Lango's album "Joy Boy" is a beautiful and relatable project that showcases the artist's creative genius and personal journey. In his interview, Lango shared insights into the production process, his creative process, the inspirations behind the album, and his growth as an artist.

The production process for "Joy Boy" was a collaborative effort with Lango's main production team, including Tak, Arixs, Patty, Matt, Kozak, and Khari. While there were other people who collaborated on production, Lango was not familiar with them. He compiled the songs that spoke the most about what he was going for with the album. Lango always adds his own production as well, whether it's rearranging and breaking down stems or actually producing the beat, adding instrumentation, etc. He mixed everything himself and worked with his little brother Lyle of mondodigital for all his visual stuff. The result is a cohesive album that showcases Lango's unique sound and style.

The inspirations behind "Joy Boy" were both personal and relatable. Lango revealed that the album was mainly inspired by a person he loves and the process of their entire relationship, as well as his life living in Atlanta and everything he and his friends experienced during that time and beyond. The album explores the ups and downs of relationships and growing up, which is something that many people can relate to. Lango wanted to rap in a way that showed maturity without being overly sentimental or corny. He wanted to give people something that was not so deep but not so surface. There's so much relatable stuff that doesn't make you have to break down lyrics and shit. It's just Aw yea I been through that, but in a beautiful Sonic presentation.

The album features collaborations with Three65, Dominic Scott, Kiana Tenille, and Blü, each adding a unique element that was missing. In creating "Joy Boy," Lango learned that he makes pretty timeless stuff when he wants to and that he can take his time on it. He also realized that he wants to focus more on other aspects of his life and less on music for a while. He advises aspiring musicians and artists to just drop their work and not worry too much about it, and to avoid having too many people in their ear about what they should do. Lango's growth as an artist is evident in "Joy Boy," which is different from his previous projects. He learned that he makes pretty timeless stuff when he wants to, and he can take his time on it.

Overall, "Joy Boy" is a relatable and enjoyable album that showcases Lango's growth as an artist. To learn more about Lango's creative process, personal journey, and inspirations behind "Joy Boy," read the full interview above. As an artist, Lango's unique sound and style are a breath of fresh air in the music industry. He is a talented musician and storyteller who has the potential to make a significant impact on the world with his music. To stay updated on Lango's future projects and creative endeavors, be sure to follow him on social media and check out his website.

"Joy Boy" is an album that is worth listening to. It is a testament to Lango's growth as an artist and his ability to create music that resonates with his audience. Through his music, Lango is able to express his personal experiences and emotions in a way that is both relatable and enjoyable. His creative process and production team have helped him to create an album that showcases his unique sound and style. To learn more about Lango and his latest Album Joy Boy check out our interview with him below!

Can you tell us more about the production process for "Joy Boy"? How did you work with your team to bring your vision to life, and what were some of the challenges you faced along the way?

Most of the guys that produced on the album I’ve been working with for years. Tak, Arixs, Patty, Matt, Kozak, Khari are like my main guys. There are other people that collab on production but I’m not super familiar with them. I’ve been making these songs for years now with these guys, and compiled the ones that spoke the most about what I was going for with the album. I always add my own production as well, whether it’s rearranging and breaking down stems or actually producing n the beat, adding instrumentation etc. I mixed everything myself as well. No real challenges other than deciding on songs. Also worked my little brother Lyle of mondodigital for all my visual stuff. We been doin this stuff for years the process of making it is kind of easy now.

Your music explores themes of personal growth and self-discovery. Can you share a specific experience or challenge in your life that has inspired your music, and how did you approach translating that into your art?

This album was mainly inspired by a person I love. The process of our entire relationship essentially. I won’t get into details out of respect but the ups and downs of someone you love like a motherfucker. But aside from that it’s inspired by my life living in Atlanta and everything me and my friends experienced during that time and beyond. Also just my desire to grow from my childish ways. I wanted to rap in a way that showed maturity in me without being corny. Translating it into music is simply just finding the right instrumentation and speaking what’s on my mind. All the rest comes after.

Your album features collaborations with a variety of artists including Three65, Dominic Scott, Kiana Tenille, and Blü. Can you tell us more about how you approached working with each collaborator, and how did you bring your own personal style and vision to those collaborations?

I’ve been knowing three65 since he was a kid damn near. I used to produce and mix for him, he was rapping/singing before me. So we just been locked in for years. I like to put him on every tape cause the world needs him. Dom Scott is a friend of mine and I appreciate his art and his intentionality to make a cool rollout. It inspired me to make sure I had a cool rollout as well. Kiana is special, I found out about her recently and felt her voice would be perfect for people I call friends. She added a different element that I felt was missing. Lastly, Blü has a crazy voice that I feel like is almost an instrument. She can riff over your songs and take it to another level and I love her understanding of background vocals and adding just enough to make something fire.

