Please tell us where you are from?

Ryan HiTz "Producer of The Stanky Legg". Im born in San Diego, CA. I moved to Fort Worth(DFW), TX when I was 10.


How did you get started in producing and when did you start taking it serious?

I was at my cousin's house in 7th grade and he downloaded the Fruity Loops demo. I started going over there just to make wack drum patterns for play. By the time I was in high school I began getting noticed for making beats from my house. After making enough pocket cash I bought a Fantom X-6 keyboard and began wiring it through FLStudio 8


Have you had any formal musical training?

I have no certified training. I tought myself through being studios and in my studio how to use keyboards, protools, reasons and cubase


Warbeats has members from every corner of the world.  Can you list some of the names you've worked with that we might recognize?

I work in Houston with my big brother DJ Mr.Rogers(Da ish Factory Ent.), Fat Pimp and Youngstarr the producer of the "Ricky Bobby". Besides those two I haven't had a chance to work with many producers. But I'm open to work with who ever wants to collab!


What are some accomplishments that you are most proud of in the production game?

When I was 15 I said by the time I turn 18 I was going to produce one the #1 hit records. The Stanky Legg hit #1 on 106 & Park so I'm proud of that.


Not to bring up dirt but can you briefly describe the controversy between you and G-Spot over "Stanky Legg"? I mean at the very least Mark D admits you worked on it right?

First of all G-Spot stole the beat in general. Mark D had nothing to do with the original production of the beat. Ill admit he was in the room when I made it, thats it. I remember Soufside told Mark D to stop making an RnB beat that he was working on so that I could make a Dance beat.


Who are some of your regular collaborators?

Teflon, T-Real and Fat Pimp. I mainly work with every Dallas/Ft.Worth artist. People around the nation may talk bad about Dallas/Ft.Worth music. But the thing is that we take our work serious and we also bring life/fun to our sound. Living in Dallas/Ft.Worth is the most livest place in the world to grow up through grade school and college.


Are you still a big FLStudio user?

I'm probably the biggest FLStudio user next to 9th Wonder. I use it for everything.


What are your thoughts on the "Hardware vs. Software" debate? Is one better?

I can't say which is better. I like hardware for the mass of sounds. Software is easier and faster to sequence your sounds.


A lot of up and comers think they can make beats and call them selves a "producer". Can you give us your take on the difference between a "beat maker" and a "producer"?

A beatmaker is someone who can make a tight beat and thats all. A producer is someone who can make a fire beat, come up with a concept around their beat to form a song and make an artist feel they need it.


Do you sell your beats online, face-to-face or both? And do you have a preference?

I advertise my beats online but have never sold online. I sell face-to-face so I can meet the artist and sort of get to know them (no homo)


What factors do you consider when charging for a beat?

I look at an artist background and what kind of buzz they can get when I produce a track for them.


Any tips you can give us mixing a beat?

When mixing a beat make sure you HAVE SPLIT/SEPERATE TRACKS!


Everyone wants their drums to bang. How do you do yours?

I make sure my bass and drumrolls make your heart rate speed up or feel like it skip a beat


In your opinion, what types of things should the new/young producer concentrate on most to develop his/her skills?

I tell new/younger producer to stick to the basic 808's and built their beats around that. Alot of new producers come in the game and try to make a beat like Timbaland or Lil Jon and end up not even knowing where to put claps or how to count bars.


One of the biggest challenges is promoting one's self. How do you do that and what advice can you give our readers on that?

Talk to anyone and everyone when ever you can. Artist are the ones who really promote the producer. Because when an artist song gets played and people hear a producers tag it makes other people think "Man who the f*ck made that beat?"


Is having a management team an important part of the equation for you?

Yes management is one the biggest parts. Im young and have'nt learned everything about the business side of the industry. Thats where my managers and lawyer step in and handle things. So I thank my manager "J" for taking me where I am now.


What other producers (mainstream or underground) are you feeling the most right now?

I like every producer right now. Everyone is coming with their own sound. But Im really feeling Drumma Boy, Zaytoven, The Runners, DJ Mr.Rogers, Choco Drop Da Beat, Mouse, T-Pain, Marvelous J and Ryan HiTz


Do you have any upcoming projects you'd like to let us know about?

All I have to say is keep your ears open this summer! Its about to pop off real official.


Before we leave you, where can we get more information about you and/or hear more of your music?

Check out my myspace page at http://www.myspace.com/ryanhitz or hit me up on my cell phone anytime at 817-542-4099