Theophilus on SoundBetter

Open minded individual, passionate about bringing your vision and ideas to life.

I have a background in mixing and mastering but really I am passionate about song writing and beat making. What really makes me come alive is experimenting and artists who have their own unique sound.

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Interview with Theophilus

Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: Seen but Never Herd by Weslee Amadhila. The story telling was good on the 5 track EP and it was a sound I had never explored before.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: No not really
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Digital because it convenient.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: It is possible to make something that is uniquely you.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: The ability to be creative.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: The turn around time. And I always say 3 days but always try to deliver before then.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: That it is easy.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What they are trying to achieve from an emotional stand point and what music they like to listen to?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Be open minded and let's have fun in the process to making something that is uniquely them.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Microphone, and Laptop. Thats all one really ever needs. i will use all the surrounding things on the island as percussions and instruments.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I started in my room on FL Studio around about 10 years ago. Went to study Sound Production for my Bachelors degree and have been making music for about 11 years.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Fusion of pop melodies with Hip-hop drums.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Jon Bellion because of his unique style.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Just because you may not like it, it does't mean someone else is going to feel the same. Put out the music and let the world decide.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Fusion of Hip-Hop and R&B
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: I have an ear for where a song may need to go.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Melodies and tasteful weirdness.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Freestyle a top line and either punch in or write. Usually to a beat I would have made or someone else's production. After that I may mix and master the final product.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: In the box.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Jon Bellion
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Songwriting and production.