Gaga hangs out w/ Rihanna, Eminem, Jay Z

[Supersonic 49,376]

You produced Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way” and “ARTPOP” album. Take me back to the night you were approached by Gaga’s creative director for the first time at a club you were DJing at in L.A.

I didn’t have any idea that he was anybody. It was just a dude in a Sox hat. He’s from Chicago too. I was DJing and he was like, “Yo, what is this?” I was playing old techno, like old house. People were dancing. The particular night I had was a Sunday night. It was for [the entertainment company] sbe. Back then they were promoting clubs and owning clubs. I had worked at a bunch of their venues, but I was pretty much playing the same thing that everybody was playing. I was not cool and off the mainstream. I always said, “I want to do something ****ing weird somewhere.” And finally they said, “Sunday night at Hyde. We’ll let you do something weird and see what you come up with.” I played old hip-hop, old techno, old house, some new stuff, whatever, but for the most part, people loved it. Famous people started showing up and then it became a thing to go to. People would always approach me saying things like, “I work for HBO,” or, “We want you to DJ a party at Seth MacFarlane’s house.” So, this kid came up, he was just a nice guy and we ended up talking. Long story short I ended up showing him some stuff and we just got to be friends. Three months down the road he said, “I’m doing creative for Lady Gaga and if something comes up I’ll hit you up.” Two months later he called.

What’s the best drink you’ve had that happened because of your career?

I already know what it is. I was in London when Chris Martin and Jay Z performed for the closing ceremony at the Paralympics in London. Afterwards they had a party at The Arts Club, so I went with Gaga. First of all, I love Jay Z as an artist and as a human being. He’s a fantastic individual. I was so excited to go, I very rarely get excited about stuff, and I was super excited to go to this particular thing. Gaga is an incredible accommodator for when I get excited about things. She was like, “I’m going to sit here, you sit there, and Jay you sit there.” So I’m sitting right next to Jay Z and he’s pouring drinks for people. I’m sitting there and it’s me, Gaga, Chris Martin, Gwyneth Paltrow, Rihanna, Rick Ross maybe and then Jay. I’m sitting there at the table with 80 people and I’m thinking, “This is the best day!”  They’re all drinking and I’m just trying to talk to Jay Z the whole time. We’re talking about cool stuff, super cool, and we’re just having drinks.

Why were you expecting it to go terribly?

The last couple experiences I had with female artists weren’t good for me. I didn’t click with the person necessarily. I’m usually not a negative thinker like that. I think I had a couple of punches right before I got there and then it turned out great. I loved her work ethic and I didn’t know she was talented when I met her … I was super shocked in a great way and as things continued it wasn’t so much about making money or making a product it was just about hanging out, having fun and being creative. It was a really real environment for me. We didn’t force a friendship. A lot of Hollywood **** is forced friendships. You might have a TV show together and say you’re buddies, but you don’t care about that person. I genuinely care about her, she’s like my sister. I love her very much. She’s an awesome person, we’ve known each other for a long time. Getting a call to work with her now, I feel the exact same thing I felt the first time working with her. She’s a great, super talented and awesome human being.

Read the full interview here: http://adrinkwith.com/paul-blair/

 

[Koreku 2,387]

So basically he needs to talk about Gaga to stay relevant. So ovah him.

tired of him. He's so full of himself just for being Gaga's 'friend'. #StopDJWS2K15 

 

Guess i'll be the first to say: Thanks for gathering this interview.  

 

[Cocaine Heart 4,768]

The bitterness most of you have over DJWS is quite sad and pathetic.

Thanks for posting.

[untitled 2,755]

What is up with all this hate towards him  He seems like a really nice person to me 

[Gohan 16,447]

I don't get the hate for him? Dude basically produced the best tracks on ARTPOP and Born This Way, always followed Gaga's directions and made her visions come true. So if you don't have something nice to say, just get your pressed ass out of here.

His beard is more talented than your twink ass, little managers

[crisTEAne 21,059]

he seems to be a nice person who genuinely considers gaga as his friend. i see nothing wrong with his attitude  

[PrinceGaga 7,585]

What the hell is up with this thread already?! If you're "ovah" him (it's 'over' by the way) then don't post negative sh** in a thread about him. Keep your fu**ing feelings to yourself.

OT: cool interview! Love his work :)

[Cocaine Heart 4,768]

So Rihanna and Gaga have met many times and they can't even take one picture together

He's really sweet in this interview, some of you are just  

 

[Chromatislaps 34,851]

DJWS while being next to Jay-Z:

 

[Judas Oyster 1,915]

So basically he needs to talk about Gaga to stay relevant. So ovah him.

The interviewer actually asked him. What is he supposed to do, ignore the question? :P

[Judas Oyster 1,915]

What is up with all this hate towards him  He seems like a really nice person to me 

MTE 

[lego 44,165]

I love how he genuinely loves her. 

[Diamond Heart 4,400]

Lm's still bitter about ARTPOP 'flopping' so they hate on the main producer  

Anyways, its cute that hes so supportive of her, he does seem like he genuinely cares about her.

[djBuffoon 12,123]

He's awesome, and he has done Gaga and himself proud on their collaborations.

[Slayer 9,227]

Sit down everybody who's saying mean things about him. Sit the fvck down. He seems like a lovely guy and he's clearly a good friend of Gaga's. Why would you say nasty things about her real-life friends?