Who is LexZyne?
Do you have a while? LOL. In a nutshell we’re a production team. Two brothers. Dzyne and Lex Luthor. We do what we love to do because we love to do it. We both love hip hop as a culture and have fallen even deeper in love with the music aspect since we started truly “digging in the crates” to find that RIGHT sample.
What type of sounds do you think hip hop artists will use in the future?
I think claps will make a huge comeback. Lol. People will start to get more creative with what they use. Synths will probably start to fade and more live based instruments will start to be used again. Boom bap will come back full circle.
Everybody knows that Dj’s gonna break hot records. How do producers fit in to the equation of breaking records?
In my opinion a producers job is to tell the artist when it REALLY is or isn’t a hot record AND to also push the record to his/her connections as well. When it comes to a song, your production is only as hot as it makes the song sound.
Aside from soul, what are other genres of music do you like to sample?
Classic rock, Country, Blues, Reggae, Soca.. quite a bit. Anything we find that sounds good to US is fair game
Who are your influences?
Everybody before us. Even those that we say, “We cant EVER sound like or be like that”. They influence us to do better.
Do you ever have to turn away opportunities to collaborate with other
artists or producers?
Yes. If the content is not in line with our movement then we wont rock with you. The only exception is if we don’t know about it. Part of being a part of this machine that’s called the music business is the ability so say “no”.
What are the current projects that you are working on?
We have a LOT of irons in the fire. We’re working with PincGator (Houston) on a mixtape. We’re ALWAYS working with Tha Centop (Houston) on all types of projects. We are part of Broke & English with Skillzbeatz (United Kingdom). We’re always collaborating on tracks with him. We’re working on getting Brown Baby by LifeUnda (Indiana, US) wrapped up and released. We have an important benefit project coming up too. We’re working on that with Mean Doe Green (California, US) and Silence Dem ALL (California, US). This will be a positive project that will actually benefit a larger cause and really and truly give back to the community. All of the proceeds from that project will be donated to a specific charity. We are also still supporting the home team. Team TRIumph will always be close and we are constantly working on music with and for all the artists on the team. Some more things coming up, Vicious Cycle (Texas), Invincible (Detroit), All Star Cliq (Ohio), Dawn Gun (California), Quanstar (Atlanta), R.A. The Rugged Man (New York), DoItAll (New Jersey), and a few others that deserve to be named but I just cant mention right now.
One of my favorite tracks of yours in my rotation is “I’m Sorry (feat. Pinc Gator)”. I been spinning that one for a minute now. What is one of your favorite Lex Zyne singles?
I cant even do that. Theres really so many. Each one is like having a new baby. They are all different and individual, but theres something that you love about each one that makes it extra special. Im Sorry is definitely a great one though.
What advice would you give an up and coming producer that is new to the game?
If its “All about the money” stop now, because THERE IS NO MONEY in the beginning. Also, don’t be afraid to say no. If there is something you don’t want to do, cant do, or just don’t feel comfortable doing, don’t hesitate to pass it off to someone else. Networking is still the best promotion you can have. One last thing; check your ego at the door or prepare for failure.
Where can we find out more about Lex Zyne?
http://www.lexzyne.com has a LOT of information
http://www.lexzyne.com/beats has a LOT of beats. We’re always here and were always ready to work!
August 8th, 2011 
djvoltron 
