Exclusive Interview
Jan 31, 2026
Produced by: Rudy Manager
Edited by: Rudy Manager & Andrej Aroch
Perdu – Producer Behind Yeat’s 2093
Perdu is a music producer whose sound has become closely tied to Yeat’s evolution, with extensive work across the 2093 album and multiple standout records from that era. In this interview, Studio Talks sits down with Perdu to break down his journey into music production, how he built his creative circle, and what it was really like working behind the scenes on one of Yeat’s most defining projects, while also sharing advice for new producers. This interview was conducted by Rudy Manager via video call on January 14, 2026.
"Things move really fast in music, and if you’re not staying on top of it, it’s easy to fall behind, so consistency is everything."
- Perdu
Could you briefly introduce yourself and the project you worked on?
I’m Perdu. I was born in Staten Island, New York, then moved to Jersey when I was a kid and grew up there for most of my life. About six months ago, I moved out to LA. I’m part of Hologram, a collective that Synthetic and I are both part of. I’ve been working on music for the past six or seven years, and since then I’ve just been trying to go crazy.
How did you first get interested in music, and how did you eventually transition into being a music producer?
I’ve loved music my whole life. I was always listening to different kinds of music, but I never played an instrument or anything like that growing up. I really wasn’t musically inclined for the most part, and it wasn’t until after high school that I started getting into making music. I’m 27 now, so I’ve been out of high school for a while, but that period is really when everything began.
The first time I ever used any kind of music software was at a friend’s house. He was messing around on Logic, and that really opened my eyes. When I got home, I didn’t have a Mac, so I couldn’t use Logic. I downloaded FL instead and just started practicing and learning. A year or two after that, I started doing it every day and really getting into it, mostly learning from YouTube. Back then, YouTube was pretty much the only tool we had to learn this kind of thing. Now you’ve got TikTok and all these other platforms where you can learn almost everything. For me, it was mainly watching people cook up and trying to apply what I learned to my own music, staying consistent and working every day.
Do you remember what year you first discovered Logic?
It was probably around 2017. I started my first actual beat folder in 2018, so I must have discovered Logic sometime the year before. I was slowly learning it throughout that year, and then around 2019 or 2020, especially during the COVID era, I started working on it every day and really locking in.
Did you have any mentors or attend any musical institutions, or what was your process for improving back then besides watching YouTube tutorials?
Honestly, that was pretty much it. It was just YouTube. I never went to music school, seminars, or anything like that. It was really just YouTube and me figuring things out on my own over time. I used to watch a lot of the Internet Money guys, like Nick Mira and others from that time. Anyone who was really popping around 2019, like CashMoneyAP and Kyle Stemberger, especially those early YouTube producers who were laying the groundwork.
I remember the first video I watched on FL was from Busy Works Beats. All of that content helped me learn the basics and the early steps of using FL.
Do you have a favorite track you made that’s on the project?
“If We Being Rëal” is obviously super special because of how big it went and how impactful it was. But honestly, “Tell më” is probably my favorite on the project.
How do you like to approach making music from scratch when you first open your DAW?
When I start from scratch, I usually look for a sound that I like and put something down that feels good to me. From there, I’ll try to flip it or add effects to make it sound even cooler than what I originally had in mind. After that, I just let the ideas flow. I never try to put myself in a box or force it to sound a certain way. I don’t go into a session thinking I need to make a specific type of beat or a specific melody.
As long as it sounds good in the end, that’s really the goal. I might start with an idea that feels like it’s going in one direction, but it usually ends up sounding completely different by the time it’s done. I just let everything happen naturally, let the ideas come out, and build and stack from there. That’s pretty much how I like to cook up when I’m starting from scratch.
Do you use samples in your productions as well?
I like to use samples. Not all the time, but for sure I do. I like flipping samples or changing them up, and it doesn’t always have to be anything crazy. Sometimes it’s just about bringing new life to a sample, like putting trap drums on it or reworking it to give it a different feel.
I’ll also add melodies on top of samples and build around them. It’s really about reshaping the idea and making it feel fresh.
Do you have any kind of creative routine, like listening to music before working or a certain time of day when you cook up?
Not really a strict routine, especially when it comes to the time of day for me. Being out here, it really depends because sometimes sessions run super late, and then the next day I’m waking up late as well. When that happens, I won’t start cooking up until later in the day or even later at night.
Ideally, I prefer working in the morning or early afternoon. That’s when I feel the most productive and when my brain is really locked in. But it always depends on the schedule, the sessions, and who’s involved. Things are always changing, but if I had to choose, morning to late afternoon is definitely my preferred window to cook up.
What are some of your favorite VSTs, and do you also work with any hardware synthesizers?
I don’t personally have any hardware synths right now, but I do like using them whenever I get the chance. If I’m at a studio and there are synths available, I’ll always try to use them. As far as VSTs go, lately I’ve been using Zenology, Analog Lab, and Serum 2 a lot. It’s mostly the basics.
There’s also a plugin called Sky Keys that I’ve been using a bit, which is really cool. On top of that, I use a lot of the Roland plugins, especially synths like the Jupiter ones. That’s pretty much what I’m working with right now.
Do you have a production of yours that’s especially close to your heart?
I’d say the 2093 era stuff, for sure. It could be either “If We Being Rëal” or “Tell më,” honestly. What really makes those special to me is the process behind them and the amount of work that went into that whole era.
Those late nights spent working on Discord, locking in for hours and just cooking up with everyone, are moments I’ll always remember.
What advice would you give to new producers who are just starting out and want to work with established artists and start getting placements?
I’d honestly say to find people who are around your level and build with them. Realistically, it’s hard to reach out to bigger producers and expect them to respond or want to work right away. Most of the time, they’re already working with the people they want to work with consistently. If a bigger producer wants to collaborate with you, they’ll usually reach out to you first.
So it’s important to focus on working with people who are at a similar level and grow together. On top of that, nowadays it’s important for newer producers to make content and put themselves out there. Posting your work and showing what you can do is often what makes bigger producers notice you. You never know who’s going to see your stuff, and that visibility can open doors within the producer community.
What are your plans for this year, both personally and in terms of your career goals?
This year kind of got off to a slow start for me. I went back to New Jersey to see family and ended up getting sick, so I’ve been in recovery mode for a bit. Coming into 2025, I was planning to lock in right away, but once you get sick, everything changes. Once I’m fully good again, I want to get back into working out, going to the gym, taking walks, and spending more time outside. I think that balance is really important, especially as a producer, since we spend so much time sitting indoors and sometimes not taking the best care of ourselves. Having some kind of healthy routine helps balance everything out.
On the production side, I just want to keep working, meet new producers out here, and build more connections. Hopefully I can land a couple of good songs and keep moving forward creatively. The main goal is to stay consistent, keep improving, and always try to get better. Even now while I’m sick, I’m still trying to cook up and not use it as an excuse, even though some days are tougher than others. Things move really fast in music, and if you’re not staying on top of it, it’s easy to fall behind, so consistency is everything.
Follow Perdu on Instagram: @prodperdu
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