Twodoorjay on SoundBetter

Also known as J-NICE or “Nice” for short. I've produced and or wrote for artist such as Chief Keef, Ronnie Lott, Kirko Bangz, Roscoe Dash and many more. I’m innovative, strategic, forward thinking, and absolutely love everything that is music.

Self taught since '02. I specialize in producing Hip-Hop, RnB, Pop and Dancehall. I work primarily in FL studio & Pro Tools. I'm confident and believe in my work as a committed artist. I'm flexible and easy to work with. I make myself very accessible with whoever I'm working with.

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Interview with Twodoorjay

Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: "Miss The Party" my 2nd published single as a new artist. The feedback that I've recieved has been a blessing to experience. I've been a producer for many years, sang a couple hooks but never thought I'd be releasing music of my own. I'm also proud of my first single "Need to Know". I just feel like I'm being authentic and staying true to myself through my music.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Currently I'm working on a EP for myself and producing other artist inside and outside of my local area.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Ronnie Lott is an artist that I've worked with consistently over the last 5 years. He's a tremendous asset to have should you need any writing, vocals, mixing you name it.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Both lol Analog has a sound of its own that's unmatched and when you can pair that with digital it just makes music rich to me.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I promise to be 100% transparent throughout the creation process.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: I love making new relationships and building with new artist. I feel like the bigger my network is, the better I'll be as a musician myself.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: How much do I charge? I have a day job and understand the grind in being an artist. When pricing, I am very fair and in the end just want to be compensated for my time. Time is the most important asset you'll ever have.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: I don't believe there's a misconception about my craft.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What season are you in? What is the vision for yourself as an artist?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Don't be afraid to make suggestions as I am very open and patient.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Mac, Keyboard, Mic, Monitors and last but not least Headphones!
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I've been a creator since an early age. Grew up in the church, singing in the choir, playing the drums, that kind of deal. My parents had great taste in music so I was brought up on a lot of good 80s-90s music. I'm now 30 and I find myself being an artist/producer. I truly would love to be a music executive one day.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: My sound is a vibe but its going to slap lol you're going to feel me as soon as you hit the play button.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: I would like to work with artist such as PnB Rock, Ty $, Bryson Tiller mainly because they've been the soundtrack to my own journey. It would have been an honor to work with Nipsey as well. TMC
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Listen to your ear. If it pleases your ear, go with it. Don't try and force anything.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: I usually work on Hip-Hop, RnB, Dancehall and Pop
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: My ability to create would be my strongest skill. I taught myself how to produce when I was 11 years old. I believe I see music from a different perspective than most as cliche as that may sound.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I bring my sound. I'm confident in not trying to sound like anyone that's currently "mainstream".
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: My typical process would be finding an idea and if it pleases my ear, its downhill from there. Melody first whether I create it from freestyling or playing something on the piano.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I have your standard Yamaha monitors, sub, Apollo interface with a Blue microphone. I use FL studio & pro tools primarily. I do all of my production inside of FL. Die hard MAC user lol
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: I'm heavily influenced by Timbaland, Pharrell, Drumma Boy to producers like Smash David, OG Parker, Metro Boomin.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I can create original compositions from scratch. A lot of my work recently has been taking vocals and creating compositions around them. Im comfortable with any bpm.