The Legend Of Herc Cut The Lights | What A Life Podcast Ep. 3

Herc Cut The Lights is one of the most sought-after producers and engineers in the game. He’s crafted bangers for Blxckie, Priddy Ugly, Riky Rick, Sho Madjozi and a whole lot more. In our sit-down with him for ‘What A Life’, the producer shares his backstory which is a showcase of dedication, courage and being uplifted by the likes of DJ Maphorisa and Priddy Ugly. Listen to 'What A Life' playlist: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/56O... Apple Music:   / what-a-life   Chapters: 0:00 Introduction + how he came up with his name 3:40 Mixing and mastering ‘Tshwala Bam Remix’ 8:00 His creative process 11:00 Treating his career as a full-time job 13:30 ’85’ sound 14:00 Family, growing up and early inspiration 17:00 Working with DJ Maphorisa 27:50 Producer packs 29:50 Working with Blxckie 32:00 Meeting Priddy Ugly 34:00 Working with Riky Rick 37:30 Artificial Intelligence 43:00 Solo record 44:52 Playing the long game 48:02 ‘Sika’ 48:50 What he’s listening to 51:30 Good-byes ************************************************************************** SlikourOnLife is a South African music publication catering for fans through news, interviews, feature articles, exclusive downloads and event coverage, connecting people through culture. We Outchea! 🔔 Subscribe and sign up for SlikourOnLife updates:    / slikouronlife   📲 Follow SlikourOnLife: ➡️ https://linkin.bio/slikouronlife/ 🌴 https://linktr.ee/Slikouronlife 📲 Connect and follow Slikour OnLife ⬇️    / slikouronlife     / slikouronlife     / slikouron     / slikouronlife     / slikouronlife   Web :http://www.slikouronlife.co.za #HercCutTheLights #SlikourOnLife #PriddyUgly #southafricanhiphop #whatalife