Ep. 20: A Guide to Metro Boomin - Catch Up

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This week on Catch Up, James and Jordan discuss arguably the most influential producer of this decade, Metro Boomin. The two go back to the producer's early days in St. Louis, his legendary collaborations with Future, his ascendance from critical darling to #1 hitmaker, and his latest record 'Not All Heroes Wear Capes'. They also touch on Ty Dolla $ign and Jeremih's new album 'MihTy', and the excellent soundtrack to Jonah Hill's directorial debut 'Mid90s'. Also mentioned in this episode: Future's 'Hard', Future's 'Karate Chop', ILoveMakonnen's 'Tuesday', 808 Mafia, Metro Thuggin's 'Speed Racer', Travis Scott and Metro Boomin making 'Skyfall', Future's 'I Serve the Base', Future's 'Slave Master', Future's 'Wicked', Kanye West's 'Father Stretch My Hands', Lil Uzi Vert 'You Was Right', Post Malone's 'Congratulations', Migos' 'Bad and Boujee', Big Sean's 'Bounce Back'. Follow Catch Up on Instagram for more.

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This episode was published on November 9, 2018.

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This week on Catch Up, James and Jordan discuss arguably the most influential producer of this decade, Metro Boomin. The two go back to the producer's early days in St. Louis, his legendary collaborations with Future, his ascendance from critical...

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