Timbaland and Metro Boomin are two of the most successful and influential hip-hop producers of the past three decades, so it’s hardly surprising that, when they were put together by Rolling Stone recently, the conversation proved to be wide-ranging and insightful. And one thing that both men agree on is that, when it comes to beatmaking, less is often more.
Addressing Metro Boomin, Timbaland says: “You can add little trinkets, but why? It’s a hit. To me, knowing when something is done is what makes you a classic producer. A lot of people overproduce: I call it producer porn. When you know how to stop, that’s a beautiful thing.”
