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BackTrak by TmrO

BackTrak by TmrO

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Welcome To BACKTRAK!
Hosted by the renowned producer
and music executive Don Cannon,
BackTrak recreates Hip-Hop’s greatest hits
from t h e s a m e location where each song
was originally made.
BackTrak is not just a show, it’s a
journey through the heart of hip-hop,
chronicling how a track is b o r and evolves
into a classic.TmrO Network
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Episodes
  • How DJ Montay Made Hits for T-Pain, Flo Rida & DJ Unk | BackTrak
    Jan 26 2026

    Before “Low” went diamond and “Walk It Out” became a movement, it all started in Atlanta.

    In this iconic episode of BackTrak, legendary producer DJ Montay steps into the studio to recreate the records that made the South dance—and the world follow. From Flo Rida & T-Pain’s chart-destroying “Low” to the snap-era classics “Walk It Out” and Shawty Lo’s “Foolish,” Montay breaks down the sounds that helped define a generation of club music.

    It’s more than nostalgia—it’s a blueprint for how ATL shaped the culture.



    Follow DJ Montay

    📸 https://instagram.com/djmontay


    Follow us for more insights into hip hop history and music production:

    📸 https://instagram.com/tmronetwork

    📸 https://instagram.com/Doncannon


    🎽 Merch: https://shoptmro.com/


    #tpain #walkitout #florida

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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • No I.D: The Producer Behind Kanye, Jay-Z & Common | BackTrak
    Dec 26 2025

    No I.D. isn’t just a producer—he’s the quiet architect behind some of the most important careers and sounds in hip-hop.

    In this special episode of BackTrak, we sit down with the legendary Chicago native to talk legacy, growth, silence, structure, and why true creativity takes time. Known for shaping artists like Common, Kanye West, J. Cole, and executive producing for Jay-Z, No I.D. reveals the philosophies that have guided his multi-decade career. He reflects on building from intention, not clout—on letting the music age well—and on the lessons he's still learning every day.
    He also gives us a rare look into the DNA of “I Used to Love H.E.R.”, remaking it live in the studio—but that’s just one page of a much deeper book.

    0:00 Intro
    4:52 The Rise of House Music & DJ Dion Wilson
    9:46 1988: The Apex of Influence (Criminal Minded & Paid in Full)
    11:24 Learning to Dig for Jazz Samples with The Beat Nuts
    13:14 The Pursuit of Dopeness vs. Commercial Success
    15:47 The South: Getting Pennies Thrown at FAMU
    17:23 Character Building: Opening for KRS-One in Jersey
    19:17 Moving to Atlanta: Seeking Jermaine Dupri’s Infrastructure
    21:19 Songwriting Lessons: Learning the Artist Side of Producing
    23:35 Mentoring Kanye West: Watching Him Break the Rules
    26:11 The Jesus Piece vs. Buying Equipment
    30:16 The "Diamond Era": Street Rap & The Shift to Big Money
    36:44 Long-term Career Strategy: The Rick Rubin & Quincy Jones Model
    37:54 What do you need all that money for?
    41:30 The 5-to-7 Year Artist-Producer Relationship Cycle
    45:47 Staying Sharp: Why Value Trumps Loyalty
    48:37 Debunking the Jay-Z "Rock the World" Production Myth
    54:15 Dealing with Industry Calamity & Storytelling
    57:04 List Culture: Being Offended by "Top 50" Producers
    1:04:13 Legacy Beyond Music: Photography & Writing
    1:07:21 The "Vintage Chair" Philosophy
    1:10:00 Reconnecting with Kanye after the Loss of His Mother
    1:12:15 The Hawaii Sessions: Treating the Studio Like a Band
    1:14:33 Technical Breakdown: Producing "I Used to Love H.E.R."
    1:21:56 Recreating the Sample & Bassline in Ableton
    1:31:27 Realizing the Legacy: When Resurrection Became a Classic
    1:34:51 Final Reflections: Doing it for the Love

    Follow No I.D.📸 https://instagram.com/cubansozeFollow us for more insights into hip hop history and music production:📸 https://instagram.com/tmronetwork📸 https://instagram.com/Doncannon


    🎽 Merch: https://shoptmro.com/

    #common #jayz #kanye

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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • Zaytoven: Make The Trap Say Aye by Gucci Mane & OJ Da Juice Man
    Nov 12 2025

    In this episode of BackTrak, Zaytoven retraces the creation of “Make the Trap Say Aye” by Gucci Mane and OJ Da Juiceman—a record that helped define the Atlanta trap sound in its rawest form. From the churchy melodies to the unfiltered bounce, Zay walks us through how the beat came together in a flash, why Gucci and Juice were the perfect match, and how this song lit up the streets like a firework. This is trap history from the man who scored it.


    Timestamps:

    0:00 Intro

    3:21 Early Upbringing and Moving All The Time

    10:40 Church Lifestyle

    15:10 First Placements

    19:15 Moving To Atlanta

    24:28 So Icy

    29:28 Gucci Locked Up | Working With OJ

    31:26 Instruments & Still Playing In Church

    36:01 The Zaytoven Sound

    40:32 Musical Influences & Family

    44:14 Make The Trap Say Aye Backstory

    48:58 Collaborations & Engineering

    53:04 Prepping The Process

    55:59 Beat Recreation

    01:07:57 The Legacy




    Follow Zaytoven

    📸 https://instagram.com/zaytovenbeatz


    Follow us for more insights into hip hop history and music production:

    📸 https://instagram.com/tmronetwork

    📸 https://instagram.com/Doncannon


    🎽 Merch: https://shoptmro.com/


    #zaytoven #guccimane #zaytoventypebeat

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    1 hr and 17 mins
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