ESTA. (Producer)

We're joined today by Francis Esteban - or #ESTA. - a producer and beat maker from Southern California. From gracing the stages at #Coachella, to celebrating the anniversary of his most recent EP "Intersections", to having studio sessions with the likes of Kendrick Lamar and Ginuwine, ESTA. shares some pivotal moments in his career. We also delve into his creative process as a music producer, touching on topics like: the art of collaboration, how to avoid overthinking, and how he keeps his work as human as possible. We hope you enjoy this episode of #CultureStudy. If you do, please subscribe and share it with one other person who would enjoy it as well. You can also tag us on Instagram when you tune in ⁠⁠@culturestudy⁠⁠. -- Follow ESTA.: ⁠@esta⁠ Follow Umar: ⁠⁠@u_issa⁠⁠ This podcast was produced by David Njeku. Theme Music: silver - ESTA. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:50 - How would you describe yourself? 00:03:23 - How do you approach working on an album? 00:07:06 - The forgotten art of a DJ 00:08:25 - Intersections EP with Mack Keane 00:14:52 - ESTA.'s daily routine & Clink Intl Wine Club 00:18:20 - Reflections on childhood 00:22:49 - Earliest influences 00:24:47 - Joining the Soulection family 00:31:25 - What to do when feeling stuck 00:35:47 - What's one way that you've grown and are proud of? 00:40:41 - What's your superpower? 00:45:10 - How do you want to be remember? 00:46:20 - Coolest career moments (Studio with Kendrick Lamar, Ginuwine) 00:49:06 - Rapid Fire