📖 Description:
Welcome to The Formula Room at Formula 7 Studios, where we break down the creative process behind the music, content, and culture that move the world.
In this episode, host Angel Martínez (@FamousAngel) sits down with Raul, a music producer, entrepreneur, and web developer originally from Mexico who’s worked with major artists like Belinda, Joel de León (CNCO), and even collaborated with members of the Black Eyed Peas team.
Raul shares his incredible journey from a small town in Texas to Los Angeles studios with industry icons. Learn the difference between a beatmaker and a true producer, the soft skills needed to manage artists, and how to add value in the music industry without relying on luck.
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⏱️ Chapters
00:00 Intro — Welcome to The Formula Room (Formula 7 Studios)
00:26 Guest intro — Raul (producer/entrepreneur/web developer)
01:48 Not recognizing fame helps creativity
02:45 Starting at age 10 — first laptop and the long road
03:44 Growing up in Grand Prairie, TX (small-town grind)
05:12 Studio nerves vs. focusing on the song
06:55 Common artist mistake: chasing a “hit” instead of creating
08:55 ROI pressure, perfectionism, and finding flow
10:15 Is Miami lacking talent or great producers/engineers?
11:46 Turning a struggling artist session into a win (case study)
13:58 Beatmaker vs. Producer — the real difference
15:52 What a producer actually does (song concept, team, direction)
16:45 Recording vocals isn’t “just hit record” — hard lessons learned
18:57 Soft skills: reading the room and leading sessions
19:28 Example: Session dynamics (Black Eyed Peas team & J Rey Soul)
20:43 Producer playbook: empathy, energy, and great questions
24:55 Mentorship mindset (why Raul helps up-and-comers)
26:20 New venture: connecting bedroom producers to industry pros
27:44 Outliers principle — right place, right time, right people
29:14 Beating gatekeeping: lead with value (don’t ask, add)
30:26 Tech superpower — web dev opening music industry doors
31:54 Startup reps: exits, failures, and what’s next
32:56 Luck = reps + depth (go deeper, not wider)
34:05 Where to find Raul + wrap-up
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🎧 What You’ll Learn
• The real difference between beatmakers and producers
• Why nerves ruin creativity in the studio
• How to read artists’ emotions and pull out real performances
• The importance of mentorship and people skills in music
• Building connections and avoiding gatekeeping
• Creating opportunities for “bedroom producers” through tech innovation
🔥 Whether you’re a producer, artist, or creative entrepreneur, this episode will inspire you to push boundaries and rethink your process.
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📍 Recorded at Formula 7 Studios, Miami, FL.
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