If you’ve tuned into Local Love on 93.1 JAMZ lately, you already know the vibe—and odds are, you’ve been bumpin’ “Low Key” by Compound featuring Big Nook The Great. With over 1.6 million streams on Spotify and heavy rotation on JAMZ, this track isn’t just a hit—it’s a Madison-made movement.

And if you think the record is cold, wait till you hear the story behind it. I had both artists in the studio for an exclusive convo that dug deep into their music, their mission, and how Lab Studios is shaping the sound of the 608.

Compound, the producer-turned-artist and owner of Lab Studios, isn’t just cranking out hits—he’s building a legacy.

“I’ve been in million-dollar studios from L.A. to Miami, and I brought that same energy and expertise back to Madtown,” Compound shared. “You don’t need a million-dollar budget to make million-dollar records—you just need the right room, right ears, and real knowledge.”

Lab Studios isn’t your average plug-and-play recording space. With a dead-zero response booth, hands-on mentorship, and flexible policies that allow artists to bring their own team, it’s become a creative hub attracting talent from Milwaukee, Rockford, even La Crosse.

And Compound keeps it real: “Too many folks out here are getting tricked, misinformed, or boxed in by gatekeepers. I wanted to give artists a fair shot—the right sound, right education, and a vibe you can’t fake.”

“Low Key” started as a freestyle moment of magic from Big Nook—no pen, just passion. After reworking the beat (shoutout to DJ Pain 1), the track came together organically and exploded from there.

“I just went in and vibed,” Nook explained. “When I listened back, I knew it was the one.”

The video? Shot in Las Vegas, dripping with energy, and clocking hundreds of thousands of views. It brought the record full circle—style, swagger, and that Madison-to-the-world feel.

Compound’s resume runs deep—production credits with Jamie Foxx, Shakira, and now new collabs with Young Buckand Caskey are stacking up. But ask him what matters most? It’s the home team.

“Everything I’ve learned managing platinum producers, I’m bringing back to Madison,” he said. “Lab Studios is built on giving game, not gatekeeping it.”

He’s not just building songs—he’s building futures. Whether it’s helping an artist learn the basics of tracking, or crafting radio-ready records with emotional weight, Compound and his squad are putting the art back in artist development.

A full project from Big Nook is in the works, with Compound on production.  Compound’s also got two heat-seekers with Caskey (“Ain’t Allowed” and “Play With Me”) that are racking up streams and fan tattoos—yep, you read that right. Tattooed artwork. That’s impact.

📲 Tap In:

• Compound: @iamcompound | LabStudiosMadison.com

• Booking Inquiries & Studio Tours: Call 608-335-0097

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