Harley on SoundBetter

Harley is a versatile singer-songwriter with a focus on soul and R 'n' B London. He has worked with both emerging and major UK songwriters / producers including Roc Nation producer Peter Isben, Richard Rawson (Fazer from N-Dubz) and Warner Music's Ketil Schei. To date he has worked on projects with Universal, Turnfirst music

I have over ten years of experience as a singer/songwriter I’ve also done some session work as a vocalist I specialise in more r&b soul am versatile when it comes to crossing over to pop music also which also can write and vocal

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Interview with Harley

Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: Co wrote a song with jasmine walia who is now signed to mercury records because it received 5 million views on YouTube and it aided in her receiving a recording contract was a very proud accomplishment also was my first paid gig as a songwriter
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: A catolouge of songs slowly but surely
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Im quite new here
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Either
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: We will always find an end resolve if problems arise
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Meeting new people making new connections and just seeing. Somebody happy with the work I’ve done
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: My price to write a song 1k My price as a session Vocalist £250 -300
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: That it’s easy
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What is your budget When is your deadline And how many songs or hours do you think you will need me for
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Trust the process be open minded :) and trust the job will get done
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: MacBook Pro Audio box Mic iPhone Speakers
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I signed a deal with the then Ndubz under them as a solo project then singed to shanks and Bigfoot as there first male act aswell as a few other deals along the way I’ve preety much always done music for over ten years
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Street edgy r&b/pop
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Prob Michael Jackson because his vocal delivery and songs are always so epic
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Always trust the musicians don’t be afraid to get out ur ideas in the process no matter how stupid they sound
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: R&b/pop
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: As a Singer,songwriter both
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Emotion,vocals,energy ,swag
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I like to hear the melody catch a vibe then work on the concept and arranging the vocals
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I am able to use a studio with an engineer to record demo vocals when doing session work and when writing songs for others also
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Artists Travis garland ‘Usher ‘ Michael Jackson Justin timberlake music soulchild , production ,progression ‘ camper , harmony Samuels , sons of sonix
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Singer songwriter Writing and arranging songs And being used as a demo vocal for other peoples songs as a session singer