Live from Los Angeles, Justin Credible sits down with the legendary Mars—producer, musician, and member of 1500 or Nothin’. From his early roots in the church to shaping the sound of hip-hop and R&B, Mars has built a career working with some of the biggest names in the industry. He shares the origin of his name, his journey through music production, lessons learned from Nipsey Hussle, working with Jay-Z and Snoop Dogg, and his philosophy on patience, consistency, and making music for the people. This episode is packed with inspiration, wisdom, and behind-the-scenes stories from a true industry veteran.
🎵 Origins of Mars & His Musical Journey – The name Mars started as a nickname reflecting his out-of-this-world approach. Growing up in a musical household, with his father running a gospel record label, shaped his passion for production from an early age.
🎚 The Church as a Training Ground – Playing in church taught him discipline, production, harmony, and the ability to lead a band—skills that later shaped his work with artists like Nipsey Hussle, Jay-Z, and Bruno Mars.
🌍 The Power of Manifestation & Faith – Mars emphasizes how staying focused and manifesting his vision led him to work with his idols. He saw firsthand how Nipsey Hussle lived by his words and turned his dreams into reality.
📀 The Making of Iconic Records – From co-producing Stronger with Kanye West to crafting Take You Down for Chris Brown, Mars shares how some of the biggest records came to life—including the importance of patience, timing, and seizing opportunities.
💰 Sacrifice Over Security – A strong believer in betting on himself, Mars explains why choosing purpose over comfort is crucial for long-term success in the music industry.
🚀 Lessons from Legends – Stories of working with Snoop Dogg, Jay-Z, and Nipsey reveal key lessons about longevity, intention, and the importance of giving back to upcoming artists and producers.
✨ What’s Next? – Mars is dropping a song every Monday for a year with Mars Mondays, building 1500 or Nothin’s legacy, and gearing up for their 20-year anniversary event.
🔗 Follow & Stay Connected: 📲 Mars: @myguymars | 1500andnothing.com 📲 Justin Credible: @justin_credible
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