🎧 LMB NETWORK: The Man Behind the Beat: Terrance Thompson Speaks Out After Being Left Out of Southern Soul Succes

lmbsounds2010
Jul 16
2 min read

In a recent emotional and unfiltered message shared online, Terrance Thompson — the producer behind the Southern Soul anthem “Boots on the Ground” — broke his silence. His words have ignited conversations across the genre, calling attention to a troubling pattern in the music industry: the erasure of producers from the credit they deserve.

Thompson, speaking candidly in a now-viral Facebook post featured on the Rib Nation Podcast, shared his frustration and disappointment after being left out of credits, interviews, and official acknowledgments, despite producing what many are calling the biggest song in the country.

“This industry dirty… We were supposed to be representing South Carolina and Southern Soul as a whole, but it’s a whole lot of BS,” Thompson wrote.

Though "Boots on the Ground" was celebrated with major media features and even recognition from the South Carolina House of Representatives, Thompson was nowhere to be found in the shoutouts, press, or official documents. Not even a simple “thank you.”

“They mentioned every dancer, DJ, line dance club, and artist — but nothing about the producer,” he added.

For someone who’s been a long-time advocate for South Carolina’s music scene, Thompson says this was more than just a missed credit. It was a moment stolen, a cultural movement that ignored one of its key architects.

🔊 Why This Matters

Behind every Southern Soul hit is a beat that carries the story. That groove? That bounce? That’s the producer. And Terrance Thompson is reminding the industry — and fans — that without the sound, there is no anthem.

“None of that would have been possible without the beat. Respect the producer — it’s not that hard,” he stated.

He continued, noting how he built his own team from the ground up and has worked tirelessly for years — “been quiet for too long and working too long for a moment like this to get left out and looked the f**k over.”

🎵 A Call for Respect & Recognition

This moment is not just about one man — it's about every unsung producer behind the hits we love. Terrance Thompson is using his voice to demand what every creative deserves: credit, respect, and a seat at the table.

So the next time you line dance to "Boots on the Ground" or vibe to a Southern Soul track, ask yourself: Who made this beat? Who laid this foundation?