Baton Rouge Legend Shonta On The Track Talks the Jigg Sound, Boosie, Roy Jones Jr. & His Move Into Movies
TRILL FM EXCLUSIVE | BATON ROUGE, LA
Baton Rouge Hip-Hop has a sound of its own, and behind that sound are producers who helped shape Louisiana’s musical identity. One of those names is Shonta On The Track, a veteran producer whose contributions to Southern Hip-Hop stretch across music, culture, and now film.
Shonta recently sat down with DJ Lex at TRILL FM Studios for an exclusive interview discussing his production career, the rise of Baton Rouge Jigg music, his work with Southern rap artists, and his transition into movie production.
Helping Shape the Baton Rouge Jigg Sound
Long before today’s generation of Louisiana rappers began carrying Baton Rouge music to new audiences, producers were building the foundation.
Shonta On The Track is recognized for his contributions to the city’s Jigg sound, a style closely associated with Baton Rouge’s energetic rhythms, street culture, and dance movements.
During his conversation with DJ Lex, Shonta revisits the city’s musical history and his role in developing a sound that became part of Baton Rouge’s identity.
Working With Boosie, Mr. Magic, Roy Jones Jr. and More
Throughout his career, Shonta has been connected to notable names and projects throughout Southern Hip-Hop.
The TRILL FM conversation explores his experiences working with artists and groups including Money & Power, Boosie, Mr. Magic, and Roy Jones Jr.’s Body Head Entertainment.
These connections provide a window into an important period of Louisiana rap history, when regional artists and producers were building their own movements and reaching audiences across the South.
From Music Production to the Movie Industry
Shonta’s creative work doesn’t stop at music.
The Baton Rouge producer has expanded into film, including work associated with the movie Do It Big.
His move into filmmaking represents another chapter in a career built around music production, audio, and Southern storytelling.
From recording studios to movie production, Shonta continues putting his experience to work in entertainment.
Preserving the History of Louisiana Hip-Hop
While Baton Rouge continues producing new generations of artists, conversations with veteran producers help preserve the stories behind the music.
Shonta On The Track’s interview offers a closer look at the people, sounds, and creative decisions that helped shape Louisiana Hip-Hop.
Through TRILL FM, DJ Lex continues highlighting the artists, producers, DJs, and cultural figures whose contributions deserve recognition.
Watch the Full Shonta On The Track Interview
Watch DJ Lex sit down with Shonta On The Track for an exclusive conversation about Baton Rouge Jigg music, Southern Hip-Hop history, working with legendary artists, and his journey into filmmaking.
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