Songwriting Camp Boosting Nashville Hip-Hop’s Industry Connections

Ryder Johnson and DJ Meech are hard at work in Nashville, producing music at the Prescription and Drumatized songwriting camp. These camps are where the magic happens in the music industry, and Ryder is ready to dive in with his fellow music-makers.

Before the beatmaking begins, paperwork is passed around to ensure that everyone is on the same page about splitting the profits equally. It’s all about protecting each other and setting the stage for a successful collaboration.

Over the next few days, Ryder and his colleagues will be grouped together in studios to create tracks tailor-made for rappers or specific projects. It’s a high-stakes environment where hit songs can be born, and everyone is focused on delivering their best work.

Prescription Songs is on a mission to showcase the talent in Nashville’s hip-hop and R&B scene. With the help of Drumatized, founded by rap producer Tay Keith, the teams are creating opportunities for local artists to shine.

During the camp, Ryder and his partner DJ Meech are in a studio with artists DB Bantino and Casper Sage, crafting vocal hooks and instrumentals. It’s a collaborative effort that involves a lot of trial and error, as they work to capture the essence of what people want to hear on a Friday night.

At the end of the camp, the teams will listen to all the music created and begin pitching it to potential buyers. It’s a whirlwind experience for these collaborators, some of whom are new to songwriting camps and others who are experiencing Nashville’s creative scene for the first time.

With talent, determination, and a little bit of luck, these music-makers hope to create songs that will resonate with audiences and continue to push the boundaries of the hip-hop and R&B genres.