Micro Music Biz: DJ TOOMP-A Mega Award Winning Producer and Songwriter

DJ TOOMP

Grammy-winning, multi-platinum selling producer and songwriter

DJ Toomp is a true friend and colleague of mine. He has been an urban music producer for over two decades. He has helped create, develop, and expand Atlanta's Southern Hip Hop to a worldwide level of recognition (Music Powers). Toomp has appeared in multiple magazine articles, newspapers, blogs, television and radio interviews. I am honored to be able to sit in the same room with him. Plat'Num World ProjeX thanks him for taking the time to do this interview with me from a few years back. In the below videos, Toomp shares his creative force and tips and tricks on production and song writing.

At a very young age of 6, Toomp’s father taught him how to harmonize giving Toomp an early start on dissecting and constructing songs for major productions. Right out of high school, DJ Toomp hit the music scene spinning sounds that resonated in his soul (Music Powers). In 1985, Toomp recorded his first hit record with Raheem the Dream.

According to Cirocco Jones, author of Music Powers.com, Toomp says, "I like to produce artists and for them to come to my studio and just vibe, more than just take a track and put something to it... I'd rather work with an artist so that things don't go wrong along the way (Music Powers)."

Among the impressive list of artists who have benefited from Toomp's talents are Mariah Carey, Jay Z, Kanye West, TI, Ludacris, Young Jeezy, Rick Ross, and many others. Recently named one of the "Best Beatmakers" by Rolling Stone Magazine, Toomp oversees three ventures: Zone Boy Productions, Toompstone Publishing, and NZone Entertainment, and is currently grooming a stable of emerging talented producers, songwriters, and artists (Music Powers).

Toomp humbly adds, "I've done well in this industry...I have these eyes and ears, and I know what it takes to be successful in this business... I want to win."

If DJ Toomp's past and present accomplishments are any signal of his future, the world is truly in store for more great music, hit records, and innovative productions from this multifaceted musical genius (Jones).