Music Producer, Songwriter

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

A: I usually work on Hip-Hop/R&B.and Pop music.

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

A: I am proud of the song "You Know" with the DJ/Producer/Engineer, X-Change. My role was producer. I brought him a song with the chord progression already in place, and we went back and forth on ideas for about two months and added, stacked, and deleted sounds. It was truly a collaborative effort and it was a birth of many future collaborations for us.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: I am currently working on an Electronic EP with another producer here in Los Angeles. I am also working on a solo project where I am collaborating with some very talented singers and songwriters.

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

A: I will deliver a quality production, be responsive, and thorough with their project.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: The ability to create and see something come to life. And having that thing impact someone's life. I love it.

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

A: That it's easy and it's not time consuming. Hands down.

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

A: I would just say have a general idea and reference tracks to provide so their vision can come to life.

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

A: Laptop, keyboard, headphones, hard drive, and mic....The basics.

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

A: So many...I'd definitely Calvin Harris. I love how he does EDM but it still has a lot of soul in it. And it just grooves. Jhene Aiko and Alessia Cara. I love their voices and their songwriting. Super dope to me.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Find your sound. Find that snare, kick, synth, bass that you love and sets you apart from the rest, perfect it, and stick to it.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I bring energy, "big"-ness, and a little soul to the song. Most songs are quantized so much that they lose the swing and soul that makes people feel the music. I believe give the music a little life.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: I usually begin with a conversation with a client and ask them exactly what they are looking for and if they have any reference tracks. I believe communication is key to finish a great quality project. From there, I will send a first draft, (normally two) and we will have a details conversation about things that the client likes and does not. I will make those changes and revisions and hope to deliver on the second delivery.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I have a home studio. Primarily working out of the box with Pro Tools, KRK Monitors, Axiom keyboard, and a condenser mic for recording reference vocals.

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

A: Pharrell Williams (N.E.R.D), Timbaland, Calvin Harris, Noah "40" Shebib, Kaskade, Porter Robinson, Radiohead, Muse. Kind of a variety.

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

A: I usually do music production and re-production. A lot of original production and assisting songwriters who are beginners on the producing side of things. I usually receive the midi from the artist and replace sounds, add fills, and the little nuances that make the production sound professional.