00:00 Born in Bangladesh, Shomi Patwary's family move to Virginia Beach changed his life. He shares stories of his journey as a creative who has worked with the Star Trak family and other top artists including A$AP Rocky, Lupe Fiasco, and Beyoncé! (Recorded February 12, 2023)

From Bangladesh to VA Beach

05:37 Superthug's impact as a source of pride for kids in VA Beach

7:33 Something in the Water: Being surrounded by legends from the 757

11:00 First opportunity to work with the Star Trak Family

20:13 Push T really bought Shomi a camera

25:42 Beyoncé?

29:52 Crazy footage in the archives

31:25 Describing Illusive Media's unique and unconventional style

39:27 Outrageous BTS story at Vic Mensa video shoot

37:28 Transition to commercial work

40:04 Working on Desus and Mero Show

41:29 Music video work for Armani White

46:05 Thoughts on current landscape of creative media in the music industry

51:15 How Fatherhood has changed his perspective

57:00 Shomi's first time hearing Clipse - Mr. Me Too

1:01:49 Assisting with beat selection for Pharrell's Gangsta Grillz Mixtape

1:04:54 Growing up in the music business with the Star Trak family members

1:09:05 Shomi's favorite Neptunes/N.E.R.D./Star Trak song of all time

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