Ghanaian record producer and audio engineer Master Garzy has shared his perspective on what it truly takes to be a music producer, stressing the importance of mastering every aspect of the music-making process.
In an exclusive interview with DJ Slim on Daybreak Hitz, the award-winning producer made it clear that being a real producer goes far beyond just making beats.
“Before you call yourself a producer, you have to know how to produce — how to make beats, how to engineer audio, meaning proper recording as a recording engineer. You need to know how to mix, how to direct, how to write, maybe even how to sing. All of these are part of being a full producer,” he explained. “Some people are just beat makers, some are mixing engineers, others are recording engineers.”
Master Garzy emphasized that his strength lies in his ability to handle every stage of production — a skillset he believes sets him apart in the industry.
“Where I’m coming from, I was fortunate to learn all of these skills together, and that’s why I’m ‘Mix Master Garzy,’” he said proudly.
He also urged up-and-coming producers to take their craft seriously and strive to fully understand the scope of their role.
“Some people are just beat makers, but because they can record, they assume they can mix too. It’s time they understand the difference,” he said, calling for a more disciplined approach to music production.