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Evan Moitoso – From Partial Deafness to Ken Carson and Destroy Lonely, and Beyond | Producers Behind the Hits | Ep.7

Producers Behind the Hits··31 July 2026·30 min

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From being partially deaf as a kid to becoming one of the new voices shaping hip hop production, Evan Moitoso's journey is nothing short of inspiring. With credits alongside Ken Carson, Destroy Lonely, and more, plus his work as an A&R at Producer Royalty, Evan has quickly made his mark as both a creator and connector in today's music scene. Follow Studio Talks: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studiotalksevents TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@studiotalksevents Website: https://studiotalksevents.com Follow Evan Moitoso: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evanmoitoso Studio Talks X Evan Moitoso Written Interview: https://studiotalksevents.com/blog/evan-moitoso-ken-carson-destroy-lonely-placements Timestamps: 00:00:42 – First Interest in Music and Production 00:02:37 – Improving as a Producer 00:04:59 – Studying Music at University 00:06:25 – Early Artists and Projects 00:08:19 – Story Behind Ken Carson's "Trap Jump" 00:10:10 – Composing From Scratch 00:13:08 – Creative Routine 00:14:48 – Sources of Inspiration 00:15:58 – Business Advice for New Producers 00:18:30 – Thoughts on AI in Music 00:20:54 – Working With Destroy Lonely 00:22:38 – Favorite Production 00:24:33 – How to Land More Placements 00:26:10 – Future Plans 00:28:13 – Closing Words