Grammy nominated and multi-platinum artist, [FKi 1st](https://www.instagram.com/goodjob1st/), is one of the most influential producers to date. Crafting hits for the likes of Post Malone, Travis Scott, 21 Savage, 2 Chainz, Ariana Grande and many more, he’s also got a knack for cultivating careers of the up-and-coming.
Partnering with [Mad Decent](https://www.instagram.com/maddecent/) in 2018, Good Gas was born, creating a platform to showcase FKi 1st’s favorite artists of the moment. Some of the highlights include "[Good Gas](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHnHmfO3XDQ&feature=youtu.be)" with MadeinTYO and UnoTheActivist, and "[How I Feel](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGceCqZL6JQ&feature=youtu.be)" with 2 Chainz and A$AP Ferg. Just two weeks ago, he released the latest project, [**_Good Gas, Vol. 3_**.](http://maddecent.fm/goodgasvol3) Celebrating the release, FKi 1st shares a photo diary, documenting his past few days in and out of the studio.
![Big 1st checkin in at First We Feast.](https://assets-global.website-files.com/62ee0bbe0c783a903ecc0ddb/6472b7c393462d3ffce88020_67020028.jpeg)
Big 1st checkin in at First We Feast.
![Slept one hour last night but we in New York at XXL. City never sleeps but need a nap.](https://assets-global.website-files.com/62ee0bbe0c783a903ecc0ddb/6472b7c393462d3ffce87fee_67020035.jpeg)
Slept one hour last night but we in New York at XXL. City never sleeps but need a nap.
![When you gotta roll up in the interview but they say you can't smoke indoors…](https://assets-global.website-files.com/62ee0bbe0c783a903ecc0ddb/6472b7c393462d3ffce88012_67020036.jpeg)
When you gotta roll up in the interview but they say you can't smoke indoors…
![Found out Cyber Sapp produced Gucci's Freaky Gurl. Went through life so sure that Zay made this beat... Questioning everything right now...](https://assets-global.website-files.com/62ee0bbe0c783a903ecc0ddb/6472b7c293462d3ffce87fea_67020038.jpeg)
Found out Cyber Sapp produced Gucci's Freaky Gurl. Went through life so sure that Zay made this beat... Questioning everything right now...
![That Diesel F/W hit different.](https://assets-global.website-files.com/62ee0bbe0c783a903ecc0ddb/6472b7c293462d3ffce87fe6_Photo%2BJun%2B11%252C%2B4%2B46%2B01%2BPM.jpeg)
That Diesel F/W hit different.
![You will never see me with my shoes off.](https://assets-global.website-files.com/62ee0bbe0c783a903ecc0ddb/6472b7c393462d3ffce88018_Photo%2BJun%2B11%252C%2B4%2B46%2B05%2BPM.jpeg)
You will never see me with my shoes off.
![Walking into the studio like…](https://assets-global.website-files.com/62ee0bbe0c783a903ecc0ddb/6472b7c393462d3ffce8801b_Photo%2BJun%2B11%252C%2B4%2B46%2B11%2BPM.jpeg)
Walking into the studio like…
![Hmmm where can I get gas in NYC? #goodgasonly](https://assets-global.website-files.com/62ee0bbe0c783a903ecc0ddb/6472b7c293462d3ffce87fe3_Photo%2BJun%2B11%252C%2B4%2B49%2B45%2BPM.jpeg)
Hmmm where can I get gas in NYC? #goodgasonly
![Get to the cake, count it up then repeat.](https://assets-global.website-files.com/62ee0bbe0c783a903ecc0ddb/6472b7c293462d3ffce87fda_image-asset.jpeg)
Get to the cake, count it up then repeat.
![Just made a crazy song at Premiere Studios.](https://assets-global.website-files.com/62ee0bbe0c783a903ecc0ddb/6472b7c293462d3ffce87fde_image-asset.jpeg)
Just made a crazy song at Premiere Studios.
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Photos by: Preston Tietjen