Sean C On Working With Mobb Deep, JAY-Z, Big Pun & More

Sean C joins Ambrosia For Heads’ ON THE RECORD for a wide-ranging conversation about his career making music with some of Hip-Hop’s most important artists. He breaks down how he worked with Black Thought, JAY-Z, and Mobb Deep, sharing behind-the-scenes insight into creative process, artist chemistry, and what it takes to make records that last.

In this episode, Sean reflects on his journey from intern to A&R executive, his time at LOUD Records, and the connective tissue between classic albums and the people who help shape them. He also talks about co-founding The X-Ecutioners, and how his background as a DJ informed his ear for production and artist development.

Sean also discusses his role working on albums by Slick Rick, Raekwon, Ghostface, Mobb Deep, Big L and De La Soul for Mass Appeal’s Legend Has It series, offering insight into how those projects came together and what it takes to maintain quality and cohesion across a body of work. Along the way, he names his top 5 MCs, compares how different elite rappers approach the craft, and shares perspective on longevity, taste, and trust in music.

This is thoughtful, insider conversation for Hip-Hop heads who care about how the music actually gets made.