Noisey: Southside – Let The Beat Build [3 vids]

Southside Introduces the 808 Mafia – Let The Beat Build

Southside actually executive produced Waka Flocka’s “Triple F Life” While he still admits he’s growing as a producer, it hasn’t stopped him from recruiting an entire stable of hungry producers known as the 808 Mafia.

Southside on the Trying Time Making Waka Flocka’s Album

“Noisey caught up with Waka Flocka Flame’s right-hand man and hip-hop producer, Southside, to talk about the making of “Triple F Life.” He talked the difficulties following up the ultra-successful, “Flockaveli,” especially following the death of their friend Slim Dunkin. Despite that Southside was excited about the direction of the new project, a shocking B.o.B collaboration and their growing popularity.”

Waka and Southside Meet Chief Keef – Let The Beat Build

Southside tells Noisey about he and Waka Flocka meeting Chicago’s rising star Chief Keef. Southside said he saw a lot of parallels between Keef and his friends and he and Waka’s early beginnings, so he’d be more than happy to help the young rapper along in his career.