Music Producer

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

A: I'm proud of a project I worked on with the Boston legend Edo G....That song got good write ups and gets streamed everyday. shot a music video that did 50k views.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: I have a ep project with the god fahim coming out in July. I have a collar project with an artist name gene fiero coming out in June. I'm also working on projects that I have coming out at the end of the year.

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

A: I don't know anyone personally just yet.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: digital. its easy to edit in todays digital world than what it was back in the late 90's/early 2000's

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

A: That I will provide quality service.with a quality product.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: being creative. Creating something from scratch to it then being played across the world.

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

A: How much do you charge for beats? my answer usually is "what's your budget?"

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

A: That its easy to do. It's a science to be able to cook up beats that sound good to the ears.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: what vibe are you looking for? How fast do you need this by? What is this gonna be used for?

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

A: I treat my music clients the same as my barber clients. personable but effective in a way of making sure the client is happy and I'm happy to be able to provide a service.

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

A: my laptop, midi keyboard, mic and my interface.

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

A: I'm also a barber for tv/film and I produce music. Have been doin both for 35 years. its my life.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: my style is the sound of my soul. I grew up on 90's hip hop so I tend to channel that vibe.

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

A: A artist who knows how to find the pocket of the beat and can just go in and be an artist. An artist with a quick turnaround.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: color the music the way you see it and not what you think others see.

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

A: boom bap, chill vibes

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: creating that boom bap vibe or the chill vibe that you would hear on a rooftop party with wine and cool vibes.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I bring my vibe. I've been making beats for 30 years so I pretty much have my own unique sound. You will know a Mr. Skip track when you hear one.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: it really depends on the song.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I produce in Logic Pro. I also use the mpc live 2 and the mic 37 key. I sometimes use the sp404 for a certain feel as well. I pretty much have my own sound so I'm able to get everything I need up to par and giving out the sound the client needs.

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

A: Any musician that enjoys pushing the culture forward and defining a futuristic but modern approach to the music. There is a way to have something sound familiar but with a vibe for the future.

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

A: First thing I do is listen to make sure we are on the same page with making sure the client gets what they want. Then I will deliver to the best of my ability.