SmokeFace on SoundBetter

Professional bassist and producer who has over 15 years of experience. Most recent accomplishments would be my band Band recently playing with MGK and performing at EST Fest IV with Gucci Mane. Also performing at Numbers Fest 2017 with Migos and many more current artists. I shine in areas of groove production, song writing, and music production

I am a producer who like many of music lovers is trying to find and create that perfect sound. SmokeFace is more than a man in a mask he is a producer who has created a way to separate the music from the creator to create a timeless and limitless lane of creativity and experimentation.

I SmokeFace am a professional bassist and producer born and raised out of Akron, OH. Music has saved my life and given me something to live for and I want to spread that to the rest of the world.

Services I am Offering:
Tracking- Bass, Guitar, Piano, Synth, and programing
Mixing
Mastering
Audio Engineering
Pre Production
Post production

Specialize in:
Songwriting and tracking

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Credits

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by Ryan K.
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SmokeFace did an amazing job at taking my musical vision to the next level. He was attentive, did revisions and was communicative the whole way. 10/10, nailed it

Interview with SmokeFace

Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: Red Rose Panics album “Time Attack” Bassist and co producer This project was an amazing collaberative process with some amazing friends.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: 2nd album for Red Rose Panic 2nd album for SmokeFace solo project
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Q
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Digital. Times are changing no need to be slowed down over pride,
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I promise to give you a professional quality work and honest work ethic.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: That I get to do what I love and provide for myself with it.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: Why wear a mask? Because I believe music shouldn’t be limited to a person but a vibe and visual. SmokeFace a separate visual aspect of how I create, hear, and see music.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: That I’m just a musician in a mask
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What is your theme and goal for your project? What do you want to accomplish?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Take a chance for something different. Your favorite artist or producer was small time one day. Support!
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Grand piano, guitar, bass, drums, and a violin
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I’ve been playing music professionally for 17 years and have been producing music for 8 years. I have always wanted to not only play music but to own and produce music for anyone else as well as myself,
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Ever creating and endless, ready for anything
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Dave Grohl for the simple fact he is a true musician in my eyes in the sense that he creates so much more than you see and I love how dangerous that is.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Find a work flow that allows you to create in a timely manner but also have pure freedom of ideas.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Hip hop and fusion music
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Singing on any instrument and creating music no matter the sound.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I bring an element of surprise to any project I come across. SmokeFace is a producer that breaks the Barrie’s and gives something new and interesting.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Find and identify with the theme of the project and then live that theme throughout the whole project process. Live within the creativity and all creators should experience that.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: My set up is simple and effective. Logic Pro X MacBook Pro Native instruments and maschine mikro Focusrite interfeace Plenty of talent
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Mono Neon, Prince, Dr. Dre, Mac Miller, Snarky Puppy, J Dilla, Robert Glasses, and many many more.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Most of the time I’m creating or tracking parts on various instruments.
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: Red Rose Panics album “Time Attack” Bassist and co producer This project was an amazing collab
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: 2nd album for Red Rose Panic 2nd album for SmokeFace solo project
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Q
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Digital. Times are changing no need to be slowed down over pride,
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I promise to give you a professional quality work and honest work ethic.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: That I get to do what I love and provide for myself with it.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: Why wear a mask? Because I believe music shouldn’t be limited to a person but a vibe and visual. SmokeFace a separate visual aspect of how I create, hear, and see music.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: That I’m just a musician in a mask
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What is your theme and goal for your project? What do you want to accomplish?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Take a chance for something different. Your favorite artist or producer was small time one day. Support!
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Grand piano, guitar, bass, drums, and a violin
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I’ve been playing music professionally for 17 years and have been producing music for 8 years. I have always wanted to not only play music but to own and produce music for anyone else as well as myself,
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Ever creating and endless, ready for anything
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Dave Grohl for the simple fact he is a true musician in my eyes in the sense that he creates so much more than you see and I love how dangerous that is.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Find a work flow that allows you to create in a timely manner but also have pure freedom of ideas.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Hip hop and fusion music
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Singing on any instrument and creating music no matter the sound.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I bring an element of surprise to any project I come across. SmokeFace is a producer that breaks the Barrie’s and gives something new and interesting.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Find and identify with the theme of the project and then live that theme throughout the whole project process. Live within the creativity and all creators should experience that.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: My set up is simple and effective. Logic Pro X MacBook Pro Native instruments and maschine mikro Focusrite interfeace Plenty of talent
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Mono Neon, Prince, Dr. Dre, Mac Miller, Snarky Puppy, J Dilla, Robert Glasses, and many many more.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Most of the time I’m creating or tracking parts on various instruments.