man gave me the opportunity to work with Blueface, and I’ve been working on Feezle Man’s own project. Plus some work got done with a couple of my favorite Seattle artists. A lot of work and a lot of vibes in Vegas!
Yeah, I saw that 3Siiixty is dropping something soon & Feezle Man just dropped “Nose Up.” How was that, getting to work with a big up-and-coming rapper like Blueface, on a song you produced?
It felt natural, honestly. Feezle came over the night before they took off to Arizona to do the record and said he needed a beat for Blueface. So, we made it happen in a couple of hours.
That’s super dope. It sounds so easy even though, I know more goes into that process. What other artists would you like to work with someday?
Oh yea, for sure… Swae Lee off the top of my head ‘cause his melodies are crazy. Laza out of Seattle is a vibe too. I’d like to see what she can do with one of my beats. I haven’t really thought about it too much, honestly. I’ve been really focused on coming into my own the past year or so.
I love both of their voices. Those two would definitely be some dope artists to work with. If you got either of them on a track what would you put them on? Something chill? A banger…?
Man, I’d probably put Swae on a subtle, summer bop. Something dumb catchy. And for Laza, I’d probably step out of my comfort zone and try something with more live instruments. Whatever felt right in the moment.
I truly hope those collabs happen one day because I think those would be some good pairings. You have a good ear based off other things I’ve heard from you. So, no doubt, you’d be able to put something together that would sound awesome. What got you into music?
My dad played a huge part. He was in a band called Rewind when I was younger. Always had practices at our house and I remember watching them play and trying to decipher what each of them were contributing and how their parts came together to be a full song. That curiosity leaked into music on the radio or other stuff he’d play and eventually into the taste of music I had acquired going into middle school and high, as hip-hop became more prevalent to me. My ear for music definitely stems from him and his love of music.
That’s pretty cool that he was in a band & that you had that influence growing up. So, I guess your family is pretty supportive of your pursuit with this then?
100%. They just want me to be happy and successful.
I’m sure that’s really great for you, knowing that you have that support from them. Now switching up gears a bit… When we first met, it was very brief. It felt like you were there 30 seconds & then disappeared. Are you just a quiet person in general or it was more like, “I don’t know who these girls are. I’m gonna dip?”
(Laughs) Yea, I can most definitely be quiet, but I think after we met at the hotel you guys went clubbing and we went to the strip club. I went home from there ‘cause I had to be up at 4 or whatever. I normally wouldn’t dip on a situation like that, just because. But yea, overall, I guess you could say I keep to myself and let the music and the artists do the talking.
Yeah, we actually ended up just walking around to different places on the strip & didn’t actually go to any clubs that night. Vegas is so fascinating and surreal, or at least it was for me. So, it was fine to just walk around and see things. Since you live there, how is it compared to where you’re from? Especially when it comes to working with artists from there?
Oh, that’s what’s up. The strip does have enough going on to just walk it and be entertained. But I had left the Bremerton/Seattle area before I turned 21. So, I haven’t even had a chance to fully enjoy it’s night time culture. Vegas always has something going on, new people coming through, plenty of bars, clubs, and events. As for artists though, I’ve only met a few and have only engineered a few sessions for them and started building relationships. Songs will come with time now that our project is done and I have more time to focus on branching out. I’m definitely looking forward to that though.
I’m sure you’ll meet a lot of new artists this year. Can’t wait to hopefully hear some work, because I don’t really know any artists from Vegas. Of the places you’ve been to there, what’s your favorite spot to hit up when you’re taking a break from producing?
I hope I can put our people back home, on to some dope Vegas artists here soon…3Siiixty brought me to this bar recently called PKWY Tav. That place was dope. Feezle Man enjoys the strip club, so, we might slide through Little Darlings every once in awhile. But you can most often catch me at Cloud Tea getting Thai Tea Boba if I’m just taking a break from the sticks.
I hate tea. I can’t get into it, no matter the flavor and I don’t know about the strip club, but I’ll keep the bar in mind for the next time I’m there (laughs)! How did you end up in Vegas?
That’s unfortunate (laughs). It’s so good, and yea I’m sure we’ll hit a couple spots while you’re here!… I came out here originally for a girl, given it was a good time for me to leave home because so much negative stuff had happened and it was weighing on me. But yup, she played a big role in my move.
Ahh, I see. Very relatable. Been there a few years ago (laughs). Two people that you’ve already mentioned, and I always see you with them, are Feezle Man and 3Siiixty. How did you guys all link up? Y’all are like THE trio.
Man, I met Faze (3Siiixty) almost 4 years ago, through one of my longtime friends. I don’t know what that man saw in me, but he was pulling on me super early in my dad’s basement, talking about teaming up and all these moves he had planned. I think we dropped a tape that same year with some of the first “quality” beats I had made. I remember thinking no one, that I could get in contact with, could’ve made better songs than he did with what I was capable of making at the time. It pushed me to give him better canvases and different structures to write on. Bro is talented, a great writer, rapper, and when he sings, I feel it like I do with other well-known artists. I don’t get that from many people, especially locals.
Feezle Man came into the picture after I moved out here. Shortly after, 3Siiixty came out and started telling me about him. Faze was adamant he’d be a good person to link up with, so we started kickin’ it and making music. All-natural, good vibes, easy to bounce ideas back and forth without egos or any of that, which is great for music and a solid friendship. He got me the Blueface credit too. I’ll never forget that.
I always say it’s crazy how you can meet people and things just work out great from the jump. It’s awesome you guys can all support and help each other, professionally and personally. Do you have any plans after Vegas? Do you want to stay there or do you plan on leaving eventually?
I wish I knew where I want to end up. For now, I’m comfortable in Vegas and don’t have any immediate plans, but you never know. Back home always sounds appealing, but I’d like to establish myself before I ever moved back. L.A., a couple other cities sound nice too. I guess we’ll see.
What kind of things can we expect from you this year? Any big projects?
3Siiixty’s project Rotation drops February 10th. I executive produced and engineered the whole project. A lot of vibes on there from both of us. I’m really excited for people to hear it finally. I’m also working on Feezle’s project that will also be 100% done by me, as well as some melodies and songwriting we did together. Besides those two big projects, there are some singles I’m excited about, specifically, one we got with Chase Henny. 2019 is going to be a really good year for me and my team. I can feel it.
Okay, so you have a nice little lineup of work we should look out for. I can’t wait to hear how everything turns out! I really appreciated you taking the time to do the interview. I’m looking forward to seeing your success & progression in the industry this year and going forward!
No problem, girl. Thank you for interviewing me, it was fun. Same to you and Bad Kollective!