Early life
A Beverly Hills native, Alan Maman apprenticed under producers and served as Eminem's tour DJ before establishing himself behind the boards.
Career
He produced extensively for Mobb Deep, Prodigy, and others, and built a celebrated late-career run with Freddie Gibbs, Boldy James, and Earl Sweatshirt.
Major achievements
He earned a Grammy nomination for "Alfredo" with Freddie Gibbs and is regarded as one of hip-hop's premier producers.
Legacy
The Alchemist's dusty, psychedelic soul loops define a revered strain of modern underground rap.
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