Mixing & Mastering, Beats

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

A: Rockstar Johnny EP "Liv2Tell" which is on every streaming platform. I love that project because it was my first executive produced project and I also featured on a few songs. Check it out

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: I am currently working with my artist Rockstar Johnny on his next upcoming project.

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

A: Yes, my bro SL (Shemon Luster)

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Analog because it gives you that lush industry warm sound you're looking for.

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

A: To provide a professional customer experience and make sure all their needs are met.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: I love discovering new artist and stepping outside of my comfort zone.

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

A: That I just press record and vocals magically sound good

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

A: MacBook Pro, Apollo Twin, Sony C800, Warm Audio Wa76, Kaotica Eyeball

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

A: I've been producing music since 2008.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: My style is like none other. I create what comes to mind. I don't think too hard or force anything. Im very versatile.

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

A: I would love to work with Jon Bellion because he produces his own music so he understands both the creative and technical side of music.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Always record in the green (never in the yellow or red) and Gain-stage your mix to get the cleanest sound before you even add plugins.

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

A: I usually work on Hip Hop/RnB/Pop

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Beat making is my strongest skill and Mastering

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I bring life to the vocals and I make sure the beat is thumping

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: Mix Process: 1. Session Organization (Color Code & Labels) 2. Gain-staging 3. De-essing 4. Substractive & Additive EQ 5. Compression' 6. Gate 7. Time Based FX (Reverbs, Delays) 8. Beat Chops 9. Mastering

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I have a Macbook Pro running Pro Tools 2019, Logic Pro X, FL Studio & Ableton Live 9. I run all of my vocals through a Rode NT1-A going into a UAD Apollo Twin Duo. The Plugins I use are from Plugin Alliance, Waves, Izotope, FabFilter, Soundtoys & UAD.

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

A: Alex Tumay, Bryan Micheal Cox, Quincy Jones, Jaycen Joshua

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

A: The most common work I do with my clients is Recording, Mixing & Mastering and I make beats.