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  • CØNTRA — World Bass, OCD, & The Influence of the Redwoods | NSW x Poducer EP 9

    CØNTRA — World Bass, OCD, & The Influence of the Redwoods | NSW x Poducer EP 9
    Dec 10 2025
    In this NSW x Poducer episode, we sit down with Denver-based dubstep producer CØNTRA, whose path spans Suzuki violin, metal guitar, and 16+ years of bass music exploration. From growing up in the California redwoods to relocating to Denver, CØNTRA shares how nature, travel, and rave culture shaped his sound and artistic identity. The conversation gets real as he opens up about OCD, anxiety, sobriety, gym routines, cold plunges, and how mental health shapes his creativity. We dive into the Denver scene, Submission’s role in his career, and what it actually feels like to go from fan in the crowd to artist on the agency roster. We also explore his philosophy on creativity (inspired in part by Rick Rubin’s “antenna” concept), the myth of originality, why vocals are almost always part of his tunes, and how he’s still figuring out what a “signature sound” means in modern bass music. The Podcast for Producers 📲 Follow CØNTRA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contra.slaps https://soundcloud.com/contraslaps Follow Poducer: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poducerpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PoducerPodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@poducerpodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/28RT0Mv5mMFr2ozrO2dav Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/poducer/id1327594929 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/poducerpodcast Chapters: 00:00 – Intro 02:28 – California Roots & Nature Influence 04:08 – California to Denver: Finding Bass Culture 07:40 – Denver’s Influence & Musical Training 10:15 – Rave Culture, Early DJing 13:42 – DAWs, Workflow & Life Philosophy 16:00 – Creativity Philosophy (Rick Rubin, Originality & Influence) 22:03 – World Bass, Sampling & Collaboration 24:11 – Travel & Identity 27:45 – Playing “64” (Unreleased) 32:29 – Inspiration & Range: The Widdler Effect 36:06 – Touring Life & Joining Submission 39:44 – OCD, Anxiety & Mental Health Journey 53:18 – The Widdler Remix 56:50 – Songwriting, Instruments & Live Violin 1:00:04 – Artist Shoutouts 1:05:12 – Shoutouts 1:06:44 – Where to Find CØNTRA + Outro
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    1 h et 8 min
  • Zen Selekta — From Meditation to Mainstage: Healing, Manifestation & the Energy of ATL

    Zen Selekta — From Meditation to Mainstage: Healing, Manifestation & the Energy of ATL
    Nov 12 2025
    In this episode of Poducer, we sit down with Zen Selekta, a DJ and producer whose fusion of spirituality, intention, and raw energy has defined her signature ceremonial bass sound. From Atlanta roots to festival stages, Zen Selekta shares how meditation, breathwork, and self-reflection shape her creative process and keep her grounded on and off stage. She opens up about transforming anxiety into presence, turning music into medicine, and drawing inspiration from thinkers like Joe Dispenza, who teaches the power of embodying what you want before it manifests. We also explore her path through the music industry, building community in Atlanta’s bass scene, learning the value of a great agent, and navigating professionalism behind the decks. Zen Zelekta reflects on mentorship, creative faith, and the lessons learned from Pretty Lights’ comeback shows, while offering perspective on what it means to thrive as a woman in a male-dominated space. This episode is a reminder that the most powerful artists move both body and spirit. 🎧 Follow Zen Selekta: https://www.zenselekta.com/ 🎙️ Follow Poducer: linktr.ee/poducerpodcast The Podcast for Producers Chapters 00:00 Cold open — hair talk, Lord Farquaad & the fly saga 01:15 Intro — who is Zen Selekta beyond the decks 03:40 Early inspirations & first concert (Sting at Chastain) 05:19 Big Fam memories, flamenco playlists & olive oil debates 06:35 Meditation, breathwork & finding stillness 09:45 Overcoming anxiety through creative practice 14:20 The moment meditation changed everything 16:20 Mindset, manifestation & embodying belief 19:56 Joe Dispenza teachings & quantum creation 23:06 Shadow work, journaling & personal evolution 24:13 From UKF to Atlanta — discovering purpose in music 27:23 Breaking in, early promoters & first agent 30:23 Industry lessons — community, professionalism & touring 33:42 The ATL “ho!” chant and Atlanta’s live energy 37:30 Staying out of drama & building healthy scenes 39:55 Sci-fi love, Dune aesthetics & creative imagination 48:16 Music as language — dance as worship 49:12 Ceremonial bass & the healing power of presence 52:16 Stage energy, flow state & connecting with the crowd 57:37 Women in music — normalization over tokenization 1:04:45 Pretty Lights comeback & artistic renewal 1:06:44 Mentorship, family & creative faith 1:09:57 Outro — gratitude, links & closing thoughts
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    1 h et 10 min
  • Slot-A — The Business of DJing: Value, Leverage & the Art of Connection

    Slot-A — The Business of DJing: Value, Leverage & the Art of Connection
    Nov 6 2025
    In this episode of Poducer, we sit down with Slot-A — a Chicago-based DJ, producer, curator, and community-builder whose journey bridges Detroit grit and Chicago soul. Known for his work with Jamila Woods, his Open Swim Chicago event series, and deep roots in the city’s underground, Slot-A embodies what it means to turn passion into longevity. From growing up in Ypsilanti, Michigan, to producing in New York and ultimately building a home in Chicago’s scene, he shares how faith, hustle, and self-awareness have guided his creative path. Slot-A takes us through his musical beginnings—discovering Sony Acid and Fruity Loops, experimenting with beatmaking on early software, and landing sync placements on shows like Jersey Shore and Stomp the Yard. He reflects on his time interning in New York studios, learning from industry veterans, and realizing that DJing is just as much a sales game as it is an art form—about knowing your value, understanding your crowd, and building leverage through relationships. We explore how he evolved from a bedroom producer to a full-fledged DJ, curator, and event programmer, and how each phase taught him the importance of networking, creating “randomness,” and turning luck into opportunity. Slot-A breaks down the differences between Chicago and New York as creative ecosystems, the philosophy behind Open Swim Chicago and Colors, and what it really takes to build sustainable music communities. Finally, he reflects on executive-producing Jamila Woods’ album “LEGACY! LEGACY!”, sharing how that project reshaped his understanding of collaboration, communication, and artistic integrity. 🎧 Follow Slot-A: https://www.slot-a.com 🎙️ Follow Poducer: linktr.ee/poducerpodcast The Podcast for Producers Chapters 00:00 Intro & name origin 02:30 PlayStation beatmaking & MTV Generator 05:00 DJing, events & Open Swim Chicago 08:00 Early production journey (Sony Acid → Fruity Loops) 11:00 First concerts: Prince, Missy Elliott, Alicia Keys, Ludacris 18:00 From Michigan to New York to Chicago 23:00 The Columbia College chapter 26:00 Detroit’s DIY scene & creative freedom 33:00 New York hustle, industry lessons & losing everything 39:00 Returning to Chicago & finding purpose 45:00 DJing as a sales gig — leverage, proof, & professionalism 51:00 Knowing your lane, your people, and your weapon 56:00 Networking, motion, & maintaining authenticity 1:03:00 The Chicago advantage — why the city takes care of its own 1:10:00 Executive producing Jamila Woods’ LEGACY! LEGACY! 1:30:00 The language of musicianship & learning collaboration 1:38:00 Reflections on creative faith, community & leadership 1:41:00 Closing thoughts, shout-outs, & where to find Slot-A
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    1 h et 43 min
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