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Two longtime music pros (Sensei & Fatboi) go deep on what makes music great. A podcast for music producers, artists, and fans. Fatboi is a Multi-platinum, Grammy nominated, award winning producer whose credits include: Camoflauge, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Gucci Mane, Young Jeezy, Rocko, Shawty Redd, Flo Rida, Bow Wow, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Juvenile, Yung Joc, Gorilla Zoe, OJ Da Juiceman, 8Ball & MJG, Jeremih, 2 Chainz, Nicki Minaj, Bobby V, Ludacris and Yo Gotti, Monica, Zay Smith, TK Kravitz, Future. Sensei Hollywood (a.k.a. Dan Marshall) formerly an instructor and chair of the Audio Production program at the Art Institute of Atlanta, is an accomplished musician, producer, engineer who's performed on and engineered multi--platinum records with Big Boi, Outkast, Killer Mike, Chamillionaire, Carlos Santana, Mary J. Blige, Snoop Dogg, Ron Isley, Lil Wayne, Trillville, Monica, and more...

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Recent Episodes

Episode thumbnail for BIRTH of TRAP MUSIC

May 7, 2026

BIRTH of TRAP MUSIC

<p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 ESP and the Power of Thought<br>03:24 The Birth of Trap Music<br>06:14 The Struggles Behind Trap Music<br>09:00 Cultural Impact of the Crack Epidemic<br>11:36 The Legacy of Trap Music<br>01:02:42 Levels 2 This Full OUTRO.mp4</p>

Episode thumbnail for Can AI Sing the Blues? (And Does the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Still Matter?)

March 18, 2026

Can AI Sing the Blues? (And Does the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Still Matter?)

<p>Is the soul of music being averaged out? In this episode of It’s Levels To This, Dan Marshall and Fatboi stage an AI intervention. We dive into the Suno rabbit hole to ask a hard question: Can a computer ever truly recreate the "dirt" and character that makes the Blues the foundation of everything we love?</p><p>We also tackle the Gene Simmons vs. Hip Hop debate. If Run-DMC are the Kings of Rock, how can you separate the family? From Prince’s "Purple Rain" miracle to the art of mimicry used by legends like MJ and John Lennon, we trace the DNA that connects the "Big Three"—Rock, Country, and Hip Hop.</p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 The Creative Process: Mimicry and Originality<br>08:49 The Distinction Between Singers and Artists<br>14:23 Influences and the Creation of Unique Sound<br>18:06 Divine Intervention in Performance<br>20:03 The Impact of Iconic Performances<br>21:08 The Debate on Music Hall of Fame<br>24:51 The Interconnection of Genres<br>29:10 Hip Hop: Rock's Little Brother<br>31:33 The Power of Music Genres<br>37:14 Recognition in the Music Industry<br>38:54 The Nature of Awards and Recognition<br>46:12 Levels 2 This Full OUTRO.mp4</p>

Episode thumbnail for Why Modern Music Feels Empty

March 5, 2026

Why Modern Music Feels Empty

<p>Sensei says: "I recently caught my 12-year-old son obsessing over my 40-year-old Walkman. Watching him discover that tactile, imperfect sound made me realize something: modern records are often "perfect," but they feel completely empty. They have the polish, but they’ve lost the pulse."</p><p><br>In this episode, we’re bridging the gap between analog nostalgia and modern digital chaos. We’re breaking down why "imperfection" is actually a production tool and how legends like George Clinton and Thundercat use creative friction to keep their music alive.</p><p>If you’ve ever felt like your tracks are missing that "soul," or you’re struggling to manage big personalities in the studio, this breakdown is for you.</p><p>What we cover in this episode:</p><p>Analog vs. Digital: <br>Why my son's Walkman has something modern Spotify tracks are missing.</p><p>The "No Man" Secret: <br>Why George Clinton avoided "Yes Men" to find true genius.</p><p>Creative Flow: <br>How to use mimicry to find your original voice.</p><p>The Artist Whisperer: <br>Navigating personalities and ego behind the console.</p><p><br>Chapters</p><p>00:00 The Nostalgia of Analog Music<br>02:34 The Evolution of Music Production Techniques<br>05:41 The Influence of Thundercat and Eclecticism in Music<br>08:39 The Art of Songwriting and Creative Flow<br>11:38 Breaking Musical Norms and Expectations<br>14:34 The Legacy of George Clinton and Creative Collaboration<br>20:29 The Art of Production and Control<br>23:50 Navigating Artist Personalities<br>26:31 Behind the Scenes: The Unsung Heroes<br>30:31 The Role of Yes Men and No Men<br>33:48 The Creative Process: Mimicry and Originality<br>36:00 Levels 2 This Full OUTRO.mp4</p><p>Fatboi is a Multi-platinum, Grammy nominated, award winning producer whose credits include: Camoflauge, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Gucci Mane, Young Jeezy, Rocko, Shawty Redd, Flo Rida, Bow Wow, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Juvenile, Yung Joc, Gorilla Zoe, OJ Da Juiceman, 8Ball &amp; MJG, Jeremih, 2 Chainz, Nicki Minaj, Bobby V, Ludacris and Yo Gotti, Monica, Zay Smith, TK Kravitz, Future.</p><p>https://twitter.com/thefatboi<br>https://www.instagram.com/thefatboi_/</p><p>______________________________________________</p><p>Sensei Hollywood*  (a.k.a. Dan Marshall) is an accomplished musician, producer, engineer, and audio educator who's performed on and engineered multi--platinum records with Big Boi, Outkast, Killer Mike, Chamillionaire, Carlos Santana, Mary J. Blige, Snoop Dogg, Ron Isley, Lil Wayne, Trillville, Monica, and more...</p><p>As an instructor and chair of the Audio Production program at the Art Institute of Atlanta, he he taught a new generation of audio engineers and producers to go on to great things in their own right.</p>

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What is It's Levels To This?

Two longtime music pros (Sensei & Fatboi) go deep on what makes music great. A podcast for music producers, artists, and fans.

Fatboi is a Multi-platinum, Grammy nominated, award winning producer whose credits include: Camoflauge, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Gucci Mane, Young Jeezy, Rocko, Shawty Redd, Flo Rida, Bow Wow, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Juvenile, Yung Joc, Gorilla Zoe, OJ Da Juiceman, 8Ball & MJG, Jeremih, 2 Chainz, Nicki Minaj, Bobby V, Ludacris and Yo Gotti, Monica, Zay Smith, TK Kravitz, Future.

Sensei Hollywood (a.k.a. Dan Marshall) formerly an instructor and chair of the Audio Production program at the Art Institute of Atlanta, is an accomplished musician, producer, engineer who's performed on and engineered multi--platinum records with Big Boi, Outkast, Killer Mike, Chamillionaire, Carlos Santana, Mary J. Blige, Snoop Dogg, Ron Isley, Lil Wayne, Trillville, Monica, and more...

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