Beat Maker, Producer

Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?

A: I have to say it is the project i'm currently working on that will be my first solo album. I am the Artist and Producer for this project.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: I am currently working on my solo album.

Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?

A: I would recommend Daramola because he's an excellent singer and songwriter and I would also recommend Dan Konopka, he is an excellent engineer with a remarkable ear.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Both, Analog gives you an undeniable sound if used right and Digital takes that undeniable sound and maximizes it times a thousand.

Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?

A: My promise to my clients is to go above and beyond to provide the best product they can ask for.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: Making music, it's what I love to do. I can't get enough of it.

Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?

A: Do I Mix and Master? No, I leave that to the pros.

Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?

A: Believe it or not, a lot of newcomers think the beat is free and that the lyrics makes the song. They both are synonymous and just as important as the other.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: What sound are you trying to achieve? What is the goal for this song? What do you think will make you take your creativity to the next level?

Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

A: Be specific in what you are looking for. References help. Maintain an open line of communication.

Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?

A: Laptop, Interface, Midi Keyboard, Headphones; that's all I need.

Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?

A: Music producer. 15 years.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Eclectic, Soulful, Melodic

Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?

A: VanJess; I love their songwriting and singing abilities, they have an awesome production team and I think my sound would compliment their voices.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Less is more and more is sometimes too much.

Q: What type of music do you usually work on?

A: I usually work on Hip Hop, R & B, & Pop music. I am open to work on other genres as well.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Arrangement and melody creation

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I bring a different sound to a song that is not heard in today's music. I like being different and I think doing this gives the artist to make the beat their song in the end and not emulate what is heard but what is felt within.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: I always start with a blank slate and go from there. I usually create based on how I feel at the moment or what inspired me that day. It may just be drums and I build from that or just a simple Piano melody.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: Laptop, Akai Midi Controller, Focusrite Interface

Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?

A: Kanye West, Dr. Dre, Just Blaze, Pharrell Williams & Timbaland; These are the producers who inspired and continue to inspire me creatively.

Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.

A: I mainly create the instrumental music for the artist or company etc.