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Part 9: Producer J.R. Rotem on Working with Diddy & Cassie, Rates Cassie as an Artist
Part 7: J.R. Rotem on Producing Plies' "Bust It Baby" & "Becky", Signing Jason Derulo
Part 1: J.R. Rotem on Getting First Beat Placement on Destiny's Child Album, Only Paid $2,500
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Producer J.R. Rotem recently shared insights into his career, highlighting his experiences with Nicki Minaj, Deb Antney, and producing major hits like "Fly" with Nicki and Rihanna. Discussing his professional journey, Rotem delved into his collaboration with Nicki Minaj. He recounted a humorous yet tense encounter during the production of Jason Derulo’s "In My Head" remix. After making significant changes to the track post-recording, Minaj, accompanied by her then-manager Deb Antney, bluntly told Rotem that it was the worst thing she had ever heard. The interaction underscored Minaj's uncompromising artistic standards during her rise to fame. Additionally, Rotem shared his excitement for working with such talents and witnessing their growth into global superstars.