Summary • DJ Loot's Introduction and Background   ◦ Mattsuuii introduces DJ Loot, a music producer from Oroville, California, currently residing in Sacramento.  ◦ DJ Loot shares his background, mentioning his establishment in Northern California for over two decades, producing various genres including hip hop, pop, and R&B.  ◦ DJ Loot discusses his upbringing, mentioning that his grandparents raised him and he had a normal life with scholastic advantages.  ◦ He talks about starting with the saxophone in the school band and later studying Recording Arts at Chico State, which formalized his music production skills. • Mattsuuii's Background and Personal Struggles   ◦ Matt shares his background, mentioning his early involvement in music and his label, Way 2 Guud Entertainment.  ◦ He discusses his time in juvenile hall for a crime he did not commit, which involved a manslaughter charge and overdose deaths related to pills he sold.  ◦ Mattsuuii talks about his abusive father and his mother's coping mechanisms with gambling and loan sharks.  ◦ He describes the hardships he faced growing up, including living in a 1982 Nissan Sentra and sleeping under a bridge with his family. • Matt's Musical Journey and Inspirations  ◦ Mattsuuii explains how he turned to music to get off probation and how his brother from another mother introduced him to hip hop.  ◦ He mentions his early influences, including Rush and their drummer Neil Peart, and how they inspired his songwriting.  ◦ Matt discusses his experience in juvenile hall, where he started freestyling and eventually fell in love with hip hop.  ◦ He shares his journey of getting degrees in music production and sound engineering, which helped him build his brand. • DJ Loot's Early Music Production and Inspirations   ◦ DJ Loot talks about his early DJing experience with rave music and his transition to hip hop.  ◦ He mentions his influences, including 2 Live Crew, Ice-T, and Naughty by Nature, and how the late 90s saw a surge in rap artists.  ◦ DJ Loot describes his early attempts at beat making with basic equipment and how he improved with time and feedback from dedicated hip hop heads.  ◦ He shares his experience of producing and mixing albums for various artists, including San Quinn and Hollow Tip. • Collaborations and Industry Experience   ◦ DJ Loot discusses his collaborations with big-name artists, including San Quinn, Hollow Tip, and Mr. Fab.  ◦ Mattsuuii mentions his work with Sony Records and Universal, and how he signed NDAs for unreleased songs.  ◦ DJ Loot talks about his experience of producing and mastering entire catalogs for artists and his ongoing projects.  ◦ Mattsuuii expresses interest in collaborating with DJ Loot and shares his own music and beats. • DJ Loot's Radio Show and Future Plans   ◦ DJ Loot talks about his radio show, which started as an internet-only platform and later moved to Ozcat 89.5 FM in Vallejo.  ◦ He explains the format of his show, which includes live interviews and playing local and regional music.  ◦ DJ Loot mentions his plans to continue expanding his skills and genres, including EDM and house music.  ◦ Suuii and Loot discuss potential collaborations and future projects, including a possible compilation album. • Defining True Artistry and Hip Hop vs. Rap   ◦ Mattsuuii and DJ Loot discuss their definitions of true artistry, emphasizing the ability to evoke emotions and resonate with the audience.  ◦ They debate the differences between hip hop and rap, with DJ Loot arguing that rap is an element of hip hop.  ◦ Mattsuuii expresses his view that rap is often watered down and lacks the depth and storytelling of true hip hop.  ◦ They both agree on the importance of skill and message in rap and hip hop. • Final Thoughts and Future Collaborations   ◦ Mattsuuii and DJ Loot discuss their final thoughts on the interview and express their excitement for future collaborations.  ◦ DJ Loot shares his social media handles and information about his rad