Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Arda Speed. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Arda, thank you so much for joining us and offering your lessons and wisdom for our readers. One of the things we most admire about you is your generosity and so we’d love if you could talk to us about where you think your generosity comes from.
Growing up I didn’t have much. So whenever I have had the chance to give back I did it, and will always do it just for the love of it. because that person might need it more than me.
Appreciate the insights and wisdom. Before we dig deeper and ask you about the skills that matter and more, maybe you can tell our readers about yourself?
I am driven by a deep vision for storytelling through sound, visuals, and culture. I don’t just make music, I create hope. Every beat, visual, and project is designed to evoke emotion, spark thought, and push boundaries.
Right now, my career is just getting started after landing my first major placement on Hardrock’s album SLIMYFELLA. I’ve been producing and making music for six years, ever since I was 13. It’s been a long grind, full of growth, pain, endurance and late nights, but this is just the beginning. Everyone’s path is different, and I’ve learned to trust mine every step of the way.
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
Looking back, the three biggest things that helped me in my journey were curiosity, consistency, and self-teaching.
It all started at my cousin’s house, his friend made a beat in five minutes, and that moment changed everything for me. Curiosity took over. I remember thinking, “I want to be able to do that.” That spark pushed me to do it.
From there, I taught myself everything step by step, mostly through YouTube. At first, nothing sounded good, it took almost a full year before my beats even started to sound listenable. But I kept going. That’s where consistency came in. Even when things weren’t clicking, I stayed with it.
Lastly, being self-taught gave me the freedom to develop my own style. There was no right or wrong, just trial, error, and progress. That’s something I still carry with me today.
Alright so to wrap up, who deserves credit for helping you overcome challenges or build some of the essential skills you’ve needed?
The person who’s been the most helpful in my journey is Deandre a.k.a. Soufside Dre. One day about 3 years ago I found him and out of nowhere, I sent him 50 beats. He wasn’t expecting it, but something just clicked between us in that moment. It was like we both knew we were going to go far together.
He’s done more than just listen to my beats, he’s helped shape how I see the world and how I think about music. He’s given me real wisdom, not just about the craft, but about life. He opened doors for me, connected me with people in Atlanta, and kept pushing me to believe in myself when I needed it most.
Dre is truly a big brother to me. He’s played a major part in helping me grow not just as a producer, but as a person.
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