A little girl with big dreams from Kenya, East Africa. Give me a chance I won't let you down.
I am an Afro-urban driven recording and performing artist in the heart of Malindi, Kenya.
I am a singer/songwriter/producer. i am heavily influenced by RnB, Soul, Afrobeat, African folk music and Hiphop. I have also had the opportunity of collaborating (co-writing verses and choruses and vocal contribution) with various local and international artists.
Services;
>Features for artists
>Commercial releases/ demos
>songwriter--( top line- melody\ lyric)--If you have an instrumental and need a songwriter to paint a picture like a young Picasso through melody and lyrics.
>If there are additional services you're interested in feel free to hit me up.
If you're interested in my services here are a few next steps for easier communication.
>lets discuss additional details of the project via email to ensure mutual agreement.
>Provide any files, documents, or recordings Ill need to look/listen over to begin the project.
>Once completed ill send over a rough mix of the vocal files.
Click the 'Contact' button above to get in touch and lets get to work.
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Languages
- English
- Swahili
Interview with Samaal
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I have worked with Wendy Kay, Scar Mkadinali and Wangechi on a song named 'Mahaba". I wrote the hook and provided the melodies
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Im working on my EP
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Wendy Kay
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Analog. It just sounds better.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: Ill always give my best
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: I get to convey all my emotions and make it into art
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: "How are you so good?" "Years of practice"
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: That its easy
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: How do you feel when you think of the song you have in mind?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Be open to expect the unexpected
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Oxygen tank Waterproof headphones Waterproof phone Shark repellent cream Some apples
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: Ive been doing this since I was 8. Taht makes 18 years
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Im a little bit of everything. To narrow it down RnB trapsoul
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Kendrick Lamar. Ive learnt from him. His lyricism is out of this world. The way he conveys his emotions in his writing and changes his flow and sound throughout a track.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Always have a good music producer. You could sound great live but when it comes to recording its a whole nother rodeo.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: I work on all types of music, I do not put myself in one box.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Vocals.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I bring creativity. I go back to the roots. My writing is deep and resonates with the soul.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I have to connect with the piece Im writing. Listen to the harmonies and then I let my mind run wild deep in imagination.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: BM 800 condeser microphone An Imac Samsung speakers Headphones
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Beyonce Knowles John Mayer Kendrick Lamar Bob Marley James Brown
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Songwriting/ music production/vocal contribution.
I was the singer,songwriter and co-producer in this production
1.once full details are received , you will receive my details regarding fair splits of publishing, ownership , masters,etc
2.Indicate the deadline of the project
- iloud micro monitors
- beyerdynamic DT 990 PROs
- SamsonQ@U XLR-USB mic
- focusrite Scarlett 2i2
- Bluecat Audios Axe Pack.
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