Remote Mixing & Mastering

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

A: Booggz Tha Suite Life 101; I was the engineer of the whole project. I worked with the artist for many years but he went on vacation and brought a fresh sound that opened up a different mixing realm in my brain. I regard that project as my all-time favourite from start to finish.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: Mixing my brother Beals L.E.S music

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

A: No

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Digital because the future gotta be digitized

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

A: That we will get it right

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: I like the sounds. It soothes me.

Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?

A: How much do you charge? I usually say whats your budget.

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

A: That I make beats on a regular basis

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: If they have a deadline. What are their music career plans? Do they need marketing?

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

A: Make sure your vocals are recorded correctly.

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

A: Laptop; Mic; Soundcard; Headphones; DJ Mixer

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

A: I started rapping (im still rapping) Then I fell into engineering. I've been doing this for over 20 years.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Patient, very patient and attentive

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

A: I like working with diamonds in the rough. I like feeling like i helped that artist get to the next level

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Don't overthink a mix. If it sounds good to you than its good.

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

A: hip-hop; rap; trap; rnb

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Noticing audio imperfections. I cant let certain things slide in a mix

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I bring clear, bright vocals, Sometimes I add a little extra to the production. But I always have a song bumpin' no matter what.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: I have to be in music mode. Than start laying out my tracks based on my template

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: Avid Pro Tools Mic | U87 Soundcard | Focusrite Scarlett 414 Speakers | Yorkville YSM88 Headphone distributor

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

A: Murda Beatz; Sunny Diamonds; Kendrick's engineer Ali; Devvon from Youtube... those are people that inspire me to always make my sound unique and different with every mix I do.

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

A: I usually do mixing & mastering work for my clients. Sometimes I remake beats and edit small videos.