The Production Prodigies Behind Lil' Wayne
By Robbie Gennet
Thu, 18 Aug 2011
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Ever wonder what it takes to put the synths and beats behind rap superstar Lil' Wayne? More than you might think. Our own Robbie Gennet sat down with keyboardist/producer Gil Smith and audio engineer Adrian "AP" Porter to find out. The biggest revelation is that they love Earth Wind & Fire, but there are plenty more, so watch and enjoy.
 
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Which players influenced your keyboard playing the most?
 Prog rockers like Keith Emerson and RIck Wakeman
 Hammond organists such as Jimmy Smith, Booker T, and Jack McDuff
 Synth pop masters like Vince Clarke and Nick Rhodes
 Psychedelic rockers like Ray Manzarek of the Doors
 Rock piano songwriters like Elton John and Billy Joel
 Jazz pianists like Bill Evans and Keith Jarrett
 Classical pianists like Van Cliburn and Vladimir Horowitz
 None of the above

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