@NathanRoyT_Roy Interview - @Abude.521
If you’re tapped into the Plugg scene, T-Roy Beats is a name you’ve likely come across, carving out his space through consistent work.
What’s your favorite VST right now, and why?
My Favorite VST is ElectraX and it has been for a long time. That’s the VST that I’m most comfortable using and that I find myself going back to the most. There were times when I would use different VSTs more often depending on the beat I was making, but ElectraX is just the best in my opinion.
You have an extensive catalogue across SoundCloud and YouTube — how do you balance consistency with quality?
When I first started making beats and posting them on YouTube and SoundCloud, the quality wasn’t there to be honest. The more beats I made, the better they got, and that’s how you build your sound and get used to a certain routine. When you know what you’re doing it’s easy to be consistent but you still have to try and be unique in your beat making process. Nowadays it feels like I can’t miss on the beats, every beat that I make is a hit pretty much, so you just really gotta stick to your craft.
You’re known for your Plugg beats — what first drew you to the genre, and what do you think you do differently that comes across as authentic?
The first thing that drew me to the genre of plugg was actually the Playboi Carti Self Titled Album's song "Had 2". That’s the song that actually made me start loving these plugg beats. Now if we’re talking about my beats, I feel like I take a different approach for the melodies nowadays. When I first started, I was trying to copy MexikoDro's sound most of the time. Over the years, I developed this crazy sound selection and this way of making my melodies. It’s like if the different melodies talk and respond to each other like they are having a conversation if that makes sense. That’s how I would describe my authentic sound.
Outside of Plugg, what other genres do you enjoy making?
I feel like in the last couple years, I’ve really been trying different stuff so that I can add those styles to my arsenal. I enjoy making Pi'erre type beats, tarentino (808 mafia) type beats, DJ L type beats, and recently I’ve been trying to do scores too. Scores are the music you hear in movies, tv shows, and even video games. It’s very interesting and fun to make so I’ll definitely keep doing that.
Do you think versatility helps or hurts a beatmaker’s brand? Should new beatmakers explore different styles early on, or focus on one sound?
I personally think it helps a producer for their skills and their own sound in general. If we’re talking brand though, I think focusing on one sound will help build your brand since people know what they’re tuning in for. With that, you can build a fan base and hopefully you can start being more versatile with your music production in the future.
What keeps beatmaking exciting for you?
To be able to share my knowledge and to be able to collaborate with other producers. I feel like collabs bring the best out of you, so they definitely make it amazing. Also, I just love creating in general, and it makes it exciting when you make a good beat, it’s like a reward.
What’s next for you? Anything you’ve got cooking that you can share?
I have a lot of stuff planned. I recently started getting back active on YouTube by frequently posting beats on my channel. I also will keep posting my samples on SoundCloud for people to hear. I will post Plugg only samples soon as well. I have a lot of content on the way so stay tuned. I’m not stopping anytime soon.
Connect with T-Roy Beats
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanroyt_roy/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@t-roybeats
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/t-roybeats