Hip-hop super producer Mike Will Made-It returns with the star-studded ‘R3SET,’ his first solo album in nearly a decade
Mike WiLL Made-It poses for a portrait on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Gary Gerard Hamilton)
By GARY GERARD HAMILTON – Associated Press
Updated 28 minutes ago
NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly a decade has passed since Mike Will Made-It’s last solo album. The hip-hop super producer spent much of that time learning, expanding his business endeavors and rebuilding his musical vault after his hard drives were stolen.
“We all go through ups and downs and bumps and turbulence and all that kind of stuff during whatever journey,” said the 36-year-old Grammy-winning producer. “I was able to do a lot of reflection and look at the landscape of the game … just learn a lot and put it into perspective.”
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AP: What kinds of ups and downs did you face that led to your solo album hiatus?
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AP: Were you surprised you couldn’t reach artists you worked with before?
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AP: How did you decide to pair Atlanta legends with rising artists on ‘R3SET?
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AP: Did you talk with Miley about appearing on this album?
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AP: You’ve mentioned AI is being used to create trap beats. Can AI recreate your sounds?
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