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Posted: 3/4/2008 8:37:01 AM by Jon Michael

The term super producer gets tossed around way too often but Bangladesh just might be able to wear the title if he stays on the path he is currently on.

The Atlanta resident, armed with nothing but a little equipment and a burning desire to succeed has turned himself into one of the most sought after producers in hip-hop. His resume reads like a who’s who of hip-hop having worked with E-40, Kelis, Petey Pablo, 8Ball and MJG, all topped off by the fact that he produced the bulk of rap megastar Ludacris’ first two albums.

With his status in the game secure, Bangladesh is pushing harder than ever with his own groups as well as continuing to work on such high profile projects as The Carter 3.

Sixshot.com caught up with the man behind the boards to discuss working with Young Jeezy, growing in the game with Ludacris, and what it takes to make it in the rough and tumble business of music.

Sup Bangladesh, what's good?

Ain't nothing man, I’m just getting my day started. It's 65 degrees in the
middle of February so I really can’t complain.

So tell us man, how did you get into production?

Well my family all sing or play something, some kind of instrument. My first love was basketball but when I moved to Atlanta during my junior year the rule stated that you have to sit out when you transfer. Anyways, I’ve always been into dressing and dancing when I was coming up and everybody always said I looked like any entertainer cause I had so much flavor, but I didn't want to rap or sing so I started making music and I thought it would be a way to express myself cause I’m quiet to most.

For the technical type dudes out there, what equipment are you using?

I started with a MPC 2000, a Casio keyboard that cost me like 100 dollars, now I have
better keyboards and sound modules. It's not about how much equipment you have; it's about the man behind the machine, bottom line.

When I go through your discography, all I see are huge names, how did you manage to get such good placements?

Being in Atlanta I see artists all the time, and really my sales pitch is just my track
record. People know what I’ve done and it speaks for me. I make sure to have the best product.

You've done a lot of work with Luda who is a creative guy, what is it like working with him?

Working with Luda was the beginning for me so I was young in the game. It never felt like work with Ludacris then because we were all fresh and just having fun and making good music.

You also worked with Petey Pablo on second entry when he was really getting it in, what was that like?

Jive had signed this girl name Rasheeda off of this song that I produced, it was getting a lot of play in Atlanta but the label took the record and made a Petey Pablo song so I really lucked up on that situation.

One of the things I noticed about you is how diverse you are, working with everybody from E-40 to Ciara and Kelis. How do you manage to have such a diverse sound?

I'm a diverse dude. I like all genres of music and I’m a little eclectic but still hood at the same time. It’s important in this business to be able to do a lot of different things.

You're also working with Willy Northpole on his debut, he's dope. How far do you think he can take it in this rap game?

Willy Northpole has already taken rap in Arizona to a whole other level just by being one
of the few from the state to sign a major deal. That gives the state momentum and motivation.

Overall though, what is the creative process like for a Bangladesh beat?

The creative process for me is relaxation, motivation, and a machine full of sounds. Plus, most definitely there will be no A&R’s in the room.

Who have been some of your musical influences over the years?

Quincy Jones, Teddy Riley, Rick Rubin, Davante Swing, Organized Noize,
Timbaland
, I’m a real student of the game so I was influenced by a lot of great producers and musicians. The people I mentioned are all amazing.

Do you have any artists that you are working with exclusively?

I have a group called Charlie Mackenroe, which is a rap group with four members. If I had to describe them I would say they’re a cross of the Hot Boyz and Outkast. We have the Don Cannon Aphilliate mixtape out now.

I also gotta ask you about your work with 8Ball and MJG. These are legends, what is it like getting in a studio with them?

I had bumped into Ball one day and got his number but he never answered the
phone. I was taking some meetings in New York and he finally answered my phone call and  come to find out he was in New York also so I went through his hotel room and he
picked a track. I was meeting with Puff on that Friday so when I went to the meeting they had already recorded the hook and puff wanted more tracks so I ended up doing all the singles and an intro. It was a great experience working with a legend in the game like him. 

What projects can we look forward to seeing from you in the future?

I just currently did work on The Carter 3, I just did Franchise Boyz’ first single, I did some work with Lil Keke out of Texas, Teyanna Taylor on Star Trak, Luda, I also did alot of Willy Northpole's album. Marsha of Floetry, and I plan on getting in with Jeezy this week. Also I’m working Tom Foolery's solo project, one of the group members in Charlie Mackenroe. Last but not least I’m working on the Bangladesh album. It’s just great music.

Anything you'd like to say to the fans out there?

Love to all the fans and everybody can hit me up at myspace/bangladeshproductioncompany or myspace/charliemackenroe.

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