An Educational Q&A with Noble (Producer of Yeat’s "Already Rich")

TheZachMichael recently spoke with Bryce “Noble” for an exclusive interview, the producer behind Already Rich by Yeat, an RIAA Gold-certified single. Signed with Elizabeth Music Group for publishing, Noble shared deep insights into his creative process, his transition from producer chasing placements to full-time artist, and the evolution of his sound. In this interview, he discusses his typical workflow when making music, how he balances creativity with commercial appeal, the story behind Already Rich, and why he’s now moving forward under his real name, Bryce. He also offers valuable advice for up-and-coming musicians and reflects on what’s next for his career.

TheZachMichael: What’s your typical workflow when creating music?

Noble: I really just show up and explore. It used to be opening FL Studio, playing piano, then experimenting with my favorite VSTs to see what textures I could get. Nowadays, I focus more on practicing guitar, piano, and writing songs—playing melodic ideas over and over again, finding different harmonies, and playing with one of my favorite elements in music: tension and release.

TheZachMichael: What’s your approach to balancing creativity and commercial appeal when chasing placements?

Noble: I think it really boils down to what you want from the music. Chasing placements and commercial appeal is a certain type of lifestyle and a certain type of relationship with the music. If that’s your goal, you have to approach it strategically. But for me, I try to stay true to what excites me creatively first.

TheZachMichael: Tell us more about creating Already Rich by Yeat. How did you make that beat? How did Yeat find it? And what does it feel like to be part of an RIAA Gold-certified single?

Noble: That whole ordeal still makes me chuckle. I made that beat in a flow state, probably during a session where I made three or four beats that day. It was completely intuitive, and that’s what blows my mind to this day. I’m pretty sure Yeat got it from my YouTube—it was actually a Playboi Carti type beat, which is the funniest part.

It feels great to have a gold-certified single. By summer 2022, I had already started moving away from producing in that direction, but earning that recognition feels like a gold medal for the time I put in. I never undermine the role that production played in my journey. It still bleeds into my creative process and makes everything I do easier.

Lately, I’ve been reflecting on all of this while reading 12 Notes on Life & Creativity by Quincy Jones.

TheZachMichael: What’s your advice for up-and-coming musicians?

Noble: Do what’s true to you. Be authentic. Follow your curiosity—it’s your lighthouse. And beyond music, be a well-rounded human being.

TheZachMichael: What’s been your proudest moment as a music producer?

Noble: On the surface, I could say the gold plaque, but even back when I was producing that way, I always thought of myself as an artist. Now, I’m at the point where I can bring to life what’s in my head—both inside and outside of FL Studio. That’s something I’m really proud of.

TheZachMichael: What’s it like being signed with Elizabeth Music Group?

Noble: It’s great! The experience has been cohesive with the direction I’m going in, so I couldn’t be happier. It’s a pleasure to be part of such a supportive, open, and expansive network.

TheZachMichael: What’s next for you?

Noble: Looking back, Noble was my side project—my teenage self. I think of it like Your Favorite Martian or the generations of Naruto. If Noble was Shippuden, then now, I’m stepping into a new era. What I learned producing under that name was invaluable.

Now, I’m just going by Bryce and working as a full-time artist—producing, writing, and singing my own songs. I grew up playing piano, but today I also play guitar, bass, and even a little clarinet. I’m excited to experiment with those textures, collaborate with new musicians, artists, and poets I’ve met while rediscovering parts of myself that I may have neglected while centering Noble.

At a certain point, I realized there was a lot of ego attached to maintaining that persona. I remember thinking, Do I want to be 50 and have someone come up to me calling me "Noble"? It wasn’t bad—it just wasn’t fully me. It was fragmented. Now, I’m stepping into a more authentic version of myself.