<p>We&#39;re joined today by Francis Esteban - or ESTA. - a producer and beat maker from Southern California. From gracing the stages at Coachella, to celebrating the anniversary of his most recent EP &quot;Intersections&quot;, to having studio sessions with the likes of Kendrick Lamar and Ginuwine, ESTA. shares some pivotal moments in his career.</p> <p>We also delve into his creative process as a music producer, touching on topics like: the art of collaboration, how to avoid overthinking, and how he keeps his work as human as possible. We hope you enjoy this episode of Culture Study. If you do, please subscribe and share it with one other person who would enjoy it as well. You can also tag us on Instagram when you tune in ⁠⁠<a href="https://www.instagram.com/culturestudy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">@culturestudy</a>⁠⁠.</p> <p>--</p> <p>Follow ESTA.: ⁠<a href="https://www.instagram.com/esta/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">@esta⁠</a></p> <p>Follow Umar: ⁠⁠<a href="https://www.instagram.com/u_issa" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">@u_issa⁠⁠</a></p> <p>This podcast was produced by David Njeku.</p> <p>Theme Music: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/0dbrgU4kfetLSuGJSUF2ob" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">silver</a> - ESTA.</p> <p>Episode Cover Photo: Jack McKain</p>