Symbolyc One on dealing with failure, quitting his job, working with Kanye, Eminem, and Gladys Knight
3x Grammy winning, multi-platinum super producer Symbolyc One joined the FreeGame Podcast to discuss dealing with failure, quitting his job, working with Kanye, Eminem, Glayds Knight (!), and more, and the importance of taking action, while minding work/life balance.
For more on his career ups-and-downs, and unshakeable faith, read our profile: Symbolyc One on Persistence, Consistency, and Leaving Nothing Unheard
This interview is loaded with knowledge. Scrub through to the following time codes for the respective topics.
2:46 – Why he chose to write a book, and how it can help you achieve your goals
7:55 – S1’s early days, and his transition from a rapper to a producer
11:15 – How he dealt with failure and stayed motivated throughout his career
14:34 – Being a part of the early internet producer era
18:40 – Navigating the thin line between negotiating a fair deal & blowing an opportunity
22:23 – Quitting his corporate job to pursue music full time
27:44 – S1’s experience working with Roc Nation
31:22 – How to create a good work/life balance
35:22 – How S1 approaches signing producers
37:44 – Working with Eminem on multiple records
39:55 – The importance of ‘taking action’, and how it can lead to opportunities
45:00 – How S1 came to work with Gladys Knight, and what he learned from her
48:40 – The importance of consistently planting seeds, and how it leads to work further down the line
50:00 – S1’s creative process
