Da Internz: Rihanna & Big Sean Hits Deconstructed

What happens when two of the most outrageous beats of the 2010s are made by the same duo—and nobody sees it coming?In this episode of BackTrak, Don Cannon sits down with the production architects of energy and bounce: Da Internz. From Big Sean’s “A$$” to Rihanna’s “Birthday Cake”, these records didn’t just top charts—they redefined what pop and hip-hop could sound like. Da Internz walk us through how they turned minimalist ideas into maximal moments, using unorthodox textures, off-kilter drum patterns, and a sense of humor that translated to millions of spins. But this episode goes deeper than just sonics—we talk about timing, risk, culture, and how two kids from Chicago made the world dance by simply trusting their instincts. _0:00 Intro2:53 Cannon and Da Internz 00:03:25 Chicago Origins and Musical Identity 00:09:17 The Band "Affordable Healthcare" 00:12:29 Juke Music and Chaotic Eskimos 00:15:28 Early Influences and Chicago's Music Scene 00:17:17 The Culture of Juke Mixtapes 00:26:41 The Philosophy of "Feel" in Music 00:33:11 Learning Arrangement: Formal Education and Experience 00:41:41 From "Single Whores" to Executive Producers 00:48:59 Family, Raising Kids, and Chasing Dreams 00:57:10 NO I.D.: The "Wizard of Oz" 01:03:21 Timbaland as the Go-To Hitmaker 01:08:27 Weapons of Choice: Logic and MPC 01:09:00 DOWNLOAD THE APP FOR THE FULL EPISODEFollow Don Cannon📸 https://instagram.com/doncannonFollow Da Internz📸 https://instagram.com/internz📸 https://instagram.com/kosineFollow us for more insights into hip hop history and music production:📸 https://instagram.com/tmronetwork📸 https://instagram.com/Doncannon❗️CANNONS REVENGE (Drum Kit) OUT NOW❗️ https://shoptmro.com/#rihanna anna #bigsean #bigseantypebeat