Marx Haven on SoundBetter

If you have a good beat and need someone to turn it into a good song, I'm your guy. I also engineer. Need a song mixed?

Hi I'm Marx Haven, an artist/songwriter/engineer from Houston, Tx. I recently moved to Los Angeles to shake things up a bit and try something new.

Need Songwriting?
Whether you need a hook, melody, song lyrics, or a fully recorded song I can definitely create something dope. From Hip Hop, Pop, R&B, to EDM, I'm your man. I am passionate about making creative lyrics with witty punchlines and catchy melodies.

Need a song mixed?
I also engineer. Hip Hop, Pop, R&B, and EDM.

Listen to my samples for examples of my work. Then click the 'Contact' button so we can get to work.

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Credits

4 Reviews - 1 Repeat Client

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by Nick
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A real PRO! Amazing delivery and work ethic.
by GAKO
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Marx's work is excellent, he is a true professional with a great flow. I really enjoyed working with him.
by Triple Static
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just as amazing working with again the second time
by Triple Static
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Great lyricist. Fantastic rapper. If you are looking for someone with bars then he is is the one.

Interview with Marx Haven

Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: No.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I promise to give 100% of my effort to produce quality music that they love.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: I ask if the client has a topic or theme in mind (for writing) and if they would like to provide reference songs of something similar to their vision.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Have good quality music, and have an idea or reference to bring to the table if you
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I've been into Hip Hop my whole life so I started writing as a young teen. As I became more passionate about it in my late teens I decide to start recording songs. I started collecting gear a piece at a time and recording music on a regular basis and I haven't stopped since. I have both a solo career and a group called 40 Acres and have been recording and performing with for 5 years. I've also recorded, mixed, and mastered the majority of the music we've created for close to 10 years.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Take the best parts from old school Hip Hop, mix them with the best part of the new school, mix in a nice melodic hook, and a touch of Southern drawl.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: At the moment Smino comes to mind. I feel like he has a unique flow and creativity that has to be coming from another planet.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: First I ask if the client has a topic or theme in mind and if they would like to provide reference songs of something similar to their vision. If not I create a theme that I feel suits the sound of the song. From there I a brainstorm different ideas that surround the topic and also come up with witty punchlines that I may use. Then I lock in and write the song. I follow that with recording, the submit the song and ask if the client is happy with the song and allow them to suggest edits if needed.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: How much? LOL.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: That rap always has a negative message.
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I'm most proud of the EP "Just A Lil Sum'n" by 40 Acres because of the vulnerability and versatility of it. Many have regarded it was some of my best work. I was 1 fo 2 rappers and also the Mixing Engineer.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: A collaborative album with my group 40 Acres, a series of singles and music videos, and my sound engineering business.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Whatever gets you the end result you want. I came up in the digital age but I've recently started adding analog to my workflow and I like it.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: If it feels right it is right.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Hip Hop and R&B.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Story telling and wordplay.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Originality, a dope flow, master hooks, and a quality mix.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: My studio equipment includes: Universal Audio 4-710d Preamp, Space Echo RE-201, Warm Audio EQP-WA, Focusrite Saffire 6 interface, MPC 2500, M-Audio Axiom 25, MPK mini, Yamaha HS8's, Yamaha NS10's, Yamaha HS50m's, LA320 Tube Mic, AKG P220, Audio-Technica ATH-M40x, Sony MDR-7506, Waves Plugin Bundle, Ableton Live, Reaper.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: I'm inspired by Kendrick Lamar, Mixed by Ali, Dave Pensado, J. Cole, Big KRIT, Travis Scott, as well as others.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I mostly write and record/mix Hip Hop songs. I also produce and mix/master for clients.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Creative freedom and the fact that no 2 jobs are the same.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Laptop, U87, Yamaha HS8's, UAD Apollo Twin, and an mpc 2000 for the heck of it.

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I was the Artist & Mix Engineer in this production

Songwriter - LyricAverage price - $150 per song
Singer - MaleAverage price - $250 per song
Mixing EngineerAverage price - $75 per song
Mastering EngineerAverage price - $50 per song
Vocal compingAverage price - $40 per track

Turn around time standard 10 days unless discussed otherwise. Any needed studio time will be booked after the project is funded. I prefer to retain my publishing on all works created.