Joe Sparrow on SoundBetter

Hello! I am a Pop/R&B artist/singer/songwriter/producer with 15+ years experience. High quality with a short turn around. My primary style pop/R&B in the vein of The Weeknd, Bruno Mars, Justin Bieber. However I am comfortable in the broader genres of pop, r&b, and EDM. Credits include Zhu, SMLE, AJ Salvatore, Stephen.

Spotify & Apple Music: "Joe Sparrow" All tracks were written, sung, and produced by me. Or check out my soundcloud link playlist!

Services I Offer:
Vocalist Only (general turn around time 1-2 weeks):
-I will sing your pre-written song and vocal produce it (doubles, stacks, harmonies, ad libs). If a full vocal production isn't needed (only single lead vocal), let me know. That will cost less and be faster turn around
-All stems will be edited, comped, tuned and ready for mix
-When released I will be an uncredited artist

Vocalist & Topline/Lyrics (general turn around time 1-2 weeks):
-I will write topline/lyrics, sing, and vocal produce (doubles, stacks, harmonies, ad libs). If full vocal production isn't required let me know. It will cost less and be faster turn around
-All stems will be edited, comped, tuned and ready for mix
-When released I will be an uncredited artist. I keep my publishing for the topline. Inquire about a publishing buyout

Topline/Lyrics Only with Demo vocals (general turn around time 1-2 weeks):
-I will write topline/lyrics and sing a high quality demo vocal for another artist to sing. I can send stems if needed for reference
-I keep my publishing for topline. Inquire about a publishing buyout

Full Production (general turn around time 1-2 weeks):
-I will produce your song
-Will send stems for mix

Send me a note through the contact button above.

Credits

Languages

English
Spanish

14 Reviews - 3 Repeat Clients

Endorse Joe Sparrow

by Faiz
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Easy to work with; communication was amazing - super professional and quick turnaround, will definitely be working with Joe again
by Lance Powell
Verified (Client)
As always great to work with! Wicked eye (and ear) for detail and together we really pushed the song to a new height, couldn't have done it without his communication and collaboration. 5 stars
by Raffaele Chiaverini
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Professional and very quick in providing everything he's asked for, but still manages to create a very high level product.
Overall, I had a very positive experience.
by Oliver
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Joe is a superb vocalist. He has a fantastic voice and a great range, and nails it when comes to the emotional interpretation of a song. Given his depth of experience working with various producers he very much understands what clients require and delivers great vocal takes that slot into the mix. Communication was top notch too. I look forward to working with him again.
by Nicholas D.
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Always a pleasure working with him! Would definitely work with him again!
by Nicholas D.
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Such a class act and a great writer! I love working with him and I will definitely work with him again!! :)
by Nicholas D.
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He was such a blast to work with! Would definitely work with him again.
by Lance Powell
Verified (Client)
Pleasure to work with!
by SENTINEL
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Great singer! Great guy to work with and super reliable for our work together!
by Nicholas D.
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Very talented writer and beautiful singer! Works very diligently as well! Amazing to work with and I’d definitely work with him again.
by ESER G.
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Was a pleasure to team up with him. Great performer and has very supportive manner even under the deadline pressure.
Very friendly and positive, which enables you to motivate more.
by Calogero N.
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Working with him was crazy. Creativity, seriousness and professionalism are attributes that he does not lack. I was looking for a good singer who could appreciate the importance of creating a friendly and productive relationship with the producer, and he fulfilled all of that.
by Pistol
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Definitely Recommend! Easy to work with and a great singer and writer
by Denis
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I love the Joe's artistic identity. Awesome talent !

Interview with Joe Sparrow

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 my debut EP "Behind Closed Doors" under my name Joe Sparrow. I wrote, performed and produced all of it.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: I am working on the next singles leading up to my debut solo artist album.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: It doesn't matter. Music is about conveying emotion or a feeling. All gear is just a tool to do that.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I promise to help you execute your vision and then some. I want my clients to say "wow it turned out even better than I had envisioned"
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: I love music and the creative process more than anything.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: That there is one most important part of the process. Every part of the process is essential.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What are you trying to convey emotionally and sonically? What inspired the song? Why do you make music in general? What is your ideal vision for this song?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Make sure the person is invested creatively in your vision and not just doing "the work." Music that stands out has that extra intangible element and working with people that are willing to contribute that is essential. I promise I will always bring that energy, passion, and care.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: The gear I have now would work great.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I have been in music for 15 years. I started as the frontman of a touring pop rock band called Solwave. After I left the band I became a songwriter for other artists and a demo singer. I learned how to produce and then began releasing music as a solo artist under my name Joe Sparrow.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: I would describe my primary style as dark Pop/R&B but I am comfortable in all styles of pop and R&B.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: I would love to work with Max Martin. He is the best modern pop songwriter/producer of all time and I would love to learn from him.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: When making any production choice from sound selection, to instrument parts, to vocal performance style, to FX choices, does it contribute and add to the message and emotion the song is trying to convey. This helps guides decisions and create cohesion amongst every part ultimately making the effect of the song more potent.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: I usually work on Pop with an R&B feel. But I am extremely comfortable in any flavor of pop. I can do R&B very well too.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: My strongest skill is toplining or songwriting.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: My main goal is to convey the emotion and/or message of the song in the most grabbing and clear way possible. I am always keeping my pulse on this larger goal while being extremely meticulous about every single detail. My intention is to make every song undeniable. I am also bringing more than just skill. I will care and bring the passion.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Depends on what the work is. But step 1 no matter what is talking to the client and really digging in to the artistic goal and intention of the project. I really want to understand the vision deeply so I can embody it and let it inform all the creative decisions. Overall though I think making sure the melodies are dialed in first, then lyrics, then production is my favorite way to work but it always varies.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I have a Pro MPA II Pre Amp, UAD Apollo Twin X, Neumann TLM103 microphone, and a Whisper Room vocal booth (completely professional, sound isolated vocal booth.)
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: I am inspired by Max Martin as a songwriter. Vocally I am inspired by Bruno Mars, The Weeknd, and Michael Jackson. Production wise I am inspired by Banks, The Weeknd, Daft Punk, and Zhu to name a few.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: The most common work I do is topline work for producers, cowriting work for artists, or production work for artists. Having skill and expertise in every part of the process of song creation from writing, performance, to production helps immensely in any service I am hired for.