Konstantinos Karakolis
Konstantinos Karakolis
Following a number of teaser singles, The Kid LAROI’s anticipated debut studio album THE FIRST TIME has finally arrived, featuring a staggering 20 tracks and a massive list of collaborators. Here are some of our favorite producer’s who contributed to the project’s lively sound.
Production credits on “WHAT WENT WRONG???”
On top of working with everyone from Surfaces, Kyle Dion and Wale to Gareth Donkin and William Crooks, quickly, quickly has built an impressive catalog of solo works throughout the past seven years. His sultry, textured and hypnotic sound has amassed tens of millions of streams, while his latest album The Long And Short Of It received massive acclaim upon release back in 2021.
Production credits on “I THOUGHT THAT I NEEDED YOU”
F1LTHY teamed up with BNYX and Fallwood to co-produce "I THOUGHT THAT I NEEDED YOU" from THE FIRST TIME. Emerging from Philadelphia’s vibrant scene, F1LTHY has carved out a niche as one of the most distinctive and memorable producers in recent years. His mainstream breakthrough came through his extensive work on Playboi Carti's highly anticipated album, Whole Lotta Red, as well as his pivotal role in his Opium label. As a co-founder of Working on Dying alongside BNYX, F1LTHY has been instrumental in shaping the collective's creative direction, while also having produced for the likes of Drake, Lil Yachty, Bladee, Ken Carson and Lil Uzi Vert.
Production credits on “WHERE DO YOU SLEEP?”
Nami is a multifaceted talent, excelling as a songwriter, producer, singer, and designer. His genre-defying sound has earned him recognition, as he first gained prominence as a sound designer producing tracks for like Ariana Grande, Bryson Tiller and Jack Harlow, resulting in three Grammy nominations and early career multi-platinum certifications. Nami is currently working on his debut album as a solo artist, while being actively engaged in furniture design through his brand Maison Ondas.
Production credits on “I THOUGHT THAT I NEEDED YOU” and “WHAT WENT WRONG???”
BNYX has made significant contributions to some of this year's major records, including Travis Scott's UTOPIA and Drake's For All The Dogs, while he also just contributed to PinkPantheress’ debut album, Heaven knows. Earlier this year, BNYX was also enlisted by 40 to take on the role of executive audio producer on Drake's recent tour. Widely praised for his substantial collaboration with Yeat, BNYX has also lent his production skills to the likes of Lil Tecca, Nicki Minaj, Teezo Touchdown, Quavo and many more.
Production credits on “STRANGERS (Interlude)” and “NIGHTS LIKE THIS”
One of the underground’s most iconic producers, Clams Casino has contributed to a large number of impactful records throughout the past decade, most notable working with A$AP Rocky early on in his career, while releasing a large number of solo instrumental albums and singles. His production credits extend all the way back to The Weeknd’s early mixtapes, while his long list of collaborators includes Vince Staples, Joji, Mac Miller, Lil Peep, Ghostemane, Lil B, FKA twigs and more.
The full list of producers who contributed THE FIRST TIME includes AuzTheKid, Benny Bock, Billy Walsh, Blake Slatkin, BNYX, BoogzDaBeast, Cirkut, Clams Casino, Dez Wright, Dopamine, Emile Haynie, F1LTHY, Fallwood, FNZ, Jasper Harris, Jim-E Stack, John Cunningham, Keanu Beats, The Kid LAROI, Louis Bell, Michael Uzowuru, Mickey De Grand IV, Mk.gee, Nagra, Nami, Omer Fedi, PARISI, Pro Logic, quickly, quickly, Shellback, Sir Dylan and SkipOnDaBeat.