Flexer – “Stay active and do as much as you can”

Recently, we sat down with Flexer, an up-and-coming music producer based in Hungary who is making a name for himself in the industry. As Flexer continues to hone his craft and build connections, it’s clear that he is on the verge of a major breakthrough. This Studio Talks interview offers an inside look at Flexer’s journey and aspirations in music. Known for his creative sound, he has already worked with most notable artists from the SoundCloud underground scene, such as Lucki, Matt Ox, Yeat, Iayze, Thouxanbanfauni, Slimesito and many more. Keep an eye on this emerging producer, as he is set to blow up in the hip-hop scene. The interview was conducted by Andrej Aroch via video call on October 31, 2024.

When did you first start producing, and what motivated you to pursue it?

I started paying attention to beats and music around the time when Pi'erre Bourne was becoming popular; he was my favorite producer at the time. I was also playing instruments, so I already had a musical background. I was playing on the tuba and piano for 5 years each, I was in the school orchestra and what not. I noticed this whole Pi'erre Bourne and Playboi Carti trend happening, and I discovered that beats were made mostly with FL Studio, which is a program you can easily download. I didn't know that initially, but once I found out, I thought, “Okay, let me get FL Studio and just start making music.”

When I created my first beat, I realized that this was what I wanted to do. It felt pretty easy for me. I think many producers spend a long time messing around before they decide to take it even serious, but for me, it was more of an immediate decision. First I started making a lot of Pi'erre-type beats; I think a lot of producers went through that “pierre phase” in their careers. So, that’s how I got started.

What was your process for improving? Did you follow the YouTube route with tutorials, or did you have people close to you who were already involved in music production and helped you out?

In my country, there aren’t really any big producers. So, I had to go online and find tutorials and resources. But honestly, it’s all about practice. I think the key to improvement is consistent practice rather than just watching videos.

During that time, there weren’t many good kits or VSTs available. I don’t know if you’ve been around long enough to remember, but back then, it was mostly just Nexus 2, ElectraX, and a few others—not anything too crazy. Everyone was using the same drum kit, like the ATL drum kit; that’s what we relied on. A couple of years later, things changed, but when we first started out, there really weren’t many good resources available.