Produce, Engineer, Songwriting

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

A: Hourglass, released on my birthday November 27th, 2020. I am especially proud of this project because it is my third LP in 4 years where I've written, produced and mixed the entire project. Throughout the LP, I was fortunate enough to work with a-lot of talented session musicians thanks to SoundBetter. Some of the additional instruments were live bass, string sections and brass sections.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: Brand new releases for 2022. I'm in incubation phase over winter here in Toronto, where I make a bunch of songs from start to finish and pick my favourites to release over the year.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Both. Analog has dynamics and characteristics that digital doesn't have and vice versa.

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

A: Under promise, over deliver.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: It doesn't feel like a 'job'.

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

A: This is just a hobby.

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

A: I specialise in being a producer, that means I see records from start to finish. If you're looking to have your song radio/streaming ready for the world to hear, that's what I do.

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

A: Solar panel, laptop + charger, keyboard, monitors, usb interface.

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

A: I started making beats in my dorm room, remixing my favourite songs. Released my first records as an artist in 2016 and now professionally working as a full time, Artist/Producer since 2020.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: A lot of the time, less is more. Leave room for the vocals to shine through because there's no instrument that is as versatile or unique as someones voice.

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

A: Pop, HipHop, Nu-Funk/Disco, Soul and R&B.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Resilience. Music takes patience, timing and skill and this is something I've been working towards for nearly 10 years now.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: Punctuality, class and determination. My passion is seeing a song through from start to finish. As a vocalist, I deliver strong hooks and verse melodies. I also love vocal production and arranging vocal harmonies. My production and mixing style is bright, tall and wide. I have an appreciation for layers and really try and perfect a songs stereo image, it really helps immerse you into the song.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I mix on EVE Audio SC205 and reference with Focal Elears for my monitor setup. I record using a Telefunken AK47-MKii and Shure Sm7B connected to a Focusrite ISA one Preamp for my recording combination. My DAW is Logic Pro X and I use Waves Central, Splice and Soundtoys as my main sources for VST's, Plugins and Engineering tools.

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

A: Pharrell Williams, Chad Hugo (The Neptunes early 00's) Bruno Mars, Anderson Paak Dua Lipa, The Koz, Ian Kirkpatrick Take a Daytrip, Hit Boy Jack Harlow, DJ Drama and Don Cannon

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

A: Topline/Feature Vocalist, Music Production and Mix Engineering. I love working on Pop and HipHop records.

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

A: Everyone I've previously worked with to be honest, that's why I was so motivated to be a provider as well: It's the kind of people I like dealing with.

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

A: What's your rate? It starts with a love for the record or concept then we can discuss fees.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: Tell me about the record? What's the goal of the record? Is this a part of a bigger project for you? Who are your influences? Who would you like to hear this song? When is the project due? Anything else you need from me at this stage?

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Smooth and feel good.

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

A: Pharrell Williams. His career, knowledge, connections and insight to the music industry would be a fantastic opportunity to grown and flourish as a Producer and Artist.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: I like working in Logic Pro X because my workflow is efficient and relatively quick. I have a fluent understanding in my hot keys to make sure sessions for artists are quick and concise. When I'm not recording, I'm producing and mixing and I try and move on to various parts of the song to stay inspired and to not feel fatigued or even restless with a song.