Paul Hendricks
The longevity and influence of multiple Hip Hop eras might be synonymous with only a few special people. The hunger to constantly push one's boundaries in music takes a unique approach and dedication. Everyone doesn't have access to this room nor should they. But there are a select few that belong in the pantheon of Hip Hop lore. Paul Hendricks, also known as "Baby Paul" is one of those special people who has carved out his place as one of our most talented producers. Baby Paul's work has spanned over 3 decades since his inception in the early 90s as a member of the legendary production crew, "Da Beatminerz". His early contributions to the sound for all members of the Boot Camp Click, Busta Rhymes and the Flip Mode Squad, Naughty By Nature, Talib Kweli, and so many other legends, allowed him to be part of the signature boom bap sound of Hip Hop's golden era. Conversing with Baby Paul and hearing the back stories of some of his most prolific work reminds the listener of a producer's important role when collaborating with an artist. This was evident as Baby Paul navigated his approach to curating the banger, "Destroy and Rebuild" off of Nas' classic album, "Stillmatic". Baby Paul shared the process in which he took to create the beat but also his input in the overall approach to the song from a producer's perspective. Sharing stories where he's worked with rap legend AZ and the studio sessions during their time, was a breath of fresh air. From gold to platinum record credits as well as Grammy nom, Baby Paul has accomplished as much as any producer could ask for. Working with legendary artists and groups and outlasting the rigors of the industry, only shows this producer Titan as one of those. Baby Paul continues to curate innovative and fresh sounds with his most recent output, "Executive Decision" with his partner DJ Mr FX. The two juggernauts have put on a great sound performance with the new output and show no signs of slowing down. As Baby Paul adds Manager of Artists to his title, standing the test of time is an understatement, as Baby Paul's production sounds just as sharp as it did in the 90s. Baby Paul is a living legend who continues to build on said legend while keeping his producer's ear sharp.
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