Depends really......
If he has already got the music, and is happy with the beats etc, then ask him to bring along a rough mix, and he can sing to that.
It is basically like most music, but structured mainly on the beat/loop, and then maybe a sample or hook.....also big bass lines usually, but with most music, there are no rules....
If he has no music, then you should start by laying down a groove, or loop, to get a feel for the song, and then add some other instruments, live acoustic stuff or synth based......whatever. I guess you should maybe meet up with this guy for a "Pre-production" session, where you can establish exactly what is needed from him/you and what is required for the session.
There are alot of variables unless you know exactly what he is hoping to achieve from the session, and what his expectations are.
Good luck mate, and let us know how it goes......hope the info I wrote is usefull.
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