Scott Storch Confirms "Candy Shop" Was Initially For Fat Joe, Not 50 Cent

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The megaproducer revealed that he and Joe collaborated on the production but it ultimately went to Fif who added Olivia to the hook.

Get ready for the tidal wave of Scott Storch articles and posts now that bits and pieces of his Drink Champs conversation are finding their way to the internet. The famed producer is responsible for some of the music industry's favorite tracks and he is no stranger to sitting pretty at the top of the charts. Storch is well-known for his career on stage and in the studio, and fans are excited to hear all of the stories he shared during his Drink Champs appearance.

One highlight that was grabbed and shared on Instagram was a brief mention of Fat Joe and 50 Cent. Noreaga brought up that Fat Joe said he made "Candy Shop," and the Drink Champs host said he can't imagine the Bronx rapper on the track.

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"The main part of the song, all that, it's my language, it's my keyboards, my drums, all that stuff," said Storch. "But, he was the inspiration for me in making that, and the suggestion to put the [intro]—" Nore jumped in to say, "But he didn't hit no buttons." Storch replied, "No," but did admit that this was a collaboration with Fat Joe because he did help make subtle changes.

"I'm not taking credit away from anyone. I love collaborating with people, but, in this particular instance, we were in the room, but I was making that song for him," the producer admitted. "I wasn't making that song for 50 Cent."

Check out the snippet of Storch's interview with Drink Champs and stay tuned in as we cover more from the discussion.


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.