Producer Points
Producer Points
Justin Gammella
Elie Rizk : Producing KESHI, Bella Poarch and Crafting Modern Pop
1 hour 26 minutes Posted Jul 15, 2025 at 11:00 am.
0:00
1:26:52
Download MP3
Show notes

In this episode of Producer Points, Justin sits down with groundbreaking producer, songwriter, and label founder Elie Rizk โ€” the creative force behind hits for KESHI, Bella Poarch, Renee Rapp, Jessie Murph, mazie, Sub Urban, Diplo, and more. Elie shares the stories and techniques behind some of his biggest productions and explains how his label Good Boy Records is changing the game for songwriters.

๐ŸŽถ Song deep dives:

  • "Build a Bitch" by Bella Poarch โ€” balancing bombast, satire, and grit

  • "Soft Spot" by Keshi โ€” intimate production, analog textures, and drum simplicity

๐ŸŽ›๏ธ We explore:

  • Elieโ€™s go-to gear, mixbus, and vocal chains

  • Using real instruments in modern pop

  • How Good Boy Records is pushing for songwriter equity

If you care about great pop music and ethical creative business, donโ€™t miss this.

๐Ÿ”— Follow & Listen:
Elie Rizk: @eliethebear
Good Boy Records: @goodboyrecords | itsgoodboy.com
Justin Gammella: @justingammella
Producer Points: @producer_points
Producer Points TikTok: @producer.points
Producer Points Playlist: Spotify
Full Episodes: Spotify, Apple