For Prod Icey, every beat starts with a melody. His workflow is rooted in emotion and experimentation, often beginning with instruments and virtual sound libraries like Zenology, Xpand, and Purity.
For Prod Icey, every beat starts with a melody. His workflow is rooted in emotion and experimentation, often beginning with instruments and virtual sound libraries like Zenology, Xpand, and Purity. These tools allow him to sculpt melodies that become the soul of each track.
Once the melody takes form, Icey fine-tunes the tempo - usually between 142–148 BPM for high-energy tracks or around 98–100 BPM for smoother, more laid-back production. From there, it’s all about sound selection.
He emphasizes how crucial this step is to defining his sound: “For R&B beats, I like softer, emotional drums, but if I’m channeling artists like Osamason or Nettspend, I go for something harder-hitting.” Every layer, from hi-hats to 808s, is carefully chosen to serve the song’s vibe.
The result? Beats that feel cohesive, intentional, and unmistakably Prod Icey.
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