What do you hope listeners take away from "Joy Boy"? What message or theme do you hope to convey through your music, and how do you want your listeners to feel when they listen to your songs?

Joyboy is a very vulnerable and fun album. It’s like a naked guy telling jokes. Everybody’s laughing having a great time but it’s like damn this Nigga naked I can’t get past that. Like Laugh tale is a very sad song to me but it’s so fun as well. I wanted to give people something that was not so deep but not so surface. There’s so much relatable stuff that doesn’t make you have to break down lyrics and shit. It’s just Aw yea I been through that, but in a beautiful Sonic presentation. I want people to feel however they feel. Hate it or love it as long as you feel something and not nothing then I did a good job I think.

Can you talk more about your creative process? How do you approach writing and recording your music, and what techniques or practices do you use to stay inspired and motivated?

I like to have some wine or lemon water or something to sip on. And I just ramble on a beat without words just noises, like flows and cadences. Once I get the first line down I can go easily from there. The hardest part for me is like the first couple lines. After that it just flows somehow. Sometimes I write but worst feeling is when you spend hours writing and then try to record it and it’s horrible. So i don’t write often. I just kinda go for it in a room by myself and hope for the best.

One of the most striking things about your albums are the amazing covers and Joy boy is no different tell us about the album cover?

I wanted to tell in a pretty woman’s ear. The whole album is me complaining.

Cover Shot by Raynooooooo.

How did creating "Joy Boy" differ from your previous project, and what lessons did you learn during the process?

My last projects I feel like I was thinking too deep and had too many people in my ear. This time around it was just me and my brother making decisions. Or some random person who didn’t know me. They seemed less bias so I’d ask them. I learned that I make pretty timeless stuff when I want to. And because it’s timeless I can take my time on it. Rollout this rollout that man it’s all so stressful sometimes. All these music promotion rules. I hate all that shit sometimes. I wanna work on music vid when I feel like it not cause I’m tryna keep the buzz going. I wanna make a post when I feel like it not cause the algorithm likes consistency. I wanna make a tik tok when I feel like it Nigga. It don’t be fun anymore then it all costs buku money. And I’ve been enjoying putting my bread towards other things I like in Life instead of always music.

For Joy Boy can you talk more about how you developed your personal sound and style as an artist, and what influenced your musical journey for this project? Can you tell us more about how you approach writing those types of songs, and what message you hope to convey through your music?

I developed my personal sound through 10,000 hours of trial and error. But I change my sound a lot and I change my mind a lot. Music is a fun thing for me. I experiment so much. I never made a song that sounds the same.

Can you share a specific moment or experience in your career that has been particularly memorable or impactful, and why it has stayed with you during the creation of this album?

I lost my dog in 2021. He was a black cocker spaniel, my best friend BJ. I ain’t been right in the head since. But I think it was for the better the way it changed me.

What advice would you give to aspiring musicians and artists who are just starting out on their creative journey? What do you wish you had known when you were first starting out?

Just drop don’t be so worried about it. People blow up off dumb tik toks now. Theres no real blueprint with music other that put that shit out. I still don’t know man. I would focus more on tik tok but I have a hard time finding it in me. I just hate tik tok for the sake of tryna go viral with my stuff. I’d rather make funny tik toks or the nice day I had tik toks, than to figure out a promo campaign for music. Also just don’t have fifty million people in your ear about what u should do. And that’s with anything in life honestly.

What's next for Lango in terms of music and creative projects for this album?

I have no idea. I don’t have much planned with music. I’m leaving it up to God this time. This album was so fun and full of so many experiences it honestly feels good to put it out and not worry about music for a while. Live my life in other ways. Start new chapters and shit. I’m older now man. This stuff gets tired lol.

Lastly, what do you want your legacy as an artist to be? How do you hope to be remembered by your fans and future generations of music lovers?

I want people to remember all of my phases. Like when they draw kanye eras from college drop out to yeezus to Donda. I want to be remembered for my growth. At first I wanted to have this huge ass impact on the world and millions and blah blah blah. But really I just want the people that enjoy my stuff to continue to be touched with the stuff I say in these songs and the sounds. Life is so short I wanna get stable enough to have some kids, so they can see this cool thing called life. But mostly in regard to music i want to just be acknowledged for my growth. It feels good to hear “Langston you’ve grown so much.”