TOLU. on SoundBetter

Industry Professional with over 5 years of experience in Recording, Mixing, Mastering, and Song-Writing. Having worked with Atlantic Records and Sony ATV, and artists such as PnbRock, 21 savage, Sony digital, etc. Worked under the direction of Blue Mickelah- Grammy-award winning engineer for the first two years of my industry experience.

I'd love to hear about your project. Click the 'Contact' button above to get in touch.

Reviews

Endorse TOLU.

Interview with TOLU.

Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: “Family First” my first EP. I’m proud because I wrote, mixed, mastered and co-produced the whole thing myself
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: I’m working on many singles atm. A few for me and a few for friends and clients. Also doing a lot of writing sessions to sharpen my pen
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Digital.. it’s quicker not in terms of laziness but work load. Work smarter not harder
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I promise to give you the best product and put the same effort I put in my music into yours
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Music speaks to everyone reguardless of class race or other bullshit we have no control over
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: Help me write a catchy hook? I got you
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: Biggest misconception is that I’m just a recording engineer. I’m not afraid to do anything
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: Turn around time? Style?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Tell me exactly what you want in terms of how you want your pitch to sound like, style and artist your trying to sound like
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Laptop! Microphone! Interface! Notepad! Ginger beer
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: my Career path was production at first, but people always said I should be an artist because of my recording style, Charmisma and personal style. I’ll win a Grammy eventually so get a song by me before the rates go way up.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Kanye he's my Idol he's an example that you don't have to just do one thing in music whether you want to produce engineer sing rap it's all within you. Also Drake, his pen is going to be remembered as one of the best
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Songwriting
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I bring edge and a unique style coming from Brooklyn also Being Of Nigerian decent and spending time in Dallas Texas, I bring all preospectives to the table
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: i like to get the recording out the way before i add the sauce to the process. Pretty much record the first thoughts and build off that. That always the most organic process
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Hip-hop, R&B and Afro pop
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Fela Kuti! Bob Marley! Michael Jackson
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Afro-infused Trap R&B
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Don't stop until you get the absolute best take possible! and save every take you can comp later
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I work out of my various studios in Brooklyn and Manhattan! and have a nice home setup
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Song Writing Assitance and Mixing and Mastering services