Despite being passed over—and even having his beats dissed by the legendary Big L—producer EZ Elpee launched his career producing the platinum-selling second single by Junior M.A.F.I.A., "Get Money." In this interview clip, Elpee recalls the night Notorious B.I.G. chose the beat and the epic sessions that followed.

This interview is part of a series of interviews conducted by hip-hop journalist and author, Riley Wallace. These interviews are part of Riley's research for the book From Boom Bap to Trap: Hip-Hop's Greatest Producers.

Get in early and help create a missing piece of hip-hop canon - exclusively on Kickstarter!

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The Hannibal Boxing Podcast

Hannibal Boxing Media

EZ Elpee recalls the night Notorious B.I.G. chose the beat for "Get Money"

MAY 24, 20216 MIN
The Hannibal Boxing Podcast

EZ Elpee recalls the night Notorious B.I.G. chose the beat for "Get Money"

MAY 24, 20216 MIN

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Despite being passed over—and even having his beats dissed by the legendary Big L—producer EZ Elpee launched his career producing the platinum-selling second single by Junior M.A.F.I.A., "Get Money." In this interview clip, Elpee recalls the night Notorious B.I.G. chose the beat and the epic sessions that followed. This interview is part of a series of interviews conducted by hip-hop journalist and author, Riley Wallace. These interviews are part of Riley's research for the book From Boom Bap to Trap: Hip-Hop's Greatest Producers. Get in early and help create a missing piece of hip-hop canon - exclusively on Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hamilcarpubs/from-boom-bap-to-trap-hip-hops-greatest-producers?ref=cvnf4y